Step-by-step instructions illustrate every technique.

    The lavish full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow instruction charts will make these traditional patterns an exciting addition to a lace knitter's repertoire. From beginner to advanced, the 34 projects contained include designs for sweaters, vests, shawls, scarves, gloves, and socks. With beautiful photographs of these unique patterns, this knitting book is perfect for those who love to knit lace and those who would love to learn.

    This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world. From the Himalayas to Spain, from Iceland to Japan, and from Mexico to Norway, many of the shawls featured here have been taken from examples of historic knitted shawls. Other designs have been translated into knitwear from patterns for woven or lace shawls. Included are 25 patterns as well as historical and cultural information about shawls that have been used for prayer and mourning, as bridal veils, and as christening garments. Each design is presented with a full-page color photo, written instructions, and charts.

    American knitters can finally learn the traditions behind Estonian knitting and the techniques necessary to recreate it. Illustrated step-by-step instructions guide readers through unfamiliar techniques. Detailed instructions for 25 gloves, mittens, and socks plus charts for traditional lace and multicolored patterns are included. A brief history of Estonia itself and a section on the folk culture provide a background to the technical instructions.

    

    The intricately designed patterns, suitable for children from their toddler years to their preteens, include cardigans and vests, cable pullovers, and adorable dresses. Each pattern provides detailed instructions and easy-to-follow charts, including information about yarn specifications, such as ply, wraps per inch, meters to the gram and kilogram, and yards to the ounce and pound. The exquisite fashion photography of finished garments shows off the creations worked in rich, glowing colors. In addition to patterns, short excerpts from beloved children’s books are interspersed throughout.

    Fashioned in soft pastels, these fun-to-knit designs come with plenty of close-up photography and step-by-step instructions.

    Some of her most dazzling are here in this book. The charts are intriguing to knit unto themselves, but when you incorporate Joyce's extensive, innovative techniques you will be captivated. She gives 12 sweaters (including one for a child), plus two gloves and six socks and stockings. In addition, the final pages of the book are filled with over 250 Latvian charts to enable you to design on your own.

    Whether you're picking up the knitting needles for the first time, or want to learn new techniques to add to your repertoire, this encyclopedia has something for everyone! The New Encyclopedia of Knitting Techniques is a comprehensive guide to basic and advanced knitting techniques, designs, and styles.Containing more than 200 step-by-step instructions, charts, tips, and examples of completed works, this full-color illustrated guide is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters.

    Knitters at all skill levels will be drawn to Sharp's colorful and stylish designs using her own unique collection of yarns. The book includes complete written instructions for 25 projects, easy-to-read charts, and lush photographs.

    On the way you will learn about sheep and wool, the historical and anthropological background to feltmaking, and its mythology. Lavishly illustrated throughout with full color illustrations and photographs, this book will be both instructional and inspirational.

    In this volume you'll find an abundance of simple, practical knitting patterns, with an emphasis on socks, mittens, and other small accessories, as well as several lovely counterpane squares. Patterns are exact replicas of the premier needlework magazine from turn-of-the-century England. Each volume is filled with hundreds of vintage projects, illustrations, information on little-known techniques, fashion as it was in the late 1800s and brief histories of needlework.