This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results! This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including:cablespopcorn stitchestwisted stitchesedgingsand many more…A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes among other things. The knitting projects include:A classic hat made using large patternsAn elegant scarf in lacy patternsThe ever-popular fingerless mittensThick socks that can be made using various patternsA feminine collar using round stitchingAnd much more!This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters.

    She calls on her years of experience as Knitty's Managing Technical Editor, where she has edited hundreds of sock patterns, to share this information in a way that is easy to understand with patterns that inspire.So go ahead and treat yourself to these 15 original sock patterns that are easily customizable and work with any needle configuration. Your feet will thank you!

    You get all the information needed to get started, including how to choose yarn and needles, read patterns, work basic stitches, how to check gauge, increase and decrease, join pieces and finish projects and care for your knitted items. The comprehensive pattern library includes 850 knitting stitches, from simple to ornate, including knit and purl patterns, basic and complex cables, Fair Isles and intarsia designs, and rib and edging patterns. Each is fully explained with instructions and accompanied by a full-color photo of a sample knitted swatch. All swatches are worked in updated yarns, beautifully photographed and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions.Based on The Harmony Guides,which have been a longstanding and valued reference for handcrafters for more than thirty years, with over half a million worldwide sales, this edition is updated with eye-catching photography and innovative new stitches, but also never forgetting the heritage of the guides.With the Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible you can knit, purl, cable and yarn over your way through 850 stitches to create any number of beautiful pieces. This really will be the only stitch guide and reference title needed on any knitter's bookshelves.

    Approachable and insightful, Judith Durant provides clear instructions and step-by-step photographs that showcase swatches for each technique. From working shaped lace to adjusting necklines, you’ll soon have a go-to strategy for successfully tackling knitting challenges of all shapes and sizes.

    

    With information on everything from needles and yarns to tensioning and casting on, from basic stitches to buttonholes and beading, from cabling and entrelac to finishing embellishments, it's the ultimate guide for beginners and experienced knitters alike.

    In Knit Wear Love, she guides us through picking a base pattern that works for our inherent shape, then customizing it to suit our size and style—all with the skill of a top-notch teacher and designer and the honesty and humor of a BFF. Known for her uncanny ability to simplify what might initially seem complex, Herzog masterminded for Knit Wear Love an easy mix-and-match pattern system that allows us to choose among the eight key sweater forms (pullover, cardigan, vest, cowl, tunic, wrap, tank, and bolero/shrug); eight fashion styles (modern, classic, romantic, sporty, bohemian, avant-garde, vintage, and casual); a trove of customization details; ten sizes; and three gauges of yarn. The result? Sweaters we can knit with confidence, wear with pride, and love for many years to come.

    

    By beginning at the shoulders—the part of the garment where fit matters most—knitters can try on sweaters as they go, and make adjustments, if needed, in response to the actual fit. In addition, the author has developed a unique construction method for working perfect, seamless, top-down sleeves with a fit that equals conventionally set-in sleeves. The book contains patterns for six sweaters, plus a wealth of information on customizing them to suit one's own shape.

    52 knitting-themed reflections for the over 53 million knitters who want to blend their passion and their faith.

    You’ll also discover beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more. These beautiful projects were contributed by designers and crafters around the world, and each comes with complete step-by-step instructions and a photograph of the finished piece.

    Working partial rows into your knitting is simple: instead of knitting the whole row, you stop before you get to the end, then you turn your work, and knit in the other direction. These short rows create the extra length in the fabric needed to fashion graceful curves and silhouettes. In Short Row Knits you'll master the technique via four different methods, so you can choose your favorite. Then find out how to apply short rows to different stitch patterns—20 striking knits you'll want to wear every day.

    Discover designs for everyone from confident beginners to advanced knitters. Patterns range from small shawlettes to large circular shawls, and many are made from a single skein. 16 pretty new patterns for single-colored and multicolored shawls--enjoy lots of options Shawl constructions include top down, bottom up, crescent, short row, and circular Begin with the basics and move on to create designs with attach-as-you-go lace borders

    Adventures in Mochimochi Land started out as a collection of tiny knitted characters, but as the patterns grew they needed an entire world of their own, complete with knitted cities, knitted forests, knitted oceans, and most important, knitted friends! The book follows the adventures of a tiny knitted explorer, as he travels this unbelievably cute world and uncovers its strange yarn-based origins. For intrepid knitters, the book also includes a section with 25 all-new patterns for the characters and props used in the stories. The patterns use small amounts of yarn and beginner-friendly knitting skills and knit up quickly for instant fun.

