Using short-rows to create colorful patterns is not a new technique. It's been used by many knitwear designers across many extremely popular patterns. Surprisingly, no one has explained the technique in full detail or taught it on a widespread level—until now. Woolly Wormhead, known for their innovative hat constructions, presents the first book to develop, teach, and fully utilize short-row colorwork knitting. Beginning with an in-depth and illustrated step-by-step section, Woolly teaches the core concepts. With that new knowledge, knitters can then move on to explore and practice from a stitch dictionary of 50+ stitch patterns. To round out the book, 10 accessory patterns from various designers from around the world are included, showcasing the beauty, ease of accessibility, and versatility of this technique. Colorwork is always a hit among knitters, and this new way to learn and then use short-row colorwork knitting will draw the attention of knitters and designers alike.
About the Author
Woolly Wormhead is the best-known knit Hat designer in the world. They reside in Italy and have won numerous awards, including the 2018 British Craft Awards Knitting Designer of the Year. With an instinctive flair for unusual construction and a passion for innovation, Woolly is a designer whose patterns are trusted and celebrated by knitters all over the globe.
With nearly 50 years of knitting experience Woolly has authored a multitude of books, and boasts an extensive independent pattern line available via their website. Informed by a background in art, engineering and education, Woolly sees their Hat designs as sculptural pieces; exploring form, technique and construction through the knitted stitch.
Find Woolly on Instagram at @woollywormhead, or visit their website and blog, to learn more
