Colorwork Knitting from Head to Toe

Colorwork Knitting from Head to Toe: 20 stranded knitting patterns for colorful accessories

Author: Carmen Jorissen

Whether you're brand new to stranded colorwork or looking to deepen your skills, Colorwork Knitting From Head to Toe, offers 20 thoughtfully designed patterns for hats, cowls, mittens, and socks. Each project and pattern design is inspired by a location that holds special meaning for designer Carmen Jorissen of New Leaf Designs, to create a vibrant, and inviting set of projects.

Begin with simpler patterns like hats, and build your confidence toward more intricate mittens, all while learning techniques that are clearly explained and supported by video tutorials accessed through an included QR code. Jorissen’s trademark eye for color makes each design pop – and helps you build your own skill at combining shades in bold and effective ways.

• 20 modern accessory patterns using stranded colorwork techniques

• Projects range from beginner-friendly hats to more advanced mittens

• Video support for techniques via scannable QR codes

Explore meaningful patterns, expand your skills, and create accessories you’ll love to wear or gift.

Carmen Jorissen is the designer and instructor behind New Leaf Designs, and she is known for her approachable knitting tutorials and colorful, nature-inspired patterns. From the Netherlands, now based in Scotland, she has helped thousands of knitters gain confidence through her YouTube channel, online classes, and pattern collections. Her passion lies in making stranded colorwork joyful and achievable for all.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles (March 31, 2026)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1446316548
• ISBN-13: 9781446316542
• Dimensions: 8.27 x 0.5 x 10.75 inches

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