    Get ready to spice up your knitting! Every knitter needs a good stitch dictionary, and this volume is perfect for new and experienced knitters alike. Knit Stitch Dictionary offers 250 knit stitches, from simple knit-purl combos to fancy textured, color, and lace stitch patterns. Knowing that not every knitter works in the same way, this indispensible guide has both written and charted instructions that clearly explain how to knit each stitch. Knit Stitch Dictionary is divided into sections including: basic knit and purl stitches; eyelets and lace; cables; traveling and twisted stitches; bobbles, puffs and clusters; slip stitches; chevrons, ripples and waves; tucks and ruffles; and colorwork patterns. A photo glossary at the back of the book offers a candy box view of all the stitch patterns, allowing you to instantly choose the ones that strike your fancy. Knit Stitch Dictionary will be a go-to reference that you'll reach for again and again!

    Each sweater pattern includes two sets of instructions that allow the advanced knitter to choose to knit with seams or without. Included within this book are pattern guides and information on gauge, fit, yarn substitution, and more. Full of beautiful photography and must-have sweater patterns, this knitter’s book is sure to be an inspiration for all would-be and longtime knitters.

    Celtic Cable Shawls is the first book by Scottish designer Lucy Hague and features photography from the stunning Scottish Highlands, along with information on the history of Celtic and Pictish art. All of the shawls feature completely original cable stitch patterns, and instructions are presented in both charted and written form. For the intermediate knitter who is ready to take on a challenge, this book provides a great starting point for exploring the techniques of closed-loop cable knitting. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lucy Hague is an independent designer based in Edinburgh, Scotland, who enjoys writing patterns with a focus on complex and engaging texture and unique stitch patterns. Her work has been featured in The Knitter, Knit Edge magazine, Pom Pom Quarterly and Knit Now. For more information, visit www.lucyhague.co.uk.

    Inside, the prolific author and knitwear designer takes the most basic pullover sweater pattern and shows knitters how to customize it using every possible sleeve, neckline, or body shape in yarn weights from Super Fine to Bulky and from sizes XS to 4XL. The result is more than 6,000 interchangeable sweater combinations to fit every need and personal preference! From saddle shoulder long sleeves to raglan bell sleeves, scoop necks to Henley plackets, or straight silhouettes to empire waistlines, knitters will be delighted to have so many design possibilities available in one book. Edge treatments, pocket options, and finishing instructions are also included for the most personalizable approach to sweater making ever published. Never before has there been such a comprehensive sweater pattern book on the market. Step-by-step instructions, easy-to-read charts, and brightly-colored individual sample pieces are all efficiently combined for an easy-to-follow guide to giving any knitted pullover pattern a personal touch.

    From a gorgeous knitted cardigan-style coat (Grand Canyon Coat) to monochromatic knitted socks (Petroglyph Socks) to the lace knitting techniques showcased in the Aspens sweater, you'll love creating each stunning project. Wild-at-heart knitters of every skill level will find something to make and love. Whether your nearest canyon is made of rock or skyscrapers, treat yourself to the collection that will see you knitting off into the sunset.

    Challenging herself to capture the changing colors of the sky in her knitting, Redmond loaded up her yarn basket with shades of blue, gray, and white and set out to knit a strip reflecting each day's shades. In 365 days, she imagines having a one-year weather report in the shape of a scarf. This is just one of 30 adventurous knitting challenges she shares with readers in this whimsical, inspiring collection. These are knitting projects like no other, as the goal is not just to have a finished project but to have a one-of-a-kind piece that tells a story about the knitter's life experience. Some of the projects invite the knitter to engage with others: friends knitting two scarves at once on the same needles, or a grandmother sharing a "basket of berries" with her grandchildren through matching basketweave-patterned hats. Others encourage contemplation: a knit 1, breathe 1 meditation stitch; creating an heirloom scarf for a yet-to-be descendent; or using a map to a favorite place as the basis for a pattern stitch. Accompanied by basic instructions for all the needed stitches, techniques, and patterns, Knit the Sky is a complete creativity starter kit for any knitter looking for a fresh approach to the craft.

    

    Each knitted mitten design brings with it a photo, a story, and a piece of Sweden’s past, gathered together to form a collection that will warm hands while sharing the beauties of a region rich in vistas, legends, and textile art.

