Synopses & Reviews
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.
About the Author
Lori Ihnen is a professional fashion designer of both hand-knit and sewn clothes, with a degree in clothing design from the University of Minnesota. She specializes in designing intricate stranded designs, often inspired by nature, and her hand-work is so intricate and precise that it is often mistaken for machine-produced knitting. Her designs have also been published in other books, including Top Notch Knits and Bags, a Knitters Dozen, A Garden Stroll: Knits Inspired by Nature, and the video Fair Isle without Fear. She also designs for magazines, including Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Easy Knits, and Knitter’s Magazine. She was commissioned by the Minnesota Historical Society Museum to design a cardigan sweater for their permanent collection, Minnesota Female Fiber Artist. She lives in Mounds View, Minnesota.