What makes the book stand out is the depth in which postquinn covers the technique of double knitting, and the way in which he pushes the boundaries of what might seem to some to be a very narrowlyfocused topic. Alasdair postquinn has created an exhaustive howto. Its not a typical knitting pattern book, though, relying much more on technical instruction and skillbuilding. Im delighted to see, now that i have the actual book in my hands. In the 2014 issue of interweave knits gifts, doubleknitting designer extraordinaire alasdair postquinn goes indepth about doubleknitting colorwork, using one of my favorite patterns as his teaching tool. It is a skillbuilding book for double knitting colorwork. New adventures in reversible colorwork revised edition postquinn, alasdair on. While he was working on extreme doubleknitting he attended cat. What is double knitting yarn and what are its uses. At the time, i was limited by my perception that doubleknit cables werent as flexible as standard cables, and you couldnt use negative space.
New adventures in reversible colorwork postquinn, alasdair on. Alasdair lives in cambridge, ma with his wife and alasdair postquinn is the author of the criticallyacclaimed book extreme double knitting. Knitting double, also known as double knitting, is a technique by which knitters can create two fabrics at the same time, and this guidebook includes stepbystep instructions with photographs to help master this method. Extreme double knitting by alasdair postquinn, 9780979201776, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Because this is still a good pattern and is no longer included in a book, i have rereleased it as a standalone pattern. Ecisi 100 nonmulesed chunky wool yarn,multicolour soft super chunky vegan yarn,bulky yarn,washable softee chunky yarn for extreme arm knitting giant chunky knit blankets throws,15m,510g. If you are unfamiliar with the technique, it basically allows you to knit. Doubleknitting patterns have increased in popularity as the current generation of knitters continues to search for new challenges, but few works provide the necessary instruction and. This is the date the printer expects to ship books to me, so there will be some time in transit before they arrive and i can begin fulfilling preorders. Extreme doubleknitting by alasdair postquinn puffy. Double knitting is a method of knitting a fabric with no wrong side. You can get a sneak peek at his book in the fall issue of interweave knits. Nov 14, 2014 fir cone sachet from interweave knits gifts 2014 is a perfect example of double knitting colorwork in the 2014 issue of interweave knits gifts, double knitting designer extraordinaire alasdair postquinn goes indepth about double knitting colorwork, using one of my favorite patterns as his teaching tool. Extreme double knitting is a v these quick and simple wristwarmers are a great warmup for double knitting in the round, without the commitment of yarn and time and technique learning that a hat represents.
This pattern has been replaced in the 2018 revision of extreme double knitting with a pattern called sierpinski l5. Acquiring these doublelayer techniques will enhance all aspects of your knitting life. The instructions are worded and illustrated quite clearly and are truly user friendly. The ultimate knitting book is an invaluable reference for every stage of a knitters career. The way i use it involves colorwork motifs that reverse in color on the other layer. Its definitely possible, though it might scramble your brains a little bit to figure out the first time through. I first heard about extreme doubleknitting when it was in its infancy i met alasdair postquinn on ravelry and heard that he was writing an encyclopedia of double knitting. Alasdair postquinn has created an exhaustive howto for double knitting that thoroughly tackles techniques you didnt even know existed, let alone thought. The technique can be used to form knitted tubes, selflining hats and mittens, doublesided blankets and scarves, or to impress knitting friends by working two socks at the same time.
