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Vogue knitting : the ultimate knitting book / the editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine.

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Sixth & Spring Books, 2018.

9781942021698 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Ultimate knitting book

First edition, Completely revised & updated.

351 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.

"Completely revised & updated"--Cover.

"By the editors of Vogue Knitting magazine"--Title page.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Yarns and tools -- Basic techniques -- Cables -- Color knitting -- Fair isle knitting -- Intarsia -- Bobbins -- Charts -- Horizontal stripes -- Vertical stripes -- Mosaic knitting -- Lace knitting -- Circular knitting -- Other techniques -- Understanding knitting instructions -- Correcting errors -- Finishing -- Designing garments -- Designing shawls, capes, and ponchos -- Designing accessories -- Embellishments -- Caring for knitwear.

"Revised with more than 70 additional pages of techniques, tips, design fundamentals, 1,600 photos and illustrations, and extensive indexing and cross-referencing - bigger and better than ever before. Crafted by the editors of Vogue Knitting magazine to be the ideal reference for every knitter, from beginner to expert, this volume includes: in-depth discussion of yarns, needles, and other knitting tools; dozens of cast ons, increases, decreases, and bind offs with illustrated step-by-step instruction; every aspect of designing pullovers and cardigans, from proper fit and shaping to choosing design elements; correcting errors across various techniques; professional blocking, assembling, and finishing techniques; embellishments, embroidery, beading, sequins, tassels, and more; knitwear cleaning, care, and storage, [plus] new comprehensive sections on: hat, glove, mitten, and sock design and construction; shawl shapes, design, and construction; cables; lace knitting; mosaic knitting; brioche; entrelac; directional knitting; [and] double knitting. Filled with thorough yet concise information on virtually every aspect of knitting imaginable.

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