Knockout Knits - Laura Nelkin

Knockout Knits

New Tricks for Scarves, Hats, Jewelry, and Other Accessories

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Buch | Softcover
144 Seiten
2014
Potter Craft (Verlag)
978-0-385-34578-1 (ISBN)
24,90 inkl. MwSt
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Who doesn't love to knit accessories? In this book, the author shares her 3 favourite types of knitting using wrapped stitches, lacework, and beads. Each chapter begins with a quick knitted cuff to lay the foundations, then gradually ramps up to more complicated designs.
This title features wearable, feminine knits with a rustic aesthetic. Knitting accessories is fast, fun and often requires only a skein or two of yarn. Small knits are the perfect way to try something new and experiment with advanced techniques. Who doesn't love to knit accessories? They're fast, often, require only a skein or two of yarn, and make amazingly versatile gifts for friends and family. Small knits are also the perfect way to try something new - an unusual stitch pattern, wild multi-coloured yarn, or even a touch of sparkle. Laura Nelkin is well-known for designing these fun-to-knit little projects introducing her students and fans to advanced techniques with her signature 'You can do it! enthusiasm. In her first book, she share her 3 favourite types of knitting using wrapped stitches, lacework, and beads. Each chapter begins with a quick knitted cuff to lay the foundations, then gradually ramps up to more complicated designs. The result is an all-new collection of wearable, feminine knits with a slightly rustic aesthetic. Give them as gifts, stockpile for a chilly day, or dress up a casual outfit--these are knockout projects to enjoy knitting again and again.

Laura Nelkin, a prolific independent knitwear designer, graduated from Cornell with a degree in Apparel Design. A former design director, Laura sells her knit pattern and kit line to yarn stores worldwide and teaches workshops around the country and online with Craftsy.com. Her patterns have been published through Nelkin Designs, and in The Rhinebeck Sweater, Scarf Style 2, Knitscene, and Knitty.

CONTENTS

Introduction
Notes on Yarn and Gauge

One: Wrapped Stitches at Play
Wave Cuff
Prolix Mitts
Folly Cloche
Laxo Hat
Bootsy Boot Toppers
Las Cruces Shawl
Traversus Socks
Crux Cowl

Two: Get Your Lace On
Gateway Cuff
Juego Cowl
Fornido Shawlette
Techo Hooded Scarf
Quadro Convertible Shrug
Gyrus Tam
Loco Shawl

Three: Beaded Beauties
Bulb Cuff and Necklace
Hibisco Necklace
Cha-Ching Tam
Cha-Ching Mitts
Halli Shawl
Laden Fauxbius
Trapeze Scarf
Reversible Undulating Waves Scarf

Abbreviations
Knitting Essentials
Blocking
Resources
With Gratitude
Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.12.2014
Zusatzinfo 75 4/C PHOTOGRAPHS 120 ILLUSTRATIONS
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Maße 217 x 254 mm
Gewicht 531 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Handarbeit / Textiles
ISBN-10 0-385-34578-X / 038534578X
ISBN-13 978-0-385-34578-1 / 9780385345781
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