{"product_id":"9781596687806","title":"Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Form, Function, and Detail","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the true foundations of knitting design: construction, form following function, stability, and ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parallels between knitting a sweater and constructing a building seem obvious when considered. Sweaters suspend from yokes and shoulders; vertical planes are shaped to provide fit and allow movement; necklines, sleeves, and hems are adapted for specific purposes. Stitch patterns and textures elaborate design themes, and new and unusual materials can be used to striking effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTanis Gray has curated a collection of designs from some of today's most innovative designers, all inspired by architectural themes. From accessories based on art-nouveau ironwork to a sweater that mimics Bauhaus style to a dress based on Greek sculpture, \u003ci\u003eKnitting Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates design through history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035607384304,"sku":"9781596687806","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781596687806_p0.jpg?v=1763814832","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781596687806","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}