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Subscribe to my Knot Just Knitting newsletters, where periodically I will inform members of any creative fibre sites I come across, list my freeform knitting and crochet workshops, tell of changes to my website, plus give details of any new tutorials, patterns and books. If you love colour and texture, are interested in art knitting or sculptural crochet, want to create wearable art or just enjoy experimenting with unusual textiles and fibers, I hope you will find inspiration here. To sign up simply visit:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/knotjustknitting or email knot-just-knitting-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

I’m PrudenceM on Ravelry, where there is even a group in my name at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/prudence-mapstone If you have any questions about my freeform knitting and crochet techniques, why not join up and ask me there.

or take a look at more photos of my work at Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/prudencemapstone

and take a look at some of my freeform jewellery creations at my Etsy shop:
http://www.FreeformByPrudence.etsy.com

visit my new Craft Umi store where I sell some of my books and kits in Australian dollars. International orders also welcome: http://www.craftumi.com.au/prudencemapstone

Books by Prudence

Freeform Style:
Blend knit & crochet to create fiber art wearables
by Prudence Mapstone & Jonelle Raffino
ISBN 976-1-60061-138-4

Prudence's latest book, written with Jonelle Raffino of SWTC, is now available. Ask for it at a bookshop near you.

Freeform: Serendipitous Design Techniques
for Knitting & Crochet - 2nd Edition
by Prudence Mapstone
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

>> Visit the books page for more information

Please 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.

Coat of Many Scrumbles
by Prudence Mapstone
ISBN 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.

>> Visit the books page for more information, or purchase any of these books online from Threads & More

The Pink Project

Hundreds of 'scrumbles' have now been received from around the world and have been made into garments by Prudence. For more information on contributors, visit the Pink Project page.

Bidding for the first round of freeform items for the Pink Project is now complete. Thank you to everyone involved.There will be a second auction in early 2010.

>> View more information about the Pink Project Auction

PDF Patterns and Tutorials

Want a little help to get you started with freeforming? I have a number of PDF tutorials and patterns available.

>> Visit the Patterns page for more information