The Knitter's Bible: Knitted Afghans & Pillows

By Claire Crompton

Book Overview

A collection of knitted projects to brighten up homes, from luxury afghans and bedspreads to functional cushions and seating. It explores working with colour, texture and embellishment to create projects to complement and enhance your home. This is an inspiring collection of knitted projects to brighten up your home, from luxury afghans and bedspreads to functional cushions and seating.Styles vary from basic beginners' cushions, chunky throws and colourful floor seating, to a pretty corsage bedspread and a textured wall hanging.It explores working with colour, texture and embellishment to create projects to complement and enhance your home.Variation ideas take the projects further, showing different patterns, yarns and colourways through detailed photography and colour swatches.Easy-to-follow techniques ensure great results, whether experimenting with a french knitting machine, embellishing your throws with beads and fringing, or using chunky yarns and bigger needles to gain super-textured and fast results.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715327380
• ISBN13: 9780715327388
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"