
Cardigans
20 knitting patterns for every season
Maja Karlsson(Author)
Batsford (Publisher)
Published on 7. November 2024
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-84994-915-6 (ISBN)
Description
Dive into a world of warmth, comfort and style with Cardigans, a beautiful book bursting with inspiration that invites seasoned knitters and beginners alike to construct perfect cardigans from a selection of 20 projects.
Dreaming of a stylish summer cardigan? Or snuggling into a plush winter cardigan as cosy as a warm hug? The stunning images in this book will guide you to these projects, and many more besides. Divided into seasons, there are gorgeous, comfortable knits designed to suit every occasion and all types of weather, all using wool or wool mixed yarns.
Taking inspiration from Nordic pattern tradition, here are cardigans with a range of construction and design variations: colourwork cardigans, single-coloured cardigans, cardigans with cables or lace details. The patterns are available in a wide range of sizes, from XS to 4XL, and the instructions are offered in differing degrees of difficulty, perfect for novice and expert knitters alike. This book also includes essential knitting tutorials for various aspects of design and technique.
Whether you're seeking to express your personal style, make unique, handmade gifts, or embark on a cosy new craft, Cardigans is the ultimate guide to creating a wardrobe full of knitted treasures, stitch by stitch. So, pick up your needles, unravel your yarn and get comfortable as you craft the cardigans of your dreams.
Dreaming of a stylish summer cardigan? Or snuggling into a plush winter cardigan as cosy as a warm hug? The stunning images in this book will guide you to these projects, and many more besides. Divided into seasons, there are gorgeous, comfortable knits designed to suit every occasion and all types of weather, all using wool or wool mixed yarns.
Taking inspiration from Nordic pattern tradition, here are cardigans with a range of construction and design variations: colourwork cardigans, single-coloured cardigans, cardigans with cables or lace details. The patterns are available in a wide range of sizes, from XS to 4XL, and the instructions are offered in differing degrees of difficulty, perfect for novice and expert knitters alike. This book also includes essential knitting tutorials for various aspects of design and technique.
Whether you're seeking to express your personal style, make unique, handmade gifts, or embark on a cosy new craft, Cardigans is the ultimate guide to creating a wardrobe full of knitted treasures, stitch by stitch. So, pick up your needles, unravel your yarn and get comfortable as you craft the cardigans of your dreams.
Reviews / Votes
'Whether you're looking for your next everyday cardi, a work garment, or something to wear on a special occasion, you'll be able to knit your dream cardigan with this beautifully photographed book.' -- The Knitter 'Serious knitters will love this stylish and stunning book.' -- The Creative Book AwardsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
colour illustrations and photography
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1032 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84994-915-6 (9781849949156)
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Other editions
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E-Book
11/2024
Batsford
€21.59
Available for download
Person
Maja Karlsson was taught how to knit at 6 years old by her grandmother and her fascination with the possibilities of knitting has just kept growing ever since. Over time, Maja started to work more with knit designs, which is now her main job. She is Head of Design at Jaerbo Garn yarn manufacturer. As her knitting work has picked up, she has slowly but steadily built up her own business, working with pattern designs, writing, photography, blogging, and online store and as a course leader. She has 35k followers on Instagram and is based in Arvika, Sweden.
Content
Foreword
About cardigans
A few things to keep in mind
Spring
Spring laundry
Prima
Reed
Mirage
Summer
Midsummer
Dahlia
Hortensia
Fleur de lis
Autumn
Martall
Sundborn
Novel
Legacy
Sisterhood
Leora
Winter
Wreath
Christmas in Bergslagen
Jewellery
Skathi
Silhouette
Auntie's Cardigan
Knitting School
Index + Yarns used in the book
About cardigans
A few things to keep in mind
Spring
Spring laundry
Prima
Reed
Mirage
Summer
Midsummer
Dahlia
Hortensia
Fleur de lis
Autumn
Martall
Sundborn
Novel
Legacy
Sisterhood
Leora
Winter
Wreath
Christmas in Bergslagen
Jewellery
Skathi
Silhouette
Auntie's Cardigan
Knitting School
Index + Yarns used in the book