Afghan Knits: 18 Contemporary Designs for Throws, Runners, and Pillows

by Martin Storey

Overview

Renowned knit designer Martin Storey is back with an all-new collection: 18 throws, runners, and pillows with his trademark contemporary flair! Modern stripes, creative cables, lacy openwork; textured stitches, eye-catching colorways with a touch of glamour. There's something here to entice knitters of all skill levels into discovering the flexibility, beauty, and endless possibilities offered by these delightful afghan designs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570768620
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	12/12/2017
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Martin Storey has acquired an international reputation as a knitwear designer at the top of his game. After working for the prestigious knit design company Artwork in London for many years, Martin moved to become one of Rowan Yarns’ top designers. He is particularly known for his brilliant colorwork and wonderful textured knit designs. He has authored eight books, many of them also sold in the UK, Germany, and Scandinavia.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Color blocks blanket 8, 46

Color blocks pillow 10, 48

Creative cables throw 12, 50

Simply stripes pillow 14, 56

Simply stripes blanket 16, 56

Wintry blanket 18, 59

Winter trees pillow 20, 62

Little folk pillow 22, 66

Little folk blanket 24, 70

Modern art blanket 26, 72

Icelandic pillow 30, 74

Springtime pillow 32, 80

Springtime blanket 34, 76

Beach stripes blanket 36, 81

Beach stripes mat 38, 84

Sunset pillow 40, 86

Autumn leaves throw 42, 88

Autumn leaves runner 44, 88

Useful information/abbreviations 92

Stockists 94

Yarn information 96

Editorial Reviews

"A cohesive knitting pattern collection created by a designer with a distinctive point of view.—a delightful book with loads of personality, and a fantastic pattern book filled with charming, on-trend designs that many knitters are likely to find appealing." —KnittingandCrochet.net

Easy Fair Isle Knitting - Martin Storey

"This book is filled with truly exquisite knitting patterns that I'm positive you're going to love.”—KnittingandCrochet.net

From the Publisher