Techniques, stitches, projects kindle edition by goberstein, faina, merchantdest, simona. The art of slip stitch knitting is a modern and thorough take on this technique that delivers beautiful colorwork and gorgeous. Slip stitch used to sew knitting together knitting with rowan. To work a ssk on the knit side, follow these steps. Barbara walker has them in separate chapters and even does a whole book on mosaic. In their book the art of slip stitch knitting, authors faina goberstein and simona merchantdest dig deep into this technique. Faina goberstein is an accomplished knitwear designer, author, math professor, and a professional teacher of knitting and crochet. This video will show how to slip stitches both for purl and for knit, and how to slip stitches if the pattern is a little vague. This causes the edge stitch to turn sideways, leaving a clean chain edge. Although you can use the slip stitch to crochet a fabric, the slip stitch is really more of a utility stitch or a technique. It looks quite intricate, but it is simply a 2row repeat of knits, purls, and slipped stitches. Its like adding embroidery to crochet or knit items, but with yarn. To slip a stitch, insert the rh needle purlwise as if you were going to purl.
We will use the extra selvage stitch to make a cleaner looking edge to your knitted piece. These instructions provide basic knitting howto instruction for those just starting out. A fresh look at a classic techniqueslip stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile knitting techniques, but its often overlooked. It also offers more than forty stitch patterns and abundant howto information. Posted on june 12, 2015 september 20, 2015 our hurt book sale is happening now, so give one of these lovelies a good home.
Bi colored boxes knit cloth bunny tracks checked slip stitch cloth chinese waves dishclothpdf chinese waves squareor here with pic same as above chinese waves darrel waltrip cloth dash cloth doubly wovendishcloth garter slip stitch. Each color is used for two consecutive rows before switching. If youre working a garterbased fabric, slip the first stitch of the row with the yarn held in front, and then take it to the back before working the next stitch of the row. This simple textured bed throw is one of my favorite projects from my book for beginners add one stitch knitting. With the slip stitch technique, the public right side of the work is facing you as you knit. We knit up our blanket in season alpaca, 100% baby alpaca classically plied into a sportweight. Few books explore the creative possibilities of slip stitch knitting as thoroughly as the recent book by coauthors faina goberstein and simona merchantdest. The art of slipstitch knitting by faina goberstein and simona merchantdest.
Faina goberstein, coauthor, is a prolific knitwear designer, author, and a professional and inspiring teacher. Clear instructions demonstrate how to work the variety of techniques when slipping. So, if lofty ribs are your cup of tea but purling isnt, take it easy with this nopurl ribbed scarf and our nopurl ribbed blanket. With an invaluable dictionary of 40 versatile slip stitch patterns, including reversible options, the art of slipstitch knitting, already a top10 seller in amazon knitting books, is your essential guide to beautiful colorwork and gorgeous textures with minimal effort. Gobelstein join s beth moriarty live on the party line to give a personal tour of their latest book, the art of slip stitch knitting. The slip stitch abbreviated sl st is the flattest or smallest of all the crochet stitches. The art of slip stitch knitting is a modern and thorough take on this technique that delivers beautiful colorwork and gorgeous textureswith minimal effort. Since you only work with one color at a time, it is the perfect project to practice your color knitting techniques. This simple textured bed throw is one of my favorite projects from my book for b. Slip stitch knitting, such as the whole family of linen stitches, is different from mosaic knitting. Slipstitch patterns lend themselves easily to patterns with straight lines and. Techniques, stitches, projects faina goberstein, simona merchantdest on. This guide to slip stitch knitting explores multicolored knitting through slip stitches, also known as mosaic knitting, offering stepbystep instructions for reading charts, suggestions and inspirations for color choices, ideas for enhancing designs with texture, and tips on creating your own charts. Slip stitch master faina goberstein and her collaborator simona merchantdest coauthored the art of slip stitch knitting.
This is an easy knitting technique to create smooth edges in your knitting work. The contrast of slipped strands against the purl fabric gives beautiful texture. Slipstitch knits simple colorwork cowls, scarves, and shawls. This is a great book not only does it have a nice array of pretty patterns, but it is a great stitch dictionary for a lot of different slipped stitch patterns. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The plethora of colors in this knit afghan pattern might look intimidating, but youll find that its actually quite easy to make.
