Dimensional tuck knitting
Subtitle: an innovative technique for creating surface design
By: Tracy Purtscher
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9781942021674
Subjects: Tuck knitting; Patterns; Knitting
Description: "Tracy Purtscher has explored and perfected the tuck stitch technique in Tuck Knitting. In it, knitters will learn the basics of the tuck stitch and just how easy, versatile, and fun it is. This collection of 85 patterns and 10 projects pushes the boundaries of what the tuck stitch can do, offering unique textures that have never been seen before. Purtscher's visionary treatments create faux cables, ropes, leaves, shells, and many other vibrant three-dimensional patterns. Perfect for any gauge of yarn, the tuck stitch is exceptionally versatile and well suited for any project. A stitch dictionary, tips, and step-by-step technique instructions are all included, making this the ultimate authority on the amazing tuck stitch."--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Nature and mechanics of dimensional knitting; title: Needles; title: Finding the tuck stitch; title: Blocking; title: Reading charts; title: Tension and gauge; title: Working in the round; title: Swatch patterns; title: Project patterns.