Simple Knits with a Twist
Simple Knits with a Twist

Author: Erica Knight

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2004-04-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781584793618

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Millions of thoroughly modern knitters, including a growing number under the age of thirty-five, will applaud the fresh interpretations featured in Simple Knits with a Twist," Erika Knight's latest collection of creative designs. By matching classic stitches with other craft techniques and incorporating innovative materials like fine wire, beads, and recycled plastic with conventional yarns, Knight takes knitting beyond its traditional boundaries into new, inspired realms. Easy yet inventive, her projects bring a hip, artsy edge to items once deemed homespun. The twenty projects, which include wire napkin rings, an Aran armchair cover, a patchwork throw, and a beaded silk scarf, teach knitters how to add such creative skills as felting, patchwork, and beading to their repertoires. Each project is featured in a full-page color photo and in close-up how-to shots. For beginners with contemporary tastes and accomplished knitters interested in expanding their range, Simple Knits with a Twist" presents a world of possibilities.

Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits

Author: Barbara Benson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-07-01

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0811767809

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Lace gets a whole new look! Lace has traditionally been knit in finer weight yarns to create airy, delicate designs. But when knit in bulky yarns, lace becomes bold, graphic, and dramatic. Working with thicker yarns also makes the projects move along more quickly and the lace repeats shorter, so it's easy to learn new stitches and techniques. For those new to bulky yarns, Barbara Benson shows you how these yarns work best in lace designs and provides tips and tricks for reading and executing lace patterns. Then you are ready to knit any of the 20 patterns for beautiful lacy shawls, mitts, hats, cowls, blankets, and more. Gorgeous photography by Gale Zucker shows the pieces to their full, stunning effect. Get those big needles and chunky yarn ready to roll!

Norwegian Knits with a Twist
Norwegian Knits with a Twist

Author: Arne & Carlos

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2019-01-04

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1570768668

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Traditional embroidery, tapestry, and knitting motifs from Setesdal, in the south of Norway, are brilliantly reconceived in this fabulously fresh collection of knitting projects from Arne and Carlos. Through experience gained from working alongside Scandinavia’s most respected knitters, Arne and Carlos seek to preserve tradition—with their own creative “twist”! Over 30 patterns promise endless sources of delight and inspiration: men’s and women’s sweaters, pillows, hats, cowls, mittens, wrist and leg warmers, socks, blankets, and so much more! Includes gorgeous photographs, step-by-step instructions, and pattern diagrams.

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.

New England Knits
New England Knits

Author: Cecily Macdonald

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1620331721

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New England's seasons call for plenty of warm knitwear, and New England Knits provides an irresistible collection of beautiful designs. Inspired by autumn and winter in New England (where the savvy knitter is never far from a sweater between September and March), the book is divided into three themes: Walk in the Woods, Around the Town, and Along the coast. Within each section readers will find a variety of flattering, wearable sweaters and accessories (including hats, mittens, scarves, bags, and shawls). Projects by guest designers from Classic Elite, Berroco, and the Fiber Company provide round out the collection.

Knitting with Wire
Knitting with Wire

Author: Nancie M. Wiseman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-03-15

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1620332655

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Covering the basics of wire knitting, this manual presents a range of 30 innovative and beautiful projects, from simple to more complex, with clear directions and illustrations. Appealing to knitters, beadworkers, wireworkers, and jewelry makers, the guide offers a complete description of tools and techniques, embellishing with beads, and making finishes for the project. A history of this unusual technique is also explored, along with tips for independent projects.

Knit Fold Pleat Repeat
Knit Fold Pleat Repeat

Author: Norah Gaughan

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2022-02-15

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1647000467

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Knitting guru Norah Gaughan shows you how to make rectangles, squares, and simple shapes—then fold, twist, and pleat them to create unique, fashionable clothes and accessories Simple shapes are ideal for the novice knitter, but the clever folds and fastenings of Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat will intrigue the experienced crowd too. These techniques are easy to learn, and the design possibilities—and new combinations that come to light once you begin—are nearly endless. Each design starts with a simple rectangle, square, or triangle and builds from there: to fold, drape, or twist the shape into a garment or accessory, and to introduce pleats, welts, and slices along the way. Every pattern has a gorgeous high-fashion style, and the projects are so addictive to knit—you may find yourself making the same garment in new colors and yarns so you'll have one for each season. The book includes thirty-six patterns in all, each with variations.

Scottish Knits
Scottish Knits

Author: Martin Storey

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2013-02-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596688513

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24 exciting and contemporary design projects! Explore a variety of traditional stitches using a rainbow of colors. What happens when beautifully crafted handknits meet a Scottish sense of color and whimsy? You get an exquisite book of Scottish-influenced designs that knitters will crave, created by renowned knitter Martin Storey. Scotland has a rich tradition in handknitting thanks to the exquisite hand-dyed yarns that have been spun in the Scottish islands for centuries. Traditional techniques have been handed down through generations, resulting in a treasure trove of stitch patterns, textures, and colors. In Scottish Knits, Martin pays homage to beautiful Celtic cables and colorwork with 24 stunning and innovative handknits accessible to knitters of all skill levels. The projects include garments, accessories, and home goods, many of which feature different color patterns or textures in a single piece.

Easy Cable and Aran Knits
Easy Cable and Aran Knits

Author: Martin Storey

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781570768972

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"If you're ready to take the plunge into cable knitting, then this book is for you! This stunning collection features 26 beautifully traditional cable and Aran knitting patterns with a modern twist: luxurious designs with all the delight of classic textured cable patterns and Martin Storey's trademark contemporary appeal. This book is a must-have for your pattern stash, with a versatile range of garments, from scarves, hats, and mittens to sweaters and shrugs, varying in difficulty from simple to challenging--everything you need to get you crafting eye-catching textured knits!"--Provided by publisher.

Norah Gaughan's Twisted Stitch Sourcebook
Norah Gaughan's Twisted Stitch Sourcebook

Author: Norah Gaughan

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2021-01-12

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1647000122

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The essential guide to using simple twisted stitches to add interest and beauty to handknits Master the simple and addictive art of the twisted stitch. The basics are easy to learn, and the design possibilities (and twist combinations that come to light once you begin) are almost endless. The book starts with a treasure trove of twisted stitch variations, starting with patterns made from diagonals and building from there—adding horizontal and vertical elements, combining twisted stitches with lace or polygon knitting, and pushing boundaries with patterns that twist stitches in every row for more advanced textures. The book offers 125-plus stitch patterns, along with guidance on how the twists are engineered and how knitters can create designs of their own. Norah’s always-clear instructions are presented in a conversational, easy-to-understand voice that proceeds naturally as one twisted stitch leads to the next. Readers can test their newfound skills with the 15 garment patterns included—irresistible designs for hats, wraps, sweaters, and more.