Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters

Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters

Author: Ann Budd

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1596684836

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Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.


Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary

Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary

Author: Wendy Bernard

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2015-12-22

Total Pages: 710

ISBN-13: 1613127995

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This “super useful book” includes step-by-step instructions for using each of the 150 patterns four different ways (Knitty). In the Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary, designer Wendy Bernard presents an innovative reference guide for knitters of all skill levels. This hefty collection, ranging from lace and cables to colorwork and fancy edgings, is loaded with beautifully photographed swatches of each pattern, plus charted and text instructions. Bernard also demonstrates how to work each of the 150 popular stitch patterns four different ways: top down, bottom up, back and forth, and in the round. And to showcase the stitch patterns in action, she includes instructions for eight garments as well as her famous formulas for knitting garments without a pattern.


AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary

Author: Andrea Rangel

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-08-10

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1632505533

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Break the rules. Knit outside the lines! AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep. Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.


The Knitting Planner 2019

The Knitting Planner 2019

Author: Jen Geigley

Publisher:

Published: 2018-11-30

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9781790587735

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Plan and organize your life ... and your knit life! The 2019 Knitting Planner is a must-have for any knitter or knitwear designer and includes project planning pages, brainstorming pages, lists, knitter's graph paper and more. In addition to providing pages to plan and record projects, The Knitting Planner functions as a day-to-day planner with monthly and weekly pages with plenty of room for writing and/or bullet journaling. This planner will give you a place to record all your important knitting information, like the measurements of friends and family and yarn requirements for projects you want to knit. At 6 x 9", this planner is the perfect size to throw into your knitting bag and with 240 pages awaiting your notes and ideas, you'll fall in love with this planner and knitting companion.


Vogue Knitting

Vogue Knitting

Author: Vogue Magazine

Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books

Published: 2020-11-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781970048001

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A companion to Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book, this ultimate stitch dictionary compiles the best of the Vogue Knitting Stitchionary series into a single volume. More than 800 stitches--including 100 that are brand new-- encompass knit and purl textures, cables, lace, colorwork, edgings, and other combinations, all pulled from Vogue Knitting. Patterns feature both text and chart instructions whenever possible. Featuring enhanced photography and hundreds of additional charts, this is beautiful, user-friendly, and a source of creativity.


The Opinionated Knitter

The Opinionated Knitter

Author: Elizabeth Zimmermann

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780942018264

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The Opinionated Knitter includes 22 of Elizabeth Zimmermann's original patterns, plus excerpts from her journal (previously unpublished) and notes from Meg Swansen.


Knits for Nerds

Knits for Nerds

Author: Toni Carr

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 1449407927

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Patterns for Uhura’s dress, Hobbit slippers, a Summer Queen shawl, and other projects for crafty geeks . . . The best of science fiction, manga, and animaguiri meets knit one, purl two as knit siren and part-time roller derby girl Joan of Dark offers up an out-of-this-world assortment of knitting nerdiness. The patterns for thirty iconic clothing and accessory items inspired by popular TV shows, books, films, comics, and more—including Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Firefly—are presented alongside full-color photos showcasing completed projects, such as: * Lieutenant Uhura’s sexy Star Trek minidress * Hobbit feet slippers * Firefly-inspired scarf, socks, hat, and jacket * Tank Girl socks * Hermione Granger’s secret beaded bag * Manga-inspired leg warmers * The Big Bang Theory-inspired his and hers sweater-vests * Lord of the Rings-inspired shrug In addition to a wardrobe of costume finery, hobbyists will also find instructions for practical projects such as an e-reader cover or a laptop bag crafted of checkered fabric that serves double-duty as a chessboard and carryall, as well as patterns for plush toys inspired by Star Trek, robots, and the comic book Squee! Wear your nerdiness on your sleeve with Knits for Nerds.


Knitting the National Parks

Knitting the National Parks

Author: Nancy Bates

Publisher: Weldon Owen International

Published: 2022-08-30

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1681888440

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From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana’s Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California’s Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and outdoor enthusiast Nancy Bates. Beanies range from simple beanie constructions to more challenging stitch patterns such as the two-color crossovers inspired by South Dakota’s Badlands or the multiple cable designs inspired by New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns. Clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions help any knitter, whether beginner or experienced, through these gratifying projects. Show your love and appreciation of our national parks with these beautiful and practical beanie projects you can wear any time or any place. 63 KNITTING PATTERNS: Every US National Park is celebrated with a unique beanie design, including the newly designated park New River Gorge in West Virginia BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished beanie and gorgeous images of the park’s landscapes that inspired it INSPIRED BY NATURE: Learn about each national park’s unique fauna, flora, and landscapes that inspired each original beanie, from the Painted Wall in Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the Salt Flats in California Death Valley EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the 63 beanies knitting patterns have been tested and verified and offer clear charts so that knitters of every skill level can knit a beanie in no time.


Knitting Project Planner

Knitting Project Planner

Author: Crafty Needle

Publisher: Infinit Craft

Published: 2019-08-26

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9783749737031

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Do You Love Knitting Or Know Somebody Who Does? Then this beautiful knitter's journal together with grap paper to sketch out your favorite patterns and designs is the perfect buy or gift for you, your friend, or loved one. Sketch down all of your pattern ideas and ultimate creations that you plan to knit, record all of your knitting projects and keep journaling about each individual knitting creation keeping all of your needlework designs, sketches, pattern ideas, as well as your journaling activity about your knitting projects and plans well organized in this cute organizer. You'll shortly see your productivity go up because finally you got the perfect place to record sketches, patterns, stitch and design measurements, quanity, quality, embellishments, needles, tools, materials & supplies, as well as inspirational quotes and ideas for new designs you might plan out for the future holiday. Add To Cart Now Features: 60 Journal Pages to Record the start and end date of your individual projects 60 Pages knit graph paper 4:5 ratio 8.5"x11" 120 pages in total Uniquely designed matte cover on front and back High quality, heavy paper We have lots of cute journaling books, notepads, calendars, trackers & logs, planners, diaries, etc. for all your needlework needs so be sure to check out our other listings by clicking on the "Author Name" link just below the title of this title. Ideas On How To Use This Book: Uses: Knitting paper is used to design knitting charts for new patterns. Our grid uses rectangular spaces rather than square to reflect the actual shape of knitting stitches. For most knitting projects, choose the 4:5 ratio. This ratio means that 4 stitches measure the same length as 5 rows (40 stitches = 50 rows). It makes an ideal Mother's Day Gift, Grandmas' Gift, Birthday Gift, Stocking Stuffer, Knitters Gift. It makes the perfect Back to School Backpack Stuffer Gift for your little girl, yourself, or your family because this type of book is the ideal complementary workbook to use for crafts lessons at school, university, college & vocational classes!