Mosaic & Lace Knits: 20 Innovative Patterns Combining Slip-Stitch Colorwork and Lace Techniques

By Barbara Benson

Combine mosaic and lace in your knitting for easy colorwork with impeccable style.

The impact of two-color knitting made while knitting with only one color yarn per row--yes, please Add in a dash of lace to keep the fabric flexible, and what you end up with are knockout colorful knits with beautiful and comfortable drape.

Barbara Benson has been experimenting with the fusion of mosaic knitting and lace stitches over the past few years, and has created this breathtaking collection of 20 shawls, cowls, scarves, hats, and other accessories. To make the patterns accessible to any knitter, she has added a helpful instructional section that covers the basics of knitting slip stitches, how to read lace and mosaic charts, how to work mosaic in the round, and tips and tricks to help you avoid potential pitfalls.

The book has projects for all level knitters. Start with a project in which the mosaic and lace are worked in different sections, such as a hat with alternating bands of mosaic and lace. Then progress to more complex patterns where the slip stitch and lace stitches are worked at the same time. Each stitch plays an important role--these patterns will keep the interest of even the most experienced knitter

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811716775
• ISBN13: 9780811716772
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

More than just a 20-innovative pattern book

It includes “Getting started with Mosaic Lace.” all the fundamentals that you thought you knew, with color pictures and charts. One example is how different colors look together. Our 30 patterns do not force us to make complex clothing with patterns, but rather make scarves, hats, and accessories. A final section on Techniques, including: Backward loop cast-on Cable cast-on Knitting in the round And many others. There are even some pictures showing how to hold your coffee cup.