Download or read book Granny Knits written by Uri Orlev and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Grandmother s Knitting written by Larissa Brown and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When most people think of their grandmother’s knitting, they might not immediately see the connection to a modern knitter’s life. But in My Grandmother’s Knitting, Larissa Brown shows us that nothing could be further from the truth. Many of today’s hippest and most popular knitters found their passion for knitting under the tutelage of their grandmother or another revered family member, and in this book, they share stories and patterns inspired by their memories and their gratitude. Among the 26 contributors to My Grandmother’s Knitting are STC Craft authors Wendy Bernard (Custom Knits series), Teva Durham (Loop-d-Loop series), Norah Gaughan (Knitting Nature), Joan McGowan-Michael (Knitting Lingerie Style), and Leigh Radford (AlterKnits series and One More Skein) as well as many other popular designers such as Jared Flood, Cookie A., Ysolda Teague, Anne Hanson, Kay Gardiner, and Meg Swansen. Praise for My Grandmother's Knitting: “This is a pattern book with a twist. . . . Full of useful information and easy-to-knit garments, Custom Knits 2 is a good choice for knitters looking to adapt designs and venture into designing their own garments.” —Creative Knitting Magazine “In [My Grandmother’s Knitting], Brown weaves family stories and early knitting memories of her interview subjects into poignant evidence that today’s knitters have a strong connection to the knitters who came before them.” —CraftSanity “This is a thoroughly charming book . . . A heartfelt celebration of shared creativity.” —Knitty.com "Wonderful family stories are shared by those such as Meg Swansen, Norah Gaughan, Kirsten Kapur and Kay Gardiner. The projects in this book, as you can imagine, with the star-studded lineup of designers, are a beautiful assortment of accessories and women's garments. The look and feel of this book is so inviting and beautiful, with lovely photography by Michael Crouser. In all ways, this book is a true work of art and heart." —Petite Purls
Download or read book Knitted by Grandma written by Ruth Hearson and published by Dial. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pull the tabs and lift the flaps to see all the wacky things Grandma is knitting for the whole town. Grandma is always knitting, even when she comes to visit. With her nonstop knitting needles, she creates the wildest things: woolly wigs, penguin pullovers, heaps of hats, and even cardigans fit for a queen! Young readers will delight in wearing their own "knitted by Grandma" hat. And instructions are included for making a childrs"s wool hat, just as Grandma does.
Download or read book Grannies Inc Guide to Knitting written by Katie Mowat and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to knitting, who knows better than our nan? If you get tangled in a ball of wool, she's always the first person you call to help you sort your cross stitch from your cable. While recruiting for her fledgling online knitwear company, Katie Mowat swiftly realised that it was mainly older women, namely grannies, who were volunteering their services, and so Grannies Inc. was born. Since 2009 they have gone from strength to strength, and from one product (beanies), they now design and produce a whole range of knitwear. Her crack squad of 15 grannies will be contributing their 'purls' of wisdom and patterns to help the new knitting generation in this attractive book. With knitting patterns for snoods, legwarmers, slouch socks, laptop cases and beanies, you'll be cool and cosy in no time. As the grannies say, 'May your bobbin always be full.'
Download or read book Granny McFlitter the Champion Knitter written by Heather Haylock and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: But did Granny stop knitting? Oh no, she did not! She kept right on knitting . . . like it or not! Granny McFlitter's family have had enough of her knitting. But when a ship runs aground, spilling oil into the sea, a call goes out for small jumpers for the shivery rescued penguins. It's the moment Granny has been waiting for! A sparkling environmental story with award-winning illustrations that is sure to warm hearts and feathers.
Download or read book One Piece Knits written by Margaret Hubert and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knit your sweaters in one piece—from the top down, from cuff to cuff, or from back to front—for the whole family, with minimal seaming required! Written by renowned knitting author and expert Margaret Hubert, One-Piece Knits offers charted patterns sized from toddler to adult and in multiple gauges for classic pullovers and cardigans in four styles: top-down (both raglan and yoke), side-over (from one sleeve edge to the other), and back-to-front (from back waist to front waist, then picking up stitches at the shoulders to knit the sleeves). Additional patterns for each style feature alternate stitches, simple colorwork, and neckline and sleeve variations. A helpful resources section offers guidance on basic techniques. With one-piece knits, you can knit classic sweaters for the whole family—from every direction!
Download or read book Becoming a Grandmother written by Sheila Kitzinger and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997-12-05 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores ways in which grandmothers can find satisfaction in their new roles, have better understanding of family tensions, communicate more effectively with their daughters and daughters-in-law, and provide emotional support.