    You’ll learn several approaches for getting started, and you’ll also discover how to shape comfortable toes, create heels that fit, and ensure stretchy cuffs that can be counted on to keep your socks up. Druchunas’s useful tips and tricks include working confidently with double-pointed needles, knitting socks on one or two circular needles, and even knitting two socks at the same time. Once you’ve mastered these basic techniques, you can adapt them to create your own custom sock designs.

    These 30 drawings capture all the gorgeous patterns, textures, and humor of the knitting world.Coloring knitting patterns can soothe jangled nerves, and it can also inspire your knitting. You can experiment with color combinations for Fair Isle, stripes or log cabin--without all that pesky swatching. Coloring gives you the freedom to play with all the colors, without worrying if they will go with your wardrobe.Juliana Horner brings her background in fashion design and textiles to these intricate drawings, as well as her sense of humor. There is much fun to discover amid all the details.Knitters are posting their finished drawings on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter with the hashtag #MDKcoloring.

    It's everywhere--balled-up remnants of yarn from the sweater you knitted, random scraps left languishing in a cupboard. Now you can recycle these yarn leftovers into 100 fun, fabulous, and frivolous projects to choose from in 100 Little Knitted Projects.Great as gifts and stocking stuffers! These precious little masterpieces appeal to knitters of all ages and abilities...and, when given as gifts, are sure to delight both children and adults. They make adorable party favors, table decorations, and Christmas tree ornaments. Turn them into fun brooches, key chains, or even string them together and make a sweet bunting to decorate the nursery--the possibilities are endless.This darling new knitting guide features: 100 whimsical knitting projects--from mini animals to sports, birthdays to nature--you can whip up in an instant Step-by-step instructions with 20 illustrations and 280 color photographs to lead the way and ignite your creative spark Easy to make...easy to love! Unravel your yarn remnants and start knitting up these lovable knick-knacks with 100 Little Knitted Projects . They're 100 pocket-sized rays of sunshine!

    Whether you like the bright colors of tropical frogs and fish, or you prefer the cuddly softness of a koala or a rabbit, you will find your favorite creature here. With simple stitches, full instructions for making-up, and clear photographs to illustrate the all-important details, you can pick up your needles and knit a menagerie in no time.

    The yarn is called Buachaille -- a Scottish Gaelic word which means herdsman, and which is also associated with two famous Scottish mountains. Several recipes for traditional Scottish food are included, along with a mapped "walk in the Highlands."Patterns and words, Kate Davies ; recipes, Tom Barr ; mountain leader/guided walk, Gordon Anderson.

    Sue Stratford has created approximately 26 beautiful Christmas projects, including a Nativity scene complete with stable, into which all the characters fit and can be stored away until next Christmas. The projects are made with small amounts of readily available yarn. They are easy to knit, and follow one of two basic sewing-up techniques, both of which are clearly shown using step-by-step photography. There are clear, simple knitting patterns and instructions for all the other techniques, including the stuffing methods and the embroidery needed for the features and details.

    With full, clear patterns for both quick and more involved projects, you will find a little flying friend inside. Great for gifts or perching as decorations, these quirky birds are fantastic fun to make and display, whatever your knitting experience.The book also includes step by step photographs and instructions for techniques such as sewing up, stuffing, and creating legs that will let your birds stand, perch or even cling to your finger!

    Preview all 27 boy-approved, comfy projects in our exclusive Look Book!Boys love to be knitted for, too! With the designs in this book, you will have fun creating stylish knits that the boys in your life will be excited to wear.- 27 patterns for sweaters, tops, vests, hoodies, mittens, hats, and more that boys will want to wear- Special section on how to knit for kids: choosing colors and styles, sizing, how to make a sweater "grow with" your child, how to find a comfortable fit, tempting kids with texture- Clear pattern instructions and a tutorial section for special techniques make the patterns accessible for all levels of knitters

    It means your skills are advanced enough that you can read and follow a pattern, understand the shaping and sizing involved, and have the stamina to actually finish the project. But finding sweater patterns that aren't boxy, ugly, or outdated can be a challenge, and even then, the directions are often so complicated and confusing knitters don't even want to cast on. Idiot's Guides: Knitting Sweaters is a clear and colorful guide that offers 20 chic and stylish patterns for knitting pullovers, cardigans, shrugs, and more, all featuring easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and hundreds of inspirational color photos. In it, you get:+ 20 stylish sweater patterns for various skill levels, from newer knitters to more experienced stitchers. + Tips for understanding yarn weights, choosing the best yarn for a sweater, and calculating how much is needed. + Easy advice on shaping and sizing for the most figure-flattering finished sweaters. + Pointers on casting on, binding off, assembly, and finishing techniques. + Lessons on stitching sleeves, necklines, collars, hoods, pockets, and more. + Guidance on reading charts, understanding gauge, and avoiding common pitfalls. + Adorable sweater patterns for babies, toddlers, and children. + Fun and funky, sophisticated, and cozy classic sweaters for women. + Masculine patterns for pullovers and jackets for men.

