Double Knitting: Reversible Two-Color Designs [Paperback]

M'Lou Baber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 2008

The fascinating technique of Double Knitting produces a two-faced, negative-image fabric. This style of knitting has been simplified by the author to enable you to work both sides in a single pass. M'Lou's stunning designs for coats, jackets, and shawls are all easily accessible through detailed charts as well as written instructions. An extensive technical section along with a chapter of assorted practice items will help you fall into the rhythm of this increasingly popular type of hand-knitting.

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About the Author

M'Lou Baber began working in the medium of Double Knitting in the early 1990s. Her designs and techniques habe been published in Threads and Interweave Knits magazines, as well as in the books, Great Knits and Sweaters from Camp. Throughout her life, M'Lou has been involved in a number of artistic disciplines, including silversmithing, painting, and dressmaking. She has exhibited at juried shows around the country and has received several awards for her watercolors. M'Lou spends much of her time teaching workshops, which-when she isn't knitting or painting - is her most rewarding occupation.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Schoolhouse Press (October 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942018281
• ISBN-13: 978-0942018288
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #346,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My search is over, November 13, 2008

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Sandra H. Elston "Sugar" (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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Many years ago, I made a double knit reversible afghan. Fell in love with the technique and for years have searched high and low for instructions on how to use this technique in clothing. Well, my search is over. This book is absolutely amazing and lives up to its title in every way possible. I could not get to the local yarn shop fast enough and my needles and hands are ever so happily knitting away. There is no subject or question left unanswered in this book. The Author did herself proud in every respect. I would give this book 10 stars if it were possible. I am ordering more for my knitting friends for Christmas gifts. Am also ordering a second for myself jut in case something happens to first copy. Author also gives permission to enlarge graphs to make it easier for us who wear trifocals. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering learning a new (but old) technique in the most up to date version possible.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a Keeper!, November 4, 2008

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Jane Hill (Royal Oak, MI) - See all my reviews
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B'Lou Babker's book is a keeper! She covers every aspect of Double Knitting in a clear, concise manner: easy for everyone to follow -- even knitters for whom Double Knitting is new. There is a great variety of patterns and Meg Swansen's photography shows them at their best. This is a book knitters will keep on their shelves and refer to many times in the future.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now THIS is a knitting book!, March 14, 2009

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RBB "Forest House Fiberworks" (Lewisburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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I own, oh--maybe 700 knitting books. Amazon.com loves me. I teach knitting a lot and enjoy having a library from which I can draw resources for nearly anything one of my students is interested in. I have done a bit of double-knitting, notably a baby afghan inspired by Elizabeth Zimmermann, and the horse from Beverly Royce's NOTES ON DOUBLE KNITTING (an amazing piece of design work, btw). I am a handspinner and rarely knit with millspun yarn, except for socks. In addition to knitting possibilities, I do look at designs from the standpoint of how my handspun might work with them. This book is FULL of possibilities for me, but also for any adventurous and curious knitter. The designs include perfectly classic ones, like the Fair Isle vest on p. 38 and the child's cardigan on p. 54. There are also artsy but very beautiful designs like Central Park and Crop Circles. This is a beautiful and inspiring book. I'm thrilled!