Synopses & Reviews
Review
"This great new book shows easy ways to achieve colorful effects in your knitting. If previously you have been afraid to work with more than one color, read this book and get inspired." Knitting News
Review
"This great new book shows easy ways to achieve colorful effects in your knitting. If previously you have been afraid to work with more than one color, read this book and get inspired."
Knitting News"A classic Interweave Press aestheticupdated classics, great photo styling and creative accessories. The contributor list reads like a 'best of.'" knotions online magazine
"Gorgeous patterns and clear instructions." monstersandcritics.com
"I liked this book." KnittingScholar.com
"A friendly guide to using color in knitting, with some great examples of how color can add to the adventures of knitting." Knit Together
"Both beginner and experienced knitters can benefit from the techniques and patterns featured in the book. From blocks and strips to houndstooth check and argyle designs, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to incorporate color." Detroit News
"All, and I mean ALL, of the bases are covered here from Fair Isle and intarsia to slip stitch and mosaic...The surprising way these techniques are used or combined will make experienced knitters like me want this book as a 'must have' addition to their library." Knitty.com
Synopsis
From simple stripes to intricate Fair Isle patterns, this resource provides a solid foundation and numerous examples of the best ways to bring knits to life. Full of gorgeous patterns and clear instructions, 15 top knitwear designersincluding Véronik Avery, Mags Kandis, Deborah Newton, Kristin Nicholas, and Shirley Padenprovide inspiration and practical projects for the beginning and experienced knitter alike. From an easy-to-knit pullover that alternates narrow stripes of solid and variegated yarns to a multicolored Fair Isle cardigan worked with steeks, this guidebook is filled with projects that take advantage of the countless ways in which knits can be enriched with color.
Synopsis
From simple stripes to intricate Fair Isle patterns, this resource provides a solid foundation and numerous examples of the best ways to bring knits to life.
About the Author
Pam Allen is the former editor-in-chief of
Interweave Knits and the author of
Knitting for Dummies,
Lace Style,
Scarf Style, and
Wrap Style. Her designs have been published in many magazines and were featured in
Knitting in America. She lives in Portland, Maine.
Ann Budd is the best-selling author of The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns and The Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. She is also the author of Getting Started Knitting Socks, Interweave Presents Knitted Gifts, Knitting Green, and Simple Style, and coauthor of Bag Style, Color Style, Lace Style, and Wrap Style. She is a book editor and the former senior editor of Interweave Knits magazine. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.