MAKING MARLS
by Cecelia Campochiaro
EXPLORE THE infinite possibilities offered
by c olou r bl e n d i n g w it h t h i s fa s c i n at i n g
b o ok by C e c e l i a C a mp o c h i a ro. It fo c u s e s on
the concept of marling and multi-strand
knitting, where different strands of yarn
are combined to create new colours,
gradients or colour-changing sequences.
Cecelia’s meticulous and scholarly
research into marling has resulted in this
in-depth guide with more than 300 pages.
It’s perfectly accessible for every knitter,
though, and will be an invaluable resource
book for advanced knitters and designers.
The book is presented in a systematic
way t h at ’s e a s y to fol low. It e x plore s t h e
effects you can achieve by blending
together two or more strands of the same
yarn in different colours, or of different
te x t u re s or we i g ht s, to pro du c e ma rl e d
fabrics. Cecelia examines different types
of marling: common strands, where one
strand is kept the same throughout the
fabric for a cohesive look; bridging
sequences, where marls are used to
connect sections of solid colours; full
gradient sequences; and improvisational
sequences. All the practical information
you’l l n e e d to pl ay w it h a n d d e ve lop you r
own marling patterns is clearly presented,
Great reads
Discover how to create stunning, innovative marled fabrics
using multiple colour strands with this in-depth guide
including how to work with micro
swatches in your experiments, and
calculating yardage.
The next section explores the many
different marling effects possible,
examining colour values and contrast,
colour mixing and dominance. Every idea
is illustrated with knitting patterns for
scarves, shawls, hats and other projects.
‘Goethe’, for example, is a parallelogram
scarf which uses a common strand of grey
throughout, combined with varying
strand colours. The ‘Taddeo’ shawl uses
marl intarsia for a sophisticated effect,
while the ‘Itten’ hat demonstrates how
marled sections can be used to link solid
colours in a bridging sequence.
The ‘Martin’ scarf is knitted in just
black and white, but by using an array of
10-strand combinations, a stunning fabric
can be achieved. Like every project in the
book, the finished item looks simple and
elegant, yet it has such clever design ideas
behind it. The ‘Castel’ scarf mixes 15 strand
colours in different combinations to
produce 105 unique marl stripes!
In a beautifully presented hardback
format with a cloth spine, this will be a
book to treasure and enjoy - and even after
an initial look-through, you’ll be itching to
play with yarns in your stash to explore a
whole new world of marling adventures.Making Marls is published by
Cecelia Campochiaro (RRP €65).
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email [email protected]
For North American orders visit
http://www.schoolhousepress.comPH
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