Brioche Knitting for Beginners and Beyond

Author: Lesley Anne Robinson
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1645673847
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and Color Get ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever been intrigued by the colorful designs and luxurious texture of brioche, but too intimidated to pick up their needles and cast on, let Lesley’s cheerful, encouraging voice walk you through this exciting technique step by step. Featuring a treasure trove of tips, tricks and technical knowledge, as well as 16 stunning patterns, this book will have you feeling confident creating the fun vertical stripes and exquisite texture this popular technique is famous for. Best of all, each pattern not only functions as a lovely knit piece but also as a specific lesson in brioche mastery. From squishy one- and two-color hats and cowls, to eye-catching three-color shawls and sweaters, you’ll create striking knitwear while learning an exciting new skill. So grab that yarn you’ve been saving for a special project, and dive into the beautiful world of brioche!

Knitting Fresh Brioche

Author: Nancy Marchant
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781936096770
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
World-renowned brioche knitting expert Nancy Marchant takes this versatile European stitch--which creates a luxurious, reversible ribbed fabric--to a new level In her groundbreaking collection, Marchant works brioche in two colors, forming graceful, undulating textures with increases and decreases. She explains everything from how to hold the yarn and cast on (offering multiple options) to creating the basic fabric and reading two-color charts. The stitch library presents 75 all-new patterns, and there are an additional 12 in luscious shawl and scarf projects.

Brioche Chic

Author: Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620334445
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 467

Book Description
A modern take on brioche stitch with gorgeous wearable garments and accessories that knitters will love. Knitters will create striking colorwork and beautiful brioche cable designs with Brioche Chic. Author Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark offers a solid introduction to brioche knitting and a collection of 22 garments and accessories for women and men, including hats, scarves, cowls, mittens, pullovers, vests, and cardigans. Striking brioche stitch designs that are not overwhelming or full of complicated techniques will reel in readers to this fun style of knitting. Starting with the basics, Brioche Chic offers mini collections of garments revolving around a specific set of techniques. Basic brioche knitting starts the first section, as Mercedes shows how the basic rib pattern can be adapted to simple motifs, lace, and various textures. Later, she offers more complex designs such as cables and various types of two-color brioche. Some of the featured garments are all-over brioche, while others integrate brioche with stockinette stitch for more streamlined, flattering designs.

Brioche Knit Love

Author: Michele Lee Bernstein
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736110126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

100 Knits

Author: Interweave Editors
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1632506475
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Interweave's biggest pattern collection ever! 100 Knits makes a gorgeous gift for any knitter. Page after page of knitting patterns are at your fingertips with 100 Knits, giving you a nearly endless supply of projects you'll be excited to cast on. From hats to shawls, cardigans to tanks and tees, explore a massive variety of Interweave's most popular knitting patterns all in one source! In this ultimate knitting pattern collection you'll discover: • Expansive collection of Interweave's most coveted knitted sweater patterns together for the first time. • From shawls, scarves and cowls, to socks and hats, you'll be covered head to toe in our trendiest accessory patterns. • Endless inspiration for your next knit with over 500 pages of patterns. Never be without a knitting pattern again with 100 Knits!

The Nordic Knitting Primer

Author: Kristin Drysdale
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1645672204
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 475

Book Description
Everything You Need to Know to Master Colorwork Gorgeous Scandinavian knitwear is within reach for knitters of all levels with this collection of timeless patterns and essential techniques. Kristin Drysdale, founder of Scandiwork, has taught countless knitters the art of colorwork with her innovative and approachable methods. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by ornate, multicolor patterns, Kristin’s encouraging guidance, step-by-step photos, and foolproof instructions will make you fall in love with Nordic knitting. Inspired by Kristin’s Scandinavian heritage, these designs combine traditional patterns and motifs with stylish, easy-to-wear shapes. Knitting with multiple yarns creates a warmer knit fabric for high-quality garments and accessories to gift or wear all year long. First-time colorwork knitters will be encouraged by how easy and fun Kristin makes the process of knitting gorgeous yet doable yoke sweaters, mittens, and hats. More advanced knitters will love creating ornate slippers, mittens, and sweaters with beautiful Scandinavian details. With a wide range of sizes for adults as well as patterns for little ones, the whole family can enjoy the Scandinavian look. This is more than a pattern collection?it’s a trusted resource you’ll return to season after season.

Cozy Knits

Author: Tanis Gray
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620334860
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 458

Book Description
Cozy Knits is a fabulous collection of 50 all-new patterns. Join editor Tanis Gray as she brings together an all-star cast of today's top knitting designers to create dozens of delightful projects. All of the designs in Cozy Knits are knit with Cascade Pacific and Cascade Pacific Chunky yarns. These affordable yarns come in an endless array of colors and are a blend of superwash merino wool and acrylic, making them ideal for creating projects for babies and kids, gifts, home decor items, and everyday accessories and garments. Cozy Knits has techniques for knitters of all skill levels, including cables, lace, brioche knitting, intarsia, Fair Isle, and slip stitch, as well as tried-and true stockinette stitch and garter stitch. This collection offers projects that every member of the family will love, including sweaters, shawls, shrugs, mittens, hats, afghans, and baby blankets.

The Art of Seamless Knitting

Author: Simona Merchant-Dest
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620333899
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
Go beyond the basics of knitting! Learn how to convert flat patterns to circular techniques with 12 classic, beautiful projects suitable for all ages. With The Art of Seamless Knitting, take your knowledge of top-down, bottom-up, and seamless knitting to a higher level by adapting lace, cable, and color patterns to circular knitting and shaping techniques. The book delves deep, showing different modes of construction and stitch pattern adaptations for seamless (or nearly-seamless) knits while also offering a sophisticated collection of elegant and timeless designs that knit up quickly, give a custom fit, and do not require sewing. The Art of Seamless Knitting is the go-to hands-on reference book that will be a staple in any knitter's library.

Knit One Below

Author: Elise Duvekot
Publisher: XRX Books
ISBN: 9781933064130
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
More than 35 projects for the entire family, featuring simple shapes, minimal finishing, and a technique which features one simple action, working into the stitch one row below the stitch on the needle, with a knit or a purl.

Japanese Wonder Knitting

Author: Nihon Vogue,
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 146292199X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 109

Book Description
Japanese Wonder Knitting offers the perfect foray into the techniques and application of Japanese-style knitting. Japanese knitting dictionaries have quickly become the favorite go-to reference for experienced knitters all around the world, and Japanese Wonder Knitting takes this trend a step further, giving step-by-step lessons in executing classic stitches the Japanese way. Like its companion volume, Japanese Wonder Crochet, this book introduces needleworkers to a whole new approach to classic stitches such as bubble stitches, herringbone, cockleshell, cables, smocking, entrelac and more. A swatch pattern is provided for each stitch to help knitters learn the mechanics of the stitch before applying them to larger projects. The personal and home accessory projects included provide something for every level of time commitment. A total of 23 projects are presented in this book, including: Cozy hats and neckwear Head bands for warmth and style Beautiful clutches and bags An amazing entrelac stitch shawl Clever boot liners/ankle warmers And so much more! An introduction by Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm explains the stitch charts as well as the differences and similarities between Japanese and Western styles of knitting. A guide to stitch symbols and extensive lessons provide visual guidance. With this book and a little practice, knitters who love Japanese knitwear and patterns will be ready to try their hand at the many wonderful fashions and home goods so many Western knitters love to make.