Highland Knits: Knitwear Inspired by the Outlander Series

Description

This collection of 12 knitted garments and accessories inspired by the Outlander book and TV series will feed knitters' needs for projects based on this best-selling franchise. Building off the popularity of the Outlander book series this collection of 20 knitting projects inspired by the characters and costumes of the era is sure to delight fan knitters around the globe. Designed by fans, for fans, the projects in the book are inspired by Outlander, but not intended to look like 18th century projects, allowing knitters to create FANtastic accessories they can wear today. Simple shawls, caplets, stoles, mit's and more are as fitting on set as they are in present day life. SELLING POINTS: Knitters love to create projects inspired by their favourite heroines that they can wear in their modern lives. The curated designs are inspired by the books, but wearable today Outlander, a popular 7-book series turned TV drama, has sold more than 12 million print copies and reaches a viewing audience of more the 5 million people per episode!

Interweave is one of the nation's largest publishers of craft books and magazines. Founded in 1975 by Linda Ligon, Interweave specializes in the areas of knitting, crochet, quilting, sewing, mixed media, beading, jewelry making, spinning, weaving, and fiber arts. Interweave ranks as one of the top craft publishers in the United States, and its books can be found in independent art, craft, and book shops worldwide.

"16 projects that evoke a similar feel to the cozy accessories seen on the Starz TV show. The majority are knit from bulky or superbulky yarn, so they're cozy and quick to knit." --Library Journal