Bøger af Margaret Radcliffe

Stitchers of every ability level will love the color-combining methods and professional secrets revealed in The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques. Multicolor knitting techniques are explained with step-by-step illustrations and photographs accompanied by instructive text.

Master effective cast ons, bind offs, and bordersCustomize for perfect fit and personal tasteLearn joining and finishing techniquesChoose yarn and swatchingSolve problems, fix mistakesTake charge of your knitting! Margaret Radcliffe, an enthusiastic knitting instructor with a passion for fostering independent decision-making and informed judgment in her students, conducts an in-depth tour of a sweater-knitting project to show the choices and options open to every knitter at every step. As Radcliffe demystifies the "why" behind every technique, you'll gain the confidence to customize your projects. The choices you make will lead to tailored, elegant items that are beautiful reflections of your personal style.

The knitting world has evolved in the last nine years with new tools and needles developed; new techniques, such as knitting in the round with two circular needles, gaining popularity; and the internet rising as a central figure in the knitting community. This book covers all of these improvements and addresses various questions.

Demystifies and explains the "why" behind every knitting technique, from modifying necklines to fixing dropped stitches and creating sleek edges and seams. The author covers everything from how to identify a well-written pattern to evaluating schematics, revising a pattern so it fits perfectly, and making adjustments throughout a project.