100 Scandinavian motifs : the knitter's directory /
"For both experienced and beginner knitters, this is an inspirational collection of favorite motifs found in the traditional knitting of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands"--
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| Ngôn ngữ: | English |
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Loveland, Colorado :
Interweave Press,
2013.
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- Machine generated contents note: Introduction
- Chapter 1/how to use this book
- Introducing the book's structure; how to find your way around the swatch directory, how to read the charts, where to find specific information.
- Chapter 2/the basics
- Basic information and techniques are reviewed for beginning knitters and those who need a refresher. Includes the best way of holding the yarns in two-color knitting.
- Needles, markers, calculator, graph paper
- Yarn types and weights, traditional and non-traditional
- Gauge
- Essential knitting skills
- Two-color knitting technique
- Three examples of holding the yarn
- Techniques for even stranding
- How to weave long floats
- Reading charts: actual-size color charts with pattern stitches clearly defined against background stitches accompany each swatch. The chart for each motif is presented exactly as knit and also illustrated with an
- alternative colorway. Our charts have clear details which make them easy reading for beginners and experts alike.
- Finishing techniques: proper finishing of your garment is essential in two-color knitting. Most Scandinavian two-color knitting is done circularly, creating a tube of fabric; the special technique of "steeking" or cutting your knitting is used to create armholes, necklines, and openings for cardigans. A brief introduction of machine-sewn steeks and crocheted steeks is included. Also included is discussion of weaving in yarn ends and tricks for making the task less burdensome. The importance of blocking a finished garment is included.
- Chapter 3/use of color, use of motifs
- A discussion of the simple use of color in Scandinavian knitting, which is primarily two colors only in any single row. The effect of reversing a colorway will be illustrated with swatches. If a knitter would like to use more than two colors in a single garment, the addition of a new motif with a different colorway is often a clever solution. Many pleasing arrangements are possible, and examples shown. Contemporary use of color will be described and encouraged.
- Advice is given on ways to incorporate Scandinavian motifs into a variety of different projects, illustrated with knitted examples and illustrations.
- Chapter 4/swatch directory
- Hand knitted swatches organized by random beauty, sometimes collecting similar subjects such as a group of hearts or a group of stars. Each swatch is accompanied by:
- Actual-size photograph of the knitted sample.
- Easy-to-read color charts on facing page, including a reverse colorway.
- Black and white charts.
- Mix and match features throughout the directory suggest ways to combine the motifs into pleasing larger textiles.
- Chapter 5/Projects
- Four simple projects utilizing motifs from the book will be included, with a description of the designer's inspiration.
- Simple hat
- Simple mittens
- Simple bag
- Sweet, simple pin cushion
- Index and credits.