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One of the great joys of knitting is creating gifts for friends and family. Whether it's a warm winter hat
or a soft sweater, a present made by hand is one that comes from the
heart. Designers Andrea and Gayle Shackleton have created a collection
of knitted items that are perfect for gift-giving. The book is called "Great Knitted Gifts", and their designs are
stylish and fresh – wearable art that will appeal to young and old
alike. Several of the projects are worked using the intarsia method,
making blocks of color that aren't carried along the full length of the
work. Each design is represented in a full-color graph that makes
following the pattern fool-proof.
Great Knitted Gifts features projects for adults in bold geometrics, stripes,
and florals. Experiment by changing the colors and sizes of circles and
dots. Explore the many color combinations that can be created using the
simple striping technique. Then try the variety of pretty flower motifs
that are presented, from representational to abstract designs. These
wide-ranging patterns look terrific on an assortment of bags, scarves,
mittens, hats, socks, and sweaters. |
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