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Yummy Yarns: Learn To Knit In 20 Easy Projects Featuring Fun Novelty Yarns
Yummy Yarns Learn To Knit In 20 Easy Projects Featuring Fun Novelty Yarns Author:Kathleen Greco, Nick Greco Yummy Yarns teaches the craft of knitting more than twenty, high-fashion patterns that feature the plush texture and dimension of novelty yarns. Chapter One reveals the fundamentals of novelty yarns and the various categories including: eyelash, fur, fuzz, ribbon, multi-strand and metallic yarns. Chapter Two teaches the essentials of knitting wi... more »th easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs. You can learn to knit or review basic stitches if you need to get jump started. In Chapters Three and Four start by knitting basic accessories, including spectacular scarves, stoles and embellishments for cuffs, collars, and gloves. Chapters Five and Six progress to projects that require simple shaping or are knit on circular needles like funky handbags, and a beautiful capulet shawl. Chapter Seven gently advances to more challenging, yet still manageable, patterns for stylish sweaters and sporty tops. Yummy Yarns shows knitters which novelty yarns to useand how to use themguaranteeing beautiful results. Because they're fun, hip, and very forgiving, novelty yarns are frequently the fiber of choice among novice knitters, as they can make even a beginner look like a pro. Sassy, extravagant, and trendy, novelty fibers such as eyelash, fuzz, fur, ribbon, metallic, and multi-strand yarns can add accent, texture, and sparkle to virtually any knitting project.« less