Gradient Knits: 10 lessons and projects using ombré, stranded colourwork, slip stitch and textures - Softcover

Gray, Tanis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782215697 ISBN 13: 9781782215691

Publisher: Search Press, 2017

Synopsis

Intrigued by the stunning gradient yarns out there but unsure of what to knit with them? Perhaps you struggle with colour? Dive right in and knit with these eye-catching yarns with 10 unique lessons teaching skills such as cabling, lace, alternating stripes, thrums, stranded colourwork, mosaic, intarsia, short rows and simple knit and purl combinations all using gradient yarns. Build up your skills with patterns for garments and accessories from designers around the world.

Gradients are a perfect way to add a unique dimension to your work. Go from light to dark, mix things up, work with multiple colourways or knit your way through the rainbow! With countless options available, the possibilities are as endless as what your imagination can create!

This book offers a blend of beginner through to advanced projects, allowing the knitter to build their skills with each project.

About this title

About the Author

Tanis Gray is the author of nine knitting books including Harry Potter Knitting Magic, Gradient Knits and Wanderlust and has over 500 published knitting designs. She has worked for Vogue Knitting, Martha Stewart, HBO, Focus Features, was a regularly-featured guest on Knitting Daily TV, has multiple stranded colour-work classes on Bluprint and teaches knitting worldwide.

From the Back Cover

Knit your way through the rainbow with Gradient Knits.

Are you intrigued by the stunning array of gradient yarns out there but unsure of how to use them, or where to begin? Knitwear designer Tanis Gray teaches you how to knit with these eye-catching yarns, working through 10 core knitting lessons that take you from your first knit and purl stitches, through cabling, lace and alternating stripes to more advanced colourwork.

Each lesson includes a unique project, created by designers from around the world, to put your newfound skills to the test. Gradients are the perfect way to add an extra dimension to your knitting. Go from light to dark, use two-colour contrasts or work with multiple colourways – the possibilities are endless!

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782215697
• ISBN 13: 9781782215691
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144