{"product_id":"stephen-carol-huber_countryknits-for-kids-1987","title":"Countryknits for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eCountryknits for Kids introduces 25 types of knitwear, such as children's sweaters and vests, based on traditional American decorative motifs. This knitting design collection was created by antique textile dealers Stephen and Carol Huber. It bears a 1987 copyright notice and was published by E. P. Dutton in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume was created in response to the reception of the previous work, Countryknits, and requests for children's knitting patterns. The couple's daughter, Chesca Sheldon, also participated in its creation, and the book introduces knitwear for children from ages 1 to 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative motifs from quilts, embroidery, samplers, and textiles dating back to 18th- and 19th-century America are developed into designs for pullovers, cardigans, vests, and jackets. In addition to works featuring motifs such as geese, rabbits, rocking horses, houses, ships, flowers, and geometric patterns, the book includes designs derived from traditional quilt patterns, such as \"Irish Chain,\" \"Flying Geese,\" and \"Patchwork.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach project includes knitting instructions and diagrams, along with explanations on choosing yarn, adjusting sizes, and converting knitting needle sizes. The projects were photographed by Schecter Lee, and Chesca Sheldon was responsible for the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume adapts American folk art and traditional textile forms into children's clothing. It can be viewed not only as a practical knitting book but also as a reference for vintage knitwear and pattern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e[Title] Countryknits for Kids: Complete Patterns and Instructions for 25 Casual Sweaters Inspired by American Folk Designs\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] E. P. Dutton\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] 1987 (copyright notice)\u003cbr\u003e[Page Count] 110 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] 238 × 308 × 15 mm \/ 585 g\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Softcover, ring-bound\u003cbr\u003e[Language] English\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] Countryknits for Kids\u003cbr\u003e[Author\/Editor\/etc.] Stephen Huber and Carol Huber, authors; Chesca Sheldon, artwork; Schecter Lee, photography; Marilyn Rey, book design; Earl Tidwell, cover design\u003cbr\u003e[Printing\/Binding] Italy\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] 0525483489\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used [7] Average (slight fading on three sides)\u003cbr\u003e[Accessories] -\u003cbr\u003e[Featured in] -\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions] -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStephen Huber \u0026amp; Carol Huber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican antique dealers. The couple specializes in antique textiles and embroidery and has researched and collected quilts, samplers, rugs, and embroidered works dating back to 18th- and 19th-century America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarol Huber studied textiles at university and created designs that applied traditional woven and embroidered decorative motifs to knitwear. She developed geometric patterns and animal and plant motifs found in antique bedspreads, rugs, and embroidered works into sweater knitting patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile selling the knitwear they had created, the couple received requests from people who wanted to knit the designs themselves, leading them to publish Countryknits, a collection of patterns. In response to its reception, they created Countryknits for Kids, a collection of designs for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, their daughter Chesca Sheldon also participated, applying traditional folk art motifs to children's everyday clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u0026lt; Related Figures \u0026gt;\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"HUBER Stephen \u0026 Carol \/ スティーヴン＆キャロル・ヒューバー","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":67923798261938,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/stephen-carol-huber_countryknits-for-kids-1987.jpg?v=1794031951","url":"https:\/\/bunbuku.tokyo\/en\/products\/stephen-carol-huber_countryknits-for-kids-1987","provider":"文福","version":"1.0","type":"link"}