
200 Knitted Blocks
To Mix and Match
Jan Eaton(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Published on 1. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7153-2235-2 (ISBN)
Description
Mix and match 200 simple knitted blocks to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories with both contemporary and traditional designs.
This books has everything you need to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories; from knitting techniques and step-by-step instructions for 200 decorative blocks, to inspiration and advice for creating a finished piece. Each block is labelled with at-a-glance symbols that will tell the reader instantly what techniques are used to create the block and the level of difficulty, so both experienced and new knitters can pick and choose blocks according to their confidence.
This books has everything you need to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories; from knitting techniques and step-by-step instructions for 200 decorative blocks, to inspiration and advice for creating a finished piece. Each block is labelled with at-a-glance symbols that will tell the reader instantly what techniques are used to create the block and the level of difficulty, so both experienced and new knitters can pick and choose blocks according to their confidence.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Illustrations
250 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
471 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-2235-2 (9780715322352)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jan Eaton is known internationally for her speciality in needlecraft and textile designs. Since finishing her training at Goldsmiths College in London, Jan has worked as a freelance designer showcasing her embroidery, crochet, knitting, and textile painting designs in various UK and European magazines. Jan has written more than 10 needlecraft books and lives in Hove, East Sussex.
Content
Introduction; How to use this book; Techniques; Illustrated contents list; Mixing and matching blocks; Block directory; Knit and purl blocks; Striped and checked blocks; Multicoloured blocks; Cable blocks; Lace blocks; Textured blocks; Pictoral blocks; Index and credits