Presents instructions and patterns using the entrelac technique, including argyle, diamonds, and the ripple stitch.

One of today's hottest knitting trends is entrelac, a modular technique that results in striking basketwork designs of rows within rows and interlocking diamond patterns. Using only simple knit and purl stitches, knitters can create eye-catching pieces with incredible texture. Entrelac introduces both the history and how-to of this fun style, along with 20 patterns for a variety of garments, home décor items, and baby accessories. Comprehensive instructions and a wide array of swatches provide endless possibilities in lace, colorwork, and much more.

Presents an introduction to knitting, discussing the basics of yarn selection, techniques, design, and stitch variations that can be implemented for scarves, shawls, hats, gloves, and socks, with tips from expert knitters.

Dedicated knitters will find a fresh, fun challenge in this follow-up to the bestselling Entrelac. Filled with 85 new stitch patterns, Rosemary Drysdales innovative collection features everything from cables, lace, and relief stitches to circles, triangles, and never-before-seen interpretations. Twenty-five patterns include projects for beautiful garments, accessories, baby gifts, and home décor items.

Learn the old and almost forgotten entrelac knitting technique, where the fabric is worked all in one piece as a series of interconnecting blocks.

This dictionary contains around 130,000 English terms with their French translations, making it one of the most comprehensive books of its kind. It offers a wide vocabulary from all areas as well as numerous idioms. The terms are translated from English to French. If you need translations from French to English, then the companion volume The Great Dictionary French - English is recommended.