- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Hamlyn (15 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 060061638X
- ISBN-13: 978-0600616382
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.7 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 243,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Can't find just the right knitting pattern? Want to create your own designs but not sure how? This practical book has all you need to know to make original knitting patterns in 5 easy steps. Comprehensive information, expert advice and 48 pages of special knitters' graph paper make finding your inspiration, choosing the correct materials and getting your designs onto paper a breeze. And once you have completed the preparation, "Design Your Own Knits in 5 Easy Steps" shows you how to let your ideas flow through your needle with easy-to-understand references for all knitting techniques.
About the Author
Debbie Abrahams graduated from Nottingham Trent University, UK,
with a degree in Knitwear Design. After working as a buyer for a major
retailer she joined Rowan Yarns, progressing to become their Design
Consultant Manager. Debbie has worked as a freelance knitting designer
since 2005, and this is her fifth book.
Location: Nottingham, England
with a degree in Knitwear Design. After working as a buyer for a major
retailer she joined Rowan Yarns, progressing to become their Design
Consultant Manager. Debbie has worked as a freelance knitting designer
since 2005, and this is her fifth book.
Location: Nottingham, England
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really like this book. It is logical and easy to follow and does not use the "you are holding your needles in the wrong way" mentality I usually find in books about design. It is for the new generation of knitters who want to start to design their own projects and as a beginner in this area myself, I was particularly pleased to find socks and hats as well as sweaters, so I can start with something easy and work towards the more difficult areas.
There is a lovely section about colour and finding inspiration, beautifully illustrated with photographs and reproduction of paintings.
There is also a lot of graph paper to practice on, which, if like me, you are fond of intarsia and fairisle, you will find useful. I have not used the proportional graph paper and was interested to see how much easier it is to transfer a design using this paper.
I have tried to design a sweater myself in the past, without much success with the sleeves, reading this book I can see why, for which I am really grateful and can't wait to try again.
There is a lovely section about colour and finding inspiration, beautifully illustrated with photographs and reproduction of paintings.
There is also a lot of graph paper to practice on, which, if like me, you are fond of intarsia and fairisle, you will find useful. I have not used the proportional graph paper and was interested to see how much easier it is to transfer a design using this paper.
I have tried to design a sweater myself in the past, without much success with the sleeves, reading this book I can see why, for which I am really grateful and can't wait to try again.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an amazingly readable book, with clear but not patronising explanations; deals with design basics such as how to measure precisely, and to work out shapings. The section on specification drawing was particularly helpful for me, as was the discussion of choice of yarn for texture and drape, and the guidance on calculating yarn quantities.
Demonstrates all principles and techniques with very clear diagrams and schematics.
Has given me (after 35 years of knitting!) the confidence finally to design a garment myself. Thanks and well-done, Debbie!!
Demonstrates all principles and techniques with very clear diagrams and schematics.
Has given me (after 35 years of knitting!) the confidence finally to design a garment myself. Thanks and well-done, Debbie!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was disappointed with this book. I thought it was thin and I resent being asked to pay for proportional graph paper which I can download from the web.
I didn't find anything here that made me feel: aha, that was worth the price of the book. Not one for keeping.
I didn't find anything here that made me feel: aha, that was worth the price of the book. Not one for keeping.
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