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Picture Perfect Knits [Paperback]

Laura Birek (Author)
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October 1, 2008
Just what the heck is intarsia anyway? One of the most overlooked knitting techniques, intarsia allows knitters to add graphicsthink argyle diamonds or mod motifsto their knits. There's no tricky double stranding and knitters can incorporate intarsia into almost any projectbe it a cozy blanket or tiny mittens. This handy guide includes instructions to make 12 projects plus more than 50 intarsia graphs that can be used to customize almost any knit. Clear instructions, helpful illustrations, and finished project photos make it simple to learn the basics. There are even some blank charts so knitters can invent their own patterns. It's easy. It's fun. And the results are totally picture perfect!

Special guest designers include: Lena Corwin, Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching, Sarah Neuberger of Small Object, Shannon Okey of Knitgrrl, Denyse Schmidt, and more!

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About the Author

Laura Birek takes knitting needles everywhere she goes. She lives in Los Angeles.

Sheri Giblin is a photographer in San Francisco.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 081186068X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811860680
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all skill levels!, January 7, 2009
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I wanted to learn how to knit and with all the books out there I didn't know where to start. I bought this book and couldn't be any happier. It has great pictures and easy to understand instructions. I thought knitting might be difficult to learn, but she makes it easy for beginners. Even if you have been knitting for years you will miss out if you don't buy this book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good tutorial on intarsia knitting, March 6, 2009
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I bought this book for the lesson on intarsia, its the best I've seen so far, however, I found I still needed a lesson from a teacher to get started. I discovered there are a few important things that are helpful to know that weren't covered in the book. Many of the charted designs looked like clip art to me, but might be good to practice with.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon preview does not do this book justice!, September 4, 2011
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When you shop for knitting books from online knitting stores, you can preview the images of the completed projects rather than an introductory note. Most are willing to pay more for a book if it also contains patterns they may wish to actually use. Sadly Amazon has yet to embrace this concept when giving previews for pattern books.

Reading customer reviews, I took a chance and purchased this book since I have an intarsia project I wish to do. I am very pleased with the patterns contained. (Pocket scarf, Felted Bag, Dog Sweater, Throw Pillows, baby sweater, Kitty hat and mittens (child), Vest and Crop Cardigan. Each is made with suggested intarsia images and images of the completed project is in the book. The most exciting thing is multiple intarsia charts are included in the back portion of the book, so you could change the design to something you prefer. It is easy to look at those charts and learn how to convert other images to intarsia charts.

I am excited to use this book. The patterns appear easy to follow.
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Inside This Book (learn more)
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
main color, working intarsia chart, stockinette stitch until piece measures, intarsia charts, intarsia pattern, yarn floats, intarsia work, duplicate stitch, tapestry needle, circular needles, new yarn, cut yarn
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Contrasting Color, Fair Isle, Catherine Head, Bann Bann
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