Colourwork in the Round

A great book which has patterns ranging from a simple hat to the more complex method of steeking used for a cardigan and jumper pattern. The garment patterns come in a large range of sizes which is great for many knitters. In the techniques section there is  a lot of useful information and, as an avid fair isle knitter, I will be trying the steeking method for a new project. Whether new to blocking, stranding or Intarsia the step-by-step instructions will guide you through the processes with written and pictorial help. This book will be an asset for many knitters. -- Monica Russel * Knitting Designer and Teacher * This hand knitting book is systematically set out with chapters covering the two different types of colourwork -- stranding and intarsia -- along with reading charts and choosing colours. [...] The charts in the book are large and clear in the colours used in the patterns. They are not too complex so should be easy enough for newcomers to colourwork to follow. There is a chapter on choosing your project, although I love the way Anna says 'not to trust blindly what you might read', meaning to do what you want to do and not to just start with a hat because it might be easier. [...] There are five complete patterns each using one of the techniques described in the earlier chapters and they range from a simple two-colour hat to a sweater or cardigan using three colours. All of them look like useful patterns for anyone that has not tried colourwork before. [...] This is a book I would recommend for beginners and more experienced knitters who want to improve their colourwork technique. -- Angharad Thomas, Slip Knot Magazine * Issue 182 *