A then and now pattern, originally published in 1949 as turtleneck sweater with raglan in vogue knitting book 12th edition. How to slip a stitch in knitting sl 1 slip edge stitch. The slipstitchpattern is based on garter stitch so the resulting scarf is really soft, warm and squishy and you dont even need to know how to purl. Knitting stitches a very useful free library of super knitting stitches from the knitting wool store. Techniques, stitches, projects by simona merchantdest, faina goberstein isbn. There are a few different ways to slip stitches in edging and this is my favorite. For some of the simpler howto, lets take a peek inside this musthave title to learn 7 ways to slip a stitch then you can pick up the hoxey cowl kit and put your knowledge to work. Learn how to slip stitch knitting to easily create smooth edges. If you love to knit stripes and can slip a stitch, you can knit this pillow cover pattern. There are a few different ways to slip stitches in edging and i will demonstrate my favorite. A complete overview covers all the basics of slip stitch knitting, including stitch formation, reading charts, customizing stitch patterns, choosing yarns, designing with slip stitch. Youll only work with one color at a time, so theres no need to juggle multiple colors at once. With a simple 2row repeat of knit and slip stitches, the nopurl ribbed blanket pattern is made for momentum. You will knit across the row and your very last stitch is a selvage stitch.
Advanced approaches to slipstitch colorwork knitting. To slip a stitch, abbreviated sl 1, insert the righthand needle into the stitch as if to purl with needles tiptotip, and slide the stitch from the lefthand needle to the right needle without knitting or purling it. Twisted slip stitch a, twisted slip stitch variation b, twisted slip stitch variation two colour c and twisted slip stitch two colour d. Check out my entire library of free stitch patterns. It gives structure, warmth and strength, while making your knitting strikingly beautiful. Jul 22, 2014 so, when i was visiting rowan at the mill in holmfirth last month i asked martin storey what was meant by slip stitch and he showed me his finished afghan and the slip stitch used to sew the squares together. Sep 10, 2019 distitch is an innovative knitting principle. In addition to the art of slipstitch knitting, faina coauthored the bestselling book, the art of seamless knitting.
That is, slip the stitch with yarn in back if its a knit row. Add a bit of color to your life with this slip stitch sampler afghan. Learn the basics of slip stitch knitting with these fun and easy patterns. This page contains patterns for knitted slip stitch cloths. You can knit up this pattern with variations of one, two, three, or more strands of yarn colors. For any knitter new to color knitting, the prospect of handling two or more strands of yarn at a time may seem daunting. The linen stitch pattern creates a beautiful flat, thin piece of knitting, similar to linens. This book features more than fifteen projects that use slipstitch techniques to create unusual and contemporary fabrics. Its easy to incorporate a very strong second colour without getting too bold. Knitting stitches, a free library of super knitting stitches.
Put your right needle into the first stitch on the left needle as you normally would. Practice this stitch by slip stitching the ends of a foundation chain to form a ring. I am sharing from a vintage 1963 french knitting book, translated into english. Find beautiful and unique designs with written instructions, knitting charts, and video tutorials. Closefitting, slip stitch pattern pullover with fullfashioned raglan sleeves and ribbed high neck. In the basic slip stitch pattern, the stitch is passed from the left needle to the right needle without being knitted. Here is an on line resource about slip stitch knitting. Adding texture from creating slip stitch patterns, producing horizontal cables, three dimensional fabrics and more. Slip, slip, knit abbreviated ssk results in a leftslanting decrease. This guide to slipstitch knitting explores multicolored knitting through. There are times when your pattern will direct you to slip a stitch.
Crochet stitch patterns knitting stitch patterns slipped stitches patterns with elongated loops thicker, fuller, more relief conventional, therefore them apply knitting warm products, namely, sweaters, jackets, dresses, scarves, caps, berets, mittens and gloves, socks. Multicolor yarns, plain and textured stripes, entrelac and double knitting, stranding and intarsia, mosaic and shadow knitting, 150 color patterns. Slip stitch patterns are simple to work because they repeat at predetermined intervals, and because you knit with only a single strand of yarn at any given time. Slip stitch stitch patterns machine knitting knit it now. Techniques, stitches, projects goberstein, faina, merchantdest, simona on. Adding colour slip stitches allow you to use flashes of colour or intricate patterns such as in fair isle knitting. The knit stitch pattern handbook by melissa leapman is a really useful stitch library and design book, an invaluable addition to any knitters library. Simple but beautiful slip stitch knitting, knitting. Watch out for my next posts, where ill tell more about distitch and the book which will be launched in october 2019. This technique is the first thing youll need to master. Sep 26, 2015 slip stitch knitting patterns dont require working with strands and floats on the back of the work like stranded colorwork. You can easily learn how to knit the jacquard stitch. Chinese waves squareor here with pic same as above.