Download or read book Knitting America written by Susan Strawn and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2011-05-13 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Susan has placed the history of knitting within the context of American history, so we can clearly see how knitting is intertwined with such subjects as geography, migration, politics, economics, female emancipation, and evolving social mores. She has traced how a melting pot of knitting traditions found their way into American culture via vast waves of immigration, expanded opportunity for travel, and technology.” —Melanie Falick This is the history that Knitting America celebrates. Beautifully illustrated with vintage pattern booklets, posters, postcards, black-and-white historical photographs, and contemporary color photographs of knitted pieces in private collections and in museums, this book is an exquisite view of America through the handiwork of its knitters.
Download or read book Modern Crochet Sweaters written by Janine Myska and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crochet Beautiful Sweaters for Every Shape with Simple, Stunning Stitchwork Create the crochet wardrobe of your dreams with this collection of classic pieces that are effortlessly stylish. Janine Myska, the designer behind Knits ‘N Knots, has created 20 gorgeous, brand-new sweater patterns that focus on style, fit and comfort, including helpful customization tips so you can tailor each garment to your unique proportions. With Janine’s keen eye for detail, strong commitment to size diversity and clear, concise instruction, crocheters of every skill level and body type can craft the timeless sweaters they’ve always longed for. Experiment with color in the Fifty Below Color Block Pullover or Mountain Peaks striped cardigan. Bundle up in the Infinite Prairies Poncho or let your playful side show with the Champagne Glow Single-Sleeve Sweater. Dress the December Romance Sweater Dress up for a date night out or down for a casual weekend brunch—either way, you’re sure to turn heads! With chapters dedicated to closet staples, the warmest sweaters for the coldest of days and even lighter-weight projects for the year-round crocheter, every piece in this collection is sure to be a much-loved addition to your wardrobe. It has never been easier to create beautiful crochet garments that flatter your figure and suit any occasion than with Modern Crochet Sweaters.
Download or read book Goin home written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Reed by the River written by Virginia Woodward Cloud and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book THE NEED TO NURTURE written by Laura Louise and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was a latch key kid learning to protect herself by any method necessary. Her need to nurture manifested as she mended her broken spirit by achieving goals she was told were out of her reach. A true memoir about childhood trauma, abandonment, and abuse. The Need to Nurture is a truly gut wrenching tale of Laura's experiences with trauma and abuse, but offers respite to readers by finding inspiration in the pain to show that life's difficulties only make us stronger and as we overcome our struggles, we may truly find solace in success
Download or read book The Curious Room written by Angela Carter and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-03-31 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vintage Collected Edition of Angela Carter's works continues with THE CURIOUS ROOM, which contains her dramatic writings, including several previously unpublished plays and screenplays. THE CURIOUS ROOM includes a radio play about the demented Victorian painter and parricide Richard Dadd; reworkings of Puss in Boots and the Dracula story; a draft for an opera of Virginia Woolf's ORLANDO, as well as the film scripts of THE MAGIC TOYSHOP and THE COMPANY OF WOLVES. Revealing many of the enthusiasms and concerns which ignited Carter's fiction. THE CURIOUS ROOM is full of magnificent and startling new material, charged with the range and power of Carter's imagination and inventiveness.
Download or read book The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting 2nd Edition written by Margaret Hubert and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2014-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting, 2nd Edition " comprehensive technique guide with 220 stitch patterns and 15 projects " is the one knitting reference ever yarn enthusiast should have.
Download or read book Karen s Grandmothers Baby Sitters Little Sister 10 written by Ann M. Martin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation! When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows -- five! Karen thinks that is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different! Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music. And she teaches Karen funny dances, like the foxtrot. Are five grandmothers too many for Karen?
Download or read book Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy written by Tanis Gray and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 25 projects based on George Lucas's epic film saga, this is the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey, and a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens from a galaxy far, far away.
Download or read book Help I m a Granny written by Flic Everett and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2015-11-23 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an entertaining and informative tone, this guide is filled with handy advice and true stories from grandmas who have had to relearn those tricky parenting skills and acquire new ones for the digital age"But I'm too young to be a granny!" After her children moved out of the family home, Flic Everett was looking forward to enjoying life after parenthood. Then, at the tender age of 42, she discovered that she was about to become a grandmother and be catapulted back into a new cycle of diapers, baby alarms, and toddler tantrums. This essential guide for new grandmothers takes a humorous look at everything you need to know, from texting your first baby pictures to coping with competitive moms at the nursery gates, and from how to Skype a bedtime story to what to do when you never learned to knit.
