Yarns made from plant fibers, modern synthetics, and silk take the
spotlight in this collection of 21 classic knitting patterns for socks,
scarves, hats, bags, vests, sweaters, and even a luxurious bathrobe.
Some knitters are discouraged by the thought of baggy hemp sweaters and
droopy cotton socks when they consider vegetable fibers, but this
authoritative, fun, and light-hearted guide promises that, while wool
has no equal when it comes to elasticity and warmth, the right tricks
and techniques produce non-wool fashions that fit well, wear well, and
hang beautifully. Knitters are taught to knit swatches to study the
behavior of a yarn, to choose an appropriate pattern, and to master
techniques for reinforcing stitches and inserting knit-ins of springier
yarn to keep cotton, silk, and other fibers from sagging. Key information
about durability, weight, pilling, and special handling is provided for
acrylic, bamboo, cotton, hemp, Ingeo, linen, lycra, nylon, polyester,
rayon, silk, soy, Tencel, and viscose yarns, and a chapter of helpful
tips advises on needles to use (and avoid), how to start new balls and
weave in ends, how to work intarsia and Fair Isle patterns, smart ways
to control the cost of materials, and the right methods for washing,
drying, and blocking the finished pieces.

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