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    AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary

    200 Modern Knitting Motifs

    Author Andrea Rangel
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    Hardcover
    $30.00 US
    Penguin Adult HC/TR | Krause Craft
    8.3"W x 10.3"H x 0.73"D   | 28 oz | 18 per carton
    On sale Aug 10, 2017 | 168 Pages | 9781632505538
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    Break the rules. Knit outside the lines!

    AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep.

    Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.
    Andrea Rangel is an independent knitting pattern designer, author, and teacher based in Victoria, BC. She's the author of AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary and Rugged Knits and has designed a multitude of knitting patterns. When she’s not knitting, she’s outside with her camera or inside with her sewing machine. You can find her online at andrearangel.com and on Instagram @AndreaRangelKnits. View titles by Andrea Rangel

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    Break the rules. Knit outside the lines!

    AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep.

    Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.

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    Andrea Rangel is an independent knitting pattern designer, author, and teacher based in Victoria, BC. She's the author of AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary and Rugged Knits and has designed a multitude of knitting patterns. When she’s not knitting, she’s outside with her camera or inside with her sewing machine. You can find her online at andrearangel.com and on Instagram @AndreaRangelKnits. View titles by Andrea Rangel

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