Simple color knitting book douglas county libraries. Sep 29, 2015 following the success of both simple knitting and simple crocheting, knight shares her color expertise using the same workshopbased project format. Martins griffin, contains 20 gorgeous knit projects that are colorful, vibrant, and help you build your colorknitting skills. A complete howtoknitwithcolor workshop with 20 projects. This huge book has 320 pages and is absolutely packed with colour illustrations and photographs. Oct 22, 20 erica knight books are often unexpected with what they deliver. Each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new colourknitting technique from working motifs in intarsia in a graphic missoni inspired. Fair isle knitting for beginners easy method to knit with 2. Knit flat in one rectangle with armholes this simple vest features a high low hem silhouette. Before you get to the 20 projects, she guides you through the basics of knitting, color theory, different color techniques not just fair isle, and shows many swatches. This video is a slow walkthrough of a simplified version of knitting fair isle, which is perfect for beginners who really want to make fair isle patterns as soon as possible. This knitting book provides a rough framework for a variety of knitting projects.
It also creates fabrics that are warmer and more durable than singlecolor knitting. Simple instructions for stranded, intarsia, and double knitting by melissa leapman 2010, paperback at the. Simple instructions for stranded, intarsia, and double knitting by melissa leapman. This head band can be knitted with a basic stitch as well. So easy, so pretty and perfect for cuddling or pretend play. Erica knight books are often unexpected with what they deliver. Feb 26, 2017 this video is a slow walkthrough of a simplified version of knitting fair isle, which is perfect for beginners who really want to make fair isle patterns as soon as possible. Nov 25, 2016 stockinette stitch is one of the most popular, yet easy knitting stitches. The most common easy knitting book material is wood.
Simple knitting provides a unique opportunity to learn the design secrets of one of the worlds most highly respected knitwear designers. Each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new colourknitting technique from working motifs in intarsia in a graphic missoni inspired throw to creating fair isle patterns through stranding and. She shares interesting details about historic socks that she has learned from perusing various museum archives and historical society materials. The book starts with the yarn, just as every knitted project starts, and continues with fabric structures, sweaters and finally complete outfits. Whether its clothes, toys, accessories or another creative fun project you are sure to find something that will inspire your knitting.
Erika knights simple ethos and clean design sensibility continues to be popular amongst crafters of every level. Learning how to knit with multiple colors can seem intimidating, but the right pattern will make the process less painful. Sep 22, 2015 simple colour knitting erika knights new book september 22, 2015 anino crafts, hand knitting, home crafts, links and resources, news, other crafts 0 erika knight has a new publication out simple colour knitting which is an introduction to working with colour for knitters of all abilities which includes 20 super projects. It teaches you about design choices and techniques.
As you work through the projects, you learn new techniques allowing you to build up an essential repertoire of color knitting skills, like working motifs in intarsia or creating fair isle patterns. As you work through the projects, you learn new techniques allowing you to build up an essential repertoire of color knitting skills. Simple colour knitting by erika knight waterstones. Mar 06, 2020 making marls takes the form of a reference book about multistranded hand knitting, with over thirty recipes for different projects. Using two strands of yarn at a time enables the knitter to create designs, or motifs, in the knitted fabric. Simple color knitting a complete howtoknitwithcolor workshop with 20 projects book. One of the reasons i love knitting is that it gives me a chance to enjoy a different type of book that is both functional and practical. Martins griffin, contains 20 gorgeous knit projects that are colorful, vibrant, and help. Simple colour knitting by erika knight hardie grant publishing. And although most of the swatches in the book are in a plain grey yarn, you clearly love using colour. I now realise this is a flavour of sequence knitting. Simple instructions for stranded, intarsia, and double knitting. Whether you are accomplished or just starting to gain confidence, this book embraces the joy that, in knitting, there is always.
Each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new colorknitting technique. The first part of the book looks at some basic color theory and leapman offers some ideas on how to use a 12 color wheel. A complete howtoknitwithcolor workshop with 20 projects by erika knight, published by st. Leave a 4inch tail, hold it firmly and beginning knitting with the new yarn color. Erika knights simple ethos and clean design sensibility continues to be. See more ideas about knitting patterns, knitting and knitting stitches. The book is an amazing source book for designers and knitters who want to work with many colours. An a to z guide to the language of andrea berman price.
I am not very good at colorwork when i am knitting but i have perused this book. Erika knights simple ethos and clean design sensibility conti. This book has helped me to perfect my stranded knitting and i will definitely return to this book when i decide to figure out intarsia one day. Each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new color knitting technique from working motifs in intarsia in a graphic missoni inspired throw to creating fair isle patterns through stranding and weaving in the twocolor snood scarf. In knitscene winter 2014, we included a small section on mosaic knitting, which ive never done before. Everyone can manage a square and it doesnt have to be perfect to create a cute little bunny. Sometimes this means i get to learn along with the readers. Whatever your needs you will find pattern books that can help. Simple colour knitting by erika knight, 97818494927, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A cozy hat and scarf set to match a winter coat, mittens in a young childs favorite colors, a sweater to bring out the blue of a friends eyes, a throw pillow that revives the look of a room.
