Barbara Benson

Books by Barbara Benson

Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits

20 Shawls, Hats, Ponchos, and More in Bulky Yarn

Photographs by Gale Zucker
Lace gets a whole new look!

Lace has traditionally been knit in finer weight yarns to create airy, delicate designs. But when knit in bulky yarns, lace becomes bold, graphic, and dramatic. Working with thicker yarns also makes the projects move along more quickly and the lace repeats short...
Mosaic & Lace Knits

20 Innovative Patterns Combining Slip-Stitch Colorwork and Lace Techniques

Combine mosaic and lace in your knitting for easy colorwork with impeccable style

The impact of two-color knitting made while knitting with only one color yarn per row--yes, please! Add in a dash of lace to keep the fabric flexible, and what you end up with are knockout colorful knits with...
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