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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.

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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.

Around the web

I’m blogging about some of my freeform creations on my Scrumble a Week blog at
http://prudencemapstone.blogspot.com

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

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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.





Never too many handbags
by Prudence Mapstone
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.

>> Purchase the book online from Threads & More

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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




Bullions & Beyond
Tips & techniques for the crochet bullion stitch
by Prudence Mapstone

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

Please feel free to contact Prudence if you are having trouble locating any of her books, she can always supply you direct.

If you are in Europe, please note that some of Prudence's books are now available to purchase online from: Knitty Bitty

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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


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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



Prudence Mapstone will once again be touring Australia & New Zealand
throughout the year with both the Craft & Quilt Fairs and Craft Expos.

She’ll not only have examples of her work on display and her freeform books for sale, but will also have a wide range of interesting and unusual yarns and supplies available – all are ideal for freeforming, and are items not normally found in the shops in her part of the world.

Visit Prudence’s stand at a show near you.

>> Go to the workshops page for where & when
 
 
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