Learn to knit spectacular colorwork motifs using short-row knitting
Special features:
Step-by-Step Photos: Over 75 detailed photos take you through the colorwork and short-row techniques you need to know.
50 Unique Colorwork Motifs: From curvilinear to geometric to floral and other organic shapes, each pattern includes the written instructions as well as stitch charts.
Bonus: 10 original short-row colorwork designs from the author and popular knitwear designers around the world for shawls, mitts, hats, wraps, cowls, and scarfs.
Expert Author: Woolly Wormhead is known for their innovative pattern designs featuring short-row colorwork.
In this first-ever guide to short-row colorwork knitting, renowned knitting designer and instructor Woolly Wormhead demystifies the technique behind so many popular colorwork designs. With step-by-step how-to photography, you’ll master the key techniques. A stitch dictionary of 50 unique motifs then provides a playground of inspiration, and 10 original patterns for shawls, cowls, mitts, and more from Woolly and popular designers from around the world showcase the many ways you can use short-row colorwork.
Using short-rows to create colorful patterns is not a new technique. It's been used by many knitwear designers across many extremely popular patterns. Surprisingly, no one has explained the technique in full detail or taught it on a widespread level—until now. Woolly Wormhead, known for their innovative hat constructions, presents the first book to develop, teach, and fully utilize short-row colorwork knitting. Beginning with an in-depth and illustrated step-by-step section, Woolly teaches the core concepts. With that new knowledge, knitters can then move on to explore and practice from a stitch dictionary of 50+ stitch patterns. To round out the book, 10 accessory patterns from various designers from around the world are included, showcasing the beauty, ease of accessibility, and versatility of this technique. Colorwork is always a hit among knitters, and this new way to learn and then use short-row colorwork knitting will draw the attention of knitters and designers alike.
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