ILLUMINATED KNITS

Illuminated Knits is a collection of four knitting patterns by Scottish designer Lucy Hague inspired by the rich colours and intricate decorations found in illuminated Celtic manuscriptsThese designs two shawls a blanket and a pullover all make use of a slippedstitch cable technique which creates contrasting colour effects without the need for intarsia or stranded knittingAll of the patterns are presented in both charted and written form and full explanations are provided for every stitch along with a brief guide to selecting colours for your projectWith photos shot on location at Inchcolm Abbey in the Firth of Forth this book aims to provide an inspiring reinterpretation of Insular Celtic art using inventive cableknitting techniques