Handknitter's Yarn Guide: A Visual Reference to Yarn Weights and Fibres

Nikki Gabriel

ISBN 10: 1844487504 / ISBN 13: 9781844487509

Published by Search, 2012

About this Item

Seller Inventory # C1165

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handknitter's Yarn Guide: A Visual Reference to Yarn Weights and Fibres
• Publisher: Search
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844487504
• ISBN 13: 9781844487509
• Binding: Soft cover

About this title

Synopsis

This book collects all the facts, figures, and details that knitters need to know about yarns, and offers visual comparisons to show the different effects they create in use. This is an essential quick reference guide for every hand knitter at any level and includes a comprehensive encyclopedia of yarns, complete with swatch images and vital information on how best to work with them. The Handknitters’ Yarn Guide is an essential handbook for professional or hobbyist knitters and ensures backlist longevity.

About the Author

Nikki Gabriel is a knitwear and textile designer based in Melbourne, Australia. Aside from designing knitwear, Nikki also designs and customizes yarn and has an active following on her blog http://nikkigabriel.blogspot.com/ and has had her work and designs featured extensively in magazines such as Frankie, Marie Claire, and Inside Out.