Twelve new techniques, twelve patterns from twelve fabulous designers, twelve sets of photos and video tutorials, and most importantly, twelve opportunities for you to experience the joy of mastering something new! Boost Your Knitting is a completely self-contained programme from Arnall-Culliford Knitwear that will grow your skills and build your confidence in your knitting. It follows a similar format to their first book, A Year of Techniques, but does not require any previous knowledge from that collection. The techniques included are:
Brioche knitting, including increases and decreases
Choosing colours for stranded colourwork
Correcting mistakes in lace knitting
Tubular cast-on method in the round
Dip stitches
Double knitting, including decreases
Finishing techniques for toy knitting (sewing together, stuffing and embroidering faces)
Gusset short row heel for toe-up socks
Intarsia in the round
Joining in yarns for colourwork
Marlisle
Tuck stitches
