"The Inimitable at Loggerheads" by Alice Twain

The inimitable at loggerheads” : a manual simple, clear, precise , that explains – even to those who have never held an iron in their hands – the fundamentals of knitting . The positions of the needles and hands, the knit, the purl and the others essential points. The instruments to choose and Ecological yarns and fair trade, respectful of the environment and animals.

The fundamentals of knitting and instructions for creating perfect, eco-friendly garments finally in one manual.

Along with the rudiments, many models to immediately put into practice what you have learned without losing the thread thanks to practical illustrations and diagrams .

If you make a mistake? Don't worry, there are all the tricks to fix it. And for those who have an environmentalist soul there are the indications for choose natural, fair trade or ecological yarns and fibres to create perfect, low-impact knitted garments! By following the “recipes” in the book, anyone can create a variety of garments and accessories for all tastes.

“Thanks to the ability to independently create our own clothes, we can finally become independent from fashion, choosing and forging a personal style for ourselves.”

Alice Twain touches all the "hot spots" of the shirt, from the hat to the socks . It acts as your shoulder to make a scarf or a poncho ; it gives you a hand for gloves and mittens and reveals the secrets to dealing with a sweater or cardigan with the innovative top down construction .

The projects , ordered from the simplest to the richest, will guide readers not only in the creation of clothes and accessories , but also in learning the main techniques . An absolute novelty in this book is the attention to the “little ones’ knitwear” : a cradle blanket (and matching booties) and the birth cardigan.

By following her recipes, anyone can create a variety of garments and accessories for different sizes and with any yarn, according to personal tastes and needs. “ We can thus – explains the author – finally become independent from fashion, saving and choosing a personal style for ourselves ”.

With illustrations by Nadia Gozzini.
Cover photo: photo Myak