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MATHEW GNAGY
THEPROJE
CTS+TECH
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SIDEWAYSK
NITTING
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K N I T T I N Goff the axis 3
This is what happens when I do lace. I am absolutely in love
with the way lace triangles work. With this particular design,
it was a challenge to keep the joy of knitting a triangle
while still maintaining a beautiful fit. The skirt is flared by
changing the needle size rather than making increases.This makes the lower edge of the skirt move a little more
freely giving it a very feminine and delicate feel. I am
not a lover of pink, but I simply couldnt resist this
delicate shade when I saw it in the store.
yarnClassic Elite Portland Tweed
(50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25%
viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g):
#5054 lavender,
8 (8, 9, 9, 10) balls.
needlesSleeves, body, and upper skirt:
size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm).
Lower skirt: sizes U.S. 8 and 9
(5 and 5.5 mm).
Adjust needle size if necessary toobtain the correct gauge.
gauge20 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st
on smallest needles.
21 sts and 15 rows = 4" (10 cm) according to
Chart A, B , or C on smallest needles, unblocked.
DominiqueLACE JACKET
F I N I S H E D S I Z E
To fit 34 (40, 44, 48, 52)"
(85 [100, 110, 120, 130] cm) bust.
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K N I T T I N Goff the axis 5
This rugged jacket features shoulder cables (for strength
and accent), bias pockets, and an overall textured pattern.
Be aware that the knitted fabric is rather spongy and
prone to stretching, so be sure to sew strong seams,
especially at the shoulders. I kept this design relativelysimple and masculine so hell enjoy wearing as much
as youll enjoy making it!
yarnCascade Ecological Wool (100%
undyed Peruvian wool; 478 yd
[438 m]/250 g): # 8018 gray, 4 (4, 5,
5, 6) skeins.
needlesBody and sleeves: size U.S. 10 (6 mm).
Edging: size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.
notionsCable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders;
tapestry needle; six " (2 cm) buttons.
gauge15 sts and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) on larger needles.
ErikCARDIGAN
F I N I S H E D S I Z E
To fit 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)"
91.5 [100, 110, 120, 130] cm)
chest.
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FelixJACKET
LynetteCARDIGAN
FrancescaTO P
GemmaCAPE
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Each of the seventeen patterns is designed in a
one-of-a-kind way, focusing on knitting sideways or
in an untraditional direction rather than the usual
top-down or bottom-up construction. Knitting at
different angles gives the projects unique shaping
and fashion-forward silhouettes.
The projects are both classic and stylish,
incorporating clever combinations of texturedstitches and design details.
Learn new techniques for knitting sideways
and every which way and make seventeen
contemporary, wearable patterns with
Knitting Off the Axis.
on knittingA NEW ANGLE
EMERGING KNITWEAR DESIGNER
MATHEW GNAGY PRESENTS A
FRESH COLLEC TION OF SE VENTEEN
SWEATERS FOR WOMEN AND MEN
WITH KNITT ING OFF THE AXIS .
MATHEW GNAGY is an accomplished costume
designer and pattern maker. His knitwear designs have
been published in Knitsceneand by Lion Brand Yarns.
He has also made knitwear samples for a variety of
fashion designers for runway shows. Mathew resides
in New York City with his partner and their two cats.
Paperback
8 x 9, 160 pages
ISBN 978-1-59668-311-2
$24.95
Available October 2011