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Yarn Works: How to Spin, Dye, and Knit Your Own Yarn by Wendy J. Johnson
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Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume One: Knit & Purl: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine
Trisha Malcolm - 2005
Some 300 stitches are detailed, and hundreds of charts, photographs, and illustrations make it easy to understand how to construct each stitch, as well as the ways they can be used in projects. The experts at Vogue® Knitting demonstrate rib stitches such as brioche, herringbone, chevron, and quilted patterns; traveling patterns like parquet, ripple, and diamond stitches; lace, including daisy and wave patterns; and such unusual stitches as eye of lynx, bobble block, peppercorn, and bamboo. The most complete book of its kind, this is the definitive stitch reference!
Viking Patterns for Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitter
Elsebeth Lavold - 1998
Featuring 14 projects, clear instructions and charts, inspiring color photos, and 60 Viking motifs.
The Knitting Experience: Book 2: The Purl Stitch
Sally Melville - 2003
Teaches the techniques of knitting, including materials, equipment, stitches, increasing and decreasing, and preventing and fixing mistakes, and includes patterns for dozens of projects.
The Feisty Stitcher: Sewing Projects with Attitude
Susan Wasinger - 2010
Along with the familiar fabrics and recycled garments, she gets into the spirit of exploration with unexpected materials, from paper and tire tubes to neoprene. And with the skill level set at beginning to intermediate, every crafter can join in!Projects include:Bags and Totes Home décor and gift items Wearables, such as hats and other accessories