Freeform Knitting/Crochet Resource

Posted by
Kelly Gilliam
Sep 19, 2006

In historical span of knitting and crochet, the idea of freeform is still a relatively new idea, with it's roots beginning in the 1970's. In fact, there's still little information about freeform knitting and crochet compared to the masses of free online information, books, magazines, and now TV shows. If you are searching for some books on the subject, here's a recommended reading list. Books marked with (*) are out of print and will need to be searched.

The most recent books are Freeform Knitting and Crochet and is written by the author Jenny Dowde (published 2004), Freeform: Serendipitous Design Techniques for Knitting & Crochet by Prudence Mapstone (published 2002)

Other (older) books, which may be slightly difficult to find include Crochet Discovery and Design* by Del Pitt Feldman (published 1972), Creative Crochet* by Nicki Hitz Edson & Arlene Stimmel (published 1973).

If you have a book you know of that has to do with freeform knitting or crochet, please send me the info by emailing me.

Knot Just Knitting - A gallery with tips for freeform knitting and crochet.

Freeform crochet and knitting demo

Freeform Knitting & Crochet online discussion group

International Freeform Crochet Guild

If you have any further online sources, please email them to me.