People Knitting

People Knitting

Author: Barbara Levine

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1616895403

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People Knitting is a charming tribute in vintage photographs and printed ephemera to the ever-popular, often all-consuming, craft of knitting. When women posed with their knitting in the earliest nineteenth-century photographs, it demonstrated their virtue and skill as homemakers. Later, knitting became fashionable among the wealthy as a sign of culture and artistic ability. During the two world wars, images of nurses, soldiers, prisoners, and even knitting clubs composed of very serious small boys—all with heads bent down, intent on knitting items (especially socks) for the troops—abounded. In the 1950s and 1960s, as snapshots became ubiquitous, knitters took on a jauntier air, posing with handiwork held proudly aloft. People Knitting is a quirky and fascinating gift for the knitter in your life.


The Principles of Knitting

The Principles of Knitting

Author: June Hemmons Hiatt

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-02-14

Total Pages: 738

ISBN-13: 1451688415

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Now featuring new instructions, new illustrations, and new information, The Principles of Knitting—beloved by knitters everywhere and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years—finally gets the revision that fans have been clamoring for! A treasured guide beloved by knitters everywhere, the classic book The Principles of Knitting is finally available again in a fully revised and updated edition. This is the definitive book on knitting techniques, with valuable information for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters. June Hiatt presents not only a thorough, thoughtful approach to the craft, but also a passion for carrying on the art of knitting to future generations. She has repeatedly tested the various techniques and presents them with clear, easy-to-follow instructions—as well as an explanation of what each one can contribute to your knitting. Informed by decades of experience and thousands of hours of practice, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of ways to approach every skill and technique and offers solutions that can help solve the most challenging aspects of any knitting project. The Principles of Knitting has been totally rewritten—new instructions, new illustrations, and new information. While the basics of knitting have not changed much, June’s understanding of the material has deepened over the last twenty-five years, and she’s eager to share what she has learned with the knitting world. In addition, the book has been reorganized to make it easier to use and has a gorgeous new design. Reading The Principles of Knitting is like having a knitting mentor by your side who can answer any knitting question you have in an honest, intelligent, informed manner.


Embody

Embody

Author: Jacqueline Cieslak

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03-25

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781916029552

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Icelandic Knitting

Icelandic Knitting

Author: Helene Magnusson

Publisher:

Published: 2009-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844483112

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Illustrated instructions to rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, with twenty-six simple patterns and information on basic techniques and yarns.


Slow Knitting

Slow Knitting

Author: Hannah Thiessen

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1683351584

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“Thiessen has done her research, and talked to people who truly have insight into the process of making both yarn and clothing.” —Modern Daily Knitting Like the “slow food” movement, Slow Knitting encourages knitters to step back, pare down, and celebrate the craftsmanship of their work. In five chapters centered around the tenets of slow knitting—sourcing carefully, making thoughtfully, thinking environmentally, experimenting fearlessly, and exploring openly—Hannah Thiessen challenges knitters of all skill levels to view their practice in a new way. Each chapter contains explorations of fiber types; profiles of well-known yarn types, makers, and yarn suppliers; and garment patterns inspired by the featured fibers. With contributions from knitting superstars Norah Gaughan, Bristol Ivy, and many others, Slow Knitting proposes an approach to knitting that is both minimalist and all-encompassing, and emphasizes what makes knitting a meditation, a passion, and a unique necessity. “Promotes the concept of ‘slow knitting’ which discards the pressure to produce prolifically and instead, revolves around the idea that thoughtfully produced yarn will result in better projects for you-the crafter.” —MarthaStewart.com


Kitty Knits

Kitty Knits

Author: Donna Druchunas

Publisher: Martingale

Published: 2008-01-14

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1604684968

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It's the first knitting book entirely devoted to the funny, furry felines in our lives! Discover creative ways to knit up practical projects for kitties to love and cat-themed designs for owners to enjoy. Just like a cat batting at a ball of yarn, it's the perfect playful match. Over 20 projects feature items for cats, their people, and their homes--along with adorable photos of cats with their knitted treasures Choose from toys, beds, mats, and more for cats, plus feline-inspired sweaters, hats, pillows, and bags for cat- loving knitters Find projects for a variety of styles and skill levels, from felted designs to Fair Isle patterns


Mostly Mittens

Mostly Mittens

Author: Charlene Schurch

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781579900595

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An exploration of the rich knitting traditions of the Komi people, an ethnic minority living in the northeast of European Russia. Here are complete instructions for 36 mittens, two socks, and two hats, accompanied by necessary charts and patterns. 70 color photos. 15 b&w illustrations.


Knitting America

Knitting America

Author: Susan Strawn

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2011-05-13

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1610602498

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“Susan has placed the history of knitting within the context of American history, so we can clearly see how knitting is intertwined with such subjects as geography, migration, politics, economics, female emancipation, and evolving social mores. She has traced how a melting pot of knitting traditions found their way into American culture via vast waves of immigration, expanded opportunity for travel, and technology.” —Melanie Falick This is the history that Knitting America celebrates. Beautifully illustrated with vintage pattern booklets, posters, postcards, black-and-white historical photographs, and contemporary color photographs of knitted pieces in private collections and in museums, this book is an exquisite view of America through the handiwork of its knitters.


Knitting for Real People

Knitting for Real People

Author: Ferne G. Cone

Publisher: Interweave Press

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780934026475

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"Ferne Geller Cone inspires you to experiment and have fun at the same time you are creating personalized, one of a kind hand knits. Novice and experienced knitters alike will appreciate this imaginative and friendly approach to knitting."--Adapted from back cover.