Download or read book Heirloom Knitting written by Sharon Miller and published by . This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heirlooms are a family's link from its past to the present and a legacy for the future. They are special things that have personal meaning. Knitting at its best can produce lovely articles that are used today and will readily become heirlooms.
Download or read book Heirloom Baby Knits written by Deborah Newton and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents step-by-step instructions for knitting twenty-four baby garments and blankets, including vests, cardigans, pants, and socks, and provides tips on basic techniques.
Download or read book Heirloom Knits written by Judith McLeod-Odell and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains instruction for creating twenty knitted pieces inspired by different decades, from the 1820s to the early twenty-first century, including a baby blanket, a floor rug, throw pillows, and a quilt.
Download or read book Knitting for Baby written by Melanie Falick and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “One of the best books . . . for the novice knitter”—a beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide to making memorable gifts for infants to two-year-olds (Library Journal). Knitting for Baby provides knitters of all levels with everything they need to create handmade expressions of love for those special babies in their lives. Master hand-knitting designer Kristin Nicholas and bestselling author Melanie Falick offer 30 fresh, irresistible designs sized for infants to two-year-olds, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and a comprehensive how-to-knit section for those new to the craft. From booties and blankets to toys and sweaters, the exquisite projects showcase contemporary colors and luscious natural fibers that are as soft as a baby’s skin. Each of the patterns is clearly written and thoroughly tested and is accompanied by beautiful, hand-painted illustrations of the skills required, from casting on the first stitch to colorwork, cables, and finishing details. Engaging color photographs by acclaimed baby photographer Ross Whitaker show the finished garments and accessories being worn and enjoyed by a charming cast of babies being their naturally delightful selves. Originally published in 2002, Knitting for Baby has sold more than 40,000 copies in hardcover. The new paperback reissue of this timeless book is sure to find an even broader audience of knitters, both novice and expert.
Download or read book Vintage Baby Knits written by Kristen Rengren and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The longtime knitter and vintage fashion expert puts a contemporary twist on classic knit babywear in this beautifully photographed pattern book. While working as a vintage clothing dealer, combing through estate sales and eBay listings, longtime knitter Kristen Rengren amassed hundreds of knitting pattern booklets from 1920 through 1960. Now a knitwear designer, Rengren brings us the result of her combined passions in Vintage Baby Knits, a charming collection of more than 40 contemporary updates of timeless baby patterns. Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, including a lace christening gown. Beautiful photographs capture a bevy of adorable babies and toddlers wearing these knitted treasures. Also included are sidebars on baby fashion and knitting culture in this bygone era, and a complete reference section. Destined to be a classic itself, Vintage Baby Knits promises family heirlooms for 21st-century babies.
Download or read book Swedish Handknits written by Sue Flanders and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2012-08-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swedish Handknits is a collection of patterns for sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, headbands, and bags, all inspired by the historic textiles housed at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Institute was the first to host the successful Bohus knitting exhibit in America, so it's fitting that their world-class textile collection provides the inspiration for these designs.As in the authors' Norwegian Handknits, vintage photographs of Swedish immigrants, recipes, and photos of the artifacts that inspired the designs will be included, along with a short history of knitting in Sweden. Bohus, twined knitting, and Swedish mittens are some of the many techniques featured in the book.
Download or read book Heirloom Afghans to Knit and Crochet written by Jean Leinhauser and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafters who wish to showcase their skills, pamper themselves or someone special, or mark an occasion with a one-of-a-kind remembrance, will love knitting or crocheting the luxurious afghans in this new book. All are heirloom-quality afghans--displayed in breathtaking color photos--featuring deluxe yarns such as silk blends, mohair, or cashmere. And it's an anything-but-ordinary collection that includes new takes on classic afghans, afghans with hundreds of bullion stitches, and those that look like the finest lace. You'll be proud to give any one as a gift for a wedding, christening, anniversary, dedication ceremony or whenever you want to show love or appreciation with a gift well worth the time and cost--one that will be cherished for a lifetime!
Download or read book Norwegian Handknits written by Janine Kosel and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norwegian Handknits collects 30 patterns for folk mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, knapsacks, and a sweater or two inspired by traditional knits housed in the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa. An introduction reflecting on the history of Norwegian-style knitting and the stories behind the handknits that inspired the patterns will be included. Sidebars include classic Norwegian cooking recipes and historical knitting photos.
Download or read book Wrapped In Lace Ebook Pdf written by Margaret Stove and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spectacular knitted lace designs of New Zealand designer Margaret Stove are truly the pinnacle of the craft. In Wrapped in Lace, dive into Margaret's love for learning and creating knitted lace, then begin your own journey to master lace knitting with 12 original patterns. To appreciate the history of knitted lace, follow Margaret's quest to design and knit the legendary "wedding ring shawl"--A large lace shawl so fine and delicate that it can be drawn through a wedding ring. Wrapped in Lace shares the art of designing patterns and the characteristics of lace traditions from around the wor.
Download or read book Heirloom Knitting s Shetland Hap Shawls Then and Now written by Sharon Miller and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Baby Knits from Around the World written by Kari Cornell and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitting expert Kari Cornell teaches you how to make your own baby knits in all of the world’s authentic traditions. Baby Knits from Around the World showcases 20 designs by well-known artisans hailing from classic knitting traditions in Scandinavia, Ireland, Scotland, England, the Baltics, Europe, South America, and North America. The book includes detailed instructions for ever-popular baby hats, blankets, sweaters, booties, pants, dresses, toys, and mitts; while introductions to each pattern detail the history of the technique that the design employs. With over 100 gorgeous photos and diagrams throughout, knitters of all proficiency levels are sure to enjoy Kari Cornell’s hand-picked collection of baby knitting projects.
Download or read book First Book of Modern Lace Knitting written by Marianne Kinzel and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easily learned, low-cost fundamental methods for over 25 distinctive projects, including Rose Leaf, English Crystal, Mosaic, Coronet, Valentine, Celandine, more. Includes diagrams, charts, and photographs of completed articles.
Download or read book Heirloom Knitting for Dolls written by Furze Hewitt and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doll collectors often meet problems in providing appropriate garments for their dolls. This book offers 92 historically authentic knitting patterns for dolls' clothes, also dolls' bed and table linen, all to be worked in cotton yarn. It includes a range of designs for edgings, beadings and braids.
Download or read book Heirloom Knits written by Judith McLeod-Odell and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains instruction for creating twenty knitted pieces inspired by different decades, from the 1820s to the early twenty-first century, including a baby blanket, a floor rug, throw pillows, and a quilt.
Download or read book The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting written by Elizabeth Lovick and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to making Shetland lace projects, including traditional Shetland motifs, patterns, and insertions such as cat's paw, candlelight, horse shoe and many more.
Download or read book Magical Shetland Lace Shawls to Knit written by Elizabeth Lovick and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to knit feather soft and beautifully warm Shetland lace shawls
Download or read book The Shetland Trader written by Gudrun Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...This third volume explores the very roots of the series: the made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s by Patricia Johnston, Gudrun's mother, which operated as The Shetland Trader. Through archival research and a network of family, friends, and fibre enthusiasts, Gudrun has unearthed some of her mother's best-loved designs and updated them for contemporary knitters. This collection contains 11 patterns for garments and accessories. Use them to create seventies-inspired dream ensembles as well as timeless heirloom pieces incorporating traditional Shetland knitting techniques and motifs..." -- back cover.
