Book

Ashforth, Pat.

No pattern knits : simple modular techniques for making wonderful garments and accessories / Pat Ashforth, Steve Plummer.

Hauppauge, NY : Barrons Educational Series, Inc., ©2006.

128 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

A marvelous addition to any knitting collection.

Knitting.

Knit goods -- Design.

Plummer, Steve.

Includes index.

Introduction -- What is modular knitting? -- Modular knitting basics (Materials and equipment -- Basic techniques -- How to knit squares -- Joining shapes -- Square variations) -- Making other shapes (How to knit triangles -- Simple shapes with four sides -- How to knit rectangles -- How to knit trapezoids -- How to knit parallelograms and lozenges -- How to knit hexagons -- How to knit octagons -- Alternative ways of creating squares -- Raised shapes -- Combining shapes to fit) -- Color and design (Color -- How many colors do you need? -- Visual effects : optical illusions using color -- Visual effects : mixed colors and textures -- Planning your design -- Designing sleeves -- Edgings and bands -- Necklines and collars -- Pockets -- Developing ideas -- Modules for babies and toddlers -- Embellishments) -- Projects (Booties -- Patchwork ball -- Blue and white -- Geometric scarf -- Baby hats -- Adult hat -- Bag -- Sweater).

Contributor biographical information

Publisher description

2004118229

0764158929

9780764158926

69244059

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