    Impossibly light and delicate, they are surprisingly easy to knit. This follow-up to Elizabeth Lovick's The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting features full and complete patterns for 15 shawls that range from mini-wraps for beginners right up to a light-as-air wedding stole. Clear instructions for all the techniques needed to knit the shawls means that even beginners can achieve delightful results. And more advanced knitters can learn how to use basic patterns to create their own designs.The core techniques section gives you the technical knowledge you need to knit the projects, including techniques specific to using thin yarns and dealing with filmy pieces. The design section will help you to understand how stitches go together, and give you confidence to change stitches should you wish to. The projects, the main part of the book, give a selection of stoles, capes, and shawls in the Shetland tradition, with suggestions for alternative stitches and uses for the pieces. Magical Shetland Lace Shawls to Knit will quickly become an essential addition to your knitting library.

    Pamper your pooch with knits ranging from a little black dress--complete with pearled neckline--to a doggie hoodie. The sweaters come together easily; most are knit from the top down. And when you finish knitting, you're really finished--no seams to sew. Just put it on Fido and go! 14 stylish sweaters for dogs from 8 to 30 pounds; many designs include an alternate colorway Confidently create the tailored look that's just right for your dog, with or without sleeves, and learn to adjust the pattern to get a perfect fit Tips for knitting in the round, top-down knitting, following stitch charts, and more

    The craft of embroidery is devoted to making useful things beautiful. Garments of Praise brings these two crafts together. Anna Zilboorg begins with richly textured knit fabrics then adds embroidery for emphasis, color, detail, and even sheen. A little embroidery can make a big difference in how a knitting pattern “reads.” Watch the magic appear when knit fabric and embroidery are integrated. A craft is about process. Here, explore the combinations with a baker’s dozen of embroidery stitches and a library of over 50 textured knit patterns. Swatches— photographed both as they come off the knitting needles and after embroidery is added— clearly show the transformations and provide springboards for further experimentation. Stitch basics and step-by-step illustrations help a novice learn the simple motions, try variations, and add a contrasting color. Since a knit pattern forms the grid, counting for placement of the embroidery stitches is minimal. Besides suggestions for color and type of threads to use, Anna’s cogent comments identify where a knit stitch may require special attention and adjustments to make the embroidery steps easier. Since observing what doesn’t work is also a crucial part of any design process, Anna discusses stitches considered, sampled, and rejected, and describes the best method of removing embroidery stitches. A craft is also about product. The 18 full patterns in this book are all basic shapes—a few with innovative, join-as-you-go construction. These classic embroidered garments are destined to be modern heirlooms.

    Her designs have made by thousands of knitters and her latest creations in New Lace Knitting will have you racing for your needles and skeins of yarn to cast on beautiful, artful, sophisticated pieces. These 19 garment and accessory designs will reawaken your love of traditional lace knitting by using classic stitch patterns in fresh ways--whether you're creating shawls, cardigans, pullovers, or wraps. Through these pieces, you'll be treated to the incredible versatility of lace: how stitch patterns change in different weights of yarn, how you can use that stitch pattern sparingly or for your whole project, and how little knitterly details make a lace project truly elegant, whether it is for every day or special occasion. You may be familiar with knitting lace, but this is New Lace Knitting!

    Knitted Fairy Tales invites you to knit the fabled characters from the land of make-believe, creating your own endearing versions of princes and princesses, giants and witches, including:Cinderella Hansel and Gretel Puss in Boots Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Little Red Riding Hood and moreEasy-to-follow knitting patterns. All of the information on techniques, tools, and materials is included to get you started off right. In fact, it is suggested that washable, readily available yarns are used to ensure that these knitted characters stand the test of time. Plus, a nicely illustrated techniques section ensures that even newer knitters can easily work their way through these 15 adorable projects.These adorable characters will make story time extra special. Get your copy of Knitted Fairy Tales and start recreating your favorites from these 15 well-loved fairy tales. Knitted by hand, but made with love, these soft and cuddly characters encourage imaginative play and enhance story hour for young children and for grown-ups, too."

