From NSW, Australia, Jenny Dowde completed 6 years at art school and a course in machine knitting. Jenny has lectured on Colour, Design and Creative Knitting at knitting seminars around Australia. She has participated in Australian Textile Fibre Forum computer design workshops. She has also made polymer clay buttons for a designer knitwear company and taught polymer clay workshops at various Fibre Forums in Australia. In 1997 she discovered the wonderful medium, "scrumbling" or freeform crochet, with the only equipment requireed being a hook and lots of yarn! She now combines knitting with crochet in her freeform work.

• 25 projects, all with colour photographs, easy-to-follow instruction and templates where appropriateA huge collection of motifs in knitting and crochet to incorporate into freeform garments and accessoriesA comprehensive stitch glossaryIndividual chapters on colour and design to guide the reader to experiment and create their own freeform items

Nov 07Freeform knitting and crochet is all about taking risks, working outside your comfort zone and trying new and unusual techniques, yarns, ideas to create something truly unique.Jenny Dowde is a strong advocate of this style, and warns that you will quickly become addicted! Her new book introduces the basics of design, from colour wheels to geometry, along with explaining many different freeform techniques.Also included are 25 inspiring projects including scarves, hats and jewellery which illustrate her ideas and encourage you to develop your own.This book is perfect for someone looking to take their first steps into design. Don't be hesitant - take your yarn in your hands and jump!