Compendium of Knitting Techniques: 300 Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets - Couverture souple

Barnden, Betty

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844484068 ISBN 13 : 9781844484065

Editeur : Search Press Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

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Give a stylish finish to your knitted garments and accessories with this essential compendium of knitting know-how. Over 200 tips, fixes, and secrets are explained and illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs and diagrams.
Discover how to read patterns and charts; choose colours and yarns; mix and match stitch patterns and deal with gauge variations; adapt designs for the perfect fit.
All stitches are clearly demonstrated, from stockinette and ribbing to lace, Fair Isle, cables, and intarsia work.
Explains all the techniques you'll need, in the order you'll need them, from casting on and joining in yarns to adding buttonholes, pockets and embellishments.
"Try it" and "Fix it" panels suggest ways of practicing and developing new skills and avoiding or correcting common knitting errors.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Betty Barnden is a freelance needlecraft designer who studied furniture design at the Royal College of Art (where she made her first tubular knitted chairs). Betty has designed knitting patterns for companies such
as Sirdar, Patons, Jaeger and King Cole. Her knitwear, embroidery and crochet designs have appeared in many magazines over the years, and she has also designed embroidery projects and kits.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Search Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844484068
• ISBN 13: 9781844484065
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible