The Doodle Knit Directory by Jamie Lomax

The Doodle Knit Directory by Jamie LomaxA practical guide to doodling with knitted colorwork designs. Knitters can choose their favorite charts from the 200 different designs by Jamie Lomax and then mix and match them to create unique projects. Combine them in any way you like, repeat your favorite designs, change the colorways and generally have fun doodling. All of the charts work together so have lots of fun exploring the endless options and make up your own combinations, play with

A practical guide to ‘doodling’ with knitted colorwork designs. Knitters can choose their favorite charts from the 200 different designs by Jamie Lomax and then mix and match them to create unique projects.

Combine them in any way you like, repeat your favorite designs, change the colorways and generally have fun ‘doodling’. All of the charts work together so have lots of fun exploring the endless options and make up your own combinations, play with colors, add plain rows in between the charted rows and be creative.

There are instructions for how to use the charts across all the patterns – they all have the same stitch count and work across each of the 10 projects which include a range of accessories such as cowls, scarves, hats and mittens.

The patterns combine up to two colors on each row so the book is suitable for learning colorwork. The small scale motifs make this book a great way for advancing beginners to try their hand at colorwork. However, the large selection of patterns and designs means that more advanced knitters will have plenty to inspire them.

The 200 designs are presented seasonally and there are a wide range of motifs including everything from flowers, leaves and mushrooms as well as squirrels, sheep and other birds and animals. As well as the motifs there are abstract designs that can be interspersed to break up the patterns and create interest so you can have endless doodling fun.

This book includes guides for measuring, sizing, modifications, combining charts, colorwork and general techniques.  Photo tutorials included for stitches.

The Doodle Knit Directory includes 200 motifs and these patterns:

• Doodle Cowl
• Doodle Infinity Cowl
• Doodle Hat
• Doodle Headband
• Doodle Fingerless Mitts
• Doodle Mittens
• Doodle Scarf
• Doodle Socks (for DK weight yarn)
• Doodle Socks (for fingering weight yarn)

Paperback, 144 pgs