In the course of her career as an internationally recognized authority on knitting design and instruction, Alice Starmore has acquired a remarkable collection of charted designs for color knitting. This treasury features a choice selection of her source material, arranged into four parts: (1) Traditional patterns from Europe, Russia, and South America (2) Adaptations from textiles and other art, including Japanese porcelain and Celtic metalwork (3) Alice Starmore's own geometric and nature-inspired originals (4) Practical instructions that explain how to incorporate these motifs into unique designs.Suitable for beginning as well as advanced color knitters, these charted designs can also be adapted to other crafts, including weaving and embroidery. The first U.S. publication of Charts for Color Knitting, this new and expanded version explains how to incorporate color into your work and features color photographs of knitted swatches created expressly for this Dover edition.

Sock knitting fans will love this new collection of endlessly customizable charts and patterns from the author of The Doodle Knit Directory, Jamie Lomax.With 200 mix and match colorwork charts across 13 playful themes – from coffee to pets and farmer's markets – The Doodle Sock Knitting Directory puts creativity at your fingertips. Jamie Lomax, author of the bestselling The Doodle Knit Directory, provides everything you need to design and knit fun, colorful, one-of-a-kind socks.Clear, user-friendly sock knitting recipes support beginners and experienced knitters alikeAll Doodle charts are designed with the same stitch count to enable full customisation across the sock patterns and even include abstract filler designs to help you break up the charts and create unique combinations!The charts also work with the patterns in Jamie's first book, The Doodle Knit Directory, and any other charts in her Doodle system!Choose your charts, cast on your socks, and get Doodling.

Create 12 colourful, unique intarsia knits for all seasons.Going beyond basic knitting skills, Intarsia Knits will inspire you to create bold, multicoloured knitwear and features 12 projects for size-inclusive garments (UK 4–34) and accessories including a sweater, top, scarf, tote bag, mittens and more. German textile designer Anna Husemann takes you step-by-step through the intarsia technique, from knitting with multiple balls of yarn to joining fields of colour together, before you take on the projects, which feature full-colour knitting charts and detailed instructions. Discover Anna’s unique way of developing her designs and try creating fun colour combinations for your own projects. Learn the difference between intarsia and stranded colourwork and how to combine intarsia with other knitting techniques to take your makes to the next level. For intermediate knitters who want a new challenge, Intarsia Knits will show you how to get creative with your knitting!

From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet—a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting—with 20 projects for beginnersThere are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to’s and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. The book includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs.Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets. In this way, author Toni Lipsey is reintroducing crochet and encouraging makers to explore the craft further with each new design. Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won’t be able to find anywhere else.

Transform your knitting with a collection of 20 beautiful stranded colorwork knitting patterns.Whether you're brand new to stranded colorwork or looking to deepen your skills, Colorwork Knitting From Head to Toe, offers 20 thoughtfully designed patterns for hats, cowls, mittens, and socks. Each project and pattern design is inspired by a location that holds special meaning for designer Carmen Jorissen of New Leaf Designs, to create a vibrant, and inviting set of projects.Begin with simpler patterns like hats, and build your confidence toward more intricate mittens, all while learning techniques that are clearly explained and supported by video tutorials accessed through an included QR code. Jorissen’s trademark eye for color makes each design pop – and helps you build your own skill at combining shades in bold and effective ways.20 modern accessory patterns using stranded colorwork techniquesProjects range from beginner-friendly hats to more advanced mittensVideo support for techniques via scannable QR codesExplore meaningful patterns, expand your skills, and create accessories you’ll love to wear or gift.