Self-Striping Yarn Studio: Sweaters, Scarves, and Hats Designed for Self-Striping Yarn

by Carol J. Sulcoski

Overview

Self-striping yarn is increasingly popular with crafters, but many knitters lack the knowledge to work with the yarn effectively. Carol Sulcoski’s latest book begins with a comprehensive technical section that explains how to use and manipulate self-striping yarn—something no previous pattern collection has offered. After reading the accessible instructions and tips, knitters will be inspired to cast on one of 24 new and original designs—11 beginner, 11 intermediate, and two advanced—including shawls, scarves, sweaters, fingerless mittens, and more. Featured designers include Fiona Ellis, Brooke Nico, Sandi Rosner, Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton and more. Part of Lark’s “Yarn Studio” series, which includes Sock Yarn Studio and Lace Yarn Studio.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454709367
Publisher:	Lark Crafts
Publication date:	08/16/2016
Series:	Yarn Studio Series
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	264,835
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Carol J. Sulcoski is a knitwear designer, writer, hand dyer, and teacher. Her books include Sock Yarn Studio (Lark), Lace Yarn Studio (Lark), Knit So Fine (Interweave), and Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarns (Interweave). Carol's work has also appeared in such magazines as Vogue Knitting, KnitSimple, Interweave Knits, KnitScene, and Noro Magazine. Carol's hand-dyed yarns can be purchased at blackbunnyfibers.com. She lives in Villanova, PA.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

All About Self-Striping Yarn 9

Fingering Weight Projects

Hexagon Sweater 41

Damask Iris Cowl 46

Celebrate! Shawl 52

Vauclain Wristers 55

Saturnalia Vest 57

Chamounix Mittens 61

Sriracha Socks 64

DK Weight Projects

Wyldhaven Yoke Sweater 71

Asymptotes Cowl 74

Belrose Striped Tarn 77

Chaol Cowl 79

Barcladen Stole 82

Openwork Scarf 85

Fairfax Baby Jacket 87

Hilaire Pillow 91

Worsted Weight Patterns

Lightning Intarsia Cardigan 97

Tracks Scarf 102

Magic Carpet Cape let 105

Celtic Cross Tam 108

Celtic Cross Wristers 113

Sunflowers Stole 116

Long-Line Short-Row Vest 121

Peyton Shawl 126

Ramblewood Throw 131

Sugartown Sweater 133

About the Author 138

About the Contributors 138

Knitting Abbreviations 140

Yarn Sources 141

Bibliography 141

Acknowledgments 142

Index 143

Editorial Reviews

Self-striping yarns feature long, alternating repeats of color, creating a striped (or patterned) effect when knit. The latest in Sulcoski’s (Sock Yarn Studio) series provides numerous options for working with self-striping yarns in new and exciting ways. An overview of basic suggestions for working with self-striping yarns is followed by patterns for fingering, DK, and worsted-weight yarns. Sulcoski and her contributors focus on investigating the possibilities of these yarns by using them in larger projects such as sweaters and shawls; combining them with solid yarns in stranded or intarsia projects; or exploring direction using entrelac or knitting sideways.  VERDICT This collection shatters the myth that self-striping and self-patterning yarns are only useful for tubular projects such as socks and mittens.” —Library Journal

From the Publisher

09/01/2016
Self-striping yarns feature long, alternating repeats of color, creating a striped (or patterned) effect when knit. The latest in Sulcoski's (Sock Yarn Studio) series provides numerous options for working with self-striping yarns in new and exciting ways. An overview of basic suggestions for working with self-striping yarns is followed by patterns for fingering, DK, and worsted-weight yarns. Sulcoski and her contributors focus on investigating the possibilities of these yarns by using them in larger projects such as sweaters and shawls; combining them with solid yarns in stranded or intarsia projects; or exploring direction using entrelac or knitting sideways. VERDICT This collection shatters the myth that self-striping and self-patterning yarns are only useful for tubular projects such as socks and mittens.

Library Journal