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Knit a stylish collection of contemporary, colourful sweaters and cardigans from popular author Melanie Berg (Mairlynd). Discover 13 unique designs to suit your style and make you smile!From rummaging through vintage wardrobes to knitting bespoke pieces, this collection is inspired by Melanie Berg's personal journey of discovery and creativity. Each of the 13 cozy knits has been carefully selected for its special features – be it innovative construction, a clever button trick, or the exceptional qualities of a particular yarn. These patterns are crafted to inspire confident knitters to step out of their comfort zones and try something new.Every pattern can be worked in 7 different sizes and each includes all the necessary charts, illustrations and clear photography, to make construction a breeze.Choose from patterns such as:Alive & Kicking: a stunning short-sleeved sweater with a circular yoke, wraparound lace pattern and a flattering kick-out flair;Cinnamon Dream: a slouchy, cosy dolman-style sweater with lace panels down the front and sleeves;Quiet City: a cosy, draped poncho with an elegant roll-neck and cale-work detail;Whisperlike: a seamless top-down knit with ribbing at the waist and neckline, and delicate lacework on the shoulders.The patterns are interspersed with tips and advice; and at the end, discover how other readers have already interpreted Mairlynd’s patterns and made the sweaters their own.A new edition of the bestselling bilingual title by German knitting author Melanie Berg.

Knit a stunning collection of 20 colourful, cozy shawls, from popular designer and internationally published author, Melanie Berg (Mairlynd).Create a statement shawl for every season with this stash-busting collection, which features a range of textures, colourwork designs and shapes.Perfect for using up small amounts of treasured yarns, and for adding a perfect handmade touch to any outfit, a hand-knitted shawl is the ultimate personal style statement! Whether you crave the airy comfort of a simple knit or the eye-catching drama of colourwork, this collection will be your next obsession.Perfect for confident beginners and upwards this book will help you:Create your perfect statement shawl: 20 stunning designs with all the necessary charts included. Experiment with a variety of shapes, constructions and stitch patterns – from asymmetrical wraps to elegant, comforting pieces.Build your knitting knowledge with introductory sections on creating swatches, substituting yarns and blocking, plus further knitting techniques including intarsia and German short rows.Unlock your colour confidence: Melanie shares her expert tips and tricks on choosing and combining colours to ensure your finished shawl is either a timeless, elegant piece or a real eyecatcher that perfectly represents you.Easy Shawls to Knit is your permission slip to be adventurous, play with colour and create an intensely personal masterpiece. It's time to find your perfect match – or perhaps, several!This book wraps together 20 of the most popular designs from Melanie’s previously published bilingual German/English books Shawls (9783772481406) and Colorwork Shawls (9783772481703) into one spectacular collection.