    For this third installment in the much-loved What Would Madame Defarge Knit? series, Heather Ordover again brings you an eclectic and beautiful collection of knitting and crochet designs inspired by great literature. This time, the focus is all on the Bard. Whether it’s a necklace fit for Cleopatra, a bed jacket to soothe Lady Macbeth’s tormented soul, or yellow-gartered stockings worthy of Malvolio, these designs cleverly tap into Shakespeare’s writings. As in the other books in this series, each contributor has written an illuminating essay that talks about how the Bard inspired their design. These are such knits as dreams are made on.Contributing designers are Kate Atherley, Alexandra Aulisi, Mari Chiba, Rosemary Cox, Cassandra Deavers, Chrissy Gardiner, Elizabeth Green Musselman. Becky Greene, Erica Hernandez, Sarah Jordan, Wendy McDonnell, Heather Ordover, Laura Ricketts, Kathleen Rogers, Natalie Servant, Julia Temisevä, Diane Trap, Amy Tyszkiewicz, Meg Warren, Beverly Army Williams. With beautiful photography by Caro Sheridan, illustrations by Shannon Sneedse, and foreword by Ehren Ziegler.

    

    Anderson presents her first book targeted at a young audience. This accessible introduction to knitting in the round includes easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials on techniques from casting on and binding off to joining colors to make stripes, and 17 progressively challenging knitting projects—beginning with simple infinity scarves and hats and building to supersweet toys and decor. Step-by-step text and photographs that kids can read and follow on their own mean they will be knitting independently in no time! Also included is a chapter on stocking your toolbox and sourcing yarn; plus advice on starting a knitting group, connecting with local knitting communities, charity knitting, and more.

     Maybe you are an amateur just getting started, or perhaps you already know a few things about this amazing craft and you'd like to reach the next level. Don't worry, this course will approach shawl design from both starting points. The idea is to get all the necessary skills to learn how to design shawls in almost no time. You will learn from the ABCS of shawl knitting (the necessary supplies that you need, all the stitches, all about yarn weights, and much more) to advance techniques that can help you to make your own shawl knitting patterns. Want to hear the best part? Every shawl shape covered in this book comes with a pattern template (a recipe!) you can use as a starting point for your own designs. You will be able to design shawls we can be proud of! The idea is very simple. You will learn shawl design from zero to hero. We will go from the root to the top of this amazing craft. And in the end you will have a special bonus! So let's go for it! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn Inside... • Welcome To Your Own Shawl Designs • Circular Shawls • Annular Shawls • Crescent Shawls • Faroese Shawls • Pattern Templates • Much, much more!

    This little guide will help you get into knitting effortlessly. There is no need to fret as this booklet will provide you with the knowledge and motivation to finally pick up some knitting needles yourself and create garments like you have never seen before!

    Knits you can live in on the weekend; knits you can create in a weekend. Knit using bulky and super bulky yarn, these sweaters and accessories exude comfort and ease. My mission is to create casual, contemporary, wearable handknits that can serve as foundation pieces in anyone’s wardrobe. Approachable patterns that aren’t too complex, making knitters say, “I want to make that!” I’m a minimalist at heart and I truly believe less is more, and simple is good. To me, simple equals wearable. Simple equals doable. And there’s no greater satisfaction than finishing a hand-knit piece, trying it on and falling in love with it. My goal as a knitter is to make go-to pieces that feel just right, like my favorite soft gray pullover from college. If you spend precious time knitting a garment, you want to love it and wear it a lot. It’s as simple as that. That, to me, is the definition of hand-knit success. And that’s what I hope to share with you in this collection.

