Norah Gaughan's Twisted Stitch Sourcebook - (Hardcover)

About the Book

Providing 15 garment patterns, a guide to making hand-knitted gifts and wearables using the simple and versatile twisted stitch explains how to create more than 125 stitch patterns that can be adapted and customized for personalized effects.

Book Synopsis

From an instructor and designer in the knitting industry, Norah Gaughan's Twisted Stitch Sourcebook is the essential guide to using simple twisted stitches to add interest and beauty to handknits.

Master the simple and addictive art of the twisted stitch. The basics are easy to learn, and the design possibilities (and twist combinations that come to light once you begin) are almost endless. The book starts with a treasure trove of twisted stitch variations, starting with patterns made from diagonals and building from there--adding horizontal and vertical elements, combining twisted stitches with lace or polygon knitting, and pushing boundaries with patterns that twist stitches in every row for more advanced textures.

The book offers 125-plus stitch patterns, along with guidance on how the twists are engineered and how knitters can create designs of their own. Norah's always-clear instructions are presented in a conversational, easy-to-understand voice that proceeds naturally as one twisted stitch leads to the next. Readers can test their newfound skills with the 15 garment patterns included--irresistible designs for hats, wraps, sweaters, and more.

Includes Color Photographs

About the Author

Norah Gaughan is a top author, instructor, and designer in the knitting industry. She designs knitwear for some of the most prestigious yarn companies and publications worldwide.