Slip stitch edges knitting lessons for beginners youtube. You will simply slip that last stitch as if to purl stitch. You knit the squares of this sampler pattern one by one, honing your knitting skills as you go, and stitch the pieces together at the end. You only one use strand at a time, while creating beautiful, intricatelooking patterns. In this beginners knitting tutorial, fiona goble shows you how to make a simple slip knot slip stitch to get your knitting project started. Slip stitch knitting patterns dont require working with strands and floats on the back of the work like stranded colorwork. Mosaic knitting is a method of colorwork that involves two simple techniques slipping stitches and changing colors between rows. In knittingspeak, to slip a stitch abbreviated sl st means to move a stitch from the lh needle to the rh needle slip it without knitting or purling it and without changing its orientation that is, without twisting it. Learn to knit with the kits with video, designed and made right here, in mississauga, ontario. If youve never tried slipstitch colorwork, start with the simple polka dot pattern below. A complete overview covers all the basics of slipstitch knitting, including stitch formation, reading charts. Did you know, sprinkled through the pages of the art of slip stitch knitting are dozens of slip stitch motifs.
Oct 29, 2015 naturally, the art of slipstitch knitting provides other helpful tutorials, such as chart reading, knitting basics, and terminology. The art of slipstitch knitting by faina goberstein, simona merchant. This book features more than fifteen projects that use slip stitch techniques to create unusual and contemporary fabrics. This book, slip stitch knitting, is actually mosaic knitting. All of the above patterns are now available to purchase in my new adfree knit stitch. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The art of slipstitch knitting is a modern and thorough take on this technique that delivers beautiful colorwork and gorgeous textureswith minimal effort. With an invaluable dictionary of 40 versatile slipstitch patterns, including reversible options, the art of slipstitch knitting, already a top10 seller in amazon. Free first class mail this printed knit stitch pattern book gives you 50 unique handknit designs. Slip stitch knitting technique for smooth edges slip stitch.
From simple knit purl patterns to fully reversible patterns, the book includes 40 unique stitch motifs. Slip stitch knitting is a family of knitting techniques that use slip stitches to make multiple fabrics simultaneously, to make extralong stitches, andor to carry over colors from an earlier row. The art of slipstitch knitting book techniques, stitches, projects. The art of slip stitch knitting live on the party line 9302015. With a mix of stockinette stitch and slip stitch knitting, this mosaic knitting pattern is so easy to do. The slip, slip, knit decrease is the mirror image of knit 2 stitches together k2tog. Bamboo stitch slip stitch knitting pattern youtube. Knit stitch patterns for beginning knitters studio knit. For example, try slip stitch as a way to write names or initials on your crochet or knitting projects. The art of slipstitch knitting book techniques, stitches.
See more ideas about knitting, knitting stitches and mosaic. Paperback published in september 2015 by interweave. I hope you are inspired to give these knit and purl stitch patterns a try in your next knitting project. If you know how to slip a stitch, then youll find slip stitch colorwork to be one of the easiest techniques youve ever tried. Aug 22, 2019 slipstitch master faina goberstein and her collaborator simona merchantdest coauthored the art of slipstitch knitting. This book takes slip stitch knitting to a whole new level.
The book is part tutorial, part stitch dictionary, and part design. Its a mini stitch dictionary mixed with great techniques and beautiful patterns. Easily understand exactly how to create each texture. A fresh look at a classic technique slip stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile knitting techniques, but its often overlooked. Nov 19, 2015 i like faina goberstein and simona merchantdest, the authors of the art of slipstitch knitting. How to knit the linen stitch studio knit studio knit. Sep 09, 2015 if you want to learn even more about slipstitch knitting, faina has created a video and written an article with an accompanying hat design for the fall issue of interweave knits which combines slipstitch colorwork and cables. This guide to slipstitch knitting explores multicolored knitting through slip stitches, also known as mosaic knitting, offering stepbystep instructions for reading charts, suggestions and inspirations for color choices, ideas for enhancing designs with texture, and tips on creating your own charts. A fresh look at a classic technique slip stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile knitting techniques. You can use slip stitch to outline shapes or designs done with color changes in your work, or as a way to add decorations with only the slip stitch. There are several reasons to incorporate slip stitches into your knitting projects. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In knitting speak, to slip a stitch abbreviated sl st means to move a stitch from the lh needle to the rh needle slip it without knitting or purling it and without changing its orientation that is, without twisting it. Use an ssk decrease when you want to work symmetrical decreases.
This book, slipstitch knitting, is actually mosaic knitting. I have their other book, the art of seamless knitting, and its very good. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the art of slip stitch knitting. Her popular books the art of slip stitch knitting interweave, 2015 and the art of seamless knitting interweave, 20 are available on, or signed copies through faina. I always slip the first stitch of every row because it makes a neater selvedge. How to slip stitch basic knitting instructions knitting. Below is a photo that i took while sewing two of my squares together based on martins instructions.
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