    Welcome to Shawl Design in Plain English, the Ultimate Crash Course on Shawl Design! Are you ready to discover how to create your own shawl knitting patterns? Are you ready to learn how to turn your ideas for shawls into knitting patterns that sell? If you answer is a resounding 'Yes!', then this crash course on shawl design is definitely for you. Maybe you are an amateur just getting started, or perhaps you already know a few things about this amazing craft and you'd like to reach the next level. Don't worry, this course will approach shawl design from both starting points. The idea is to get all the necessary skills to learn how to design shawls in almost no time. You will learn from the ABCS of shawl knitting (the necessary supplies that you need, all the stitches, all about yarn weights, and much more) to advance techniques that can help you to make your own shawl knitting patterns. Want to hear the best part? Every shawl shape covered in this book comes with a pattern template (a recipe!) you can use as a starting point for your own designs. You will be able to design shawls we can be proud of! The idea is very simple. You will learn shawl design from zero to hero. We will go from the root to the top of this amazing craft. And in the end you will have a special bonus! So let's go for it! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn Inside...•Welcome To Your Ow Shawl Designs•Yarn & Needle Selection•Basic Stitches in Lace Knitting•Knitting Chart Symbols•Elements in Shawl Construction•Calculations•Square Shawls Center Out•Square Shawls Hem to Hem•Square Shawls Worked Diagonally•Triangle Shawls Top Down•Triangle Shawls Bottom Up•Winged Triangle Shawls•Stoles Hem To Hem•Stoles Center Outwards•Pattern Templates•Much, much more!

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    This international showcase features knit in fashion, art and design. The book includes beautiful fashion constructions from designers such as Mark Fast, Christian Wijnants and Sibling. The art section includes Annette Streyl's knitted architectural sculptures and Isobel Berglund's floating installations, as well as public work from guerrilla knitters such as Lauren O'Farrell. Examples of design work include Annette Bugansky's knit-textured ceramics, Claire-Anne O'Brien's knitted furniture and Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam's woven play structures.

    (4.25mm or 5.0 mm) For a light weight yarn, choose a D or E hook (3.25mm or 3.5 mm). Some of these flowers are from my recent individual hat, animal and scarf patterns; eight of them make their debut in this collection. None of them have been included in a previous large flower crochet pattern collection! Work up a whole garden of lovely flowers and scatter them everywhere!You will need to know basic crochet stitches: single crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, chain, slip stitch, and in some of the patterns an optional stitch called a long single crochet stitch. There is a helpful youtube video about this stitch. A few of the flowers also use the technique of working a stitch in only one of the previous stitch’s loops. This is very easy, and when you see “FLO” or “BLO”, you will know to work a stitch in the “front loops only” or “back loops only.” Feel free to make and sell crafts from these designs, but as always please do not republish or share the patterns themselves, as they are my own copyrighted designs. Have a great time with your crochet!

    Marquart shows how to feature your favorite stitches in eye-catching afghans. Gain an understanding of gauge, stitch counts, and repeats, and work confidently with any stitch from any source. You'll refer to this resource again and again. Library of 80 stitches, plus 11 appealing projects Turn designs with different stitch counts into blocks of the same size to mix and match Afghans include samplers as well as repeat-block and single-stitch designs

    Knitters of all levels will find inspiration in author and new mom Celeste Young’s patterns — simple knit and purl textures give way to subtle lace, cables, and stranded colorwork, each accompanied by clear instructions and how-to photography.• The lovely designs will make a perfect layette gift• A new mom herself, author Young has designed heirloom-quality pieces that you’ll want to hand down• Features patterns that are practical and wearable, and made with choice merino wool from Cascade Yarns• Knitting patterns are presented for all levels.

    Anna and Heidi's darling creations are surprisingly easy to knit, with clean lines and minimal seaming. Turn simple techniques--like garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and colorful stripes--into a perfect baby gift or fun garment your own "Euro-cool" kid will love to wear! Whether you need a quick garter-stitch cardigan for next week's baby shower or you're in the mood to try some colorwork knitting, you'll find just the inspiration you're looking for Choose from 27 patterns--hats, booties, pullovers, leggings, cardigans, and more--most in sizes for newborns and toddlers, with some patterns for older kids, too Adorable photographs showcase little ones at play in sturdy Pickles styles--imagine how cute yours will look!

    Her designs have made by thousands of knitters and her latest creations in New Lace Knitting will have you racing for your needles and skeins of yarn to cast on beautiful, artful, sophisticated pieces.These 19 garment and accessory designs will reawaken your love of traditional lace knitting by using classic stitch patterns in fresh ways--whether you're creating shawls, cardigans, pullovers, or wraps. Through these pieces, you'll be treated to the incredible versatility of lace: how stitch patterns change in different weights of yarn, how you can use that stitch pattern sparingly or for your whole project, and how little knitterly details make a lace project truly elegant, whether it is for every day or special occasion.You may be familiar with knitting lace, but this is New Lace Knitting!

