Description
Book SynopsisLearn how to create bright and colourful knits using the intarsia method of colour knitting.
This clear and simple book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the art of knitting with different coloured yarns. It guides you effortlessly through the process of choosing colours, preparing yarn bobbins and working out yarn quantities through to the basic intarsia techniques such as joining in new colours and working from charts.
At the end of the book there is a mouth-watering collection of 11 gorgeous projects including a fox-themed cushion, an eye-catching chevron scarf and a show-stopping star blanket – all designed with the beginner in mind.
Whether you prefer vibrant, multi-coloured knits or more muted tones, this easy-to-follow book will teach you all you need to know to create contemporary colourwork.
Trade ReviewIf you've yet to try intarsia colourwork, this book offers all the tips and tricks you'll need to know to achieve neat results. The technical advice is clear and concise, and the 11 projects will help you practise your skills. These include fun cushions, including a fox design, a chevron scarf, a baby blanket sprinkled with stars, and a sweater for women decorated with two flamingo motifs, and sized to fit busts of 32-46in.
* The Knitter (Issue 136) *
This book is very easy to follow if this is your first time at Intarsia Knitting. Great projects with easy to follow instructions and charts to follow. Highly recommended as a beginner's book for this type of knitting.
-- Jackie Lewis * Customer review *
I am a seasoned knitter and have done Scandi patterns and similar, but only very limited experience with intarsia as I generally find it a bit confusing to work with several different threads. This book, however, makes it all very clear and easy to follow. It has a step by step guide to all the basics and gives great hints and tips. I also love it that the patterns are written in "full hand" as I originally learned to knit in Germany and - although I CAN do it - still find it somewhat difficult and tedious to follow patterns in English abbreviations.
There is a nice collection of pattern charts included, anything from children's items to accessories and home decor. The patterns can be mixed and matched or used as a template for own patterns. All in all it is a very enjoyable and inspiring book and I am already halfway through my first project!
-- Petra Beck * Customer review *
I have been knitting for a while but am fairly new to intarsia. This book gives a good explanation of how to do it correctly with good tips (before I never really knew what to do with the yarn at the back when I picked up another colour as part of the pattern). I particularly love the flamingo jumper and the fox cushion cover in this book but intend to use the alphabet to make a baby blanket. I would recommend this book to beginners as well as more experienced knitters.
-- Vicky Vincent * Customer review *
This book is very easy to follow if this is your first time at Intarsia Knitting. Great projects with easy to follow instructions and charts to follow. Highly recommended as a beginner's book for this type of knitting.
-- Linda Truswell * Customer review *
Brilliant book, great for beginners, loved all the projects and can’t wait to start on one.
-- Kitt Harris * Customer review *
A very straightforward book with lots of illustration, ideas, and helpful information and tips. Some interesting patterns and lots to inspire a beginner at intarsia to have a go. I can see that some of the techniques used in the book would be transferable to my knitting machine too, although the book has no claim to be for machine knitters. The scarf is at the top of my list and the flamingos are a must too!
-- Jenny Pritchard * Customer review *
I am an experienced knitter and have knitted intarsia garments over the years - but have done so on instinct - with no guidance. This book is invaluable - covering any questions which may arise in a clear and concise way. The patterns are lovely and the charts clear and easy to understand. My only complaint is that this book wasn't published years ago!
-- Diana Allen * Customer review *
A great introduction to intarsia knitting. Simple step-by-step instructions and some lovely patterns. I can't wait to get my needles and yarn out.
-- Debbie Chambers * Customer review *
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 5
INTARSIA BASICS 6
- What is intarsia knitting? 7
- Useful materials 8
- Choosing yarn 10
- Abbreviations 11
- Preparing yarn 12
- Making a yarn butterfl y 13
- Joining in a new colour 14
- Changing colour on a straight line 15
- Changing colour on a diagonal line 16
- Stranding across a knit row 17
- Stranding across a purl row 18
- Understanding tension (gauge) 19
- Working from charts 20
- Swiss darning 21
- Finishing 22
- Pressing and blocking 23
PROJECTS
- Fox pillow 46
- Draught excluder 50
- Tea cosy 54
- Diamond pillow 58
- Door stop 62
- Chevron scarf 66
- Child’s hat 70
- Child’s mittens 74
- Star blanket 78
- Child’s motif sweater 82
- Flamingo motif sweater 90
