Gradient Knits: 10 Lessons and Projects Using Ombre, Stranded Colourwork, Slip Stitch and Textures

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.

Tanis Gray Chang believes in the power of community and sharing knitting knowledge. A RISD graduate of Film/Animation/Video, Tanis lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children and has built a wide-ranging creative career spanning over 20 years. She has collaborated with major film studios, authoring official knitting books, including Warner Bros., Lucasfilm, Tim Burton, and Disney, and has contributed more than 750 knitting designs to publications worldwide. Known for her love of bold color and accessible teaching style, she appeared frequently on PBS's Knitting Daily TV and continues to teach popular courses worldwide, always with the goal of helping makers achieve their creative ambitions. The award-winning author of 18 knitting books and multiple-time national winner of the prestigious American Heritage Award for Fiber Arts, she is also a Girl Scout Leader, avid quilter, woodworker, loves jigsaw puzzles, and enjoys photography.