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Knitwear Design Workshop: A Comprehensive Guide to Handknits
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Knitwear Design Workshop: A Comprehensive Guide to HandknitsKnitwear Design Workshop: A Comprehensive Guide to Handknits

From the initial spark of inspiration to the sewing of the last seam, this advanced manual to knitwear design provides knitters with the foundation to take their projects to the next level. The four exceptional projects demonstrate the level of uniqueness and beauty that can be achieved with these expert techniques and how to achieve the elusive “perfect fit” that defines a successful end product. Knitters will gain a clearer understanding of commercial pattern instructions, improve their attention to detail with a meaningful test swatch, and acquire a stronger knowledge of proper body and garment measurements.
 
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Tags: projects, their, level, attention, improve, Knitwear, Handknits
The Best of Vogue Knitting Magazine: 25 Years of Articles, Techniques, and Expert Advice
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The Best of Vogue Knitting Magazine: 25 Years of Articles, Techniques, and Expert AdviceThe Best of Vogue Knitting Magazine: 25 Years of Articles, Techniques, and Expert Advice

For the very first time, the best of Vogue® Knitting is gathered in one gorgeous, must-have anthology. Practical, comprehensive, and inspiring, this richly illustrated treasury presents invaluable workshops on beginner and expert techniques, as well as smart tips on the design process. Look no further for advice on proper gauging, altering patterns, sketching and scale-drawing, hemming, stitching sleeves, shaping the garment, sweatermaking, and more. And from beloved knitwear designer Elizabeth Zimmermann and daughter Meg Swansen: their most memorable essays and seminars ever, available again.  

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Tags: Vogue, Knitting, designer, knitwear, Elizabeth, Advice, Techniques, Expert
Colorful Knitwear Design
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Colorful Knitwear DesignColorful Knitwear Design

In this collection of 19 articles from "Threads" magazine, knitting experts share design ideas and techniques to help readers create knits that flatter and fit and are enjoyable to make. Knitters will find practical information on how to: blend colours and fibres; make textural stitches; chart free-form geometric designs; make custom-embroidered embellishments, and inters; and create perfect ribbons, pockets and cardigan bands. It guides knitters through picking the fibre, colour and texture to choosing the finishing technique. The book is illustrated throughout and includes eight sweater schematics, two complete garment patterns plus numerous charts and stitch patterns.
 
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Tags: create, patterns, pockets, colour, texture, Colorful, Knitwear, Design
Rowan's Greatest Knits: 30 Years of Knitted Patterns
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Rowan's Greatest Knits: 30 Years of Knitted Patterns from Rowan YarnsRowan's Greatest Knits: 30 Years of Knitted Patterns from Rowan Yarns

Internationally renowned Rowan is a knitwear company that has been making gorgeous yarn and stylish, yet classic patterns to go with it for thirty years. With Rowan's Greatest Knits, the company celebrates decades of great knitwear designs from such beloved and noted designers as Kaffe Fassett, Jean Moss, Sasha Kagan, and Annabel Fox. Featured in-house talent includes Martin Storey, Kim Hargreaves, and Marie Wallin. Included in Rowan's Greatest Knits are 30 patterns from 1980 to the 2000s. With 80 stunning color photographs pulled from the original pages of Rowan magazine, Rowan's Greatest Knits also presents its most popular patterns.
 
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Tags: Rowan, Greatest, Knits, patterns, knitwear
The Celtic Collection: Twenty-Five Knitwear Designs for Men and Women
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The Celtic Collection: Twenty-Five Knitwear Designs for Men and WomenThe Celtic Collection: Twenty-Five Knitwear Designs for Men and Women

Best-selling author Alice Starmore combines style, practicality, and the mystery of the Celtic spirit in this gorgeous collection of knitwear designs.
 
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Tags: Celtic, designs, knitwear, Collection, collection, Designs, Knitwear, TwentyFive