HAND-KNIT YOUR HOME

?Fill your home with these 30 contemporary hand-knitted designs by Melanie Porter. All these projects are easy to make and will inject style and colour into your interiors. There are three colour schemes to choose from ? blues and greens in Cool Collection; reds, oranges and yellows in Hot Ideas; and whites, creams, and grays in Pale Palette ? so there is something for all tastes.

You can start with smaller projects, such as the bolster pillow cover, flower vase cosy or striped clock cover, and then move onto something a little larger, such as the rope knit basket, chunky knit rug or covered ottoman. With a comprehensive techniques section, you?ll discover how to use giant knitting needles, and how to measure up furniture for a knitted cover, as well as all the basics of knitting, so even beginners can try their hand at these fabulous ideas.

? Taps into the trend of yarn-bombing ? this is guerilla knitting for the home.
? Make covers for pillows and cushions, lampshades and lampstands, clocks, vases and
more.
? Excellent techniques section for beginners and experienced knitters alike.