{"title":"Amy Swenson","description":"\u003cp\u003eAMY SWENSON is a knitting and crochet designer and software engineer whose original pattern label, IndiKnits, was carried in over 100 shops across North America. Her recent books include \u003cem\u003eSensual Crochet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNot Your Mama’s Felting: The Cool and Creative Way to Get it Together\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNot Your Mama’s Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwenson co-owned and operated Make One Yarn Studio in Calgary, where she developed patterns designed to fit and flatter through contemporary stylings rooted in traditional stitch patterns, including cabling and lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Swenson continues to work as a software engineer alongside her design practice. Much of her pattern work draws on traditional techniques reframed for a contemporary sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmy Swenson’s books are published by Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"not-your-mamas-felting","title":"Not Your Mama's Felting: The Cool and Creative Way to Get it Together","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe art of felting, the process of working wool fibers together to form felt, is the ultimate in craft creativity because no two items turn out exactly alike. The first book to cover knitted or crocheted felting, needle felting, and wet felting,\u003ci\u003e Not Your Mama's Felting \u003c\/i\u003ewill have you creating fashions, accessories, and gifts that will have your non-felting friends asking, \"How did you do that?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun and funky, this guide includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe essentials: all about fiber, the tools of the trade, wet felting, needle felting, fulling, and dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatterns and step-by-step instructions for approximately thirty projects, including an assemble-your-own wallet kit, a bad-boy hoodie, a loopy boa, a chunky bead necklace, needle vases, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips to customize each design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic knitting and crocheting instructions so that even non-needleworkers can make all of the projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the smell of wet sheep turn you on? 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You can crochet cool stuff that will make everyone envious--things to spice up your wardrobe and your pad, or gifts to amaze your \"I could never do that\" friends. Choose from nearly thirty projects ranging from elegant to earthy--from a chic shrug to a recycled denim rug and from fun plush toys to sweaters too good for boys.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn hip style, this guide covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll kinds of yarns and materials, and the tools of the trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic stitches, shaping, finishing techniques, blocking, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple projects that give you close-to-instant gratification and more complex ones that take some commitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for customizing every design and personalizing every project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntone your creative mantra and get your hooks into a terrific project. \u003cem\u003eWith Not Your Mama's Crochet\u003c\/em\u003e, you won't just make unique, chic items--you'll make a statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1620458349\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9781620458341\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Amy Swenson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212308250840,"sku":"9781620458341","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43212308283608,"sku":"9781630261405","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470100936_FC_mockup_v2_1740150263_10393d29-ee43-4c9c-87d1-447e4f8d4b70.jpg?v=1790999404"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-amy-swenson.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}