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Book Synopsis First Time Stranded Knitting by : Lori Ihnen
Download or read book First Time Stranded Knitting written by Lori Ihnen and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Time Stranded Knitting teaches knitters a stunning technique that creates professional-looking work! Stranded knitting involves knitting with two or more colors of yarn in the same row of stitches. The yarn colors change often, creating gorgeous results, but without guidance, stranded knitting can be a complicated undertaking! Fortunately, First Time Stranded Knitting offers step-by-step instructions for beginners, tips on technique, and photos to ensure that readers are successful with their stranded knitting creations. The book demonstrates how to hold the needles and yarn correctly, how to work yarn from both hands, and how to follow charts and switch yarn colors while carrying yarn across the back of the work. It also includes tips for achieving professional results and offers samples of various stranded knitting patterns. Beginners are encouraged to start with hats, knitted in-the-round, or a small purse, knitted flat and in-the-round. Sharpen your knitting needles, and take it to the next level with stranded knitting!
Book Synopsis Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting by : Alice Starmore
Download or read book Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting written by Alice Starmore and published by Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques.
Book Synopsis The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting by : Lynne Watterson
Download or read book The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting written by Lynne Watterson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect gift for beginning knitters to sew up some amazing crafting skills. Fair Isle knitting may look complicated, but knitting expert Lynne Watterson lays out the basics in a way that is easy to follow and understand with The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting. She starts with an overview that covers everything from the best types of yarn suitable for Fair Isle patterns to beginner knitting techniques. Also included is a primer on how to read Fair Isle charts, plus an illustrated step-by-step guide to Fair Isle knitting showing complete beginners how to hold the yarns, strand across the back of knitting, link colors in, and how to weave in ends. The main chapters feature a selection of beautiful Fair Isle stitch patterns. Each pattern contains clear instructions in both written and chart form, and these are cross-referenced to a comprehensive guide to abbreviations. A variety of simple, stylish projects included in each chapter demonstrates ways to use the beautifully shaded Fair Isle patterns—from chic accessories and the latest fashion looks to colorful cushion covers and cozy blankets. Bonus material offers a variety of stunning finishing touches that can be used to enhance your knitting—including beads, buttons, tassels, cords, fringe, and more.
Book Synopsis Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by : Kathleen Taylor
Download or read book Fearless Fair Isle Knitting written by Kathleen Taylor and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why "fearless"? In the past, knitters have considered Fair Isle knitting, or stranded knitting as it's also known, to be an advanced style that involves the frightening task of taking scissors to your hard-won work. As intimidating as this may seem, the cutting process, or steeking, is actually not something to worry about. In Fearless Fair Isle Knitting, best-selling knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor walks knitters of all levels through the technique. With Taylor's simple patterns and large, easy-to-follow charts, the projects yield delightfully vibrant results. The 30 stunning designs, which represent Taylor's updates on classic Fair Isle motifs, include sweaters, socks, dresses, vests, mittens, hats, and bags. With this book, Fair Isle knitting has become more accessible than ever -- and serious knitters will agree... that's a beautiful thing.
Book Synopsis Mastering Color Knitting by : Melissa Leapman
Download or read book Mastering Color Knitting written by Melissa Leapman and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the reasons knitting and colorwork master Melissa Leapman first learned to knit was her wish to make one special project—a sweater using Fair Isle technique. Now, for the first time, she brings her passion for advanced color knitting to knitters who want to knit with any and every color of yarn they can wrap around their needles. Conquer classic stranded knitting, “draw” images in yarn using intarsia, and make two projects in one with reversible double knitting. Leapman’s clear instruction proves that knitting with multiple colors may appear more complex, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. She includes the quickest, easiest, and most intuitive methods for each technique, using knowledge honed over years of color knitting workshops with knitters from across the country. Once you’ve learned the basics, practice your new skills by creating projects for yourself, your friends, and everyone on your gift list. Each chapter includes a handful of sample projects to get you started, a Designer Workshop that teaches you important concepts in every designer’s toolbox, and a pattern treasury of unique patterns to apply to projects of your own creation—more than 50 patterns and 12 projects in all. Throughout, Leapman’s helpful collection of how-tos, diagrams, tips, and hints (including a refresher course in color theory to help you choose the perfect color combinations) makes Mastering Color Knitting the book you’ll turn to for information and inspiration time and time again.
