From simple to sculptural; the original cable patterns explored in this must-have resource create a foundation of techniques for designing signature knitwear. Basic twisted stitches; complex interpretations of cables; reversible cables; adding texture and color; turning stitches around; constructing cables with I-cord; and wrapping stitches to create the illusion of cables are some of the integrated techniques detailed in this guide. Contained within are more than 15 original cable patterns for pullovers; jackets; bags; socks; and accessories. Also included is information on a new charting system for predicting cable behavior as well as tips on cabling without a cable needle; choosing the best yarns for specific cable effects; and designing original cable patterns.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Inside Look At The World Of The Session MusicianBy Old Enough to Know BetterIf you are over fifty; and possibly even younger; there are a group of musicians you have heard more than any others; sometimes known as The Wrecking Crew. If you listen to music; especially music from the sixties; you will have heard Tommy Tedesco on guitar; Carole Kaye on Bass and Hal Blaine on drums many; many times over; accompanying a diverse group of singers and forming the backbone of most groups; by having played a major role in the creation of their recordings.The list of names is impressive; and if you are interested; you can spend hours searching the Internet and learning about these musicians. The important thing to remember; at least from my point of view; is that these musicians not only played on numerous hit records; they also created their own parts for most of these recordings. The Wrecking Crew were much more than performers; playing their assigned parts; they worked with the name artists and producers to actually mold the songs into a finished product; and no one was more skilled at this than Hal Blaine.From the rhythmic hooks on Phil Spector recordings to the tom-tom roll in The Carpenters Close To You; Hal Blaine was the consummate drummer and could take an average song to a new level because of his sense of how songs; especially hit songs; worked. In all fairness; one could say the very same thing about other members of The Wrecking Crew. Carole Kaye created many memorable bass lines which powered songs into being hits and Tommy Tedesco was a guitar virtuoso whom created many memorable guitar parts over the years which led the sound of guitar in popular music.Hal Blaine tells his part of the story and does so with dignity; grace and modesty. He speaks of other musicians in admiration and respectfully. He is a pro all the way. Having worked as a musician and having met innumerable musicians; I have observed that the true pros rarely speak badly of other musicians. Hal Blaine carries on that tradition nobly.Bless you; Hal. Bless you and the rest of The Wrecking Crew; you are part of my soul.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Great CareerBy Richard A. RootI knew of Hal Blaine from the work he did with The Mamas Papas. They; unlike many artists; were proud to put the names of the musicians on their liner notes; probably because they were singers and not musicians themselves. Being a musicologist; I also closely read all of the liner notes of all of the albums I purchased; so I repeatedly saw his name. A couple of months ago I read The Wrecking Crew; and was looking forward to reading this book. Unfortunately; I probably should have read this first. While I did enjoy reading Mr. Blaines story; it was not as well written as The Wrecking Crew. However; I do not agree with some of the low marks given by some of the reviewers. Definitely; I would urge you to read both of these books. However; I would read this one first.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This was a nice entertaining and informative readBy Doobster6This was a nice entertaining and informative read. Books like this most likely will appeal mostly to baby boomer musicians or music aficionados in so much as its sort of a documentary style book. This is no Pulitzer Prize winner but it also was never intended to be. What it is is an excellent first-person account of a period in my life that will live on in my memories forever; and now I have additional insights into how the music of my youth was made. Like The Wrecking Crew which reviews the same charcaters with perhaps a broader purpose; they both provide insights that are as enjoyable to read about as they are informative.