No-Pattern Knits : Simple Modular Techniques for Making Wonderful Garments and Accessories

Here's a knitting book with a difference. It shows and tells how to leave patterns aside and make beautiful clothing and accessories from simple geometric shapes. Following the modular--or no-pattern--method, knitters can forget about complicated increases and decreases, and they won't have to labor over an intricate pattern book. Instead, they learn how to create sweaters, bags, hats, cushions, socks, scarves, and ponchos using just a few easy-to-learn stitches. Step-by-step color photos instruct on knitting geometric shapes, then on joining them together to create stylish garments. Each stage of the no-pattern process is explained and supplemented with advice on measuring and calculating yarn requirements, as well as on creative ways to mix and match colors and shapes. The authors present ten easy-to-follow projects for making items knitters will be proud to wear or give as gifts. Also featured are suggested variations on each project plus advice on how needlecrafters can create their own unique designs. "No-Pattern Knits" is a how-to volume that belongs on every knitter's bookshelf. Approximately 250 color photos.

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NO PATTERN knits

Put the fun back in knitting and create beautiful and original clothing and accessories from simple geometric shapes. Forget about complicated increases and decreases or pouring over a difficult pattern book. Learn just a few basic stitches and discover how you can effortlessly create sweaters, bags, hats, cushions, socks, scarves, and ponchos.

Step-by-step color photos demonstrate the foolproof way to knit two-dimensional shapes, and then show you how to combine those shapes into fabulous three-dimensional garments.

Clear instructions and diagrams explain each stage of the process, from measuring and calculating yarn requirements to combining colors, shapes, patterns, and textures.

You’ll find ten inspiring projects with suggested variations and advice on how to create your own unique designs.