Finishing school
Subtitle: a master class for knitters
By: Deborah Newton
Publisher: Sixth&Spring Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781936096190
Subjects: Patterns; Knitting; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting
Description: "The word "finishing" fills many knitters, beginners and more experienced alike, with dread. Some even abandon projects at this stage, rather than complete the necessary steps to achieve beautiful, wearable garments. In Finishing School, master knitter and designer Deborah Newton, shares her expertise and love of (yes, love of) finishing with knitters of all skill levels. She takes them step by step through the ins and outs of blocking, seaming, edging and embellishments, giving knitting the confidence and skills needed to create professional-looking knitwear. In addition to in-depth instruction, the book includes patterns for 12 sweaters, jackets and scarves, many with variations"--
Table of contents: title: Finishing basics; title: Blocking; title: Seaming; title: Edgings; title: Extras; title: Beyond the basics.