Mosaic Chart Directory for Knitting and Crochet:75 new colourwork designs for knitters and crocheters

by: Anna Nikipirowicz (Author)

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 2024/8/13

Language: English

Print Length: 176 pages

ISBN-10: 1446313867

ISBN-13: 9781446313862

Book Description

A collection of 75 exciting mode mosaic designs suitable for both crocheters and knitters. Every patte includes photographs of both the knitted and crocheted samples, charts, and written instructions.Mosaic crochet and knitting is an easy, versatile colorwork technique allowing the maker to create stunning pattes without having to carry multiple strands of ya per row. This technique allows you to create striking geometric pattes that can be used on everything from homewares to accessories.Although it looks impressive, mosaic crochet and knitting techniques are easy to lea and fun to do. Mosaic crochet works is done with a combination of chain stitches and varying stitch lengths over a couple of rows, and mosaic knitting is done with a combination of knit and slip stitches.There is a section at the beginning which looks at both mosaic knitting and crochet techniques with step-by-step photography and instructions so you can brush up on your technique. This is followed by the stitch directory which is grouped by theme including:Geometric, Aztec, Nature, Seasonal and General.Every design starts with an introduction followed by a guide on how to mosaic knit and crochet it with colourwork charts and photography showing both knit and crochet samples. Each patte has an ability grading (in hooks and needles) and they vary in complexity from very simple designs to much more complex chevrons and diamonds.Every mosaic design features a chart, knit and crochet swatch, and written instructions. A section at the back of the book includes a techniques refresher for both knit and crochet beginners so even absolute beginners can make the 75 intricate, sophisticated designs, as the charts and techniques are super simple to follow.

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A collection of 75 exciting mode mosaic designs suitable for both crocheters and knitters. Every patte includes photographs of both the knitted and crocheted samples, charts, and written instructions.Mosaic crochet and knitting is an easy, versatile colorwork technique allowing the maker to create stunning pattes without having to carry multiple strands of ya per row. This technique allows you to create striking geometric pattes that can be used on everything from homewares to accessories.Although it looks impressive, mosaic crochet and knitting techniques are easy to lea and fun to do. Mosaic crochet works is done with a combination of chain stitches and varying stitch lengths over a couple of rows, and mosaic knitting is done with a combination of knit and slip stitches.There is a section at the beginning which looks at both mosaic knitting and crochet techniques with step-by-step photography and instructions so you can brush up on your technique. This is followed by the stitch directory which is grouped by theme including:Geometric, Aztec, Nature, Seasonal and General.Every design starts with an introduction followed by a guide on how to mosaic knit and crochet it with colourwork charts and photography showing both knit and crochet samples. Each patte has an ability grading (in hooks and needles) and they vary in complexity from very simple designs to much more complex chevrons and diamonds.Every mosaic design features a chart, knit and crochet swatch, and written instructions. A section at the back of the book includes a techniques refresher for both knit and crochet beginners so even absolute beginners can make the 75 intricate, sophisticated designs, as the charts and techniques are super simple to follow.