Tag: Haiku

Haiku Knits 25 Serenely Beautiful Patterns Inspired by Japanese Design


Free Download Haiku Knits: 25 Serenely Beautiful Patterns Inspired by Japanese Design By Tanya Alpert
2009 | 144 Pages | ISBN: 0823098079 | PDF | 63 MB
Haiku, the graceful and evocative form of Japanese poetry, celebrates nature in all its subtle and unobtrusive beauty. In Haiku Knits, this appreciation for understated, direct beauty is expressed in the texture of a felted skirt, the rhythm of a chain of twisted cables, or the casual elegance of an asymmetric sweater. Author Tanya Alpert, a knitwear designer and fiber artist, presents 25 simple, modern garments and accessories inspired by Japanese design, featuring innovative elements and beautiful fibers. These technically simple yet stylish and sophisticated designs will appeal to fashion-forward knitters at all skill levels. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs, this elegant book also includes an appendix of essential techniques.

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F U Haiku Pissed-Off Poetry for Every Occasion


Free Download Beth Quinlan, "F U Haiku: Pissed-Off Poetry for Every Occasion"
English | 2010 | pages: 224 | ISBN: 1440501815 | EPUB | 0,6 mb
Enough already. The Mary Sunshine act has got to go. The economy sucks, unemployment has reached an all-time high, and the ozone is beyond repair. But when all feels futile, there’s this hilarious compilation of 200-plus rants that give you permission to ditch the rose-colored glasses and have a satisfying laugh at the expense of those who piss you off.

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