It is a skillbuilding book for doubleknitting colorwork. Published by alasdair postquinn, extreme double knitting provides techniques on how to double tip as well as patterns. Dec 01, 2011 i first heard about extreme doubleknitting when it was in its infancy i met alasdair postquinn on ravelry and heard that he was writing an encyclopedia of double knitting. All our jumbo yarns are manufactured on site here at the wow headquarters. There are two separate layers of fabric, worked simultaneously, which are linked together at the color changes unlike brioche, for example, which is a fully integrated fabric. Alasdairs fircone sachet was one of my picks for my holiday decor newsletter, and it keeps popping into my life, whether its in the interweave shop, this issue of knits gifts or the. Reversible twocolour double knitting double knitting is a traditional technique that produces two layers in one piece of knitting. Double knitting creates a twolayer fabric with knit stitches or a stockinette stitch on both sides. Extreme doubleknitting by alasdair postquinn, 9780979201776, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
His expert guidance, combined with a variety of attractive, wellwritten patterns, will introduce knitters to this. Acquiring these double layer techniques will enhance all aspects of your knitting life. This book is now out of print, but there is a revised edition available with updated charts, redesigned patterns, rewritten text, and a fresh layout. New adventures in reversible colorwork and a smattering of other patterns, mostly also double knitted. He has been working to push the boundaries of doubleknitting since 2003. At world of wool we stock natural and dyed jumbo yarns which are perfect for extreme knitting. There are 14 patterns, plus a few exercises included. Cooperative press is an independent publisher of quality books. The fabrics may be inseparable, as in interlock knitted fabrics, or they can simply be two unconnected fabrics. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. With a gentle learning curve that uses familiar terms to take new doubleknitters from the basics through some of the more extreme possibilities in the technique, extreme doubleknitting is now an ideal companion to alasdairs more advanced 2016 book double or nothing. Extreme double knitting alasdair postquinn boutique. Jun 19, 2016 double knitting yarn dk is lighter weight than worsted and slightly thicker than fingering yarn. Sierpinski pattern by alasdair postquinn available in the book extreme double knitting.
Jun 08, 2011 mary to work double knitting intheround, you join in the round as usual, and work the rounds just as you would the rows in double knitting, other than one round being a knitslip row, and the next round being a purlslip round. Alasdair postquinn author of extreme doubleknitting. Alasdair postquinn is the author of the criticallyacclaimed book extreme double knitting. Bought for my mum as a follow on book to the extreme double knitting book of american double knitting, this book has a short basic introduction to the subject but has more of the advanced knitting patterns. You can get it at your library, amazon, of if ye sail the salty seas of the interwebs.
If you are unfamiliar with the technique, it basically allows you to knit two rightsided fabrics at the same ti. He has a new book entitled double or nothing which was published in late 2016. New adventures in reversible colorwork, by alasdair postquinn. Alasdair postquinn has created an exhaustive howto for double knitting that thoroughly tackles techniques you didnt even know existed, let alone thought were possible, such as cabled double knit fabric, knitt. Hi, im alasdair postquinn, author of extreme doubleknitting and various intriguing reversible patterns. Extreme doubleknitting is now an ideal companion to alasdairs more advanced 2016 book double or nothing. Doubleknitting is the art of creating a knitted fabric with. At the time, i was limited by my perception that doubleknit cables werent as flexible as standard cables, and you couldnt use negative space to allow the cable to travel across a. Doubleknitting is the art of creating a knitted fabric with no wrong side, but thats only the beginning. Jan 29, 20 learning to knit almost requires learning a new language due to all of the new terminology. Extreme doubleknitting is a paperback, just under 200 pages, about 8. Double knit knitting patterns crochet, carving, patterns.
Quilting rapture ravissement 2010 watercolour double knitting. Extreme knitting is a technique using giant needles and thick yarn to create high quality pieces, ideal for making large scarves, blankets, cushions, carpets and much more. Be sure to check out these patterns that marly and. From casting on the first stitch to the details of sleeve. Im in between workshops at stitches midwest as i write this, so im going to keep it short. New adventures in reversible colorwork this pattern has been replaced in the 2018 revision of extreme double knitting with a pattern called sierpinski because this is still a good pattern and is no longer included in a book, i have rereleased it as a standalone pattern. Jul 3, 2014 patterns from the book extreme double knitting.
