Norah Gaughan Libri

The ultimate guide to cable knitting from an expert on the subject, with 150 patterns and step-by-step instructions

The essential guide to using simple twisted stitches to add interest and beauty to handknits Master the simple and addictive art of the twisted stitch. The basics are easy to learn, and the design possibilities (and twist combinations that come to light once you begin) are almost endless. The book starts with a treasure trove of twisted stitch variations, starting with patterns made from diagonals and building from there--adding horizontal and vertical elements, combining twisted stitches with lace or polygon knitting, and pushing boundaries with patterns that twist stitches in every row for more advanced textures. The book offers 125-plus stitch patterns, along with guidance on how the twists are engineered and how knitters can create designs of their own. Norah's always-clear instructions are presented in a conversational, easy-to-understand voice that proceeds naturally as one twisted stitch leads to the next. Readers can test their newfound skills with the 15 garment patterns included--irresistible designs for hats, wraps, sweaters, and more.

Für Anfänger wie Fortgeschrittene gleichermaßen geeignet, nähert sich die Autorin dem Zopfmuster von schlichten Varianten bis hin zu komplexen Konstruktionen an und präsentiert 150 innovative und moderne Umsetzungen. Dabei lässt sie jedoch auch viel Freiraum, um diese Elemente selbst zu kombinieren, stellt kleine Abwandlungen der einzelnen Muster vor und gibt darüber hinaus hilfreiches Wissen weiter, um eigene Zopfmuster zu kreieren. Das erlernte Wissen kann gleich bei den enthaltenen fünfzehn Strickanleitungen für Schals, Pullovern und Accessoires eingesetzt werden.