The Art of Circular Yokes: A Timeless Technique for 15 Modern Sweaters

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Learn to design and knit sweaters with a focus on circular yokes in the only book on the market focused on understanding this unique element of knitwear design. Knit a masterpiece! Discover the how yarn and needles become artistic tools when you work on the beautiful canvas of a circular yoke. The timeless technique of knitting sweaters with nearly invisible shaping allows for painterly colorwork, illustrative lace, beautifully chiseled cables, and so much more. Open the pages of The Art of Circular Yokes to find: Detailed information on the math behind circular yokes and how to achieve a more customized fit from designer Holli Yeoh. Plus insights into designing your own original patterns. Curated collection of 15 stunning circular yoke pullovers and cardigans from some of your favourite designers - including Jenn Steingass, Kate Gagnon Osborn, Jennifer Wood, Andrea Cull, and others. Projects that once knit become treasured keepsakes for years to come. No handknit wardrobe is completely with one of these iconic sweaters. With The Art of Circular Yokes you have everything you need to make an heirloom for your collection. AUTHOR: Kerry Bogert is the Editorial Director of Interweave Book and an award-winning author. She throws yarn left handed when knitting and can knit with her eyes closed. Together with the F+W Media Craft Book team she works to produce an inspiring list of both aspirational and everyday maker content that today's crafters can't wait to get their hands on. SELLING POINTS: From simple to creative, learn to design circular yoke sweaters that feature beautiful details and amazing fit. Circular yokes are one of the most popular trends in modern knitting. With extensive construction information and 15 patterns, this is the must-have reference to all things yokes. 100 colour and 50 b/w illustrations

Kerry Bogert is the Editorial Director of Craft Books for F+W Media and an avid knitter. She's curated this collection along with several others including Garter Stitch Revival, Gradient Style, and Coffee House Knits.