Itty-Bitty Hats
Itty-Bitty Hats

Author: Susan B. Anderson

Publisher: Artisan Books

Published: 2006-06-01

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 157965455X

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Beautifully rendered, heartbreakingly adorable, and wonderfully wacky knitted caps for newborns and toddlers Thirty-eight million Americans knit, and that number grows every day. The baby hat is the perfect project for knitters of any level, with enchanting patterns that are easy enough for rank beginners but also interesting enough for the most accomplished needle wielders, in yarns that range from silk and linen to cashmere and mohair. Susan Anderson’s Itty-Bitty Hats presents thirty-eight irresistible designs for infants and toddlers—fun, hip, creative patterns with decorative flourishes that are witty, whimsical, and undeniably unique. The projects are arranged by order of difficulty and accompanied by beautiful photographs, instructive how-to illustrations, and utterly clear instructions (with no confusing abbreviations or insider shorthand). Anderson also provides an indispensable introductory section on stitches, materials, equipment, terminology, and techniques, allowing even the most inexperienced knitter to get started confidently. Made for boys and girls, by parents and grandparents, aunts and even uncles, and, of course, best friends, the handmade hat is the perfect shower or birth or birthday gift—and Itty-Bitty Hats is the perfect gift for any knitter.

Viva Poncho
Viva Poncho

Author: Christina Stork

Publisher: ABRAMS

Published: 2012-09-11

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 1453274391

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Twenty knit poncho designs that “could fit right into the pages of Vogue, Nylon and Lucky,” complete with “fashionista photos” and “clear instructions” (Publishers Weekly). Whether worn as a beach cover-up or donned as an elegant evening wrap, ponchos are everywhere. Now, with Viva Poncho, knitters can make the newest sartorial sensation their own. This fun, fresh book offers 20 poncho designs for every season and in every style--serapes, raglans, wraparounds, semicircles, rectangles, pullovers, capelets, and even a dog poncho. Patterns suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters are included, all accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow explanations. Simple to make and give as gifts (since sizing is easy), practical and stylish to wear, and suitable for all sorts of creative adaptations, ponchos are an ideal project for every knitter. In fact, the authors encourage customization, showing how to add a hood or a collar, or devise personalized color schemes. Like the fashionable garments themselves, Viva Poncho will be the perfect impulse buy.

Classic Knits of the 1980s
Classic Knits of the 1980s

Author: Sandy Black

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2021-01-25

Total Pages: 668

ISBN-13: 1785008021

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Written by a pioneer of modern fashion knitwear, Classic Knits of the 1980s describes the principal fundamentals of knitwear design and features original, colourful, textural and fun knitting patterns that capture the fashion zeitgeist of the 1980s designer knitwear boom. As well as selling ready-made knitwear to stores, several designers made their patterns available as home knitting kits. Classic Knits of the 1980s features a range of innovative designs from Sandy Black knitting kits, many published here for the first time. The patterns are suitable for a broad range of knitting skills, from those with good basic knowledge of knitting to the more experienced knitter. Made up of two parts: Part 1 establishes the fashion and knitwear context of the period and its influence on the development of the designs, examining the entire creative process from inspiration to final pattern. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, diagrams and charts, special features include patchwork (modular) designs and intarsia or colour-block knitting, with techniques and tips for pattern calculations, working from charts and handling several colours. Part 2 then offers twenty-one original patterns and designs, grouped into themes of textural, graphic, heraldic and ornamental, plus the unique Siamese cat, leopard and tiger accessories. Contemporary photography, together with original images from the 1980s, illustrates the designs' timeless appeal, with close-up images of intricate pattern details and suggested design variations to aid creative knitters inspired by this pivotal decade.

Yarn
Yarn

Author: Kyoko Mori

Publisher: Gemma

Published: 2009-11-01

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1934848964

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A memoir of crossing cultures, losing love and finding home by a New York Times Notable author in her prime. As steadily and quietly as her marriage falls apart, so Kyoko Mori's understanding of knitting deepens. From the flawed school mittens made in her native Japan, where needlework is used as a way to prepare women for marriage and silence, to the beautiful unmatched patterns of cardigans, hats and shawls made in the American Midwest, Kyoko draws the connection between knitting and the new life she tried to establish in the U.S. From the suicide of her mother to the last empty days of her marriage, Kyoko finds a way to begin again on her own terms. Interspersed with fact and history about knitting throughout, the narrative touchingly contemplates the nature of love, loss and what holds a marriage together. In the tradition of M F K Fisher's The Gastronomical Me, Joan Didion's Where I Was From and Michael Pollan's The Botany of Desire, Mori examines a specific subject to understand human nature - when to unravel, when to begin again, when to drop the stitch, and when to declare?it?s finished.

150 Knitted Trims
150 Knitted Trims

Author: Lesley Stanfield

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2007-09-18

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780312363253

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Yarns, needles, and abbreviations -- Refresher course -- Directory of trims -- Easy pieces -- Braids -- Frills and flounces -- Lacy edgings -- Loops and fringes -- Insertions -- Additions -- Technical data -- Projects -- Baby overalls -- Herb cushion -- Summer hat -- Floral bag -- Winter warmers.

Even More Quilts for Baby
Even More Quilts for Baby

Author: Ursula Reikes

Publisher: That Patchwork Place

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781564772824

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Combine traditional blocks with fun, colorful prints to create quick quilts for baby! Bestselling author Ursula Reikes is back with an all-new collection of bright, cheerful quilt patterns that are so simple, even beginners can stitch up a quilt top in a weekend or less--no previous quilting experience required! Includes: Step-by-step directions for 20 cuddly baby quilts, each ideal for quilters with little time to spare Two colorways featured for each pattern, including soft pastels and bold, bright fabrics, so you can be confident about color before making the first cut Rotary cutting guidelines, speedy piecing techniques, and complete finishing instructions for each project

Handcrafted Garden Accents
Handcrafted Garden Accents

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781564774422

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Perk up a porch, patio, or garden bed with 18 easy-to-make garden art projects that employ simple techniques such as decorative painting, wire bending, or metalwork. Most projects take only a few hours to complete

Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book
Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book

Author: Amy Herzog

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1683353323

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A comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by the author of You Can Knit and Knit to Flatter. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog’s beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love). This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options, including how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. Amy’s clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere.

Pretty & Posh
Pretty & Posh

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781564774606

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This collection includes instructions for making 20 stylish, handcrafted items that make perfect gifts for friends and family. Most take just a couple of hours to complete!

New Directions in Chenille
New Directions in Chenille

Author: Nannette Holmberg

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9781564772756

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Create the enormously popular look and luxurious feel of chenille in just five fun steps. Expanding on her first book, the best-selling Variations in Chenille, Nannette Holmberg introduces several new "Faux Chenille" techniques, such as incorporating ribbons, trims, and appliques to create one-of-a-kind chenille fabrics. Learn to make raw fabric edges "bloom" into soft, beautiful fabric. Discover a magical world of color and texture. --