100 Essential Knitting Motifs - Paperback

by Sian Brown (Author)

100 Essential Knitting Motifs is a handy directory of 100 colorful motifs to personalize your knitting projects.

Adding motifs to your knitting projects is the perfect way to personalize them, and this book features 100 of the most colorful and attractive designs. If you're new to knitting, they're a great way to try out different techniques, and as they only use small amounts of yarn, motifs are perfect stash-busters.

With photographs of every swatch, there are clear patterns and detailed charts throughout. A handy techniques section gives clear instructions for all stitches used, so even a complete novice can make great motifs. The perfect resource for beginners, this is also an inspirational reference guide for more experienced knitters.

Author Biography

Sian Brown fell in love with yarn and knitting while studying for a BA in Fashion and Textiles in the UK. She went on to become a knitwear designer, working full time then freelancing for commercial companies supplying high street stores, firstly designing factory machine knits and later handknits. Sian has also taught knitwear courses at London College of Fashion. She lives in England, UK, and designs handknits for several magazines and yarn companies. Sian has written several books on knitting, including Knitted Flowers for GMC Publications.