Knitter's Bible, Knitted Throws and Cushions: 25 Chic, Stylish and Cosy Projects for Your Home
Author(s): Claire Crompton
A collection of knitted projects to brighten up homes, from luxury afghans and bedspreads to functional cushions and seating. It explores working with colour, texture and embellishment to create projects to complement and enhance your home.
Product Information
Claire Crompton has worked in the knitting industry for almost 20 years. After a Knitwear Design degree she became a pattern designer for major yarn manufacturers such as Sirdar and DMC. This is the third book in The Knitter's Bible project series, following Knitted Bags and Knitted Accessories. Claire lives in Gunnislake, Cornwall.
Introduction; In the Beginning: fibres, weight, texture, colour, needles and gauge, abbreviations and patterns; And now to knit...; On the fringes; Spring greens; Terrific trimmings; Celtic knot garden; Sizzling stripes; Mixing it up; Patchwork pieces; Cubist colours; Life's a beach; Autumn entrelac; Making waves; French fancies; Romantic roses; Wobbly stripe seat; It's All in the Detail: basic techniques Yarns Used, Suppliers, Index.
General Fields
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- : David & Charles Plc
- : David & Charles Plc
- : 0.558
- : 01 August 2008
- : 279mm X 216mm X 11mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Claire Crompton
- : Paperback
- : 746.432043
- : 128
- : 150 colour photographs