Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters

by Iris Schreier

Overview

A traditional knitting technique gets a new and easier spin, so that even beginners can master the process. This comprehensive course features themed tutorials, complete with handy practice exercises, as well as simple instructions, charts, and 24 fabulous projects. Start with a basic square pillow, and as skills build, move onto the Starburst Shawl, Bulls-eye Hat, and Pinwheel Purse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600597978
Publisher:	Lark Crafts
Publication date:	03/01/2011
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,112,672
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

It's not often that a pattern book truly breaks new ground, but that's what Schreier's collection does for the age-old technique of modular knitting....The result: stunning scarves, shawls, hats, purses, pillows and afghans that look far more difficult than they actually are. That's what we call innovative.

Vogue Knitting

Modular Knits is a cross between a pattern book and a reference book. If you are a fan of modular knitting, you'll be excited by the opportunities afforded by this new technique. If you aren't yet a fan, try it; you may become hooked!

Creative Knitting

Modular knitting normally involves creating individual motifs such as squares, triangles, and diamonds and then either joining them to create the finished piece or binding off one motif, cutting the yarn, joining a new yarn, picking up stitches on that piece, and starting another motif from there. Designer Schreier has come up with a variation using short-row techniques to create modules all in one piece. Each is illustrated with practice swatches and is followed by 24 projects that include scarves, shawls, hats, a poncho, and even a sweater, which-had it been done the traditional way-would have required 300 separate squares! For all knitting collections. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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