Overview

100 Essential Knitting Motifs is a handy directory of 100 colourful motifs to personalise your knitting projects. Adding motifs to your knitting projects is the perfect way to personalise them, and this book features 100 of the most colourful and attractive motifs. If you're new to knitting, they're a great way to try out different techniques, and as they only use small amounts of yarn, motifs are perfect stash-busters. With photographs of every swatch, there are clear patterns and detailed charts throughout. A handy techniques section gives clear instructions for all stitches used, so even a complete novice can make some motifs. The perfect resource for beginners, this is also an inspirational reference guide for more experienced knitters. AUTHOR: Sian Brown fell in love with yarn and knitting while studying for a BA in Fashion and Textiles in Cheltenham, UK. She went on to become a knitwear designer, working full time then freelancing for commercial companies supplying the high street stores, firstly designing factory machine knits and later handknits. Sian has also taught at London College of Fashion on their knitwear course. She now lives on the south Devon coast, and designs handknits for several magazines and yarn companies. Sian has written several books on knitting, including Knitted Flowers for GMC Publications. SELLING POINTS: . 100 motifs to make, from classic to contemporary designs . Mix and match to make unique projects . Step-by-step instructions and clear charts throughout . Illustrated instructions for all the stitches you will need . The perfect stash-buster, using up small amounts of leftover yarn . Suitable for all levels - each motif has a difficulty rating of one to three . Motifs for a wide range of themes, including seasons, seaside, plants and flowers

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Author:   Sian Brown
Publisher:   GMC Publications
Imprint:   Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
ISBN:  

9781784947224

ISBN 10:   1784947229
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   23 June 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Getting started Tools and materials Techniques Projects Acorn Alpine village Anchor Anchors and diamonds Anchors and wheels Apple tree Apple tree garden Autumn Balloons Beach hut Beehive Berries and leaves Bird in a tree Blossoms Bubbles Castle Christmas decorations Christmas pudding Christmas tree Circles Circles and bobbles Climbing leaves Cooking time Cupcake Deer and fir tree Diamond and bobbles Diamond and lace Diamond lace Easter basket Fair Isle flowers Fir trees Fish and waves Floor tile Flower and vines Flower buds Flower in a circle Flower in a pot Flower pot Flowers and leaves Folk flower Forest village Fruit Fruit basket Fruit garden Garden Garden life Grapes Grapevine Grazing sheep Haunted House Heart and bobbles Hearts House Jewels Kitchen garden Lace diamonds Lace flower Leaves Lollies and ice cream Moon and stars Moss stitch heart Northern star Open Flower Parasol Plant in a pot Play blocks Pointed petals flower Potted plant Pumpkins Quilt flower Quilted blocks Robot Rocket Rose garden Sailboat and waves Sealife Sewing time Snowfall Snowflakes Snowman Stained glass Star in a square Sunburst Tassels and leaves Teatime Textured diamonds Textured star Tile 1 Tile 2 Tile 3 Trees and moon Trellis and flowers Tulip texture Tulips Vine and berries Watering can Western star Windmill Woodland Woodland house Woodland scene

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Sian Brown fell in love with yarn and knitting while studying for a BA in Fashion and Textiles in Cheltenham, UK. She went on to become a knitwear designer, working full time then freelancing for commercial companies supplying the high street stores, firstly designing factory machine knits and later handknits. Sian has also taught at London College of Fashion on their knitwear course. She now lives on the south Devon coast, and designs handknits for several magazines and yarn companies. Sian has written several books on knitting, including The Knitted Home for GMC Publications.

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