Andrea Brauneis – författare

Save yourself some purl rows and knit your wraps in the round!

When working most traditional shawl patterns in rows, you work a “pattern” row, and then turn and purl the wrong side. But by knitting your shawls and scarves in the round, you are always knitting on the right side, so it is easy to work beautiful stranded, lace, texture, and even brioche patterns. Plus, it's so fast to keep knitting with no turning!

Once you’ve finished knitting your shawl, you then cut through the extra stitches included in each pattern (known as steek stitches). Hem with simple hand or machine sewing, and your wrap is ready to wear! Author Andrea Brauneis explains the process in detail, and the extra stitches and instructions are included in each pattern, making it easy to work these 21 gorgeous scarf and wrap patterns even if it’s your first time trying this technique. And once you try it, you’ll want to knit all your wraps around and around!

Transform your knitting with 17 stunning colorwork patterns that celebrate vibrant designs from top to bottom, perfect for everyday elegance!

Instead of restricting stranded knitting to only the yoke of a sweater, the 17 patterns in this collection embrace colorwork from top to bottom. Modern and traditional motifs are used in new ways to create an array of styles and shapes, from cardigans, hoodies, and short sleeve sweaters to cozy pullovers, ponchos, and even a dress. A variety of colorful yarns are used to varying effects: mohair for soft halos, merino wool for stitch definition, and alpaca for lightweight warmth. The sweaters are unique and sure to be noticed, yet are comfortable and appropriate for everyday wear.

Patterns are sized from small to extra large and are appropriate for intermediate knitters comfortable with sweater-making techniques and colorwork. An illustrated tutorial section provides a refresher on stranded knitting, if needed, as well as instructions on how to work a few possibly unfamiliar stitches and techniques. Knitters will be absorbed from start to finish as they add many new favorite sweaters to their collection!

Stricken auf Isländisch! Zauberhafte Muster und weiche Wolle sind typische Merkmale der Islandtücher, in die man sich in kalten Tagen einkuscheln möchte. 20 wunderschöne Islandtücher mit großen Mustervielfalt laden zum gemütlichen Nachstricken ein. Einfarbige Tücher für den ambitionierten Strickanfänger runden die Tücherauswahl ab. 

Ob einfarbig oder mehrfarbig, ob in Reihen gestrickt oder doch lieber in Runden und anschließend mutig gesteekt – für jeden gibt es das passende Islandtuch! Für einen schönen Abend am Kamin oder im Büro, wenn mal wieder gelüftet wird, man macht immer eine gute Figur und wird neidische Blicke auf sich ziehen!