Folk Shawls

Folk Shawls

Author: Cheryl Oberle

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781883010591

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Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. 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.


Folk Vests

Folk Vests

Author: Cheryl Oberle

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-03-15

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1620332663

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Knitters will delight in these 25 traditional and innovative vest patterns collected from around the world and through the ages. Both functional and decorative, these wonderful projects for men's and women's vests are accompanied by folk stories and regional histories from the country of the design's origin, including Tibet, Scandinavia, Guatemala, Japan, North America, and many others. More than a pattern book, readers will feel connected to the cultures behind the projects as they bring these native crafts to life.


Wrapped in Comfort

Wrapped in Comfort

Author: Alison Jeppson Hyde

Publisher: Martingale

Published: 2007-06-11

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1604684925

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Create these romantic shawls and scarves with fabulous fibers; then wrap yourself up in the inspiring stories behind the designs. Create 12 beautiful shawls in half-circle or full-circle shapes, plus four scarves · Find projects for beginning to experienced knitters Choose from leaves, clovers, flowers, and other classic lace motifs Gorgeous designs will provide the comfort-- real-life tales will warm the heart.


Knitted Jackets

Knitted Jackets

Author: Cheryl Oberle

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-04-15

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1620332892

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These 20 patterns, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced, take knitters on a world tour of buttoned, clasped, and tied coats, jackets, and wraps. Inspired by open-front garments and textiles from around the globe--including Austria, England, Japan, Peru, and Norway--these figure-flattering designs bring a contemporary edge to a variety of knitting traditions. Step-by-step instructions and copious photographs illustrate how to use standard stockinette, garter, and cable stitches to create chic projects such as shepherd's frocks, tweed coats, Peruvian gauntlet wraps, and Faroese-patterned jackets. More advanced techniques for fanciful lace and colorwork and the history behind beach pattern is also included.


50 Knitted Wraps & Shawls

50 Knitted Wraps & Shawls

Author: Marisa Nöldeke

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-02-01

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0811768589

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Which one will you knit first? With 50 patterns for knitted shawls and wraps to choose from, in so many styles, textures, and yarns, choosing your first project will be a welcome challenge. From simple knit-purl designs for beginners to slip-stitch color work designs, doubleknit, brioche, lace, and cables--there are designs to interest every level of knitter. There are so many fabulous designs, this will become your go-to shawl knitting book.


Fox and Geese and Fences

Fox and Geese and Fences

Author: Robin Hansen

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

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Only a few knitters in Maine still use the traditional patterns of their great-grandmothers. Fortunately, Robin Hansen has searched out these talented craftspeople and has reconstructed lost patterns from surviving examples. Her popular book includes 11 designs in sizes for infants, children, and adults.


Weekend Wraps

Weekend Wraps

Author: Cecily Macdonald

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 163250278X

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The Fast and the Fabulous! Looking for knits that take only a little time but are big on style? Weekend Wraps features 18 designs that make short work of knitting gorgeous accessories. Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre, along with some of today's top design stars, have created a chic and cozy collection of cowls, shawls, shrugs, and ponchos. Many of these quick knits require less yarn than a sweater, making them the perfect projects for those special skeins you've been hoarding. The projects are all worked in worsted-weight or heavier yarn, so they'll fly off your needles, and keep you warm on a brisk walk in the woods, at an outdoor concert, or while strolling through town. Grab your needles and Weekend Wraps and you'll be ready for your next knitting getaway!


Modern Knitted Shawls and Wraps

Modern Knitted Shawls and Wraps

Author: Laura Strutt

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small

Published: 2022-08-09

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1800651724

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35 beautiful knitting designs, ranging from a simple wrap in chunky yarn for beginners to a lightweight lace evening shawl for experienced knitters. There's simply nothing more versatile than knitted shawls. They can be lacy or chunky, bright or neutral, cabled or just plain garter stitch, but they are always stylish, useful, and perfect for when you need a little extra warmth. Laura Strutt has designed 35 beautiful shawls and wraps, with something for everyone, from novice knitters to experts. Divided into Bright and Beautiful, Warm and Rich, and Neutral and Natural shades, the patterns use a complete rainbow of colours, including variegated yarns. The stitch patterns are just as diverse, with textured triangles, beaded lace stitches, and overlapping 'waves'. Start with a beautifully warm garter stitch wrap in a cool glacier blue – quick to knit even for a beginner – or a rainbow-striped triangular shawl. Then try a fashionable ombré-shaded shawl with an eyelet pattern, or a grey and white monochrome shawl with a bright contrast edging. For more experienced knitters, there are larger projects such as the brioche-stitch shawl, or the feather and fan stitch wrap in a variegated silk-based yarn. Whether you are knitting a cover-up for yourself, or a gift for a friend or family member, you will be spoilt for choice with these beautiful designs.


Knitting America

Knitting America

Author: Susan M. Strawn

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2011-05-13

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0760340110

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Enhanced with more than three hundred images, a comprehensive history of knitting in America includes twenty historical knitting patterns.


Knitting Pretty

Knitting Pretty

Author: Kris Percival

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9780811835336

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The pages of the book are piled high with the promise of warm and wooly hats, cuddly cell phone cozies, beautiful scarves, and much, much more.