Like to sink your teeth into something you can actually use - like a bag, belt, or scarf designed to stop rush-hour traffic? Welcome to iKnit. We've taken 12 must-have projects from designer Linda Lum DeBono, backed them up with clear instructions and wrapped it all up in a magazine format you'll love. There are featurettes, tips, ideas and inspiration: istyle - Wardrobe Busters: One fabulous piece, multiple unique looks. icare - It's your world; learn how to change it. iread - Book and leaflet reviews of the hottest titles on the shelf. iwonder - Get an insider's take on the artistic, the crafty and the vogue. 12 projects: pillow, 3 purses, 2 scarves, 2 belts, shoulder warmer (also can be worn as a skirt), kerchief, headband and needleroll.
Fashion classics? Or classics made fashionable? Leisure Arts has partnered with designer Kathleen Zins to present the 6 fiercely fashionable crocheted sweaters in this 20-page publication called That's You All Over. You're an original. You know what you like, especially when it comes to your wardrobe. So how do you know you've got the perfect pullover? And what does it take for a cardigan to make the cut with you? Maybe it's the way you reach for that certain sweater almost every day, wishing you owned it in every color imaginable. If you crochet, you can have that special garment in every hue and shade you care to create. From a casual hoodie to a "fur-collared" classic, the six designs in this collection are new takes on the history of fashion. And that's you all over. Includes 6 sweaters to crochet in medium weight yarn: Hoodie Cardigan with Ruffle V-Neck Sweater Cropped Jacket Flared Sleeves Cardigan Wide-Collar Cardigan All are for sizes XS, S, M, and L. Released in May 2007, That's You All Over is available at independent needlework stores, craft retail chains, and on our Web site at www.leisurearts.com. Leisure Arts, Inc. is one of the world's largest publishers and distributors of needlework, craft, decorating, entertaining, and other lifestyle interest "how-to" books, and a leading publisher of lifestyle information. &n
These crochet jackets from Coats & Clark let you change your wardrobe whenever you change your mood. Is it a day for quick decisions and getting things done? Toss on Confident, a button-down coat with a hem that cruises below the hip. If being Serene is more your thing, then mix a playful puff stitch with shades of green to create a jacket as peaceful as a forest retreat. Hunting for a way to buck the trends? The Bold jacket is camo-inspired, but it won't let you get lost in a crowd. Romantic is a cropped hoodie that hugs your shoulders and frames your face with soft bobbles. 4 jackets to crochet: Confident by Angel Rhett (sizes 8, 10, 12); Serene and Romantic, both by Ann E. Smith (sizes S, M, L, XL); and Bold by Kathleen Sams (sizes S, M, L). Jackets for the Real You (Leisure Arts #4261)
With Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies, crocheters can have their cupcakes and wear them, too. The founder of her own popular line of food-inspired fashions, Twinkie Chan has whipped up a feast of head-turning scarves, mittens, hats, and more so that her many fans can learn to make her culinary creations at home. You'll find recipes for food-themed scarves that feature sushi, salad, gingerbread men, buttered toast, eggs and bacon, ice-cream cones, popcorn boxes, and more. You'll also learn how to make a pair of strawberry fingerless mittens, a chocolate cupcake hat complete with a cherry on top, and even a coconut-lemon cake tissue box cozy. Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies is divided into three chapters--Sweet Things, Fruits and Veggies, and Savory Stuff--and comes complete with an illustrated how-to section, lists of "ingredients" for each project, easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions, and full-color photos and illustrations. Beginning and experienced crafters alike will go wild for these quirky, colorful, wearable confections.
This exciting collection of crocheted headgear is the creative invention of Drew Emborsky, also known as The Crochet Dude, famous for his wildly popular blog, magazine features, books, and television appearances. His six designs--each perfect for the woman who loves original style!--include Basketweave Stocking Cap, Cabled Tam, Reversible Cabled Headband, Shearling Bucket Hat, Slouchy Beret, and Stripes and Cables Hat.
Create gorgeous sweaters, bags, afghans, and toys just by knitting the simplest of shapes—a square! No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 new patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. Inside you will find: 150 original block patterns, from simple textures to embossed pictorials, intricate lace to cables, colorwork, double knit, and more, all with Nicky’s signature wit, verve, and style. More than ten exclusive project designs that will make you say “I can’t believe that is made out of blocks!” Detailed guidance for creating exciting pieces out of block knitting, without using increases or decreases. Exclusive cut-and-paste project design pages. Simply cut out the printed blocks and arrange them to help create your own masterpieces. Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects, and now not limited to just afghans! Knitting Block by Block gives you the tools to unlock a world of creative possibilities and confidently build your own design “blockbusters,” one block at a time.