Books by Prudence
Freeform Style: Blend Knit & Crochet to Create Fiber Art Wearables
by Prudence Mapstone & Jonelle Raffino (2009)ISBN 976-1-60061-138-4
Prudence's latest book, written with Jonelle Raffino of SWTC, is now widely available.
Learn to combine freeform knitting and crochet into gorgeous wearable art with patterns and instruction for every level of freeform artist.
Ask for it at a bookshop near you.
Coat of Many Scrumbles
Group project by Prudence Mapstone & 64 members of the international free form crochet guild (2007)
ISBN 978-0-9580443-4-9
Lots of inspiration for scrumbling! Read about how 63 fiberartists and crocheters from around the world got together to take up a challenge, and created four magnificent art-to-wear garments.
>> Available through Etsy or CraftUmi or in the USA ask your yarn store to order (from Unicorn Books, CA)
Freeform: Serendipitous Design Techniques for Knitting & Crochet
2nd Edition
by Prudence Mapstone (2006)
ISBN 978-0-9580443-3-2
Including tips on Finding the Right Yarns, Choosing Your Colours, Fabrication, Patterns and Hints for Successful Freeform Knitting & Crochet.
>> Available through my Etsy or CraftUmi stores or ask your local yarn store to order it in for you.
Note: If you already have the 1st edition of this book, the 2nd Edition includes the same text, however it is updated with a fresh design and beautiful new photographs.
Never too many handbags
by Prudence Mapstone (2005)
ISBN 0-9580443-2-5
A guide to creating your own original handbag using freeform knitting & crochet. Full of ideas and techniques for unusual handbag design, showcasing a wide range of Prudence's unique designs in full colour.
Bullions & Beyond
Tips & techniques for the crochet bullion stitch
by Prudence Mapstone (2005)
This book is no longer in print, but has been transformed into a 16 page PDF tutorial and is available for sale online
>> Visit the Patterns page for more information
Specifically focusing on bullions, the tutorial hopes to demystify the elusive bullion stitch. Includes many variations and applications of the stitch.
Other Publications
Prudence's work has also been featured in the following publications alongside other fibre artists.
Crochet Master Class
by Jean Leinhauser & Rita Weiss (2010)ISBN 978-0307586537
Crochet Master Class presents 18 crochet techniques taught by some of the world’s best crochet designers and instructors.
Each chapter focuses on a different technique, inviting you to dip in, experiment, and then apply your newfound skills to create a custom piece designed by these crochet luminaries.
Take-Along Knitting
20+ Easy Portable Projects (2009)ISBN 978-1440305382
Patterns by Stefanie Japel, Prudence Mapstone, Hannah Fettig & more. Take Along Knitting gives readers a range of portable knitting projects in one convenient package.
Textiles Now
by Drusilla Cole (2008)ISBN 978-1856695725
Textiles Now celebrates international contemporary textile design focusing on fabric and fiber designs from the past five years that have been created for use in decorative art fashion and interior design.
Illustrated with photographs showing the textiles and where appropriate their end use in context. Clear captions provide information on the contributing artists their techniques and inspirations enabling a deeper critical understanding and appreciation of the medium.
Textiles & Design
by Christine Castle & Lynda Peters (2007)ISBN 978-0170133111
This publication is the new text for senior textiles students in NSW, Australia. Written by two of the state's leading teachers and providing detailed information on every aspect of the Preliminary and HSC Syllabus, this text is the only one of its kind available.
It features fresh case studies and a beautiful, highly-photographic design.
News
Yarns & Books available online
My PDF patterns are always available through the Tutorials page here on the website, and from time to time I also sell interesting yarns, colour-coordinated packs for freeformers plus my books and tutorials online, in AU$, at CraftUmi.
Or if you are looking for my books and would prefer to pay in US$, you might prefer to check out my Etsy store.
2012 Calendar now online
Including over 30 workshops, shows and tours.
In February I will be starting the year off with a workshop in Brisbane on the 12th, then visiting Canberra for weekend workshop at The Wool Shed at Manuka on the 18th and 19th, and later in the month I’ll be in Halls Gap, Vic., for the Grampians Texture event from Feb 25 to Mar 1.
In March I will have stands at craft shows in Sydney, Auckland NZ & Brisbane, and in April I’ll be at events in Melbourne, the Blue Mountains, Launceston & Co. Mayo, Ireland.
>> View the complete Calendar for booking details
New website released
Welcome to the new Knot Just Knitting website, with a fresh design for 2012.
ABOUT KNOT JUST KNITTING
Welcome to Knot Just Knitting, the home of Prudence Mapstone's freeform fibre art.
Here you can learn about freeform, browse freeform creations in the gallery, purchase PDF tutorials & patterns for freeform & traditional knitting and crochet, view Prudence's extensive calendar of workshops & tours, and link to Prudence's other online pursuits.
