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Martin Storey's latest collection of contemporary designs for Afghan throws, table runners and pillows featuring cable, colorwork and lace patterns
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Storey and Baker have expertly gathered dozens of easy-to-follow patterns that are perfect for stylish men. Page after page of eye-catching designs detail fun, fashionable and, of course, masculine sweaters, vests, hats, and more.
Stunning colour combinations breathe new life into traditional colourwork patterns, along with some great cables, in this beautiful collection of designs from influential designer Martin Storey. Twenty four brilliantly colourful and varied projects include jackets, sweaters, cardigans, a short coat, a waistcoat and a poncho, as well as two throws, a cushion and a range of accessories. These chic knits, both practical and stylish, will brighton up your home, warm up your wardrobe or make the perfect gift for friends and family.
"If you're ready to take the plunge into cable knitting, then this book is for you! This stunning collection features 26 beautifully traditional cable and Aran knitting patterns with a modern twist: luxurious designs with all the delight of classic textured cable patterns and Martin Storey's trademark contemporary appeal. This book is a must-have for your pattern stash, with a versatile range of garments, from scarves, hats, and mittens to sweaters and shrugs, varying in difficulty from simple to challenging--everything you need to get you crafting eye-catching textured knits!"--Provided by publisher.
24 exciting and contemporary design projects! Explore a variety of traditional stitches using a rainbow of colors. What happens when beautifully crafted handknits meet a Scottish sense of color and whimsy? You get an exquisite book of Scottish-influenced designs that knitters will crave, created by renowned knitter Martin Storey. Scotland has a rich tradition in handknitting thanks to the exquisite hand-dyed yarns that have been spun in the Scottish islands for centuries. Traditional techniques have been handed down through generations, resulting in a treasure trove of stitch patterns, textures, and colors. In Scottish Knits, Martin pays homage to beautiful Celtic cables and colorwork with 24 stunning and innovative handknits accessible to knitters of all skill levels. The projects include garments, accessories, and home goods, many of which feature different color patterns or textures in a single piece.
"The book presents twenty original knitting projects for mens sweaters and accessories. Included will be a variety of sweaters and vests and a few accessories, like hats, mittens, scarves and slippers. It will include classic masculine styles (Nordic, cables, ribs, stripes) made modern through color and yarn selection. The designs will be contemporary "sweaters and accessories that men will want to wear. The yarns will be classics " smooths and chunky yarns " for the most part in natural fibers like wool and cotton. The colors will be masculine " some grays, browns, blues, etc. "but reflect current designer trends. The projects will be suitable for a variety of skill levels, with most appropriate for the advanced beginner and intermediate knitter. Unusual techniques will be taught, but this is not a œlearn to knit book."--Publisher description
With 25 great knits for little girls and boys, this Scandinavian inspired collection of designs by Martin Storey has a range of delightful projects. Features Aran-style textures and cables and Nordic-inspired colourwork, incorporating traditional patterns with a contemporary twist. The designs include a range of garments, such as coats, jackets, cardigans, sweaters and slipovers, plus accessories. There are also knits for the nursery.
Rowan Yarn's master knitwear designer Martin Storey shares twenty-five beautiful patterns for babies and toddlers Featuring soft colors, a mixture of traditional Aran patterns, touches of intarsia colorwork, and sweet knitting pattern motifs that both children and parents will love, the projects in this book will make the perfect addition to your little one's wardrobe or room decor. Traditional cabled and Celtic patterns, plus rabbits, cats, anchors, hearts, and birds adorn a wide range of garments and accessories from cardigans, sweaters, dresses, and skirts, to blankets, scarves, socks, and gloves. All the designs are knit in Rowan's cozy and comfortable natural wool yarns—and range from simple to challenging—so there's something for every knitter to enjoy. The twenty-five adorable designs in this book are sure to become special keepsake handknits that will be treasured for years to come.