Download or read book Extra Yarn written by Mac Barnett and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a cold afternoon in a cold little town, where everywhere you looked was either the white of snow or the black of soot from chimneys, Annabelle found a box full of yarn of every colour. It seemed like an ordinary box. But it turned out it wasn't.

Download or read book The Yarn Girls Guide to Simple Knits written by Julie Carles and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In their bustling New York City yarn shop Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs—a.k.a. the Yarn Girls—have helped thousands of new and lapsed knitters rediscover the pleasures of knitting. Forget frumpy worsted wools and tiny needles; here are the gorgeous, wearable styles you’ve been looking for, with patterns that knit up so fast even inexperienced knitters can start a project on Saturday and wear it to work Monday morning. Made on big needles (sizes 9 to 36) and with a wide range of the chunky, luxurious new yarns that are now available, they couldn’t be easier to create, or more fun to wear. The Yarn Girls have selected thirty of their most popular basic-but-beautiful projects in a range of must-have styles, from trendy funnel-necks and classic cardigans to sexy tanks. Each project includes pointers to ensure that the finished project will fit properly and look like a million bucks. There are also patterns for creating accessories such as hats and scarves, as well as something for the guys and cozy throws for the home. Each pattern is designed to reinforce the fundamentals of knitting and help tentative knitters gain confidence. Clearly illustrated sections on techniques, plus a glossary and the Yarn Girls’ helpful tips throughout, practically guarantee a successful outcome the very first time.

Download or read book The Yarn Girls Guide to Simple Knits written by Julie Carles and published by . This book was released on 2009-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yarn Girls have selected 30 of their most popular basic-but-beautiful projects from trendy polo-necks and classic cardigans to sexy tanks. Each project includes pointers to ensure that the finished project will fit properly and look amazing. There are also patterns for accessories, such as hats and scarves, as well as something for the guys and cozy throws for the home. Each pattern is designed to reinforce the fundamentals of knitting and help tentative knitters gain confidence. Clearly illustrated sections on techniques, plus a glossary and the Yarn Girls helpful tips throughout, virtually guarantee a successful outcome.

Download or read book Good Yarns for Girls written by and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Good Yarn 30 Timeless Hats Scarves Socks and Gloves written by Katherine Poulton and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I think we are all so increasingly obsessed and addicted to the new...that there's a danger of us forgetting to look back, appreciate and hold onto the amazing things, values, skills and traditions that previous generations and the past offer us. I'm really interested in marrying the old and the new...wearing a modern sleek designed hat, hand knitted old-school style in real wool!' - Lily Cole. These 30 projects are inspired by some of the most popular and fashionable accessories sold by the North Circular. Each project has clear instructions and beautiful photography. There is also advice on ethical buying and sourcing local, sustainable wool. Handmade doesn't have to mean compromising on style or quality.

Download or read book Cat Knit written by Jacob Grant and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cat and Yarn are the best of friends. They have so much fun playing together, the two are inseparable. Until the day Girl takes Yarn away. When Yarn Returns, he is completely changed, no longer Cat's bright and jolly friend. Cat is mad! Soon, Cat begins to miss his best friend, and he just might realize that a little change isn't so bad after all.

Download or read book The Yarn Girls Guide to Knits for Older Kids written by Julie Carles and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yarn Girls offer a fresh new collection of 30 dazzling junior knitwear designs for kids ages four through ten. Whether you re a novice looking for approachable patterns or an expert seeking a new challenge, The Yarn Girls Guide to Knits for Older Kids is perfect for knitters who want good-looking designs that knit up fast. A helpful how-to guide kicks off the book, walking new knitters through the basics and serving as a handy reference for lapsed knitters. Nine captivating chapters follow, offering designs ranging from casual to stylish to funky. From the Half-Hour Hat to the Camping Out basic pullover to the Glamorous Life swing coat, there are patterns that will delight even the most fashion-savvy kid - no matter what his or her style. Plus, 26 of the 30 patterns are conveniently unisex and to illustrate this, each design is photographed on both a boy and a girl. Throughout the book, the Yarn Girls describe the inspiration behind their patterns, providing their own personal anecdotes and adding helpful knitting tips.. With a wealth of brand-new quick-to-knit patterns and the much-loved Yarn Girls sensibility, The Yarn Girls Guide to Knits for Older Kids is an exciting new addition to their treasured collection.

Download or read book Feeding the Sheep written by Leda Schubert and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From watching Mom shepherd, shear, spin, and knit, a little girl finds out just how her sweater is made.

Download or read book Losing the Girl written by MariNaomi and published by Graphic Universe ™. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claudia Jones is missing. Her classmates are thinking the worst . . . or at least the weirdest. It couldn't be an alien abduction, right? None of Claudia's classmates at Blithedale High know why she vanished—and they're dealing with their own issues. Emily's trying to handle a life-changing surprise. Paula's hoping to step out of Emily's shadow. Nigel just wants to meet a girl who will laugh at his jokes. And Brett hardly lets himself get close to anybody. In Losing the Girl, the first book in the Life on Earth trilogy, Eisner-nominated cartoonist MariNaomi looks at life through the eyes of four suburban teenagers: early romance, fraying friendships, and the traces of a mysterious—maybe otherworldly—disappearance. Different chapters focus on different characters, each with a unique visual approach.

