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Whether you’re looking for new colorwork motifs, knitting techniques, or pattern ideas,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnitOvation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakes a great gift for experienced knitters or for beginners looking for inspiration.\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"more-link-wrap opened\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"mobile-listen-to-a-clip\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"slot-header subtitle\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seemoreenable\" id=\"seemore-0\" height-fold=\"280\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea Rangel is an independent knitting pattern designer, author, and teacher based in Victoria, BC. 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You can find her online at andrearangel.com and on Instagram @AndreaRangelKnits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"mobile-also-in-series\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"alsoinseries\" name=\"#alsoinseries\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"mobile-also-by-author\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"mobile-author-spotlights\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"mobile-second-product-detail\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-return-id=\"mobile-praise\" id=\"desktop-praise\"\u003e\n\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"praise\" name=\"#praise\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"seemore-2\" class=\"slot product-praise seemoreenable\" target-height=\"1864.02\" height-fold=\"280\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43909634654416,"sku":"‎ 978-0593422700","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/knitovation-e1704891946418-1024x1024.jpg?v=1712146609"},{"product_id":"kazekobos-favorite-colors","title":"Kazekobo's Favorite Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us in the world of knit design with Kazekobo! With years of experience, the pattern collection is a testament to dedication. It's specialty? Colour, of course! Featured knitted fabrics showcase bold and eye-catching designs, from Fair Isle and Nordic to Argyle weave and playful slip check, tartan check, and stripes. This must-have book is perfect for knitters worldwide, featuring bilingual instructions in Japanese and English.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e277 Patterns for Pretty Knit Designs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e+ Check\u003cbr\u003e+ Fair Isle\u003cbr\u003e+ Stripe\u003cbr\u003e+ Nordic\u003cbr\u003e+ Argyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoko Hatta\u003c\/b\u003e is the designer behind the Japanese knitting studio Kazekobo. A prolific artist whose work spans over thirty years, she has written numerous knitwear books and stitch dictionaries, and contributed to many magazines and compilations in both Japan and the US. She is a contributor to Brooklyn Tweed and Vogue Knitting, and over a thousand of her designs can be seen on Ravelry.com. Her work is known for adding contemporary flair to classic garments. She is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/products\/japanese-knitting-stitches-from-tokyos-kazekobo-studio?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=4405af309\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Knitting Stitches from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EuroJapan trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44043765612752,"sku":"MKAB10926H","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/KazeKobo_sfavouritecolorsatLoopLondon.jpg?v=1716553964"},{"product_id":"cable-knitting-stitch-dictionary","title":"Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecovers all the essential skills needed to produce successful cables, such as cable terminology, how to read and follow cable charts, spotting and correcting errors, and handy tips and tricks for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are skill level flags so readers can learn as they go, and mix and match ideas for combining different cable designs. As well as the written patterns there are charts for each of the designs alongside life-size photography of the knitted samples stitched up in high-definition yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a series of classic cables and then moves on to more detailed cables progressing in complexity from combination cables and panels to all over designs and motifs. It then moves on to explaining how to incorporate other techniques like colorwork. The key stitches required are explained with step-by-step photography and instructions. And there is a chapter about creating your own designs with cables which explores how to chart your own cables, how cables affect the drape of the fabric and ways to adapt this, choosing the right yarn and cable placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘mix and match’ feature for combining cables flags the row pattern repeat and stitch multiples so you can see if it would work in a specific project. There is also information about the stocking stitch equivalent which is essential when doing a gauge swatch in order to know how wide the cable pattern should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy taking the best of the traditional cable designs and blending them with contemporary cables, this collection will be a valued reference for any knitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 190x246 mm, Pages: 176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Debbie Tomkies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebbie Tomkies has designed for many major knitting and crochet magazines including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnit Now\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimply Knitting\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnitting\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet’s Knit\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYarn Forward\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside Crochet\u003c\/em\u003e. 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This technique allows you to create striking geometric patterns that can be used on everything from homewares such as blankets and pillow covers through to accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it looks impressive, mosaic crochet and knitting techniques are easy to learn and fun to do. Mosaic crochet work 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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. 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