Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Techniques to Master Knitting in the Round

Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques — including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular — in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects, so you can practice each technique on a miniature hat, mitten, or sweater before applying it to a larger project. With tips on how to adapt any straight-needle pattern for use with circular needles, Circular Knitting Workshop opens up endless possibilities.    

ISBN-13: 9781603429993

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Storey Publishing - LLC

Publication Date: 03-13-2012

Pages: 320

Product Dimensions: 8.50(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

Margaret Radcliffe is the author of The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques, The Knowledgeable Knitter, and the bestsellers The Knitting Answer Book and Circular Knitting Workshop. She regularly teaches throughout the country about everything from beginner’s basics to knitting design. She is particularly interested in promoting creativity and independence in all knitters and maintains the website www.maggiesrags.com.

Table of Contents

Why Knit Circularly?

Circular Knitting Techniques
1 Getting Started
2 Working Circularly
3 Finishing Techniques
4 Converting Flat to Circular

Workshop Projects
5 Starting with a Tube
6 Carrying On with Bags & Hats
7 Wrapping Up with Scarves & Shawls
8 Stepping Up to Socks
9 Handling Mittens & Gloves
10 Topping Off with Vests & Sweaters

Appendix
Glossary of Techniques and Terms
Knitting Symbols
Knitting Abbreviations
Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Index
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