About this item
The Knowledgeable Knitter is the definitive reference for any knitter seeking better results, whether the challenge is reading a pattern chart, substituting yarn, modifying a pattern, fixing a mistake, shaping a collar, or adjusting an armhole. Expert Margaret Radcliffe, author of The Knitting Answer Book and Circular Knitting Workshop, demystifies and thoroughly explains the "why" behind every knitting technique, from modifying necklines to fixing dropped stitches and creating sleek edges and seams. In this fascinating and comprehensive guide, she covers everything from how to identify a well-written pattern to evaluating schematics, revising a pattern so it fits perfectly, and making adjustments throughout a project. Whatever your skill level, with this book you'll become a better, happier, more confident knitter!.
About the Author
A knitter for 50 years, a designer for 30, and a teacher for 25, Margaret Radcliffe is the author of the bestselling Knitting Answer Book (Storey Publishing, 2005) , The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques (Storey Publishing, 2008) , Circular Knitting Workshop (Storey Publishing, 2012) , and The Knowledgeable Knitter (Storey Publishing, 2014) . In 1997, Margaret founded Maggie's Rags and publishes a line of knitting patterns under that name.
Margaret's books explore knitting techniques in a depth well beyond what's usually presented and do so in a way that makes both the techniques and their appropriate uses clear to readers. As a designer, her specialty is rewarding garments that look complicated but rely on the simplest knitting techniques. As a publisher, she focuses on patterns that help knitters learn new techniques and improve their skills. As a teacher, Margaret enthusiastically teaches everything from beginning knitting to garment design, and is acclaimed for her ability to help all knitters to become independent and creative.
Margaret's many teaching venues include the John C. Campbell Folk School, The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) , The National Needlearts Association (TNNA) , The Madrona Fiberarts Winter Retreat, Webs, cruise ships and windjammers, and shops and fiber guilds across the U.S. and occasionally in Canada.
For more information on events and knitting patterns visit www.maggiesrags.com
