Afghans and ThrowsA Step–by–Step Guide to Knit and Crochet Designs, Patterns and Techniques
Luise Roberts
Love to knit or crochet? Create an afghan or throw for yourself or someone special. Handmade afghans are a wonderful palette for experimenting with new techniques. Clear step–by–step photographs and instructions guide you through all the skills you need to make beautiful afghans and throws, from choosing yarns and basic knitting and crochet stitches to Fair Isle and intarsia techniques, making and piecing blocks and strips, and creating delicate lace and openwork fabrics. Learn how to read patterns, or chart your own unique designs; use multiple stitch techniques to create bobbles, popcorns, and cables. Create stunning effects by combining color, pattern, and texture; add the finishing touch with borders, tassels, beads, and embroidery. In each chapter the techniques are followed by a project that uses some or all of the techniques just featured in the chapter. Afghans and Throws includes an inspirational gallery of designs and motifs with complete stitching instructions, cross–referenced to the techniques within the book. 160pp • 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 • over 300 illustrations • 978 1 57076 388 5 • hc • $24.95 |
