Great Knits: Texture and Color Techniques (Threads On) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 1995 | Series: Threads On

Contains step-by-step knitting techniques previously published in the form of 20 magazine articles that show both traditional and modern ways to expand a knitting repertoire. The book includes complete patterns and diagrams for several garments.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (July 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561581038
• ISBN-13: 978-1561581030
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,653,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Knits - Review, April 27, 2000

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J. Walsworth "jwalsworth" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Knits: Texture and Color Techniques (Threads On) (Paperback)

This is another typical book from Threads - a joy to own and read time and again. The instructions are not for the beginner, but the photos are wonderful and it is a great source of inspiration for your own designs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of information on how to add color and texture to your knitting, January 1, 2008

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Blandyna Williams (Lincoln, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great Knits: Texture and Color Techniques (Threads On) (Paperback)

In the same catgegory as Threads' sister anthologies "Colorful Knitwear Design", "Knitting Around the World" and "Hand-Knitting Techniques". My favorite chapters are on reversible knitting, entrelac on circular needles, corrugated knitting and knitting sideways. Other chapters are on: adding darts for shaping; dropped stitches for weaving; knitting in all directions without a guage; swatches; designed knitwear from sewing patterns; guide to patterns and proportions; custom knitting with geometric shapes; color shading for patterns knits; boucle yarn; spring/summer yarns; knitted cord embellishment; sweater shirttails; knitted hoods; and conquering tension and floats when combining varied yarns.