Title:
Color knitting the easy way : essential techniques, perfect palettes, and fresh designs using just one color at a time / Melissa Leapman.
ISBN:
9780307449429
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Potter Craft, [2010]
©2010
Physical Description:
159 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
General Note:
"Includes more than 60 original stitch patterns and 10 projects"--Cover.
Includes index.
Contents:
Understanding color. Talking about color ; Selecting and combining colors ; Designer's workshop : putting color theory into practice -- Mastering color knitting techniques using stripes. Starting a new color ; Carrying yarn ; Color knitting in the round ; Dealing with yarn tails ; Common stitch patterns ; Fancy stitch patterns ; Mitered motifs ; Designer's workshop : designing with lines ; Pattern treasury of striped stitches ; Projects -- Creating color patterns using slip stitches. Slip stitch techniques ; Texture within slip stitch fabrics ; Designer's workshop : designing with slip stitches ; Projects -- General techniques. Knitting charts as a foreign language ; Comprehensive glossary of symbols ; Abbreviations list ; How to use the pattern treasuries ; Knitting techniques ; Finishing techniques ; Yarn choice and substitution -- Resources and the knitting community.
Summary:
Color knitting has never been easier or more fun-- using just one color at a time! Leapman's clear instructions, original projects, and comprehensive pattern treasures will have you knitting multicolor masterpieces in no time!
OCLC Number:
ocn430344679
Availability:
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1