Download or read book Literary Yarns written by Cindy Wang and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put a literary spin on your amigurumi with over 20 cute-as-a-button crochet projects inspired by classic literature—the perfect gift for book lovers and crafters of all skill levels. Learn how to make adorable crochet dolls of your favorite literary characters, including Anne of Green Gables, Elizabeth Bennet, and Sherlock Holmes! Literature lovers can decorate bookshelves, proclaim a love of reading, and show off crafting skills with adorable amigurumi crocheted characters that are simple to make and impossible to resist! All that’s needed are a few readily available materials and beginner crochet skills, and soon you’ll be hanging out with your favorite characters from classic literature—including: • Elizabeth Bennet (Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice) • White Rabbit (Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland) • Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) • Ebenezer Scrooge (Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol) • Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan (F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby) • Quasimodo and Esmerelda (Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) • Captain Ahab and Moby Dick (Herman Melville’s Moby Dick) • Anne Shirley (Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables) Literary Yarns features adorable characters that grace the pages of 25 classic novels, plays, and storybooks. Make them for your friends, decorate your house with them, or use them as pretty much the cutest action figures you can imagine. The materials are readily available and the techniques are straightforward for stitchers who crochet at least at a basic level.

Download or read book Knit Your Bit written by Deborah Hopkinson and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his father leaves to fight in World War I, Mikey joins the Central Park Knitting Bee to help knit clothing for soldiers overseas.

Download or read book A Girl of Resource written by Eyre Hussey and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Girl and the Bicycle written by Mark Pett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of The Boy and the Airplane, a touching wordless picture book about a little girl, a shiny bicycle, and the meaning of persistence—with an unexpected payoff. A little girl sees a shiny new bicycle in the shop window. She hurries home to see if she has enough money in her piggy bank, but when she comes up short, she knocks on the doors of her neighbors, hoping to do their yardwork. They all turn her away except for a kindly old woman. The woman and the girl work through the seasons, side by side. They form a tender friendship. When the weather warms, the girl finally has enough money for the bicycle. She runs back to the store, but the bicycle is gone! What happens next shows the reward of hard work and the true meaning of generosity. Wordless, timeless, and classic, The Girl and the Bicycle carries a message of selflessness and sweet surprises and makes an ideal gift for graduations and other special occasions.

Download or read book The Magic Ball of Wool written by Susanna Isern and published by Cuento de Luz. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner at the 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. A magic ball has mysteriously appeared and will help to weave the most beautiful friendship between the animals of the forest. One morning, a hedgehog wakes up to find a mysterious ball of wool caught in his prickles. Why would he want a ball of wool?, he wonders in dismay. His friend the spider, who was an expert knitter, encouraged him to start knitting, teaching him all the keys and secrets to making a perfect sweater. Fascinated, all of the forest animals come to his house and the hedgehog happily knits something for each of his visitors. CLICKETY-CLICK, CLICKETY-CLICK... A stitch here, a stitch there... When the hedgehog stops knitting, he realizes something amazing—the ball of wool is magic! A charming tale of friendship, generosity and kindness that will bring out the best in young readers by encouraging them to help others.

Download or read book Three Balls of Wool written by Henriqueta Cristina and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With three balls of wool and lots of ingenuity, this mother gets down to work and sparks a small revolution.

Download or read book A Hat for Mrs Goldman written by Michelle Edwards and published by Anne Schwartz Books. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heartwarming winter story is perfect for those who love to knit and parents looking to teach their children about the importance of doing good for others! Mrs. Goldman always knits hats for everyone in the neighborhood, and Sophia, who thinks knitting is too hard, helps by making the pom-poms. But now winter is here, and Mrs. Goldman herself doesn't have a hat-she's too busy making hats for everyone else! It's up to Sophia to buckle down and knit a hat for Mrs. Goldman. But try as Sophia might, the hat turns out lumpy, the stitches aren't even, and there are holes where there shouldn't be holes. Sophia is devastated until she gets an idea that will make Mrs. Goldman's hat the most wonderful of all. Readers both young and old will relate to Sophia's frustrations, as well as her delight in making something special for someone she loves. A knitting pattern is included in the back of the book. "[A] celebration of winter mitzvahs, or kind deeds. Karas's adorable, radiant art adds to the heartwarming mood."--The New York Times

Download or read book Claudia and Mean Janine A Graphic Novel The Baby Sitters Club 4 written by Ann M. Martin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The baby-sitters are back in their fourth graphic novel! Claudia and her sister, Janine, may as well be from two different planets. Claudia, who pays more attention to her art than her grades, feels she can't compete with her perfect sister. Janine studies nonstop, makes straight As, and even takes college-level courses. The girls are nothing alike, and they can't agree on anything. While Janine devotes all her time to working on her Web site, The Baby-sitters Club is busy with their new summer play group. But when something terrible happens to their grandmother, Mimi, the two sisters discover they're more alike than they originally thought.