Presents an introduction to knitting socks, describing basic techniques and providing patterns for beginning and intermediate levels and advice for finishing and blocking the finished product.
Scandinavian knitwear designer Jorid Linvik's 45 creative, charming sock designs come in a rainbow of colors and interesting patterns, from simple stripes to flowers, animals and characters. Understand the basics of planning, sizing, and making your own fabulous socks, and then dive into an incredible selection of pre-charted patterns--dozens of delightful designs in multiple sizes, for children and adults. There's something here that's the perfect fit for any foot: bright and bold or classic and comfortable, covered in cozy cats or a pair of dancing elephants! Includes beautiful full-color photographs, plus hints, tips, and tricks that make sock-knitting a cinch.
"Both children and adults with roar with laughter."—School Library Journal Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary charms readers with yet another lovable character—Socks, a jealous cat who must learn to share his owners with their new baby. Socks is one happy cat. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bricker. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, Socks has been the center of their world. And he always has everything he needs—tasty kitty treats and all the lap room he could want! But when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Little Charles William is the one getting all the attention. Socks feels left out—and to show it, he starts getting into all sorts of trouble! What will it take to make Socks realize just how much the Brickers care about him?
Describes and illustrates the basic techniques of knitting; provides reference information on knitting problems; features advice on tools and materials; and includes a variety of patterns.
Helps you in knitting colorful socks. This title provides useful information on yarn options, different cast-on techniques, choices between double-pointed needles and circular needles, and different types of Heels and Toes.
Between selling out arenas, presenting at the Grammy Awards, and dropping mixtapes, BTS has still found time to release chart-topping hits like "Fake Love" and "Idol." For these K-Pop icons, the best may still be yet to come. The Big Book of BTS is the ultimate guide to all things Bangtan. Including more than 100 full-color photographs, fans are provided an in-depth look at the lives of RM, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V, Jin, and Jungkook. This keepsake explores their meteoric rise, musical influences, unbeatable style, far-reaching activism, and bond with fans. A must-have for ARMYs as well as new K-Pop fans everywhere!
The beloved original collection--now in paperback! There are two sides to every story, and a pair of cozy, comfortable, colorful mittens is a clever and playful way to share them. Scandinavian knitwear designer Jorid Linvik's 45 creative, double-sided mitten patterns--re-released in paperback--charm from the front and the back, keeping your fingers warm, a smile on your face, and all kinds of fun coming your way! Inside, find: Basics for planning, sizing, and making your own fabulous two-sided mittens. An incredible selection of pre-charted patterns, plus a spare chart where you can let your imagination fill in the blanks. Dozens of delightful designs in multiple sizes, for children and adults. Something for everyone--the romantic and the traditionalist, the cat lover and the rock star, the quiet thinker and the expressive storyteller. Vivid, full-color photographs, and hints, tips, and tricks that make mitten-knitting a snap.
Something new can change the way you look; it can change the way you feel; and, in the case of new socks, it can change the way you walk--especially if you're a chicken. With a quirky sense of humor, retro style, and hip attitude, Bob Shea captures the excitement one irresistible chick experiences when he puts on a brand new pair of socks. This is for readers who have decided that they can wear nothing but their superman capes or tutus or have discovered that the only food worth eating is macoroni and cheese. In other words, this book is told with "kid logic" and it embraces the affection we have for things when they're brand new.
Sir Charlie and his cat, Envelope, seek adventure in a deep, dark forest, where he faces moaning beasties and more on his way to an unexplored tower, using gentleness and generosity to reach his goal.