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 \nWhat is color?  \nFashion and cultural responses to colorHow to start organizing your responses to colorPersonal responses to color  \n2 Understanding color  \nTechniquesColors and valuesHue familiesHue family bagWarm and cool colorsUndertonesWarm and cool throwBrightsPastelsNeutrals  \nNeutrals table runnerTints,tones,and shadesTints,tones,and shades neck scarfRivals:complementary colorsAllies:analogous colorsRivals doorstop  \n3 Proportion and stitchwork  \nRatio of colors to one anotherOther color techniquesHow many colors to use  \nChanging the ratio of colors in an existing designStripe hot water botle coverStitchworkFiber contentStiichwork cushion  \n8  4 Color and decoration8610 Techniques8812Beading and color families9014Same color bead on differenicolored backgrounds9216Differenicolored beads on same color background94Adding flowers and motifs9618Embroidery9820Buttons10022Edgings10224Beaded needlecase104263010632   Techniques10834Shapes and motifs11438 ntrelac11640Cables and bobbles11842 Intarsia wall art122485254Techniques12656Traditional Fair lsle13258 Reinterpreting FairIsle13460The importance of value in Fair lsle138Tips on how to re-color a Fair lsle palette14264Tips for creating a Fair lsle palette from scratch14466Fair Isle mitts146687072Inspiration cushion15074Creating inspiration15478Inspiration cushion variations1568384Abbreviations158Resources158Index159Acknowledgments160  \n5 Intarsia  \n6 Fair Isle  \n124  \n7 Creativity  \n148  \n## Introduction\n\n—  \nAs two knitters with a passion for color,the opportunity towrite abook about how color is used in knitting has alwaysbeen at the top of our wish list.As Rowan Design Consultantsand Workshop Tutors,we have also become aware of thedilemma that many knitters share-that of being drawn to thebeautiful colors of yarns,but not feeling comfortable withputting them together or altering color schemes.We werealso conscious that,unlike the artists who can mix colors totheir own specilications,knitters have to use what they arepresented with,the shades that are current each season.And so the concept of exploring color in knitting becamethe basis of this book.While we do,of course,recognizeedcolotheories,tmese are onrefee iointhecontext of how this affects you the kniter,and not as apreferred way of working with color.  \nThe book is written for kniters ofall skill levels,because itis primarily aimed at increasing your confidence and ability towork with color.In Chapters 2 and 3,you will discover howdifferent color relationships and techniques can influence andimpact on your choice of color.Chapter 4 looks at howdecorative elements can influence your perception of color.The techniques of intarsia and Fair Isle a","cbCaiku5u3jZMf9d","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiku5u3jZMf9d","pdf",16658597,164,"English","# Introduction\n# What does color do?\n## What is color?\n## Fashion and cultural responses to color\n## How to start organizing your responses to color\n## Personal responses to color\n# Understanding color\n## Techniques\n## Colors and values\n## Hue families\n## Warm and cool colors\n## Undertones\n## Brights\n## Pastels\n## Neutrals\n# Proportion and stitchwork\n## Ratio of colors to one another\n## Other color techniques\n## How many colors to use\n## Changing the ratio of colors in an existing design\n## Stitchwork\n# Creativity\n## Intarsia\n## Fair Isle\n## Inspiration cushion","[{\"question\":\"Who is the book written for, and what is its main goal?\",\"answer\":\"It is written for knitters of all skill levels. 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