Be sure to check out these patterns that marly and alasdair specifically mentioned. First, i strongly recommend you get the book extreme double knitting, which has chapters about nonmirrored lettering as well as working in more than 2 colors. In 2011, i wrote extreme double knitting, one of the most complete guides to modern double knitting yet published. Fallingblox designs knitting design by alasdair postquinn. See more ideas about knitting, extreme knitting and yarn bombing. Dec 12, 2011 in extreme double knitting, postquinn presents a primer on double knitting as well as a collection of patterns illustrating various double knitting techniques. These knitting patterns utilize traditional knitting techniques, but the end result looks completely unlike anything youve seen before due to extreme knitting yarn and extreme knitting needles. Donna has invited me from my current home in cambridge to virtually travel back to my home state to make this blog post for you. Back in 2011 when i came out with my book extreme doubleknitting, i created one hat called vasily to showcase doubleknit cables. Nothing special about the first and last stitch, other than you need to be sure to co an even number of stitches. Free knitting pattern for fractal shawl mandelbrot lina. Double knitting is a form of hand knitting in which two fabrics are knitted simultaneously on one pair of needles. May 19, 2011 double knitting is a way of creating a piece of knitting that has no wrong side. His brilliant book, extreme double knitting, is sure to become a classic piece of work.
Its more than just a collection of doubleknitting techniques, its true insight into the vast possibilities of doubleknitting. Alasdair postquinn stitches west classes the knitting. Its a cool technique that can really show off a charted pattern. We believe in sharing profits with our authors and publishing extraordinary, prodigital books. Its the last extreme doubleknitting pattern highlight post as usual, if you like what you see, consider preordering the book. Extreme double knitting is a very thorough and clearly explained approach to this fascinating area of knitting. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Alasdiar is a teacher from boston and visited the knitting boutique in may 20 teaching classes.
New adventures in reversible colorwork and a smattering of other patterns, mostly also doubleknitted. Alasdair postquinn, knitter postquinn puts a conversational, accessible spin on a complex technique. Alasdair postquinn is the author of the criticallyacclaimed book extreme doubleknitting. Sep 11, 2018 double knit knitting patterns crochet, carving, patterns. I have been reluctant to post anything due to a number of delays on the extreme doubleknitting project, but i have a shipping eta of october 12th. The finished fabric is completely reversible, lending itself to colorwork, contrasting fibers, or simply a knitfaced fabric that is twice as warm. In principle, an arbitrary number of fabrics can be knitted simultaneously on one pair of knitting needles with yarns, as long as one is careful. Contrary to what it sounds like, this is not knitting with two strands of yarn, but rather a yarn weight popular mostly in the uk, but becoming more wellknown worldwide. Lets dive deeper to explore what types of materials you need to participate in the trend, as well as some thoughts on how these patterns suit. I wrote a book entitled extreme doubleknitting back in 2011 and in 2016 i released a new book called double or nothing. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Now, expand your reversible knitting repertoire with my new book of innovative double knitting. He has been working to push the boundaries of double knitting since 2003. Two layers provide warmth for cozy bed socks or double protection for cellphone or laptop covers, oven mitts and. Crafters learn how the front and back are knitted simultaneously and the. New adventures in reversible colorwork this pattern has been replaced in the 2018 revision of extreme doubleknitting with a pattern called sierpinski because this is still a good pattern and is no longer included in a book, i have rereleased it as a standalone pattern.
Paperback published in october 2011 by cooperative press. Double knitting is the art of creating a knitted fabric with no wrong side, but thats only the beginning. Youll also have the foundation of skills you need to work on many of the projects in alasdairs upcoming book, extreme double knitting, which he will have for sale at the cooperative press event, on the same day. Delving into double knitting with alasdair postquinn. Reversible twocolour double knitting ann kingstone. Originally it was used for double knitting with a nice color design on both sides. Reversible knitting for the adventurous dives in where extreme double knitting left off, expanding on and tweaking some of the techniques i felt needed more fleshing. He found a book called reversible twocolor knitting by jane. May 15, 2019 double knitting creates two layers of fabric simultaneously, on one set of needles. With a gentle learning curve that uses familiar terms to take new double knitters from the basics through some of the more extreme possibilities in the technique, extreme double knitting is now an ideal companion to alasdairs more advanced 2016 book double or nothing. New adventures in reversible colorwork is a solid 196 pages of information. In case this is the first time youre encountering these projects, you should read more on my website about my first book, extreme double knitting, which i am in the process of reworking and reprinting.