Book Review Stitch Mountain

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Inspired by Olympic super-skiers and snowboarders, and the snowy slopes these athletes have conquered, Stitch Mountain showcases a beautiful collection of cozy, cold-weather knitwear. Thirty warm and stylish designs include hats, headbands, cowls, mittens, scarves and sweaters. Stunning photography captures dazzling Tahoe and Squaw Valley winter landscapes. Even non-athletes and weekend warriors will want to wear these! A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Stitch Mountain will be donated to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation to support year-round athlete training, development, competition and educational needs.

Hardcover: 160 pages

Publisher: Sixth&Spring (7 Mar 2014)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1936096676

ISBN-13: 978-1936096671

About the Author

Laura Zander is the co-founder and co-owner of Jimmy Beans Wool (jimmybeanswool.com), which Inc. magazine named as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US for four years (2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012); it's also the first official yarn supplier to the US Olympic Snowboarding and Freeskiing teams for the 2014 Olympics. Zander was one of ten national winners of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial Winning Women for 2011. Her books include Knit Red, Sew Red and Crochet Red, which she conceived as part of her Stitch Red initiative to support The Heart Truth® Foundation to raise awareness and funds to fight heart disease.

                                                                                                                                         

Contents

A message from the U.S Ski and snowboard Association
Preface
A Perfect Match: Knitting and Winter Sports
Close Knit by Olympian Edie Thys Morgan
Peak Moments in US Winter Sports

 The Projects


Double Knit Cowl



Striped Sleeve Sweater



Twisted Stitch Mitts



Double Layer Hat



Striped Flip Top Mittens



Variegated Hat



Ruffle Scarf



Ribbed and Stripped Hat



Kitten Mittens



Nordic Hat



Gaiter and Mittens



Ribbed Ski Cap



Grandpa Vest



Snowflake Turtleneck



Slipper Sock



Personalised Headband



Sparkle Slouchy Hat


Cable and Garter Blanket



Whimsical Ski Hat



Spider Blanket


Slip Stitch Beanie



Slouchy Socks



Podium Pullover



Cabled Convertible Mittens



Snowflake Hat



Diamond Cowl



Ski Patrol Hoodie and Mittens



Reversible Cable Scarf



Fair Isle Ski Hat



Downhill Pullover

Knit Notes
Guide to Fibres for Cold Weather Knitting
Useful Information
Essential Techniques
Resources
Message from Red Heart and Rowan
Index, Additional Credits
Acknowledge

Photo's from Ravelry

                                                                                                                                          

Stitch Mountain is a collection of 30 cold weather patterns. The instructions are clear  and the photographs in the book are beautiful and taken on the snowy slopes of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area.  The patterns in this book are for both beginners and the more experienced knitters.

A portion of the proceeds of sales will be donated to the US Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation to support year round training and competitions as well as educational and developmental needs.

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