Knitting double : mastering the two-color technique with over 30 reversible projects

Format:

Book

Title:

Knitting double : mastering the two-color technique with over 30 reversible projects

Uniform Title:

Doubleface stricken. English

Author:

Belle, Anja, 1972- author

ISBN:

9781570766046

Publication:

North Pomfret, Vermont : Trafalgar Square, 2014.

Physical Description:

80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm + 1 sheet of patterns

General Note:

Includes patterns in envelope at back of book.

Originally published in German as Doubleface stricken.

Contents:

Knitting in the next dimension -- Accessories -- Useful and beautiful -- Double-knitting techniques -- Yarn information.

Summary:

"Knitting double, also known as double knitting, is a technique by which knitters can create two fabrics at the same time, and this guidebook includes step-by-step instructions with photographs to help master this method. Crafters learn how the front and back are knitted simultaneously and the stitches are worked in pairs. While the "right side" of the fabric normally faces outward, and the "wrong side" faces the inside of the work, double knitting creates the illusion of a fabric with no wrong side. More than 30 projects are included, beginning with basic patterns and simpler projects, such as hats or scarves, and moving into the more complex, such as mittens, potholders, and even cell phone cozies. This book is the perfect resource for the intermediate to advanced knitter looking to expand their repertoire"-- from publisher's web site.

Subject(s):

Knitting -- Technique.

Knitting -- Patterns.

Genre:

Added Author:

Belle, Anja. Doubleface stricken. Translation of.

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Salem Main Library	746.432 Belle 2014	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

Knitting double, also known as double knitting, is a technique by which knitters can create two fabrics at the same time, and this guidebook includes step-by-step instructions with photographs to help master this method. Crafters learn how the front and back are knitted simultaneously and the stitches are worked in pairs. While the 'right side' of the fabric normally faces outward, and the 'wrong side' faces the inside of the work, double knitting creates the illusion of a fabric withno wrong side. More than 30 projects are included, beginning with basic patterns and simpler projects, such as hats or scarves, and moving into the more complex, such as mittens, potholders, and even cell phone cozies. This book is the perfect resource for the intermediate to advanced knitter looking to expand their repertoire.

Author Notes

Anja Belle: Anja Belle is a popular German knitting designer.

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

For all its complexities, double knitting has its advantages, as knitter Belle mentions in the foreword to this collection of accessory and home-decor patterns. Specifically, no rolling edges, no wrong side, and no weaving in of ends-the bane of all knitters who enjoy colorwork. That said, it's not the easiest technique to master, and it requires a good deal of patience to learn. Belle's style leans toward the bright and bold, with graphic geometric shapes alongside traditional motifs such as Scandinavian stars and fleurs-de-lis, and simple pictures also feature prominently in her designs. The construction of most of the accessories is simple-lots of scarves and hats, which are the perfect canvas for double knitting. The colorwork charts are on a poster-sized pull-out in the back of the book, and if that disappears, the work loses much of its usefulness-something that selectors should consider before purchasing. VERDICT There aren't a lot of books focused on double-knitting patterns, so advanced knitters will embrace this collection. Knitters who are new to the technique may want to start with Alasdair Post-Quinn's Extreme Double-Knitting, which gives a comprehensive overview of basic double-knitting practices. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.