Knitter's Bible Afghans & Pillows: 25 Chic, Stylish and Cosy Projects for Your Home - Softcover

Crompton, Claire

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715327380 ISBN 13: 9780715327388

Publisher: David & Charles, 2008

Synopsis

The Knitter's Bible: Afghans & Pillows features an inspiring collection of knitted projects to brighten up the home, from luxury afghans and bedspreads to functional cushions and seating. The styles vary from basic beginner projects such as cushions and chunky throws to more advanced bedspreads and textured wall hangings. The author explores working with color, texture and embellishments to create projects that will complement and enhance the reader's current home décor. Easy-to-follow techniques ensure great results and alternative ideas take the projects further, showing different patterns, yarns and color variations through detailed photography and color swatches.

About this title

Synopsis:

This is an inspiring collection of knitted projects to brighten up your home, from luxury afghans and bedspreads to functional cushions and seating.Styles vary from basic beginners' cushions, chunky throws and colourful floor seating, to a pretty corsage bedspread and a textured wall hanging.It explores working with colour, texture and embellishment to create projects to complement and enhance your home.Variation ideas take the projects further, showing different patterns, yarns and colourways through detailed photography and colour swatches.Easy-to-follow techniques ensure great results, whether experimenting with a french knitting machine, embellishing your throws with beads and fringing, or using chunky yarns and bigger needles to gain super-textured and fast results.

About the Author:

Claire Crompton has worked in the knitting industry for almost 20 years. After earning her 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, follwing Knitted Bags and Knitted Accessories.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0715327380
• ISBN 13: 9780715327388
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128