Horst Schulz – Patchwork Knitting and New Patchwork Knitting – Fashion for Children

 

These books were both published in English in 2000, but in my opinion they still remain the best books on the subject of modular knitting.  They are no good if you like lots of detailed instructions on how to knit a garment - but if you are happy to look at the photographs and the diagrams illustrating how to achieve a particular effect – then they are inspirational.  I have never completely copied a design but I have used several of the ideas.

Both books concentrate on jumpers, waistcoats and jackets.  Presumably as Horst is male he isn’t as interested in bags as I am!  I also like trying out modules by making scarves or cushion covers.