Modular Mix : 12 Knitted Mitered Squares to Mix & Match

A tutorial on modular knitting, this book is perfect for novices just starting off using mitered squares as well as more seasoned knitters looking for innovative approaches to mitered knitting. Each pattern is written for three different-sized squares that can be mixed and matched quickly and without difficulty, and the squares can be easily customized for a great variety of designs. The basic idea is simple: the overall pattern of the piece is created through the variety of yarn used within the block and how it interacts with its neighboring blocks. The book provides 12 basic mitered designs, each in three sizes, as well as various decrease options, suggestions for color choices, and tips for making each mitered creation unique. Finally, the mitered mix afghan brings all of these techniques together in one page-popping project. Mitered squares makes knitting quite a compelling experience, because the stitch combinations can be done quickly and often without a lot of thought, yet there are terrific design possibilities. Even novice knitters can get into the act, using nothing more complicated than knit stitches and knit 3 together decreases. The basic idea is simple: the cast-on edge creates two sides of a square, then double decreases at the center of the knitting bends the cast-on edge, creating an approximate 90-degree corner. The result is that the selvedge edges become the other two sides of the square, but the more exciting result is that simple stripes and other stitch patterns also turn into right-angle designs. Mix in simple stitch patterns, and you have even more design options. Putting the mitered pieces together is a breeze! For the most part, you can simply pick up stitches from existing shapes and continue knitting. This book provides twelve basic mitered designs, each in three sizes, as well as various decrease options, suggestions for color choices, and tips for making each mitered creation your own. Finally, the Mitered Mix Afghan pulls it all together to feature each of these techniques in one page popping project. Front Cover......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 3 Module 3: Garter Square With Yarn Overs......Page 14 Modular Mix Afghan......Page 7 Module 1: Garter Square......Page 12 Module 2: Garter Square With Stockinette Stitch Center......Page 13 Module 4: Stockinette Square......Page 15 Module 5: 2x2 Ribbed Square......Page 16 Module 6: Slip Stitch Square......Page 17 Module 7: Rectangle With Stockinette Stitch......Page 18 Module 8: 4-Mitered Square......Page 19 Module 9: Partial Garter Square......Page 20 Module 10: Garter Stitch & Eyelets Square......Page 21 Module 11: Seed Stitch Square......Page 22 Module 12: Garter Welts Square......Page 23 Abbreviations & Symbols......Page 24 Standard Yarn Weight System......Page 25 Knitting Basics......Page 26 Special Thanks......Page 27 Photo Index......Page 28 Copyright......Page 29 Back Cover......Page 30