Gradient Knits: 10 Lessons and Projects Using Ombre, Stranded Colorwork, Slip-stitch, and Texture

Knit your way through every color of the rainbow!

Add a whole new dimension to your knitting projects by utilizing gradient colors with help from Gradient Knits. Go from light to dark, add two-color contrasts, work with multiple colorways, and more. Author Tanis Gray, knitting expert extraordinaire, shows you all the techniques you’ll need to add gorgeous color gradients to a wide variety of projects.

Dive right in and get to work with these eye-catching yarns and 10 unique lessons on topics such as cabling, lace knitting, alternating stripes, thrumming, stranded colorwork, intarsia polka dots, modular knitting, German short rows, and simple knit and purl combinations—all using gradient yarns.

Expand your skill set with patterns for garments and accessories from top designers around the world. The perfect blend of beginners and advanced projects and a comprehensive techniques section give knitters the ability to create stunning gradient knitted accessories for your home or yourself, including mittens, a cabled hat, polka dot pillow, blanket, lace shawl, tea cozy, and more.