Book Synopsis The Colorwork Bible by : Jesie Ostermiller
Download or read book The Colorwork Bible written by Jesie Ostermiller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master beginner and advanced colorwork knitting techniques in this comprehensive colorwork guide With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects. Join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you learn: • A variety of small-scale swatch lessons that help you master a technique before diving into a full size project. • Stripes, stranding, Fair Isle, brioche, slip-stitch, mosaic, intarsia, and more! Each technique is featured must-make projects you'll want to cast-on today. • Valuable tips and tricks, plus essential information on successfully combining colors for the best possible results. Dig deep into the most colorful techniques in knitting with The Colorwork Bible!
Book Synopsis AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary by : Andrea Rangel
Download or read book AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary written by Andrea Rangel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break the rules. Knit outside the lines! AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep. Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.
Book Synopsis Beginner's Guide to Colorwork Knitting by : Ella Austin
Download or read book Beginner's Guide to Colorwork Knitting written by Ella Austin and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The knitting pattern writer and founder of BomBella shares her love of bold colors with these colorwork techniques for sweaters, socks, blankets and more. In Beginner’s Guide to Colorwork Knitting, knit designer Ella Austin teaches all the techniques necessary to start knitting rich, vibrant and colorful patterns. Choose from brightly colored stripy socks and work your way up to a patterned beanie hat and even a stunning fair isle sweater. This easy to follow guide pairs projects with each new technique, building from Stripes to Slipped Stitches, Stranded Colorwork, Intarsia, Double Knitting, Modular Knitting, and Entrelac. Projects include blankets, scarves, shawls, bags, mitts, cushions, and more. Even if you can only knit and purl, this book will have you making gorgeous colorwork knits before you know it!
Book Synopsis Colorwork for Adventurous Knitters by : Lori Ihnen
Download or read book Colorwork for Adventurous Knitters written by Lori Ihnen and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This step-by-step technique reference introduces and thoroughly explores several styles of knitting that involve color/yarn changes to create intricate patterns and designs. With Colorwork for Adventurous Knitters, you'll delve into exciting methods including striping, slipstitch, mosaic, stranded, and intarsia knitting and duplicate stitch and embroidery embellishment. While colorwork is commonly found in knitting projects, each colorwork knitting method requires skills that are difficult for someone to simply grasp on their own without careful guidance, which is just what this volume provides. Each section includes easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, teaching all that is necessary to master the required knitting skills. Charts, diagrams, and graphs are also provided, and swatch exercises in each section give the reader a chance to try the skills. Sections end with three to five small projects. This volume is an inspiring addition to any knitter’s library.
Book Synopsis Knitting Around the World by : Lela Nargi
Download or read book Knitting Around the World written by Lela Nargi and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the history of knitting around the globe, examining styles, techniques, and particular styles countries and regions—including England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Iceland, Japan, Australia, Canada, United States, Peru, Bolivia, and more. Highlighted are 20 profiles of historically significant knitters who are using particular techniques today—plus 20 patterns that exemplify knitting traditions from around the world.
Download or read book The Joy of Color written by Janine Bajus and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stranded knitting workshop in a book. Janine Bajus (AKA Feral Knitter) is on a mission to make custom Fair Isle knitting accessible and fun for knitters. Chapters on choosing colors, selecting motifs, and garment construction artfully guide the knitter with tasks, tips, case studies, student stories, and heartfelt encouragement.
