Vogue knitting : the ultimate knitting book

Title:

ISBN:

9781942021698

Edition:

Completely revised & updated.

Publication Information:

New York : Sixth & Spring Books, [2018]

Physical Description:

351 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

General Note:

"Completely revised & updated"--Title page.

Contents:

Yarns and tools -- Basic techniques -- Cables -- Color knitting -- Fair isle knitting -- Intarsia -- Bobbins -- Charts -- Horizontal stripes -- Vertical stripes -- Mosaic knitting -- Lace knitting -- Circular knitting -- Other techniques -- Understanding knitting instructions -- Correcting errors -- Finishing -- Designing garments -- Designing shawls, capes, and ponchos -- Designing accessories -- Embellishments -- Caring for knitwear.

Abstract:

An updated knitting reference offers an expanded library of stitches; sections on new favorite techniques; dozens of projects for hats, mittens, gloves, socks, and shawls; and revised chapters on finishing and garment care.

"Completely revised and updated with more than 70 additional pages of techniques, tips, design fundamentals, 1,600 photos and illustrations, and extensive indexing and cross-referencing, [this book] is bigger and better than ever before. Crafted by the editors of Vogue Knitting magazine to be the ideal reference for every knitter, from beginner to expert, this indispensable volume includes: in-depth discussion of yarns, needles, and other knitting tools; dozens of cast ons, increases, decreases, and bind offs with illustrated step-by-step instruction; every aspect of designing pullovers and cardigans, from proper fit and shaping to choosing design elements; correcting errors across various techniques; professional blocking, assembling, and finishing techniques; embellishments, embroidery, beading, sequins, tassels, and more; knitwear cleaning, care, and storage, [plus] new comprehensive sections on: hat, glove, mitten, and sock design and construction; shawl shapes, design, and construction; cables; lace knitting; mosaic knitting; brioche; entrelac; directional knitting; [and] double knitting. Filled with thorough yet concise information on virtually every aspect of knitting imaginable, Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book will be the most beloved and used book in any personal knitting library."--Dust jacket.

Subject Term:

Knitting.

Added Uniform Title:

Vogue knitting international.

Document ID:

SD_ILS:2294808

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Summary

" An essential addition to the knitter's bookshelf." -- Library Journal (starred review)

The ultimate knitting reference, from the world's most recognized knitting magazine, gets a thorough update--including 1,600 color images and brand-new sections with techniques and designs!

First published in 1989, Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book instantly became a beloved resource for knitters. The second edition, released in 2002, further cemented its place as the most trusted knitting resource. The past 15 years have seen many exciting advances in knitting, and this update encompasses them all. It features an expanded library of cast-ons, increases, decreases, and bind-offs; in-depth sections on newly favorite techniques such as brioche, entrelac, double knitting, and mosaic knitting; and design and construction chapters that go beyond just sweaters to encompass dozens of options for hats, mittens, socks, gloves, and more than 25 shawl shapes. Comprehensive chapters cover lace and cabling, and provide even more Information than before on knitters' tools, correcting errors, finishing, embellishing, and garment care to give you a masterly understanding of every stage of knitting.

With updated, revised, and fresh material throughout, 65 additional pages, and more than 1,600 photos and hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations , Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book is surprisingly easy to navigate with thorough indexing and footnote cross-referencing. From beginners needing to learn the very basics to seasoned knitters wanting a refresher on a complex technique, every knitter will cherish this guide for years to come.

Author Notes

Originally founded by Condé Nast in 1932, Vogue Knitting magazine, now published by Soho Publishing, is the most respected and recognizable fashion knitting magazine in the world. The Vogue Knitting brand encompasses the magazine, knitting resource and pattern books, Vogue Knitting LIVE, a series of consumer shows that attract more than 15,000 knitters annually, destination trips and cruises, and much more.

Reviews (2)

Booklist Review

*Starred Review* Trust Vogue. Those two words will enable any knitter, novice or pro, to refresh, renew, and learn new stitches and techniques. For this reference, substantially revised since the 1989 first edition and subsequent updates, the editors thoroughly re-vetted directions and explanations, with significant differences. For instance, a tip now may cover how to improve cast-ons, and a technique description may address neatening the last loop. Chapters are color-coded for ease of use. New, especially, is a chapter on constructing and designing accessories, such as balaclavas, chullos, mittens, gloves, and socks. What's most impressive is the number offered of possible variations on a technique or stitch: 25 methods of casting on, 14 for binding off, and various choices of finishing and seaming. Don't expect stitch swatches, however; what this guide provides is a thorough grounding in how to knit or design anything, completed by a good index, a bibliography, and eight pages of knitters' graph paper.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2018 Booklist

Library Journal Review

This revised and updated edition of the classic knitting guide continues the tradition of comprehensive information presented in a clear, concise manner. Significant content has been added on designing knitting patterns (with separate chapters for sweaters, shawls, and accessories), with photographs and overall design updated, and information reorganized to make it more accessible. The book is arranged by topic, with each chapter providing an in-depth guide to a specific skill or technique. A footer at the bottom of each page provides page references for topics addressed in the text or diagrams. Full-color photographs and detailed drawings illustrate each topic, and the editors intersperse expert tips and techniques throughout. VERDICT An essential addition to the knitter's bookshelf. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.