    Each one is made in cuddly Cherub, a popular, well-priced, ultra-soft acrylic yarn.

    In Good Measure, Deborah Newton, knitting expert, designer, and author of the books Finishing School and Designing Knitwear, teaches how to personalize any knitted garment pattern to achieve a perfect, flattering fit for every shape and size. This indispensable reference covers every aspect of fit, including how to properly analyze a pattern for customization, make alterations in a project as needed, determine proper ease in every area of a garment, choose which fibers work best with a particular design, and so much more. Including 24 beautiful patterns sized XS to 2XL, all shown on a full range of different body types, Good Measure is the invaluable resource every knitter needs to ensure a perfect fit every time.

    These collection of 30 magnificent shawls, all knit with Koigu, will be a must-have for the companys obsessively loyal following. With patterns in all weights, from ultra-luxe lace to popular bulky yarns, every knitter willl find a perfect project!

    With circular needles you are always moving forward, with no need to flip from front to back--and no seams--so you'll whip them up in no time!- Everything from light, lacy cowls airy enough to be worn in summer to big and bulky cables and bobbles- Intriguing entrelac and dazzling colorwork designs--including bold striping, geometric patterns, and Fair Isle- Wide range of patterns built on basic stitches and using widely available yarns, including popular self-striping yarn- Stitch and technique guide includes step-by-step photos

    Discover the ease of planning your projects before you begin to save you headaches later; learn tips and tricks to help you fix small errors and mistakes during finishing; try out a variety of cast-on and bind-off techniques, edgings, and finishing strategies. With clear illustrations, full-color photographs of sample swatches, and a detailed table of contents to help you find exactly what you're looking for, this book is sure to become an essential part of any knitter’s library. Be curious and dare to challenge yourself — with this handbook at your side.

    Darcy, Emma Woodhouse, and more with this delightful collection of twelve knitting projects from the famed craftsman, Austen enthusiast, and author of Knit Your Own Kama Sutra, Trixie von Purl.Knitting maven Trixie von Purl helps knitters and Austen fans create the world of Jane Austen like never before with this inventive and unique craft book. Featuring a high-class art, Pride & Preju-knits gathers together the best sassy heroines and brooding heroes from all six of Austen’s beloved and widely acclaimed novels, including Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, Emma Woodhouse and Mr. Knightley, and Marianne Dashwood and Mr. Willoughby.Following the complete pattern instructions for stitching each character, knitters can also recreate scenes involving these handsome Regency ladies and gentlemen. Capture Mr. Darcy’s proposal to Elizabeth, the Netherfield Park ball, and Willoughby rescuing Marianne in the rain. Engage your yarn skills to fabricate extravagant stately homes, opulent tea parties, the rolling English countryside, and other genteel settings that are the essence of Austen. Pride & Preju-knits also features a wide-variety of additional patterns for bonnets, breeches, lacy parasols, and other charming accessories.Each scene featured in Pride & Preju-knits is accompanied by Trixie’s own hilarious interpretation, clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns, and instructions to guide readers through every stage of the project. Specially commissioned photographs accompany the instructions throughout so that readers can easily visualize every step.

    The aim is to make them accessible to all ages and abilities, thereby attracting people who are new to mosaics, love the designs and simply want to have a go, as well as more experienced mosaicists looking for new ideas. The ‘user-friendly’ materials and techniques that the author uses also makes them ideal projects for children, under adult supervision.The book will include a broad range of designs, in different shapes and styles and using different materials - no glass will be used because of the health and safety issues. Each project will be accompanied by an alternative version, used following the same method but using different materials, colours, etc.The emphasis of the projects will be on the designs themselves, and will include several different ways of displaying the mosaics, e.g. as fridge magnets, wall hangings, coasters, mirror frames, jewellery and paperweights.Aimee’s work is characterised by her new and innovative use of different materials within her mosaics - stones, beads, old jewellery, fabric scraps, sequins, feathers, buttons, coins, millefiori, glitter sand, etc. - all of which are readily available from craft stores, online mosaic suppliers, or simply sourced from charity shops, or collected while you’re out on a walk! The author will be able to provide a list of suppliers, and may also be able to supply some materials herself via her website www.mosaicmadromans.com. The method used by the author is the ‘direct method’, which is the simplest method for making mosaics, and involves fixing the tiles and other items directly to an MDF base using strong PVA glue, then grouting when dry.

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