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Learn from best-selling author and knitwear designer Louisa Harding unique and creative ways to bring big appeal to your knitting using only the tiniest of elements. The 24 projects in Knitting in the Details showcase small, quick-to-knit patterns in Louisa’s romantic, feminine, and cherished signature style, from a beret with ribbon embroidery or a beaded scarf to a simple knitted vest with eyelets or a tank top with appliqué hearts.

Each of the four chapters in Knitting in the Details explores a different set of embellishment methods, offering clear technique instruction accompanied by illustrations. Add your own personality by customizing projects and find fresh inspiration to create a unique piece of knitwear with additional design tips and ideas. Filled with inspiring images and photographs from the coast of France, Knitting in the Details evokes fashionable femininity and enchantment and showcases projects transformed by creative and well-placed embellishment.

“24 appealing small patterns (which is nice – maybe you'll finish them before the warm weather!)and instructions on how to embellish each piece. Whether you add beads or buttons, create a knitted flower, or add personality with embroidery, there are all sorts of bewitching ideas in this book.” – CanadianLiving.com

“A little bit extra often makes something you knit truly an expression of yourself. In her latest book, Lousia Harding talks and teaches about just those little extras...use her advice to create knitwear with timeless romance and femininity.” – Knitty.com

“There are 24 projects in all, and every one is a winner!” – Knit ‘n Style, June 2011

“I was pleased to see that the designer incorporated beads into some of the projects. I'm always happy to see the cross-over between my most beloved hobby with knitting, sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc. The photos are marvelous.” – Sara Hardin, Soft Flex Company

Praise for Louisa Harding's previous title, Knitting Little Luxuries:

“All very feminine, subtle palettes, each pattern feels neither very far from the classics nor out of touch with the times.” — The Oregonian

“Elegantly simple or simply elegant, either way these little projects would make lovely gifts.” — Monsters and Critics.com

“It is great to have a book of patterns that make quick-to-knit, but luxurious gifts.” — Knitting News

“Full of feminine (and some very girly) projects that are both classic in style and modern in interpretation.” — About.com Guide to Knitting

“Don't be surprised if you find yourself humming ‘I Enjoy Being a Girl’ as you flip through Harding’s latest collection.” — Yarn Market News

“Perfect for people looking for gorgeous gifts to knit.” — Knitting

Louisa Harding has been designing knitwear professionally for more than seventeen years. In 2005, she launched a signature line of yarns and design collections in the United States and the United Kingdom, distributed by Knitting Fever. Her designs have appeared in Rowan Knitting Magazine, Vogue Knitting, and Knitting Magazine. She has also worked as an in-house designer for Rowan Yarns and Jaeger Handknits. Harding’s previous books include Knitting Little Luxuries and Natural Knits for Babies and Moms.