The encyclopedia of knitting & crochet for blocks, blankets & throws
By: Luise Roberts
Publisher: Search
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Tunbridge Wells
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781844483228
Subjects: Knitting; Crocheting
Description: Clear, step-by-step photographs and instructions guide you through all the skills you will need to make beautiful blankets 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 openwork fabrics. Learn how to read patterns and adapt cross-stitch graphs, or chart your own unique designs; use multiple stitch techniques to create bobbles, popcorns, and cables; create stunning effects by combining colour, pattern and texture; add finishing touches with fringes, borders, tassels, beads and embroidery.
Notes: Includes index.