A Beginner's Guide to Intarsia Knitting

Quail Studio

ISBN 10: 178221318X / ISBN 13: 9781782213185

Published by Search Press Ltd, GB, 2019

About this Item

Learn how to create bright and colourful knits using the intarsia method of colour knitting.This clear and simple book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the art of knitting with different coloured yarns. It guides you effortlessly through the process of choosing colours, preparing yarn bobbins and working out yarn quantities through to the basic intarsia techniques such as joining in new colours and working from charts.At the end of the book there is a mouth-watering collection of 11 gorgeous projects including a fox-themed cushion, an eye-catching chevron scarf and a show-stopping star blanket - all designed with the beginner in mind.Whether you prefer vibrant, multi-coloured knits or more muted tones, this easy-to-follow book will teach you all you need to know to create contemporary colourwork.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781782213185

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Beginner's Guide to Intarsia Knitting
• Publisher: Search Press Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178221318X
• ISBN 13: 9781782213185
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 304 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Intarsia is a way of knitting with different colors, in which a separate length of yarn is used for each area of color rather than different yarns being carried at the back of the work. This book explains the method in a friendly, clear and accessible way that even complete beginners will find easy to understand. Starting with a small knitted square with a simple motif, the author shows the reader how to interpret an intarsia chart and guides them steadily into larger, more inspiring projects. There are ten beautiful hand-knitted items to choose from, including pillows, toys and accessories, and suggestions for adding small, personal touches to really bring the projects to life.

About the Author

Suzie Johnson spent her childhood knitting, and her passion for knitting grew with her into adulthood. She set up a knitting club, which later grew into a successful knitting business known as The Wool Sanctuary. Based in Weston Super Mare where Suzie lives, The Wool Sanctuary runs a local knitting club and workshops, and sells yarns and knitting patterns for Suzie’s popular designs. She also has a website, thewoolsanctuary.com, and travels all over the UK giving workshops in hand-knitting techniques. In 2009 Suzie was featured on UK TV’s successful series Kirstie's Homemade Home, teaching the presenter, Kirstie Allsopp, how to knit. What followed was over 2000 enthusiastic emails from current knitters, ex-knitters and people wanting to be knitters, and since then The Wool Sanctuary has gone from strength to strength.