Beginner's Guide to Intarsia Knitting, A: 11 Simple Inspiring Projects with Easy to Follow Steps

by Quail Studio

Overview

Work a world of colour on just the tips of your needles, and learn to knit intarsia in this essential guide by the designers at Quail Studio.

Learn to knit intarsia with this essential and easy-to-follow beginner's guide by Suzie Johnson, founder of The Wool Sanctuary.

Learn how to create bright and colourful knits using the intarsia method of colour knitting.

This clear and simple book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the art of knitting with different coloured yarns. It guides you effortlessly through the process of choosing colours, preparing yarn bobbins and working out yarn quantities through to the basic intarsia techniques such as joining in new colours and working from charts.

At the end of the book there is a mouth-watering collection of 11 gorgeous projects including a fox-themed cushion, an eye-catching chevron scarf and a show-stopping star blanket - all designed with the beginner in mind.

Whether you prefer vibrant, multi-coloured knits or more muted tones, this easy-to-follow book will teach you all you need to know to create contemporary colourwork.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782213185
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	04/02/2019
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Quail Studio is a group of knitting, crochet and sewing designers, well known for their contemporary style and eye for trends. It is a family-owned company, and their shared love of handmade fashion and interior design coupled with their keen knowledge of the industry has resulted in a design team skilled in creating beautiful items for people who are passionate about crafting the world over.

The Studio's reputation for sleek, up-to-the-minute style has led to frequent collaborations with major craft publishers and big brand names, such as Vogue and Rowan, to produce stunning, modern patterns that capture their devotion to wearable, fashion-forward designs.

For more information about Quail Studio, please visit their website: www.quailstudio.co.uk | Instagram: @quail_studio | Facebook: @quailstudiodesigns

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Intarsia Basics 6

What is intarsia knitting? 7

Useful materials 8

Choosing yarn 10

Abbreviations 11

Preparing yarn 12

Making a yarn butterfly 13

Joining in a new colour 14

Changing colour on a straight line 15

Changing colour on a diagonal line 16

Stranding across a knit row 17

Stranding across a purl row 18

Understanding tension (gauge) 19

Working from charts 20

Swiss darning 21

Finishing 22

Pressing and blocking 23

Projects

Fox pillow 46

Draught excluder 50

Tea cosy 54

Diamond pillow 58

Door stop 62

Chevron scarf 66

Child's hat 70

Child's mittens 74

Star blanket 78

Child's motif sweater 82

Flamingo motif sweater 90