A Beginner's Guide to Intarsia Knitting
Search Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78221-318-5 (ISBN)
Learn how to create bright and colourful knits using the intarsia method of colour knitting.
This clear and simple book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the art of knitting with different coloured yarns. It guides you effortlessly through the process of choosing colours, preparing yarn bobbins and working out yarn quantities through to the basic intarsia techniques such as joining in new colours and working from charts.
At the end of the book there is a mouth-watering collection of 11 gorgeous projects including a fox-themed cushion, an eye-catching chevron scarf and a show-stopping star blanket – all designed with the beginner in mind.
Whether you prefer vibrant, multi-coloured knits or more muted tones, this easy-to-follow book will teach you all you need to know to create contemporary colourwork.
Quail Studio is a group of knitting, crochet and sewing designers, well known for their contemporary style and eye for trends. It is a family-owned company, and their shared love of handmade fashion and interior design coupled with their keen knowledge of the industry has resulted in a design team skilled in creating beautiful items for people who are passionate about crafting the world over. The Studio’s reputation for sleek, up-to-the-minute style has led to frequent collaborations with major craft publishers and big brand names, such as Vogue and Rowan, to produce stunning, modern patterns that capture their devotion to wearable, fashion-forward designs. For more information about Quail Studio, please visit their website: www.quailstudio.co.uk | Instagram: @quail_studio | Facebook: @quailstudiodesigns
INTRODUCTION 5
INTARSIA BASICS 6
- What is intarsia knitting? 7
- Useful materials 8
- Choosing yarn 10
- Abbreviations 11
- Preparing yarn 12
- Making a yarn butterfl y 13
- Joining in a new colour 14
- Changing colour on a straight line 15
- Changing colour on a diagonal line 16
- Stranding across a knit row 17
- Stranding across a purl row 18
- Understanding tension (gauge) 19
- Working from charts 20
- Swiss darning 21
- Finishing 22
- Pressing and blocking 23
PROJECTS
- Fox pillow 46
- Draught excluder 50
- Tea cosy 54
- Diamond pillow 58
- Door stop 62
- Chevron scarf 66
- Child’s hat 70
- Child’s mittens 74
- Star blanket 78
- Child’s motif sweater 82
- Flamingo motif sweater 90
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.04.2019 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 575 Illustrations, color |
| Verlagsort | Tunbridge Wells |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 190 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 304 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78221-318-X / 178221318X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78221-318-5 / 9781782213185 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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