The popularity of hand frame knitting is underestimated and there are
many passionate and creative knitters who have taken machine knitting
into their heads, hearts and hands. Overflowing with colour and stitch
ideas, inspirational photos and customizable patterns, this book will
inject vitality into your knitting practice. Explore how colours can be
juxtaposed for best effect or where Slip, Tuck and Fair Isle stitches
will add new textures and make intricate fabrics. Seventy-five knitting
patterns, ranging from coats and scarves to bags and sculptures, offer
enticing new project ideas as well as suggested variations and additions
you can make to expand your design skills. Topics covered include: a
history of hand frame knitting; techniques and stitches; the design
process; stripes, circles and colour; Fair Isle; lace and sculptural
vessels and, finally, how to develop your hobby into a business. Written
for both experienced knitters and anyone using a knitting machine, this
book will act as a catalyst for hand frame knitters to add stitch and
colour variety to their work.