Short-Row Colorwork Knitting: the Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

£21.95

In this first ever guide to short-row colourwork knitting, Woolly Wormhead takes what they are already known for and develops it into a full-fledged technique that anyone can understand.

In this book you will find:

  • clear explanations of core concepts, such as selecting yarns to maintain balance within your knitted fabric
  • step-by-step photographs for all necessary techniques, from cast-ons to finishing
  • How-to instructions for working backwards (instead of turning your work)
  • Written and mapped (charted) instructions
  • 50 motifs that can be used in countless ways
  • 10 patterns for shawls, hats and other accessories
  • guidelines for experienced knitters on how to insert and adapt short-row colourwork motifs into their own designs

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Short-row colorwork knitting: the definitive step-by-step guide.

In this first-ever guide to short-row colourwork knitting, renowned knitting designer and instructor Woolly Wormhead demystifies this popular – yet previously under-developed- technique. Learn the core concepts of short-row colourwork, delight in its beautiful simplicity, and marvel at the many ways it can be used.

With step-by-step how-to photography, you’ll master key techniques such as German short-rows, grafting, knitting backwards and more to ensure ease and success. A stitch dictionary of 50 unique motifs provides a playground of knitting inspiration. Patterns for 10 accessories from Woolly and popular designers from around the world showcase just a sampling of the many ways you can utilise short-row colourwork.

Catapulting short-row colourwork knitting into a fully-fledged technique, Woolly Wormhead’s definitive guide uncovers new worlds of colourful possibilities.

Guest designers include:

Paola Albergamo, Caroline Dick, Sarka Dvorackova, Carol Feller, Lola Johnson, Justyna Lorkowska, Linnea Ornstein and Karie Westermann.

Short-Row Colorwork Knitting: the Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

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