The English Version Of The Simple Weave Book
Two years ago the Swedish version of the Simple Weave book by Kerstin Neumüller was published. Now, after the successful launch, it’s published and available in English too by publisher Batsford Books.
The Content Of The Simple Weave Book
The book Simple Weave contains three main chapters. The first chapter is highlighting the basic weaving theory, the second contains more weaving projects ranging from a 5 mm wide band to a 40 cm wide tea towel, and the third chapter is the make your own tools. In this last chapter, Kerstin describes how to carve a heddle, make a backstrap loom, and other useful tools.
For this book, she worked together with photographer Ellinor Hall, a Stockholm-based photographer who made all the beautiful photographs. The illustrations in the book are made by Kerstin herself. For the first time, she draws illustrations for such a big project as her book. She says that she’s very thankful for studying art in high school, the place where she developed her drawing skills. The book is graphically designed by Sebastian Wadsted, and first published by Natur and Kultur in Swedish.
The Availability Of The Book
The Simple Weave book is now available in English at all good booksellers, see the list on the publisher’ website here.
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