Big Splash Knits by Shirley A. Scott

Big Splash Knits by Shirley A. ScottBig Splash Knits presents more than 20 outerwear knitting projects perfect for a boil up in the woods, a hike by the sea, or a trot around town. Each pattern is accompanied by expertly and clearly written instructions and inspirational full colour photographs. Helpful tips and colourful stories round out this collection. Written with the same passion and attention to detail as the award winning Saltwater Knits series, Big Splash Knits will appeal to a

Big Splash Knits presents more than 20 outerwear knitting projects perfect for a boil-up in the woods, a hike by the sea, or a trot around town. Each pattern is accompanied by expertly and clearly written instructions and inspirational full-colour photographs. Helpful tips and colourful stories round out this collection.

Written with the same passion and attention to detail as the award-winning Saltwater Knits series, Big Splash Knits will appeal to a wide range of knitters. Big Splash Knits designs are inspired by the traditions of Atlantic Canada, showcasing a love of life by the ocean that will resonate with neighbours in New England and like-minded knitters in Europe and Scandinavia.

Shirley Anne Scott, also known as “Shirl the Purl”, is a Come From Away who made her home in St. John’s in 2006. A librarian by profession, in 1989 she wrote Canada Knits, a history of Canadian knitting that opened many doors. Her latest book of patterns is Big Splash Knits.

Shirley is co-author, with Christine LeGrow, of the popular Saltwater Knits series.