Martin Storey

Sharon Brant

Wendy Baker

Jennie Atkinson

Trying to find great knit designs in larger sizes is not always easy. Knitting Goes Large aims to fill the gap by offering a selection of 20 great knits for all occasions and all seasons for larger women with varying figure types. This beautiful collection of plus-size styles will appeal to women who want more generously proportioned garments, and this time, by popular request, the knits go a size or two larger than many other books available. The key designs are by Martin Storey, Wendy Baker, Jennie Atkinson, and Kim Hargreaves, edited by Sharon Brant, coauthor of Rowan's Classic Knits for Real Women. Sharon, a plus-size woman herself, offers an introduction which explains how to make the right pattern choice for your figure type and size, how to amend patterns, for example, should you lengthen or shorten a garment to make the most of your assets, helpful dos and don'ts and tons of advice on garment sizes and shapes, details, textures, and colors that will complement a curvaceous figure. The patterns come in six sizes, starting from size 16, giving a chance for even the most generously-sized women to find something that will suit their figure type. Included are some great contemporary designs, with an emphasis on softly wrapping shapes, which is ideal for fuller figures. Whether you are looking for warm winter jackets, comfortable sweaters, cool, summer cardigans or tunics, neat tops to wear under a suit or pretty evening cover-ups, you will find something to suit your figure and your taste, all in popular, classic Rowan yarns. The designs in this book are perfect for real everyday women looking to sport a comfortable, contemporary style that fits their shape.

20 Designs to Flatter Your Figure

Knitting Goes Large

Steven Wooster

Martin Storey's latest collection of contemporary designs for Afghan throws, table runners and pillows featuring cable, colorwork and lace patterns

18 Contemporary Designs for Throws, Runners and Cushions

Afghan Knits

Knitters like designs to knit that are relatively quick to make yet have interesting patterns. In this book Martin Storey, coauthor of Knitting Goes Large and a top designer for Rowan, offers a range of Nordic-inspired stylish accessories and home items that are based on traditional patterns with a contemporary twist and are small enough to be both easily portable and quick to complete. The 29 designs range from easy to more challenging--so there's smoething for every knitter to enjoy. Projects include: multi-color hats, legwarmers, and scarves; cabled socks, scarves mittens, and hats; Fair Isle bags, socks, and vest; a cozy shrug, delicate stole, and simple cape, as well as patterned pillows, placemats, and a table runner--all made in natural yarns from Rowan that are cozy and comforting. And all with a clean contemporary Scandinavian look in a soft and beautiful color palette. Featuring beautiful photography and clearly-written patterns, backed up by special knitting tips and techniques, these rich-looking projects are very luxurious, but also practical and easy to make.

29 Stylish Small Projects

Nordic Knits

Stunning colour combinations breathe new life into traditional colourwork patterns, along with some great cables, in this beautiful collection of designs from influential designer Martin Storey. Twenty four brilliantly colourful and varied projects include jackets, sweaters, cardigans, a short coat, a waistcoat and a poncho, as well as two throws, a cushion and a range of accessories. These chic knits, both practical and stylish, will brighton up your home, warm up your wardrobe or make the perfect gift for friends and family.

25 Designer Handknits Using Rowan Yarns

Scottish Heritage Knits

24 exciting and contemporary design projects! Explore a variety of traditional stitches using a rainbow of colors. What happens when beautifully crafted handknits meet a Scottish sense of color and whimsy? You get an exquisite book of Scottish-influenced designs that knitters will crave, created by renowned knitter Martin Storey. Scotland has a rich tradition in handknitting thanks to the exquisite hand-dyed yarns that have been spun in the Scottish islands for centuries. Traditional techniques have been handed down through generations, resulting in a treasure trove of stitch patterns, textures, and colors. In Scottish Knits, Martin pays homage to beautiful Celtic cables and colorwork with 24 stunning and innovative handknits accessible to knitters of all skill levels. The projects include garments, accessories, and home goods, many of which feature different color patterns or textures in a single piece.

Colorwork & Cables with a Twist

Scottish Knits

Gorgeous cable knits with a contempoary twist Cables and other traditional Aran patterns are perennially popular with knitters, as not only do they look great but they are interesting patterns to knit. Well-known Rowan Yarn designer Martin Storey adds a modern twist to these classic patterns in this beautifully photographed collection of desirable wearables and accessories. The designs have a pared-down contemporary simplicity and soft color palette that is sure to appeal to knitters of all ages and different levels of experience. Featuring a versatile range of garments and accessories, including shrugs, sweaters, hats, scarves, mitts and more--all made in natural yarns from Rowan that are cozy and inviting. The twenty-five patterns range from relatively simple to challenging--something for every knitter to enjoy!

23 Contemporary Designs Using Classic Cable Patterns

Aran Knits

Give yourself a treat with Martin Storey's collection of contemporary simplified fairisle designs. Choose from 14 designs from hats, socks, scarves and cushions plus a slipover, bag, throw and garland - all with only two colours in a row.

14 Projects with a Modern Twist

Easy Fairisle Knits

25 Flower-inspired Designs with Rowan Yarns

Knitting Pretty

Offers knitting patterns for stylish women's knitwear specifically designed for plus sizes, including wraps, shrugs, boleros, tunics, jackets, cardigans, slipovers, and accessories.

20 Stylish Designer Knits in Generous Sizes Using Rowan Yarn

Big Knits

Kim Hargreaves

Sharon Miller

Lois Daykin

Featuring stitch patterns in luxurious wool, cotton, cashmere, and mohair yarns, this title presents 20 alluring designs, many embellished with beads, buttons, and lace.

Knits and Crochet to Wear Or Display

Romantic Style

This collection of easy Fair Isle knits from renowned knitwear designer Martin Storey has 26 designs for you, your home; and your friends and family, all of which use only two colors in a row. Well within the grasp of even a novice Fair Isle knitter. Martin has included a range of softly colored cushions, some in contemporary geometric motifs and others with a more traditional theme. All in delicious color blends guaranteed to enhance a plain sofa, bed or chair. His stunning small Christmas Tree blanket is a show-stopper with its little Fair Isle and garter stitch trees appliquéd to knitted square in a rainbow rich toning colors. A couple of sleeveless slipovers feature a Fair Isle border above the welt, with a softly blended simple striped pattern above. A lovely shrug and cowl have a traditional Fair Isle pattern picked out with embroidery. Cowls, scarves, hats, gloves and socks feature a range of different Fair Isle motifs mixed with soft stripes or traditional "Bird’s Eye” patterns. A pretty knitted bag, cute i-pad and i-phone covers make great additional projects.

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