Ebook: Knitting: colour, structure and design

Knitting: colour, structure and design takes a fresh approach to knitting, examining not just the look of a knitted pattern, but how the knitted fabric can be altered with different stitches to change its stretch, drape and thickness. Once understood, the design and application potential of this textile technique is thrilling and endless. Written by a revered craftsman, this beautifully illustrated book encourages and inspires both experienced knitters and those new to the technique to have the confidence to experiment and develop their own designs. Topics covered: basic stitches, including m.;Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Knitting from pre-history to present; 2 Stitches and how they work; 3 Techniques; 4 Colour; 5 Materials; 6 Joining, finishing, edges and extras; 7 Knitting patterns; Project 1: Modular squares jacket; Project 2: Modular ribbed squares jacket; Project 3: 'Flares and squares' jacket; Project 4: Stripy modular jacke; Project 5: Harlequin jacket; Project 6: Classic squares jacket; Project 7: Shell jacket; Project 8: Entrelac jumper, ribbed; Project 9: Wrap jacket -- short version; Project 9: Wrap jacket -- long version.