Beautiful, intricate, flowing, mysterious, iconic--cable knit sweaters are all that and more. Author, knitwear designer, and teacher Leapman demystifies this perennially popular technique, guiding the reader through the process step by step in more than 20 cabled projects from simple household items to clothing, fashion accessories, and gifts.
Knitters love to make shawls and with the easy, innovative techniques of Melissa Leapman, one of America's top knitting designers, they can create hundreds of custom shapes and looks, all from triangular wedges.
"Melissa Leapman, prolific author and knitwear designer, takes the most basic pullover sweater pattern and shows knitters how to customize it using every possible sleeve, neckline, or body shape in yarn weights from Super Fine to Bulky and from sizes XS to 4XL"--
Guides knitters through intarsia, stranded knitting and two-colour double knitting. This title includes 12 original projects, 200 stitch patterns and knitting and design tips and tricks.
A comprehensive resource for cable knitting, featuring step-by-step instructions, 20 patterns, and over 100 cable stitches. It includes unique designs like swirls, knots, and Celtic-inspired motifs, taking cable knitting to the next level.
Knitwear designer Leapman shares her extensive colorwork knowledge, addressing color fundamentals and techniques while presenting 10 original projects and 70 stitch patterns.
Attention You can knit social media worthy designs in no time! We're all so busy nowadays, but even the most time-crunched knitter can create these beautiful designs by beloved designer Melissa Leapman. Her collection of 24 quick-to-knit projects includes accessories such as hats, cowls, and mittens, as well as amazing wraps and sweaters. Patterns are organized by how long they take to knit, so figure out how much time you've got, and choose a design that excites you--and fits into your hectic lifestyle! Whether you knit up a hat in one afternoon or finish a shawl stitching just a few minutes a day, you'll enjoy the process and adore the instant gratification. Get ready for some selfies--you're going to love showing off your newest Instaknit FOs on social media!
Suitable for those interested in learning and perfecting shaping details in their knitting, this title helps knitters to understand how designer details and shaping actually work. It details various trompe l'oeil shaping techniques that offers a slimming and flattering look to any garment no matter your body type.
Presents six earth-friendly knit designs that use yarns made from renewable natural fibers such as silk, wool, cotton and bamboo, or recycled fibers.
Presents a collection of 9 trendy, updated styles in cozy and fashionable sweaters. This title helps you create a grey ribbed pullover, a trendy red car coat, a garter ridge tunic in purple, a dressy white contemporary cardigan, and more.