Dimensional Tuck Knitting: An Innovative Technique for Creating Surface Design

by Tracy Purtscher

A whole new dimension of texture!
Dimensional tuck knitting, developed by Tracy Purtscher, is an ingenious new technique that looks complicated yet is deceptively simple. All a knitter must do is knit a field of stockinette with a few precisely placed knit or purl stitches that act as markers, pick up a stitch here and there, and then work those stitches in a simple manner. This takes advantage of the flexibility of knitted fabric, creating a series of manipulated welts that bend, fold, and double back on themselves for vibrant three-dimensional texture.
 
With step-by-step instructions and illuminating information on every aspect of the technique, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding that will inspire knitters of all skill levels. More than 85 patterns, each with written and charted instructions, will dazzle; and the collection of 10 projects—ranging from a mohair shawl to a cozy blanket, from a bulky pullover to elegant fingerless mitts—will stun. So, give Dimensional Tuck Knitting a try. It's the perfect new technique for all yarn weights, all projects, and every knitter who loves texture.
 

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction

184 pages, Hardcover

Published September 5, 2017

Reviews

[Ev · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you love cables and knitting other textures, you'll love this small book.

[Ligaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

WoW! I checked this out from the library but it is now on my BUY list! I've been knitting for a long time but this is something totally new that I've never seen before! I, too, was enamored of those "granny" pillows when I was a kid but to translate that information to a knitted fabric is something like brilliant! Lots of swatches, clear instructions, good charting. The projects that are included are pretty good with the exception of the Front & Center Sweater which looks like a swatch was stitched to the front of it... I would have loved to have seen more garments and sweaters. Otherwise, this book is fabulous!

[C2015 · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the different types of tucks are gorgeous, but the Projects… There’s a couple I really liked, but some of them were really ugly. Sweater is so bad and the sampler blanket looks like it was designed by someone with very little imagination. Ultimately, it’s a very big book of different tuck patterns that you can do. When I’m ready for tuck knitting, check out this book again.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting, thinking the technique would add a bit of bulk to projects.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I knitted so I could learn these beautiful stitches