About this item
When two or more colors are combined in knitting, it's called colorwork. It's the process behind the multicolored patterns and graphics seen in sweaters, hats, toys, and other knitted pieces. Colorwork looks complicated, but with a little practice, knitters of all levels will find that it's fun and easy to incorporate pops of color and delightful design into their projects. In Color Knitting with Confidence, professional knitter Nguyen Le provides down-to-earth instruction for basic colorwork techniques that will have readers joining, floating, and weaving in no time! Inside, she provides:The basics on tools, types of yarn, chart reading, and color theoryThe various colorwork techniques including Intarsia, stripes, Fair Isle, and double knittingMore than 30 projects that can be copied or enhancedQuick tips and tricks that make working with color a snapWith step-by-step instructions, charts and diagrams, and more than 100 of full-color photos that instruct and inspire, Color Knitting with Confidence, is a solid guide for both beginning and more advanced knitters who are seeking the confidence to knit colorfully! .
About the Author
Nguyen is originally from Lancaster, PA and currently calls Brooklyn, NY her home. She designs and makes knitted, felted, and embroidered accessories for her line and full time gig, KnitKnit. Nguyen has been featured in various magazines and design blogs. She is a ukulele novice, tea gulper, cookie maker, booty shaker, and crafter for life.
