Author | : Marcia Lewandowski |
File Size | : 42,5 Mb |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 25 February 2013 |
ISBN | : 9781620332436 |
Pages | : 331 pages |
Folk Mittens by Marcia Lewandowski Book PDF Summary
Offering mitten patterns from around the world, this introduction to folk knitting is followed by a generous section on the techniques of knitting mittens. Among topics covered are gauge, wool selection (including techniques for washing and felting wool), casting on, plait edging, ribbed and unribbed cuffs, and a long section on the ever-elusive thumb. Also detailed are techniques for hand-knit mitten cords, finishing, and sizing.