Knit Fold Pleat Repeat: Simple Knits, Gorgeous Garments

KNITTING''S FAVORITE EXPERT: Gaughan is the editor in chief at Vogue Knitting and a beloved author, instructor, and design talent. Her previous books have sold nearly 100,000 copies combined.INNOVATIVE AND UNIQUE: These origami-inspired creations look sophisticated but are straightforward to make. Knitters of every skill level will love the magic of folding up simple shapes to create lovely garments and accessories.HIGH-FASHION LOOKS: Collected and treasured, Gaughan''s guides are particularly easy to knit by; this new book adds a high-fashion element and will be a must-have for knitters everywhere.

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Norah Gaughan is one of the top authors, instructors, and designers in the knitting industry, and is the editor in chief of Vogue Knitting. She designs knitwear for some of the most prestigious yarn companies and publications worldwide. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire.

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"Simple shapes are ideal for the novice knitter, but the clever folds and fastenings of Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat will intrigue the experienced crowd too. These techniques are easy to learn, and the design possibilities...are nearly endless. Each design starts with a simple rectangle, square, or triangle and builds from there: to fold, drape, or twist the shape into a garment or accessory"--

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Knitting guru Norah Gaughan shows you how to make rectangles, squares, and simple shapesthen fold, twist, and pleat them to create unique, fashionable clothes and accessories Simple shapes are ideal for the novice knitter, but the clever folds and fastenings of Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat will intrigue the experienced crowd too. These techniques are easy to learn, and the design possibilitiesand new combinations that come to light once you beginare nearly endless. Each design starts with a simple rectangle, square, or triangle and builds from there: to fold, drape, or twist the shape into a garment or accessory, and to introduce pleats, welts, and slices along the way. Every pattern has a gorgeous high-fashion style, and the projects are so addictive to knityou may find yourself making the same garment in new colors and yarns so you'll have one for each season. The book includes thirty-six patterns in all, each with variations.