Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Techniques to Master Knitting in the Round

by Margaret Radcliffe

Overview

Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques — including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular — in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects, so you can practice each technique on a miniature hat, mitten, or sweater before applying it to a larger project. With tips on how to adapt any straight-needle pattern for use with circular needles, Circular Knitting Workshop opens up endless possibilities.    

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781603429993
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	03/13/2012
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	523,032
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Margaret Radcliffe is the author of The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques, The Knowledgeable Knitter, and the bestsellers The Knitting Answer Book and Circular Knitting Workshop. She regularly teaches throughout the country about everything from beginner’s basics to knitting design. She is particularly interested in promoting creativity and independence in all knitters and maintains the website www.maggiesrags.com.

Table of Contents

Why Knit Circularly?

Circular Knitting Techniques
1 Getting Started
2 Working Circularly
3 Finishing Techniques
4 Converting Flat to Circular

Workshop Projects
5 Starting with a Tube
6 Carrying On with Bags & Hats
7 Wrapping Up with Scarves & Shawls
8 Stepping Up to Socks
9 Handling Mittens & Gloves
10 Topping Off with Vests & Sweaters

Appendix
Glossary of Techniques and Terms
Knitting Symbols
Knitting Abbreviations
Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Index

Editorial Reviews

Circular knitting can seem intimidating to beginning knitters, but author Margaret Radcliffe soothes those fears. Circular Knitting Workshop discusses every aspect of circular knitting, from cast on methods to converting patterns written for straight needles to circular. Beginners will appreciate the simple pain-free lessons in knitting in the round using circular needles, double-points, or the Magic Loop method. Lessons in Fair Isle, twined, helix, and tubular knitting are also presented for advanced knitters. Mini projects are included for you to try out your new skills before tackling full-sized projects. Whether you’re just starting out in circular knitting or looking for a quick answer, this book will quickly become your go-to guide for knitting in the round.

From the Publisher

Circular knitting can seem intimidating to beginning knitters, but author Margaret Radcliffe soothes those fears. Circular Knitting Workshop discusses every aspect of circular knitting, from cast on methods to converting patterns written for straight needles to circular. Beginners will appreciate the simple pain-free lessons in knitting in the round using circular needles, double-points, or the Magic Loop method. Lessons in Fair Isle, twined, helix, and tubular knitting are also presented for advanced knitters. Mini projects are included for you to try out your new skills before tackling full-sized projects. Whether you’re just starting out in circular knitting or looking for a quick answer, this book will quickly become your go-to guide for knitting in the round.

Knit 'n Style

Circular knitting is useful for anything tubular (socks, hats, mittens), but how else can it be used? Veteran knitting instructor and designer Radcliffe (The Knitting Answer Book) explores the ins and outs of circular knitting, including cast-ons and bind-offs, techniques for circular knitting, and conversion of flat knits to circular knits. Ample color photographs that correspond to the directions and "workshop projects" designed to reinforce the information in the book are included. VERDICT All knitters, from novice to expert, will find something new and useful in this comprehensive guide. Essential for knitting collections.

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