Synopses & Reviews
The word and#147;finishingand#8221; fills many knitters with dread. Some even abandon projects rather than complete the necessary steps to achieve beautiful, wearable garments. Now, notable knitter and designer Deborah Newton shares her expertise and love of finishing techniques in an on-the-page master class. Deborah patiently takes her student-readers step by step through the ins and outs of blocking, seaming, edging, and embellishments, giving them the confidence and skills to create professional-looking knitwear. In addition to Deborah's expert instructions, the book includes patterns for 12 sweaters, jackets, and scarves, many with variations.
Review
andldquo;Entrelacandmdash;a knitting technique in which the fabric is formed by knitting textured blocksandmdash;can be addictive. In the sequel to her popular primer, Entrelac, Drysdale takes the technique a step further, incorporating lace, cables, and colorwork into the blocks. She begins with an overview of the basics, followed by a series of entrelac stitches that go well beyond these fundamentals. An extensive exploration of shape using the technique follows, featuring a variety of star shapes as well as zigzags and braids. The final section of the book is a collection of patterns featuring entrelac, including both garments and accessories in bold styles. . . . entrelac enthusiasts will discover plenty here to take their knitting to the next level.andrdquo; andmdash;Library Journal
Synopsis
Dedicated knitters will find a fresh, fun challenge in this follow-up to Rosemary Drysdale's bestselling Entrelac. Filled with 85 all-new stitch patterns for creating texture in fabric, Drysdale's innovative collection takes this hot new needlework craze to the next level. Advanced beginners and intermediates can try their hand at everything from cables, lace, and relief stitches to circles, triangles, and never-before-seen interpretations, along with 25 patterns for beautiful garments, fashion accessories, baby gifts, and home dand#233;cor projects.
About the Author
Deborah Newton has been a knitwear designer for more than 25 years, and her designs have appeared in numerous publications including
Vogue Knitting,
Threads,
Knitter's Magazine, and
McCalls. She also teaches around the country, most recently for
Vogue Knitting's annual VK Live Event in New York City. Her first book, the bestselling
Designing Knitwear, has been in print for more than 15 years.