Introduces the fundamentals of knitting and offers step-by-step directions for creating handknit home furnishings including chair cushions, table runners, and a baby's blanket.
Knitters of all levels looking for new ideas need look no further than Suss Cousins’s luxurious, original designs for the home. The unique SoHo-meets-Sweden style that makes her one of the country’s most sought-after knitters and designers is visible in every pattern. A thoroughly modern designer who has become a leader in the current knitting renaissance, Suss Cousins’s approach is fresh and inspiring. With her one-of-a-kind knack for mixing colors and textures, it’s no surprise Suss has developed a following among hip knitters everywhere. Some of Hollywood’s hottest stars are among her fans, and thousands of knitters know her work through her stores and classes in New York and Los Angeles, her website, and her new yarn line. Now Suss turns her talents to a whole new area (and a subject that’s close to her own heart): knits for the home. As much a home design book as a knitting guide,Home Knitsincludes patterns for 30 projects—from pillows and throws to bedspreads and wall hangings. There’s something for everyone here—from the knitting novice to the seasoned expert—and each project is presented as part of an overall design approach, with ideas and inspiration for using handknits to create a warm, inviting space in every room of the house. Fill your rooms with the luxury, warmth, and style of handknits. Indulge your knitting passion and make your home a soothing haven for family and friends: Suss Cousins’s handknit designs for the home help you create a living space that is personal, original, and luxurious. Keep the mood easy and uncomplicated with soft seat covers, supple mohair throws, and an array of knitted textures in polished cotton, handpainted wool, and even Ultrasuede. From pillows and placemats to rugs, lamp covers, hand towels, and bed canopies, the projects range from clever accessories you can complete in a few hours to unexpected and original pieces to cherish for years to come.
Fill your home with these 30 contemporary hand-knitted designs by Melanie Porter. All these projects are easy to make and will inject style and color into your interiors. There are three colour schemes to choose from—blues and greens in Cool Collection; reds, oranges, and yellows in Hot Ideas; and whites, creams, and grays in Pale Palette—so there is something for all tastes. You can start with smaller projects, such as the bolster pillow cover, flower vase cozy, or striped clock cover, and then move onto something a little larger, such as the rope knit basket, chunky knit rug, or covered ottoman. With a comprehensive techniques section, you’ll discover how to use giant knitting needles, and how to measure up furniture for a knitted cover, as well as all the basics of knitting, so even beginners can try their hand at these fabulous ideas.
Dive into a must-have for handknitting and interior design enthusiasts. Makes a perfect gift, too! Add personality and interest to any room with beautifully designed and handcrafted knitted pieces from Ruth Cross's Knits at Home. You'll enjoy exploring different handknit patterns--from throws to fitted covers, elegant wall hangings to floor rugs that have a beautiful, organic feel. Starting with the very basics of simple knitting and purling and progressing to add further texture and embellishment, Ruth guides you through a range of stitch patterns and techniques that can be adapted to different shapes and sizes. Ruth not only offers elegant and appealing home decor projects; she also gives you the techniques to design organic and freeform home items of your own. Taking an experimental approach, Ruth combines traditional stitches with new stitches she has devised herself, with unexpected and striking results. With help from Knits at Home, you'll create completely personal pieces that will light up any room.
From fox stoles to wall-mounted moose heads to tiger rugs—hip projects that will unleash the animal lover in every knitter! Faux Taxidermy Knits offers you fifteen fabulously quirky and fun knitting patterns that tap into the massive trend for taxidermy-inspired craft projects with an ironic twist! Split into two sections, wearables and habitat, this unique book includes knitting patterns from moose and badger wall hangings and tiger rugs to fox stoles and paw mittens for the modern, young knitter looking for something different and new to create. The style of the book is contemporary and fun with modern-retro photography to compliment the quirky nature of the projects. “Capture the essence of stately home chic (and pretend you’re an extra from Downton Abbey) with the selection of kitsch knitting patterns inside Faux Taxidermy Knits.” —Interweave “Some of the patterns are brilliant. For example, the ‘tigerskin’ rug is a masterpiece.” —WendyKnits “A wonderful book for the quirky, whimsical and curious . . . and no animals will be harmed!” —DemonicProgress
This fabulous collection of 30 designs is a tempting treasure trove of indulgent treats for the knitter. No matter what your mood, you will find the perfect project for an instant pick-me-up. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy, one- or two-ball knit that can be made over a weekend or a larger, more extravagant piece that will become a unique and treasured addition to either your wardrobe or your home, the projects in Knits for You and Your Home provide the perfect excuse to allow yourself a slice of me-time - an opportunity to snuggle down and create for yourself some knitted luxury. Divided into four evocative sections - Indulge, Cocoon, Pamper and Detox - each chapter contains ideas for both cosy homewares and accessories alongside casual garments and other things to wear around the home. Why not try making a delightful keepsake frame, a sensual lavender pillow or a practical storage box for your home? Or treat yourself with a delicate party shrug, a pretty jewelled watch strap or even a luxurious dressing gown. Whatever you decide to make, Knits for You and Your Home puts the focus back on you. Why not make yourself something special? After all, you deserve it. Of course, you could make any one of these projects for a cherished friend or loved one.
Looking for something sweet and sexy? Knitwear designer Annie Modesitt presents 26 new designs for clothing and accessories inspired by the silhouette of the past, but with a delicious modern twist.
Learn to knit using your arms and fingers—no need for needles If you like large-scale knits or you appreciate the bigger stitches and open texture you can achieve by knitting with your arms or fingers, then you will find plenty of inspiration in ‘Arm and Finger Knitting’. Breaking free from the constraints of normal needle sizes, Laura Strutt demonstrates how to do all the usual stitches and techniques using just your arms and hands, from plain knit stitch to seed stitch, increasing and decreasing, and knitting with two or more strands of yarn at a time. To make the best use of the unique texture and scale of no-needle knitting, she has designed 35 stylish projects for you to make, for the home and to wear. There are stylish arm-knitted scarves, and throws, but also a simple stool cover, a stylish gilet, and a shawl you can knit in under an hour. Using finger knitting, you can quickly create place settings, a bath mat, and even a necklace. A photographically-illustrated step by step guide to techniques covers everything you need to know, from casting on to cabling, clearly and simply. It’s no wonder there is so much interest in arm and finger knitting when you can get spectacular results in such a short time.