The shape of knitting : a master class in increases, decreases, and other forms of shaping : with 20+ projects

In The Shape of Knitting , innovative designer Lynne Barr gives readers a fascinating, in-depth master class on the techniques that can be used to shape flat and dimensional pieces of knitting―increases, decreases, short rows, dividing and combining stitches, and adding sections. She both reviews tried-and-true methods, explaining their pros and cons, and showcases many new ones that she has masterminded herself. To illustrate the best uses of these innovations, she includes 24 fashion-fresh, easy-to-wear projects, focusing mainly on accessories that can be finished quickly, such as scarves, cowls, shawls, hats, and mittens. Fun, cool photos of the finished designs combined with clear, close-up, step-by-step photos make this groundbreaking book both beautiful and hardworking. Praise for The Shape of Knitting : “If you are a knitter who likes going beyond tradition, going beyond the preferred wisdom of what you can and cannot do in knitting, then you should get this book. It may open your eyes to a whole new way of designing.” ―My Central Jersey’s In Stitches blog “I don’t think Lynne Barr’s brain ever turns off. On the heels of her mind-stretching book, Reversible Knitting , comes The Shape of Knitting . She’s figured out a cool style of slipper for this book that I’m smitten with. If you need to feed your knitting mind, get this book . . . it’s a feast.” ―Knitty.com “This knitting book is fascinating! It may be too good to be true! I was super impressed with Lynne Barr’s creative knitting projects especially the Big Button cowl.” ―SweetlyMade.com “Innovative designer Lynne Barr’s in-depth masterclasses of techniques in new book, The Shape of Knitting , add dimension to knits as beautiful as they are groundbreaking. A must for keen pattern adapters and knitters.” ― Mollie Makes “I didn’t think it was possible to admire Lynne Barr more than I did after her last book. Boy, was I wrong!” ―Kangath Knits “If you have any interest in the creative possibilities of knitwear design, then you need to immediately get hold of a copy The Shape of Knitting to put on your shelf next to Lynne’s previous book.” ― Kate Davies Designs “Overall I was completely blown away by the projects.”―Fave Crafts “Think of this book as a technique driven master class in shaping. The projects will make wonderful gifts.” –Examiner.com "Mon nom est P.K. Pinkerton, et avant la fin de cette journée je serai mort. J'ai trois desperados à mes trousses. Le temps qu'ils me retrouvent, je vais écrire mon histoire. Ceux qui découvriront mon cadavre sauront tout ce qui m'est arrivé. Et qui punir." Après le meurtre de ses parents adoptifs, P.K. Pinkerton reçoit un héritage inattendu... qui fait rapidement des jaloux. Trois desperados se lancent à sa poursuite. Mais comment leur échapper ? Surtout quand on a douze ans et qu'on ne sais jamais en qui on peut avoir confiance... (4e de couv.) 1862, Nevada. PK Pinkerton, jeune indien de 12 ans, court un terrible danger. Ses parents adoptifs ont été assassinés. A ses trousses, trois desperados, en quête de son sac-médecine. Celui-ci ne contient pourtant qu'une lettre. Mais cette lettre est en fait l'acte de propriété d'une mine d'argent, et pourrait bien faire de son propriétaire l'homme le plus riche du Nevada. PK prend la fuite. Direction : Virginia City, la ville de tous les vices, où il apprendra que même les blanches colombes ne sont pas forcément dignes de confiance... 1862, Nevada. PK Pinkerton, jeune indien de 12 ans, court un terrible danger. Ses parents adoptifs ont été assassinés. A ses trousses, trois desperados, en quête de son sac-médecine. Celui-ci ne contient pourtant qu'une lettre. Mais cette lettre est en fait l'acte de propriété d'une mine d'argent, et pourrait bien faire de son propriétaire l'homme le plus riche du Nevada. PK prend la fuite. Direction : Virginia City, la ville de tous les vices, où il apprendra que même les blanches colombes ne sont pas forcément dignes de confiance... Après le meurtre de ses parents adoptifs, P.K. Pinkerton reçoit un héritage inattendu, qui fait rapidement des jaloux. Trois desperados se lancent alors à sa poursuite. Mais comment leur échapper ? Surtout quand on a douze ans et qu'on ne sait pas sur qui compter. Pinky devra se débrouiller tout seul dans le rude Far West... In The Shape of Knitting, innovative designer Lynne Barr gives readers a fascinating, in-depth master class on the techniques that can be used to shape flat and dimensional pieces of knitting-increases, decreases, short rows, dividing and combining stitches, and adding sections. She both reviews tried-and-true methods, explaining their pros and cons, and showcases many new ones that she has masterminded herself. To illustrate the best uses of these innovations, she includes 24 fashion-fresh, easy-to-wear projects, focusing mainly on accessories that can be finished quickly, such as scarves, cowls, shawls, hats, and mittens. Fun, cool photos of the finished designs combined with clear, close-up, step-by-step photos make this groundbreaking book both beautiful and hardworking.

Praise for The Shape of Knitting:

'If you are a knitter who likes going beyond tradition, going beyond the preferred wisdom of what you can and cannot do in knitting, then you should get this book. It may open your eyes to a whole new way of designing.' -My Central Jersey’s In Stitches blog

In The Shape of Knitting, Lynne Barr gives readers a fascinating, in depth course on the techniques that can be used to shape flat and dimensional pieces of knitting increases, decreases, short rows, dividing and combining stitches, and adding sections. She both reviews tried and true techniques, explaining the pros, cons and best uses of each one and showcases many new techniques that she has masterminded herself. To illustrate the best uses of these techniques, she includes 24 projects, focusing mainly on small ones with which the techniques can be grasped that can be finished quickly, such as scarves, cowls, hat and mittens 1862, Nevada. P K Pinkerton, jeune indien de 12 ans, court un terrible danger. Ses parents adoptifs ont été assassinés. À ses trousses, trois desperados, en quête de son sac-médecine. Celui-ci ne contient pourtant qu'une lettre. Mais cette lettre est en fait l'acte de propriété d'une mine d'argent, et pourrait bien faire de son propriétaire l'homme le plus riche du Nevada. P.K. prend la fuite. Direction : Virginia City, la ville de tous les vices, où il apprendra que même les blanches colombes ne sont pas forcément dignes de confiance .. "Explores methods for shaping flat and dimensional knitted fabrics, the tried-and-true as well as new techniques she has masterminded. Twenty-four ... projects, including many quick-knit accessories, make exploring these skills a fascinating adventure"-- Back cover.