Odd Ball Knitting

Odd Ball Knitting

Author: Barbara Albright

Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781400053513

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From coast to coast, all knitters have one thing in common: leftover yarn Odd Ball Knittingsolves the conundrum of what to make with your yarn stash by offering more than thirty beautiful projects that don’t look as if they were made with odds and ends. From stylish accessories to decorations for your home, there’s something fun and unexpected to knit from every strand you’ve been saving. Patterns are organized within chapters by the amount and type of yarn required to complete each project, so knitters with lots of extra yarn will rejoice in the Felted Patchwork Rug or the funky I-80 Poncho, while those with a more modest collection can stitch Curlilocks Finger Puppets, Mini Christmas Stockings, and other quick projects. For the scarf lover in all of us, a special section featuring reversible scarf patterns provides clever new ideas for everyone’s favorite first project. Transforming your collection of mismatched yarn into stylish, practical accessories has never been easier. Author Barbara Albright offers strategies for using color, determining yardage, and combining yarn in unique ways.Odd Ball Knittingprovides fresh new designs to change your hodgepodge of scraps into ingenious, fashionable, one-of-a-kind creations.


The Magic Ball of Wool

The Magic Ball of Wool

Author: Susanna Isern

Publisher: Cuento de Luz

Published: 2013-09-10

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 841561991X

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Winner at the 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. A magic ball has mysteriously appeared and will help to weave the most beautiful friendship between the animals of the forest. One morning, a hedgehog wakes up to find a mysterious ball of wool caught in his prickles. Why would he want a ball of wool?, he wonders in dismay. His friend the spider, who was an expert knitter, encouraged him to start knitting, teaching him all the keys and secrets to making a perfect sweater. Fascinated, all of the forest animals come to his house and the hedgehog happily knits something for each of his visitors. CLICKETY-CLICK, CLICKETY-CLICK... A stitch here, a stitch there... When the hedgehog stops knitting, he realizes something amazing—the ball of wool is magic! A charming tale of friendship, generosity and kindness that will bring out the best in young readers by encouraging them to help others.


One Skein

One Skein

Author: Leigh Radford

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1620332086

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These knitted and crocheted fashion accessories and decorative accents for the home vary in their required levels of skill, but all can be completed quickly and require only one skein of yarn. The stitch patterns and clear instructions make it easy for even procrastinators and the less-than-diligent to create a ruffled cravat, a drawstring bag, a tank top, cozy scarves, arm and leg warmers, lace wristlets, fingerless gloves, a mohair pillow, and even a sweater for a baby. Several projects do not require any new yarn at allâ€"instead projects such as the Felted Striped Tote or the Labyrinth Circle Rug are designed using up a skein's worth of leftovers from other projects. A guide to terms and techniques, a resource directory, and a bibliography are also included.


The Knitted Odd-Bod Bunch

The Knitted Odd-Bod Bunch

Author: Donna Wilson

Publisher: CICO Books

Published: 2009-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781906525422

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Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Donna Wilson, where you can meet some of the strangest creatures on the planet. Meet Beryl the Dog who loves ham and eggs, but has a fear of fluffy slippers, Bunny Blue the friendly but forgetful rabbit with a passion for cotton candy, Charlie the cheese-loving monkey, or Harry Hairy Head with his penchant for roller discos and cherry cola. These unique toys are so much fun, and fantastically easy to make using the clear instructions and simple patterns. With 35 new friends to make, you'll have your own kooky collection in no time. Also included are brilliant ideas for sets to put your odd-bods in and create your own magical world.*Create your own family of knitted odd-bods with just a few simple stitches.*Visit Donna's family at www.donnawilson.com.*Choose from 35 easy-to-follow knitting patterns to create your own quirky family of strange yet lovable odd-bods.


55 Christmas Balls to Knit

55 Christmas Balls to Knit

Author: Arne Nerjordet

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1570767629

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Since 2002, Scandinavian knitting sensations Arne and Carlos have used their unique style sense to translate traditional Scandinavian knitwear designs into individual patterns perfect for holiday décor. Here they share 55 hand-stitched knits on a super-small scale, with knitting that’s fast and fun, whatever your skill level. You’ll find step-by-step instructions, how-to tips, and full-color photos for inspiration.


101 Designer One-Skein Wonders®

101 Designer One-Skein Wonders®

Author: Judith Durant

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2007-10-30

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1580176887

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For every lonely skein there is a perfect small pattern. In this compilation by Judith Durant, knitwear designers from across the United States offer their favorite little projects — each designed to use just one ball of yarn. Hats, scarves, bags, shawls, mittens, pillows, and other One-Skein Wonders® make fun and portable weekend projects. All 101 designs are pictured in a full-color project gallery, while clear instructions make it easy for knitters of every skill level to tie up some loose ends.


Knitted Tams

Knitted Tams

Author: Mary Rowe

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 1989-10-01

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780934026482

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Instructions for tams of all sizes, using a variety of standard yarns and an array of patterns; also explains how to create original designs.


The Knitter's Stash

The Knitter's Stash

Author: Barbara Albright

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781931499668

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This collection of 33 patterns chosen from hundreds of entries submitted by yarn shops across the country is full of personal stories, knitting wisdom, and favorite tips from the people who have helped fuel today's knitting revolution. The patterns range from designer sweaters and knits for kids to small take-along projects. More than a pattern book, this delightful collection is like a trip to the yarn shop, a private session with the best knitters around, and a friendly chat with the country's most passionate knitters all rolled into one.


Knitting in the Old Way

Knitting in the Old Way

Author: Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts

Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)

Published: 2005-10-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780966828962

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Knitting in the Old Way is a clear and comprehensive guide to traditional and ethnic knitting skills. It begins by presenting fifteen timeless sweater shapes and then teaches color and texture techniques.


One Ball of Yarn

One Ball of Yarn

Author: Dk Publishing

Publisher: DK

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781465436092

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Using just one ball of wool, cotton, silk, or variegated yarn, any crafter with a pair of knitting needles or crochet hooks including beginners young and old can make any of the huge variety of projects in this book.