24 January 2013
£39.99
BC Paperback
216x279 mm
9781844489282
9781844489282
144 pages
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A Stitch in Time: Heirloom Knitting Skills
by
Rita Taylor
With a history that can be traced back to medieval Europe, knitting was once the preserve of wealthy patrons. Over time, the craft was taken up on a more domestic scale either out of necessity or for pleasure. The various traditions that developed
have since passed lovingly from one generation to the next, while trade, tourism and migration have aided the dissemination of the craft across the globe. In this book, knitwear designer Rita Taylor explores the most lasting of these knitting traditions. Heavily textured fishermen’s ganseys, super-fine lace shawls, geometric colour-stranding and all manner of bobbles, twists and cables can be found here. Taylor discusses the origins and applications of six main stitch types and offers 12 projects that feature her favourites, as well as a library of over 150 stitch patterns from which modern knitters can seek inspiration for designs
of their own.
Book ContentsIntroduction
Heirloom Knitting
Textured Stitch Patterns
Twist Stitch Patterns
Raised Stitch Patterns
Cable Stitch Patterns
Lace Stitch Patterns
Colourwork Patterns
Essential Skills
Glossary
Index
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