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Tactile, contemporary and completely unique: textured embroidery adds the perfect finishing touch to handmade or shop-bought knitwear. Discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs with complete stitch guides, from popular Norwegian designer Diana Loug (@gollestrikk). Knit stitches make a uniform, textured base that is ideal for embroidery. The final effect is a beautiful, raised design that combines the detail and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of knitting. This high-end effect is fun and simple to achieve. Following an essential chapter that covers the core embroidery stitches step by step, Diana guides you through over 25 gorgeous designs to embroider onto your knitwear, along with tips on which types of yarn are most suitable, and advice on getting the best results. From graphic shapes like crosses, squares and hearts, to awe-inspiring florals and fruit, there are designs for everyone - use the full-size embroidery diagrams and positioning illustrations, along with the color and stitch guides, to ensure you get the best results. There's advice on playing with colours, too, if you're looking to adapt the designs for a bolder look, or to achieve a more muted, calmer palette. The designs are perfect for embroidering onto tired knitted garments and accessories, to not only extend their lifespan but to make them completely unique. Whether you're looking to embroider something old or create something completely new, this stunning book will help you bring your knitwear to life with contemporary colour and style. This is a translation of the Norwegian title Broderi Pa Strikk, by popular designer Diana Loug.

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In Embroidered Knits, discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs from popular Norwegian designer Diana Loug.  Knit stitches make a uniform, textured base that is ideal for embroidery. The final effect is a beautiful, raised design that combines the detail and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of knitting. This high-end effect is fun and simple to achieve.  * Craft Focus - Dec 25/Jan 26 *

In Embroidered Knits, discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs from popular Norwegian designer Diana Loug.  Knit stitches make a uniform, textured base that is ideal for embroidery. The final effect is a beautiful, raised design that combines the detail and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of knitting. This high-end effect is fun and simple to achieve.  * Craft Focus - Dec 25/Jan 26 * Add the perfect finishing touch to your handmade or shop-bought knitwear by using embroidery techniques to create tactile, contemporary and completely unique results. Discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs from popular Norwegian designer Diana Loug (@gollestrikk). Knit stitches provide a uniform, textured base that is ideal for embroidery, creating a beautiful raised effect that combines the detail and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of knitting. This high-end look is fun and surprisingly simple to achieve. Following an essential opening chapter that covers core embroidery stitches step by step, Diana guides you through more than 25 gorgeous designs to stitch onto your knitwear. You'll find advice on the most suitable yarns, along with practical tips to help you achieve the best results. The designs range from graphic shapes such as crosses, squares and hearts to striking florals and fruit. Full-size embroidery diagrams, positioning illustrations, and colour and stitch guides ensure confidence at every stage. There's also guidance on playing with colour, whether you want to adapt the designs for a bolder look or create a softer, more muted palette. Perfect for mending and repair, these designs can be used to refresh tired knitted garments and accessories - extending their lifespan while making them truly unique. Whether you're sustainably reinvigorating something old or embellishing something entirely new, this beautiful book will help you bring your knitwear to life with contemporary colour and style. * Stitch, Issue 159, Feb/Mar 26 *

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Diana Loug is a knitter and embroiderer. She is best known as @gollestrikk on Instagram and Pinterest, where she impresses and inspires her 14K followers with her beautiful knits adorned with stunning embroideries. Embroidered Knits is her first book.

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