Colorwork Creations 30+ Patterns to Knit Gorgeous Hats, Mittens and Gloves

by Susan Anderson-Freed

Create beautiful woodland-inspired accessories

The gorgeous and cozy projects in "Colorwork Creations" simply beg to be knit. Choose from more than 30 hats, mittens and gloves that pair traditional Sanquhar knitting motifs with birds and beasts of the woodlands. Small enough for a quick-knitted gift, but precious enough to cherish forever, these pieces will, these pieces will delight and inspire for years to come.

"Colorwork Creations" features:


Over 30 stunning patterns, ranging from ski hats, chullos and tams to flip-top mittens, knit in a wide variety of luscious yarns and colors.
Full-color charts showcasing traditional colorwork motifs and original designs inspired by creatures of the forest: nuthatches, butterflies, reindeer and more.
Detailed patterns, techniques and tips for stress-free knitting. An innovative "finger-to-cuff" construction method for mittens and gloves makes sizing and construction a breeze.
Options for mixing and matching motifs for truly unique and customized creations.
Your adventure begins here: take a journey through colorwork with woodland-inspired knits.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 2010

Reviews

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the way the patterns were presented. The author starts each section with a description of the garment type followed by a basic generic template. Next comes directions and charts for various fair isle projects which the knitter can choose to knit as presented or customize. The gloves and mittens are knit from the thumb/fingers down. The charts are a generous size and include animals. Tips for success are included along the way.

[Katthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

The mittens and gloves are good, has a "base" pattern to work off of and a lot of color charts, which is nice. I'm not a fan of the hats or a lot of the patterns tbh. Some useful information here and there, might be a good source to practice color knitting, and to practice knitting gloves and mittens.

[jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous photos, great graphs. Hard ... I'm probably too young in my knitting career for this.

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great illustrations and easy to understand directions.

[Rezwana Siddiqua]

Very nice book

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the nature inspired patterns in this book. There are a few basic hat patterns which vary mostly by the design you use. I have bought the yarn to make several of them, but have not yet knit any. Especially like the chickadee and cardinal designs.

[Sue T · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-have pattern book for those who want to dabble in small colorwork projects.
Gorgeous patterns, great photos.

[Another · Rating 5 out of 5]

gorgeous patterns, can't wait to get started!