101 designer one-skein wonders

257 Pages·2007·146.513 MB·English

by  Durant, Judith

101 DESIGNER
one-skein
wonders
edited by Judith Durant
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Storey Publishing
This book is dedicated to the breeders, spinners, and dyers,
who make all the wonderful yarns available today,
and to the designers who show us new and creative ways to use them.
The mission of Storey Publishing is to serve our customers by
publishing practical information that encourages
personal independence in harmony with the environment.
Edited by Judith Durant and Gwen Steege
Technical editing by Dorothy T. Ratigan
Cover design by Mary Winkelman Velgos and Leslie Anne Charles, LAC Design
Art direction and book design by Mary Winkelman Velgos
Text production by Jennifer Jepson Smith
Photographs © Alexandra Grablewski
Photo styling by Leslie Siegel
Credits for props appear on page 255
Technical illustrations by Alison Kolesar
Indexed by Christine R. Lindemer, Boston Road Communications
© 2007 by Storey Publishing
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The information in this book is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made
without guarantee on the part of the editor or Storey Publishing. The editor and publisher disclaim any liability in
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Printed in the United States by R.R. Donnelley
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Durant, Judith, 1955–
101 designer one-skein wonders / Judith Durant.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-58017-688-0 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Knitting—Patterns. I. Title. II. Title: One hundred and one designer one-skein wonders.
TT825.R286 2006
746.43'2041—dc22
2007029371
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Contents
Project Photos 4
Introduction 33
Lace Weight 35
Fingering Weight 55
Sport Weight 87
DK/Light Worsted Weight 101
Mohair Yarn 115
Worsted Weight 123
Heavy Worsted Weight 185
Bulky Weight 215
Novelty Yarn 221
About the Designers 232
Glossary 244
Index 252
4
yarn projects
Lace-Weight
47 Christening Shawl 51 Forest Park Dresser Scarf
38 Three-Season Lace Vest 43 Tucson Lattice Shawl
5
yarn projects
Lace-Weight
44 Alpaca Warmers
36 Dogwood Blossom Wrap
41 Rhea Lace Stole 42 Oriel Lace Scarf
6
yarn projects
Fingering-Weight
81 Picot Edge Socks
60 Magic Loop Minis
83 Catch-Me-If-You-Can Socks 65 Ostrich Plume Baby Bonnet
7
yarn projects
Fingering-Weight
71 Megan’s Ruffled Neck Warmer
73 Wave Jumper 75 Marialis End-to-End Scarf
8
yarn projects
Fingering-Weight
74 Blue-Wave Baby Sweater
9
yarn projects
Fingering-Weight
59 Sock-It-To-Me Scarf 64 Missy’s Checkbook Cover
70 Knitted Humbug Bag 79 BlueBells Socks