Explore the myriad of color and texture opportunities available to the hand knitter with The Knitter’s Palette! This comprehensive and creative guide uses a large collection of swatches—or palettes—to inspire and instruct as it covers every aspect of color and texture in knitting. In these pages, you'll find a library of 55 palettes, containing over 400 swatches, supported by over 70 illustrated techniques. Each palette illustrates variations on effects, patterns, designs, or techniques. While it’s aimed at novices who understand only basic knitting techniques, this book will also appeal to experienced knitters looking for new and creative ideas.

A visual celebration and source of inspiration for knitters eager to experiment with the newest colors and textures Today?s diverse knitters?some 50 million strong in North America?crave skeins of variety for stylish fashion pieces. Written by a rising young knitwear designer, Knitter?s Yarn Palette spotlights exciting possibilities?from fun eyelash yarns to sumptuous angora?and showcases more than 200 full-color photos of yarns in every color, texture, and fiber imaginable. Sample swatches clearly show the results that can be achieved. This unique book explains everything there is to know about weight, gauge, texture, and the suitability of mixing yarns using a wide range of 30 projects that revolve around 10 themes including: * Seashores?delicate shades of sky and sand?string, cotton, and linen yarns? ripple-effect techniques * Lazy Meadow?grassy green, poppy red, buttercup yellow?soft, silky, velvety yarns?ruffling and layering techniques * Tribal Adventure?earth tones?linen, wools, and felted yarns?felting techniques Knitters of all levels will gain confidence to experiment and select alternatives to the yarns specified in patterns. Experienced knitters will gain the inspiration to create their own unique designs from the stunning themes.

Embark on a colorful and creative journey with "The Knitter's Palette," a comprehensive guide that goes beyond the traditional realms of knitting. In this carefully crafted book, author unveils a rich tapestry of knowledge and techniques designed to inspire both novice and seasoned knitters alike. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Knitter's Palette Begin your exploration with a warm welcome into the world of The Knitter's Palette. Gain insights into the book's overarching themes and discover how it can elevate your knitting experience. Chapter 2: Understanding Yarn and Fiber Delve deep into the heart of knitting as you unravel the mysteries of yarn and fiber. Learn to distinguish between different types, weights, and textures, empowering you to make informed choices for your projects. Chapter 3: Basics of Knitting Stitches Master the fundamental building blocks of knitting stitches. From the basic knit and purl to more intricate patterns, this chapter lays the groundwork for your knitting journey. Chapter 4: The Color Wheel and Color Theory Unlock the secrets of color with a detailed exploration of the color wheel and theory. Understand the harmonies and contrasts that can transform your knitting into a visual masterpiece. Chapter 5: Choosing the Right Color Palette Navigate the art of color selection with finesse. This chapter guides you through the process of choosing the perfect color palette to enhance your knitting projects. Chapter 6: Texture Play: Stitch Patterns and Techniques Elevate your knitting beyond the ordinary by incorporating texture. Dive into a world of stitch patterns and techniques that add depth and dimension to your creations. Chapter 7: Creative Combinations: Blending Colors and Textures Unleash your creativity as you explore the art of combining colors and textures. Learn to blend hues and stitches seamlessly for truly unique and eye-catching results. Chapter 8: Advanced Techniques in Colorwork Take your skills to the next level with advanced colorwork techniques. From stranded knitting to intarsia, discover the intricacies of adding complexity and sophistication to your projects. Chapter 9: Beyond the Basics: Experimental Stitches Push the boundaries of traditional knitting with experimental stitches. Challenge yourself with innovative techniques that open up new possibilities for your craft. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting and Finishing Touches Navigate common challenges with ease and finesse as you learn troubleshooting techniques. Finish your projects with professional touches that elevate the overall quality of your work. Chapter 11: Inspirational Projects: Showcasing Your Skills Be inspired by a collection of projects that showcase the skills and techniques you've acquired. From simple accessories to more intricate garments, let your creativity shine. Chapter 12: The Knitter's Palette in Practice Bring everything full circle as you apply the knowledge gained throughout the book to real-world scenarios. Witness the magic unfold as The Knitter's Palette becomes an integral part of your knitting repertoire.

For more than a decade, Koigu Wool Designs has been a revered source for top-quality handpainted merino yarn and exquisite patterns. Packed with information on how Koigu Wool achieve their amazing technicolour results, this book includes 25 patterns which define the company's unique style.

A knitting sourcebook full of patterns and techniques for making shawls and wraps with ease Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans aim to equip adventurous knitters with the skills to knit and create shawls and wraps of all shapes and sizes and to help them forge their own shawl-knitting paths. Tips and tutorials address the technical aspects of shawl knitting, from shaping to adapting stitch patterns to making color and fabric choices. A gallery of patterns using a variety of yarns both mainstream and indie provides knitters with inspiration for customizing and creating their own designs. More than a dozen patterns illustrate the featured knitting techniques. One-third of the patterns are aimed at beginning knitters, one-third teach intermediate knitters new skills for intriguing results, and one-third offer creative instruction in customizing. The featured yarns are a mix: some luxury fibers, some classics. Together, Atherley and McBrien Evans provide a 360-degree view of the shawl-creation process from designing to knitting

Inspired by the sublime, subtle tones of wintry northern landscapes, the more than 35 projects in Shades of Winter showcase the natural beauty of pure undyed wool yarn photographed against the Scandinavian winter's snow crystals and cold. These gorgeous garments--from tops, sweaters, dresses, and coats to hats, mittens, scarves, and shawls--evoke wool's warmth and softness in many different patterns and textures. A knitter of any skill level and inclination will surely become enchanted by the possibilities: garments ranging from simple garter and stockinette to more elaborate cables, bobbles, texture, and lace patterns. Knitting with eco-friendly undyed wool creates a rich, visually organic theme for the book. The chapters are organized by the natural tones of the yarns: white, gray, and beige. These fine woolens are not only visually stunning, but hold the promise of doing no harm to the environment. Knitters will be transported by the book's artful photography, taken in one of Sweden's most exotic and famous locations, the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi. Here, stylish knits are viewed in a dreamlike atmosphere, where ice columns and ice crystal crowns in the pillared hall range in color from the iciest light blue to the deepest petroleum blue. The only shivers a knitter will feel are those of pure delight at the contrast of woolen warmth next to icy environs. Like a modern fairy tale, Shades of Winter will captivate any knitter.

Imagine a softly striped crib blanket knit in the comforting colors of the nursery. Or a sophisticated cashmere wrap featuring rich jewel tones that set off a favorite black dress. Knitting teacher and author Margaret Radcliffe presents a world of color techniques in a single comprehensive reference that you'll consult every time two or more yarn colors are in play. Stitchers of every ability level will love the color-combining methods and professional secrets revealed in The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques. Multicolor knitting techniques are explained with step-by-step illustrations and photographs accompanied by instructive text. Complete chapters on stripes, stitch effects, knitting with multicolor yarns, stranded knitting, and intarsia cover the theory and how-to behind each method as well as offering creative solutions for handling tangled yarn, estimating yarn quantities of each color, tips on how to handle all those ends, and stunning finishing techniques. An additional chapter describes more unusual techniques, such as helix, shadow, mosaic, and modular knitting.