Yarns to Dye For : Creating Self-Patterning Yarns for Knitting

English

ISBN: 1931499810

EAN: 9781931499811

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Dye/Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Knitting/

Publisher: Interweave Press, LLC

Release Date: 07/07/2006

Synopsis: Beginning and veteran knitters alike can learn how to produce homemade self-patterning yarns with this easy, step-by-step guide. Instructions are provided for choosing materials and equipment, skeining and preparing yarn, and painting and dyeing the yarnall with materials that are found in most grocery and craft stores. Twenty-five quick projects, each presented with dyeing and knitting instructions, will help develop the readers technique and produce exciting, colorful garments, including gloves, mittens, scarves, and even a summer shell. Guidelines for modifying projects, tips on embellishing, and ideas for leftover yarn are also included.

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Yarns to Dye For : Creating Self-Patterning Yarns for Knitting

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.3 inches

Width: 8.5 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 13.55 oz

Pages: 96