A howtoknitwithcolour workshop with 20 desirable projects erika knight on. The book is an amazing source book for designers and. Yuki sugiura each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new colour. Knots leave uncomfortableunsightly bumps in your knitting and can come undone later. This lovely book is part knitting pattern book, part sock knitting instruction manual and part history book. Elizabeth zimmermanns knitters almanac by elizabeth zimmermann. Simple instructions for stranded, intarsia, and double knitting by melissa leapman 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The author shares her love for color and expertise in composing color palettes to create beautiful. May 21, 2010 simple knitting provides a unique opportunity to learn the design secrets of one of the worlds most highly respected knitwear designers.
It is perfect for any project and for learning the basics of knitting and purling. Beginning knitters can create a wide variety of textures and designs with just these two basic knitting stitches. Stockinette stitch is one of the most popular, yet easy knitting stitches. Martins griffin, contains 20 gorgeous knit projects that are colorful, vibrant, and help you build your color knitting skills. Ive known about steeks for some time, but the idea of actually cutting into my knitting made me quake.
Embrace color with simple techniques from knitting and colorwork master melissa leapman. One of the reasons i love knitting is that it gives me a chance to enjoy a. Sep 15, 2015 simple colour knitting by erika knight, 97818494927, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Beginning knitters can create a wide variety of textures and designs with just these two. As editor of knitscene, i like to try to introduce readers to new techniquesor maybe to reintroduce more experienced knitters to techniques theyve put out of mind for the moment. The garter stitch is the most basic and simple of knitting patterns. Enjoy this collection of my 50 favorite knit stitch patterns with different combinations of simple knits and purl stitches. Provides an introduction to working with color for knitters of all abilities, with twenty projects that each teach a color knitting technique or designer trick, including plying, phasing, fair isling, color blocking, and embellished motifs. A complete howto knit with color workshop with 20 projects by erika knight, published by st. Jan 17, 2018 knitting a bunny from a square is an absolute classic. For those of you who are looking to dip your feet into the colorwork knitting pond, come on in. Each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new color knitting technique from working motifs in intarsia in a graphic missoni inspired throw to creating fair isle patterns through stranding and weaving in the two color snood scarf. Yuki sugiura each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new colour knitting technique from working motifs in intarsia in a graphic missoni inspired throw to creating fair isle patterns through stranding. Designed for one skein of lace weight yarn knit on size 6 us needles.
Easy knitting patterns kids can knit little worlds. The techniques are explained clearly and this is a goto resource for me. Loom knitting color series, simple color changes loom. They make you want to grab some yarn and knitting needles and get knitting. An excellent resource for learning or perfecting knitting with colour. This book has helped me to perfect my stranded knitting and i will. Making marls takes the form of a reference book about multistranded hand knitting, with over thirty recipes for different projects. It is the first pattern most beginning knitters learn. Each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new colorknitting technique from working motifs. Provides an introduction to working with color for knitters of all abilities, with twenty projects that. Following the success of both simple knitting and simple crocheting, knight shares her color expertise using the same workshopbased project format.
Simple color knitting a complete howto knit with color workshop with 20 projects book. A howtoknitwithcolour workshop with 20 desirable projects. It is a very readable and fun book due to the authors fabulous writing ability. The secret to becoming an expert at colorwork knitting is simple. Simple colour knitting contains an introductory chapter of basic techniques which is followed by a pattern library that provides a handy gallery of erikas favourite colour effects and motifs. You do not need to knot it to any other yarn you are working with. Simple colour knitting erika knights new book september 22, 2015 anino crafts, hand knitting, home crafts, links and resources, news, other crafts 0 erika knight has a new publication. With inspiring photography by yuki sugiura that showcases each of the beautiful designs perfectly, supported with clear charts and artworks, simple knitting is the ultimate book to learn to knit from. Mastering color knitting is a book of techniques, and, even though i consider myself an accomplished knitter, leapman has included many techniques i have not learned and am ready to try. The secret behind knitting the beautiful designs in stranded colorwork is in the stranding. Fair isle, intarsia, and reversible twocolor double knitting. In mastering color knitting, melissa leapman offers up a fun and creative look at colorwork in knitting and focuses on three techniques for incorporating color.
Simple colour knitting erika knights new book anino. I am not very good at colorwork when i am knitting but i have perused this book when visiting my mum and it looks like it might really help. The core of the book is the 20 original designs, from cushions and throws to hats and scarves, that provide the perfect vehicles for practising your. A new direction in knitting is a beautiful, 160 page, fullcolour, lithoprinted book packed with photographs, schematics, knowledge, anecdotes and opinion to get you started on your marlisle adventure. Colourful sweater for 6 months1 year old kids in hindicable design for kids. The patterns are simple but the color work is modern and sophisticated. A new direction in knitting is a beautiful, 160 page, fullcolour, lithoprinted book packed with photographs, schematics, knowledge, anecdotes and opinion to get you started on your marlisle. See more ideas about knitting stitches, knitting and knitting patterns. Suitable for advanced knitters wanting to further their designs. Each of the 20 projects in this book teaches you a new colour knitting technique from working motifs in intarsia in a graphic missoni inspired throw to creating fair isle patterns through stranding and weaving in the two colour snood scarf.
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