Knitter's Yarn Palette: The Ultimate Visual Guide for Choosing the Right Color, Texture, and Style for Every Pattern

A visual celebration and source of inspiration for knitters eager to experiment with the newest colors and textures Todayas diverse knittersasome 50 million strong in North Americaacrave skeins of variety for stylish fashion pieces. Written by a rising young knitwear designer, "Knitteras Yarn Palette" spotlights exciting possibilitiesafrom fun eyelash yarns to sumptuous angoraaand showcases more than 200 full-color photos of yarns in every color, texture, and fiber imaginable. Sample swatches clearly show the results that can be achieved. This unique book explains everything there is to know about weight, gauge, texture, and the suitability of mixing yarns using a wide range of 30 projects that revolve around 10 themes including: *Seashoresa]delicate shades of sky and sanda]string, cotton, and linen yarnsa] ripple-effect techniques *Lazy Meadowa]grassy green, poppy red, buttercup yellowa]soft, silky, velvety yarnsa]ruffling and layering techniques *Tribal Adventurea]earth tonesa]linen, wools, and felted yarnsa]felting techniques Knitters of all levels will gain confidence to experiment and select alternatives to the yarns specified in patterns. Experienced knitters will gain the inspiration to create their own unique designs from the stunning themes.