The craft of knitting is devoted to making useful things & the craft of embroidery is devoted to making useful things beautiful Splendid Apparel brings these two crafts together Anna Zilboorg begins with richly textured knit fabrics then adds embroidery for emphasis color detail & sheen The book
Includes:: a dozen embroidery stitches & a library of more than 50 textured knit patterns & the swatches
- photographed both as they come off the knitting needles & after embroidery is added-clearly show the transformations & provide springboards for further experimentation Stitch basics & step-by-step illustrations help a novice learn the simple motions try variations & add a contrasting color while Anna's cogent comments identify where a knit stitch may require special attention & adjustments to make the emboroidery steps easier The 18 full patterns in this book are all basic shapes-a few with innovative join-as-you-go construction