Shine! Knitting with Beads by Pope Vergara

Shine! Knitting with Beads collects 18 patterns by Josefina "Pope" Vergara, a knitwear designer from Chile. Pope has designed a variety of eye-catching projects featuring beadwork, unique yarns, and unconventional constructions and techniques. Each pattern is crafted with great attention to detail and is a thoughtful introduction to knitting with beads. While most of the patterns in Shine feature beading, all of the pieces can be knit without beads making this pattern-book a versatile addition to your bookshelf. Some techniques you'll see in Shine include: Intarsia, I-cord braids, lacework, German short rows, welts, and crochet hook bead-insertion.

Details:

• 184 pages; Softcover - Swiss Binding*
• 18 patterns: 10 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 2 vests, 1 short sleeved top, 1 cowl, and 1 shawl
• Language: English
• Weight: ~ 1.2 lbs / 530 g
• Dimensions:  ~9.4 x 6.8 x .6 in (240 x 173 x 16.5 mm)
  
• Printed in Estonia
• Print only, no digital download code available

Josefina "Pope" Vergara is known for her creative garment designs inspired by music, emotions, science, and nature featuring beadwork. Pope designs her patterns for all skill levels, with a focus on texture, elegant construction, and thoughtful details. An influential voice in the Spanish-speaking knitting community, Pope has inspired knitters worldwide through her designs, teaching, and commitment to exploring creativity and experimentation through knitting.

*Swiss binding is a bookbinding technique where the spine is exposed and the cover is attached only to the back page. This allows the book to lie completely flat.