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Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Each of the designs is a classic, essential type of sweater everyone should own-jacket cardigan, turtleneck, oversize tunic, slouchy cardigan, hoodie, raglan pullover-and all knit in easy stitches but with added details to make them unique. Knitting tutorials and detailed instructions make the sweater designs accessible for beginner to advanced knitters"--
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Helping you build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting, a proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation turns traditional sock projects upside down with designs featuring the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up--
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A new edition of the popular stitch book by internationally renowned needlecraft and textile designer, Jan Eaton. In this collection, create beautiful fabrics with variegated zigzags of colour and pretty ridged effects that are perfect for afghans, throws, baby blankets and even wall hangings. This easy-to-use book features 200 colourful ripple stitch patterns to knit and crochet using a range of techniques, from traditional Shetland lace stitches...
Author
Publisher
Trafalgar Square
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Express your style: Substitute yarns, swap colors, and adjust sizes; add ruffles, bows, or braids; change ribbing into cables, try an openwork pattern, or add a decorative repeat. This fabulous book's one-piece construction techniques can easily be adapted to suit anyone's tastes"--P. [4] of cover.
306) Viking knits and ancient ornaments: interlace patterns from around the world in modern knitwear
Author
Publisher
Trafalgar Square
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Provides advice for knitters on how to find inspiration in the illustrated examples of ancient ornaments and shares a selection of sweater and accessory patterns which incorporate such designs and motifs as loops, rings, chains, knots, S-hooks, and braiding.
Author
Publisher
Lark
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
Lace knitting gets a makeover in 'Lovely Knitted Lace'! Author Brooke Nico offers up 16 garments and accessories based on four basic shapes: triangles, circles, squares, and rectangles. Start with these simple shapes, then create a light-as-air Angle Shawl knit from the center out; a luxuriously soft Japanese Leaf Scarf that looks pretty on both sides of the fabric thanks to stockinette and twisted rib stitches; a pretty Aster Shirt with great drape...
Author
Publisher
CICO Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The relaxing rhythm and hand movements of knitting make it the perfect activity to absorb your attention and distract you from unwanted thoughts. As well as being beautiful makes, these 35 projects are specially designed to be a form of mindfulness practice. Suitable for beginners through to experienced knitters, the patterns will help you stitch away stress by incorporating calming repetition and different textures, as well as mood-boosting bright...
Author
Series
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This 15th anniversary edition of the best-selling book 100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet, with over 130,000 copies sold! An utterly delightful collection of designs for any knitting or crochet enthusiast, it not only includes the most beautiful flowers and leaves, but also a wonderful, whimsical collection of fruit and vegetables as well as butterflies. As most of the projects use only small amounts of yarn, it is the perfect way to use up scraps, or...
Author
Publisher
Search Press Limited
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Fall in love with these oversized toys, then knit them all, including three mini versions. Snuggle up with Robyn Octopus and his friends - all loveable, oversized toys to knit. The soft, chunky yarn and delightful characters will appeal to all, not just children. They make great reading or TV companions and sit at about 70cm tall. As well as 15 different animals to knit and love, including a puffin, an orangutan, a turtle and a unicorn, you can also...
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