The Encyclopedia of Knitting and Crochet Techniques by Luise Roberts
Synopsis
Clear, step-by-step photographs and instructions guide you through all the skills you will need to make beautiful blankets and throws, from choosing yarns and basic knitting and crochet stitches to Fair Isle and intarsia techniques, making and piecing blocks and strips, and creating delicate openwork fabrics.Learn how to read patterns and adapt cross-stitch graphs, or chart your own unique designs; use multiple stitch techniques to create bobbles, popcorns, and cables; create stunning effects by combining colour, pattern and texture; add finishing touches with fringes, borders, tassels, beads and embroidery.Includes and inspirational gallery of designs and motifs with complete stitching instructions, cross-referenced to the techniques within the book.
Book details
Format: Paperback 144 pages
Date of publication: 31/05/2008
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781844483228
Clear, step-by-step photographs and instructions guide you through all the skills you will need to make beautiful blankets and throws, from choosing yarns and basic knitting and crochet stitches to Fair Isle and intarsia techniques, making and piecing blocks and strips, and creating delicate openwork fabrics.Learn how to read patterns and adapt cross-stitch graphs, or chart your own unique designs; use multiple stitch techniques to create bobbles, popcorns, and cables; create stunning effects by combining colour, pattern and texture; add finishing touches with fringes, borders, tassels, beads and embroidery.Includes and inspirational gallery of designs and motifs with complete stitching instructions, cross-referenced to the techniques within the book.
Book details
Format: Paperback 144 pages
Date of publication: 31/05/2008
Publisher: Search Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781844483228
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