Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Knitted accessories are totally on trend and are on sale everywhere. Bags are particularly popular, and make great projects for knitters of all abilities. Sian Brown has designed 22 beautiful bags in a wide range of sizes and styles, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced knitters. They come in sizes ranging from small and delicate to larger everyday practical bags. The book is divided into sections: simple bags, summer bags, evening bags, cable work bags and colorwork bags.
The bags also include lace work and texture stitches, as well as embellishments such as knitted flowers, buttons and bows. You can customize the bags by using your own ideas for embellishments if you wish. Sian's delightfully fresh and appealing designs and her great use of color makes this a very attractive book for knitters of all ages.
The book has a simple, practical techniques section, which illustrates how to attach applique items, make decorative stitches such as French knots and lazy daisy stitch, how to do the colorwork, such as Fair Isle and intarsia, and also how to make pompoms and put in zips. Sian also describes how to work ribs, cables, lace and textured stitches, as well as how to insert linings to the bags.
Sian has wide experience as a knitwear and accessories designer and her designs are feminine and very attractive. This book will have wide appeal, being attractive to competent beginners and experienced knitters alike.
Synopsis
22 beautiful knitted bags to make with gorgeous fabric linings for all occasions and uses. Knitted and crocheted accessories are totally on trend, and bags are particularly popular. They are relatively quick to make and knitters of all abilities can try new techniques that don't take too long to complete.
Sian Brown has created 22 beautiful designs in a range of sizes and styles, suitable for beginners as well as more experienced knitters. They include colorwork, lace, cables and texture stitches, and are knitted using a variety of different yarns. All the bags are beautifully finished with coordinating fabric linings, pockets, and wadding to help them keep their shape, and are embellished with knitted flowers, buttons, bows and pompoms.
There is a range of designs to choose from, including simple bags, totes, summer bags and evening bags, and the extensive techniques section at the back of the book provides step-by-step guidance on colourwork; embellishments such as surface embroidery, beads, knitted flowers and pompoms; making up and lining your bag; how to attach zips, buttons and other fastenings; and plaited cords and handles.
Sian's delightfully fresh and appealing designs and attention to detail make this an attractive book for all knitters.