No Pattern Knits Simple Modular Techniques for Making Wonderful Garments And Accessories

(back cover) NO PATTERN knits Put the fun back in knitting and create beautiful and original clothing and accessories from simple geometric shapes. Forget about complicated increases and decreases or pouring over a difficult pattern book. Learn just a few basic stitches and discover how you can effortlessly create sweaters, bags, hats, cushions, socks, scarves, and ponchos. Step-by-step color photos demonstrate the foolproof way to knit two-dimensional shapes, and then show you how to combine those shapes into fabulous three-dimensional garments. Clear instructions and diagrams explain each stage of the process, from measuring and calculating yarn requirements to combining colors, shapes, patterns, and textures. You'll find ten inspiring projects with suggested variations and advice on how to create your own unique designs.Ashforth, Pat is the author of 'No Pattern Knits Simple Modular Techniques for Making Wonderful Garments And Accessories' with ISBN 9780764158926 and ISBN 0764158929.