Knitting for special effect

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Drawing together the exotic, the ornamental and the ethnic, Debby Robinson has created twenty unique designs in Rowan and Jaeger yams. The emphasis is on glamour and timeless elegance and all the patterns have been specially commissioned for this book. They feature a range of special effects which will delight knitters of all levels of proficiency - including beading, embroidery, appliqué, Swiss darning and fringing. Many of the patterns use luxury yarns such as mohair, silk and velvety chenil, creating a variety of interesting textures.
There is a wide range of styles from sophisticated jewel-studded evening wear to classic country casuals in cashmere. The decorated look is a dominant fashion influence and with this book you can knit yourself sweaters which would cost a small fortune to buy.
Designs include:
¦ A cropped sweater in a 'droplet' stitch, highlighted with faceted pendant beads
¦ A dramatic trompe I'oeil necklace sweater with gold... Tovább

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Drawing together the exotic, the ornamental and the ethnic, Debby Robinson has created twenty unique designs in Rowan and Jaeger yams. The emphasis is on glamour and timeless elegance and all the patterns have been specially commissioned for this book. They feature a range of special effects which will delight knitters of all levels of proficiency - including beading, embroidery, appliqué, Swiss darning and fringing. Many of the patterns use luxury yarns such as mohair, silk and velvety chenil, creating a variety of interesting textures.
There is a wide range of styles from sophisticated jewel-studded evening wear to classic country casuals in cashmere. The decorated look is a dominant fashion influence and with this book you can knit yourself sweaters which would cost a small fortune to buy.
Designs include:
¦ A cropped sweater in a 'droplet' stitch, highlighted with faceted pendant beads
¦ A dramatic trompe I'oeil necklace sweater with gold highlights
¦ An evening sweater evoking the midnight sky created in chenil and decorated with moon and star jewels
¦ An exotic top with swirls of gold knitted into the yoke and a fringed border hung with coins
¦ A sumptuous wrap-around mohair coat with a shawl collar trimmed with 'ermine' tails
Debby Robinson has five knitwear books to her name including the well-respected Encyclopedia of Knitting Techniques which established her reputation as an excellent teacher of knitting. She has taken great care to set out these patterns cleariy and Special Effect Panels with step-by-step drawings will help less experienced knitters with the more unusual techniques.
Knitting for Special Effect offers an exciting wardrobe with many hours of creative knitting. Vissza