Rudgyard Story: Hand Knitting Collection
All books in the category Knitware
by: Jo Sharp
Topics include: picot row, rev all shaping, foil graph, complete second side, rem sts, foil alt rows, right side front neck, making button holes, foll alt rows, rows patt, rejoin yarn, extra sts, left side front neck, pocket edgings, leave rem, stitch holder, shoulder shaping, circular needle, neck edge, armhole edge, purl row, neck shaping, sleeve seams, cropped version, warm iron
Book Description:
Book Description -- Jo Sharp's innovative creations, sized for men, women, and children, emphasize glorious color and fabulous texture without being trendy. Her fourth book takes its cue from the mystical landscape of Rudgyard Beach (near her home), named for the wife of the English sea captain who established a dairy farm there in the early 20th century. The book includes over 30 classic patterns for a variety of skill levels from an internationally known Australian designer.
Rudgyard Story -- Jo Sharp -- Hand-knitting collection with 30 unique projects. Knitwear designer Jo Sharp brings you this colorful collection of classic and timeless designs. With over 30 unique projects sized for men, women, and children, this book contains garments for all the family, using pure wool 8ply DK weight yarn. Some of the sweaters are interesting because of the color work Jo Sharp is known for, some have mor subtle charm from the stitching used, and all are in wearable shapes. Knitters of all skill levels, including beginners, average skilled and those seeking a challenge, will find a project tailored to their needs. The designs in this collection will bring you many hours of pleasure to knit and to wear.
Colour Wonderful -- This is a terrific book with very modern and imaginative patterns. I am an experienced knitter, love fine yarns and textured knitting and this book met all of my needs. What I most liked was the modern stylish garments you can make. Although I have been knitting for over 45 years, my 30 something daughter has just become interested in the medium. We both found projects that were interesting, challenging and that we were both proud to wear. No pattern in the book is this book is "the-same-old-same-old". The use of colour combinations and interesting yarns mixes made each project a joy to the fingers and the mind. I always enjoy Jo Sharp knitting patterns and this book did not disappoint. Even if you don't knit any of the projects - just looking at the beautiful pictures and dreaming should get your creative juices flowing.
Reviews:
A Colorful Presentation of Knitwear -- In my opinion, the author has used many colurful combination of yarns within her designs, yet she has implemented common patterns within her designs. This book would be good for a beginning knitter, to help the knitter gain confidence in knitting with different yarn combinations. However, for experienced knitters, especially those knitters who work with fair isle, or searches for many other unique designs, they would find this book a bit boring.