Sock Knitting Master Class: Innovative Techniques + Patterns from Top Designers

Author: Budd, Ann

Brand: Penguin

Color: Multicolor

Edition: PAP/DVD

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 184

Release Date: 28-09-2011

Part Number: 43171-538390

Details: Work from the ground up with knitwear design: create your own socks!

Sock Knitting Master Class showcases methods for designing and knitting creative socks, featuring signature elements and techniques from 16 top designers. You'll learn what makes good sock design, and then dive into knitting 18 spectacular, brand-new patterns featuring the widest variety of techniques.

With patterns divided into two sections by top-down and toe-up construction, Sock Knitting Master Class explores such techniques as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork, entrelac, shadow knitting, and intarsia worked in the round. Plus, you'll discover inventive ways to start and end socks, shape heels and toes, and knit the soles.

Sock Knitting Master Class is an all-star assembly of the most inventive, exciting designers working in socks including Cookie A, Kathryn Alexander, Nancy Bush, Cat Bordhi, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, Anne Hanson, Melissa Morgan-Oakes, Meg Swanson, Anna Zilboorg, and many more. And you'll also learn how each yarn contributes to the overall design from Clara Parkes.

EAN: 8601200657395

Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English