Knitting Wraps in the Round

Brauneis, a designer and model knitter for various yarn labels and private clients, has produced a gorgeous book of shawls, scarves, and stoles, all knitted with the “steeking” method used in Norwegian sweaters, which allows flat objects to be knitted in the round. What would be two edges of a piece are joined together by a section of stockinette, allowing for continuous knitting without turning one’s work back and forth. The steek is then cut apart and finished, and Brauneis has very clear directions for doing so, by hand or by machine. Knitting basics are well illustrated, and abbreviations and symbols are defined and explained. This is not a book for the novice, however, or the faint of heart. Many of the shawls are triangular, requiring both double-pointed and circular needles. Others are lacy patterns, requiring a variety of stitches, with some patterns given as charts. VERDICT Confident experienced knitters will likely have great fun with this.–Debbie Bogenshutz “Library Journal”

At kindergarten age, Andrea Brauneis knit rugs for her doll house, and she has not stopped knitting since. More than 25 years ago, she had the great luck to turn her hobby into a profession. She has been a designer and model knitter for various yarn labels and private clientele, as well as offering private design training and workshops. She lives with her family in Munich, Germany.