Book Synopsis Easy Fair Isle Knitting by : Martin Storey
Download or read book Easy Fair Isle Knitting written by Martin Storey and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in the United States of America in 2016 by Trafalgar Square Books"--Title page verso.
Book Synopsis Fair Isle Knitting by : Monica Russel
Download or read book Fair Isle Knitting written by Monica Russel and published by SearchPress+ORM. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A great book to ease a knitter new to Fair Isle knitting into the fold” with projects for sweaters, hats, pillows, bags, and more from the top designer (Knitty.com). Fair Isle knitting has a timeless appeal, and is celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colors in each row you can create a myriad of different patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this definitive guide, expert knitting designer and bestselling author Monica Russel teaches you the essential skills of this traditional colorwork technique and provides all the inspiration you need to create stunning Fair Isle patterns of your own. The book includes a fascinating history of Fair Isle knitting, and takes a close look at the yarns, needles and other tools you need to get started in colorwork There are step-by-step instructions on the key techniques for creating Fair Isle patterns, including choosing colors and using charts, all illustrated with step-by-step photographs and an abundance of colorful examples A stunning collection of pattern swatches provides inspiration and instruction for over 45 borders, patterns and motifs, all accompanied by a written pattern, chart and examples in various colorways To practice your new skills, there are 14 items to knit, ranging from a simple hat to a stunning dress and waistcoat. “The motifs are often modern and bright with the themes such as flowers, cherries, dancing ladies, ducks and alpacas as well as various geometric shapes.” —Slipknot
Book Synopsis Colorwork Knitting by : Sarah E. White
Download or read book Colorwork Knitting written by Sarah E. White and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In fashion the right colors—and the right combinations—can make the difference between pretty and pretty spectacular! But what makes a winning color combination? Whether you know instinctively or need a little help, Colorwork Knitting gives you the tools you need to explore your love of color and takes the fear out of multicolor knitting. • 25 patterns for gorgeous colorwork scarves, gloves, mittens, sweaters, hats, and socks • Five different color techniques—striping, striping with self-striping yarn, slip stitch, stranded, and intarsia—explained, with step-by-step instructions • How to choose colors for successful combinations • Construction techniques to spice up your knitting
Book Synopsis Color Knitting the Easy Way by : Melissa Leapman
Download or read book Color Knitting the Easy Way written by Melissa Leapman and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitwear designer Leapman shares her extensive colorwork knowledge, addressing color fundamentals and techniques while presenting 10 original projects and 70 stitch patterns.
Book Synopsis First Time Intarsia Knitting by : Lori Ihnen
Download or read book First Time Intarsia Knitting written by Lori Ihnen and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intarsia knitting technique allows you create patterns with multiple colors that fit together easily with no extra, bulky yarn pieces. First Time Intarsia Knitting is an informative booklet and the go-to guide for knitting lovers who want to go the extra mile for professional and colorful projects. Learn the step-by-step basics to make your multi-colored knits a success, as well as four gorgeous projects to try.
Book Synopsis Knitting Know-How by : Dorothy T. Ratigan
Download or read book Knitting Know-How written by Dorothy T. Ratigan and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to knit like a pro! Knitting Know-How isn't just another collection of knitting techniques—it's an indispensable resource for making every stitch better! From basic knit and purl stitches to cables, lace, color knitting and garment design, you'll learn the ins and outs of improving your knitting and choosing one technique over another for the results you want. If you have ever wondered which cast-ons are suitable for socks, why you should always (always!) knit a gauge swatch, or how to fix a mis-crossed cable, this book is for you! Discover hundreds of essential techniques, demonstrated with clear step-by-step photos and no-nonsense instructions. Learn how your choices in technique and knitting method can make all the difference in your finished pieces. Design your own garments—or adjust existing patterns—with clear examples and lessons that demystify the math. Put your knowledge to work with 8 project lessons, including double-knit mittens, stranded colorwork socks and an intricately cabled Aran sweater. Are you ready to become a master knitter? Gather your yarn and needles and open this book—your knitting will thank you!
