Artful color, mindful knits
Subtitle: the definitive guide to working with hand-dyed yarns
By: Laura Militzer Bryant ; photography by Alexis Xenakis
Contributors: Xenakis, Alexis, photographer
Publisher: Xrx BooksInc.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Sioux Falls, SD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9781933064260
Subjects: Patterns; Crocheting; Knitting; Yarn
Description: With expert instruction in the use of hand-dyed yarn, this pattern book gives knitters and crocheters the edge they need to stitch with confidence. Working with artisan hand-dyed yarn opens a world of possibility for a crafter, but problems can arise if the patterning is accidental, inconsistent, or unattractive. The author shows how to analyze the dye skein and reveal its color repeat, allowing the crafter to employ stitch gauge and stitch count to intentionally pattern the finished work. As a contrast, further strategies and stitch choices are shown that blend the colors to overcome unwanted pooling and create more gentle gradients. With 40 patterns for a wide variety of projects, this manual will have crafters constructing vibrant scarves, shawls, kimonos, and more.