Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter - Paperback

by Kate Atherley (Author), Kim McBrien Evans (Author)

A knitting sourcebook full of patterns and techniques for making shawls and wraps with ease

Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans aim to equip adventurous knitters with the skills to knit and create shawls and wraps of all shapes and sizes and to help them forge their own shawl-knitting paths. Tips and tutorials address the technical aspects of shawl knitting, from shaping to adapting stitch patterns to making color and fabric choices. A gallery of patterns using a variety of yarns both mainstream and indie provides knitters with inspiration for customizing and creating their own designs.

More than a dozen patterns illustrate the featured knitting techniques. One-third of the patterns are aimed at beginning knitters, one-third teach intermediate knitters new skills for intriguing results, and one-third offer creative instruction in customizing. The featured yarns are a mix: some luxury fibers, some classics. Together, Atherley and McBrien Evans provide a 360-degree view of the shawl-creation process from designing to knitting

Author Biography

Kate Atherley is a sought-after instructor and the author of six knitting books. Kim McBrien Evans is a designer/yarn dyer known for her skill with color. Both live in Toronto.