Download or read book Knitless written by Laura McFadden and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a knitter, crocheter, crafter, or none of the above? This clever book gives yarn lovers—both knitters and non-knitters alike—50 fun ways to use their stashes without taking out their knitting needles. The projects are easy and simple, but with a modern aesthetic that manages to be both sophisticated and inviting. Get your hot glue gun fired up, adhere some pompoms to an old office chair, and make the most ho-hum seat in your house into a cozy piece of pop art furniture. Or treat your neck to a stylish infinity scarf. All you need is some bulky yarn and the ability to braid. This book will strike a chord with DIYers who love yarn but don't always want to take the time and effort to knit something from it. Projects also include a Sputnik lamp shade, a welcome mat, friendship bracelets, and even a rehabbed woven lawn chair. Put away your needles and crochet hooks and create fabulous projects, from accessories to home goods and more!

Download or read book Knitless Death A Cozy Mystery Short Story written by S. Y. Robins and published by Lovy Books Ltd. This book was released on with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katy Gordon is having the time of her life. She is about to step on stage to accept the Bennet Award—the most prestigious award within the knitting community. She possesses a rare gift with the needle. Katy creates masterpieces, using skill and precision, of every kind of clothing imaginable, from patterns she’s created or adapted from antique patterns she owns. From Victorian and sensual to the Roaring 20s and beyond, Katy creates award winning pieces that have made her famous in the world of costume design as well as a variety of other arenas. She has never been more excited, that is, until a crazy woman rushes the stage and accuses Katy of stealing her designs and stealing her award. Katy is flabbergasted by the outburst and is stunned as the security guards drag the woman away. Katy chalks it up to some lunatic’s antics and tries not to let it spoil her evening. That is, until a few hours later when that same woman is found dead with one of Katie’s specially designed knitting needles found at the scene. Katie finds herself a suspect in a murder she did not commit. Can she discover the real killer before she is sent away for the crime? Or will this journey plunge her into a world of mystery and intrigue she has only ever read about?

Download or read book No Idle Hands written by Anne L. MacDonald and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fascinating . . . What is remarkable about this book is that a history of knitting can function so well as a survey of the changes in women’s rolse over time.”—The New York Times Book Review An historian and lifelong knitter, Anne Macdonald expertly guides readers on a revealing tour of the history of knitting in America. In No Idle Hands, Macdonald considers how the necessity—and the pleasure—of knitting has shaped women’s lives. Here is the Colonial woman for whom idleness was a sin, and her Victorian counterpart, who enjoyed the pleasure of knitting while visiting with friends; the war wife eager to provide her man with warmth and comfort, and the modern woman busy creating fashionable handknits for herself and her family. Macdonald examines each phase of American history and gives us a clear and compelling look at life, then and now. And through it all, we see how knitting has played an important part in the way society has viewed women—and how women have viewed themselves. Assembled from articles in magazines, knitting brochures, newspaper clippings and other primary sources, and featuring reproductions of advertisements, illustrations, and photographs from each period, No Idle Hands capture the texture of women’s domestic lives throughout history with great wit and insight. “Colorful and revealing . . . vivid . . . This book will intrigue needlewomen and students of domestic history alike.”—The Washington Post Book World

Download or read book Yarnitecture written by Jillian Moreno and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Moreno leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want (wool, cotton, silk, synthetic), establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers 12 delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand-spun yarns.

Download or read book The Secret Language of Knitters written by Mary Beth Temple and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The expert knitter and author of Hooked for Life shares an irreverent guide to the loopy world of knitting jargon from “Acrylic” to “Yarn Porn”. If you’ve ever wanted to know what knitters really mean when they say “frog”, “WIP”, or “stash”, The Secret Language of Knitters is for you. Written by acclaimed crafting author Mary Beth Temple, this dictionary will make you laugh as you learn the ins and outs of knitting terminology. Ideal for the knitting novice as well as the yarn-obsessed, it includes entries such as: * Design Elements noun: Mistakes. As in “The fact that one sleeve is five inches longer than the other is not a mistake, it is a design element.” * Moth noun: The devil incarnate, eater of both stash and finished objects. Should be treated with a zero-tolerance attitude. * Stress Knitting noun: When the going gets tough, the tough get knitting.

Download or read book American Sportswear Knitting Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Simple Style written by Ann Budd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-04-05 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary garments that celebrate stunning results without complicated techniques are the focus of this collection. Step-by-step instructions, thorough materials lists, and a design notebook cover the ways to maximize style while simplifying knitting and finishing techniques. Requiring only a basic understanding of knitting, this guide is packed with clever design ideas such as innovative edgings, a well-placed band of color or texture, an unexpected yarn, and creative constructions that minimize seams or customize personal fit.

Download or read book Cable Confidence written by Sara Louise Harper and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2008-05-06 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think cables are too tricky to master? Debunk that myth today! Cabling is just a series of knits and purls. If you can knit and purl, you already have the foundation for making gorgeous textured sweaters. A new knitting world will open up as soon as you learn the basics. Unlock the mysteries of reading stitch charts, using cable needles, swatching, and much more with this beginner-friendly guide Start with the easiest stitches, and then move on to more complex techniques, one step at a time Knit up starter projects like pillows, scarves, and an afghan, and then move on to gorgeous pullovers and cardigans--14 projects in all

Download or read book The Urban Knitter written by Lily M. Chin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes how-to information.

Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Knitting written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2021 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to knit, improve your knitting skills, and become a better knitter, then check out “HowExpert Guide to Knitting.” Are you interested in learning to knit but are unsure of where to start? This book covers everything the beginning knitter needs to know and makes an excellent reference book for intermediate and experienced knitters alike. The techniques in this book are deconstructed and detailed in clear, easy-to-follow steps, along with instructions to create a swatch for practice. Five project patterns are included and cover the stitches and skills covered in the early chapters for maximum memorization and repetition. After working through this book, the knitter will know: - Whether they prefer to use English or Continental style knitting - How to hold the knitting needles and tension the yarn - The differences between Straight Needles, Double Pointed Needles, and Circular Needles - How to knit back and forth, or “flat” such as for scarves - How to knit in circles, or “in the round” such as for hats - How to use the Magic Loop and Traveling Loop methods in the round - How to knit a swatch and determine proper gauge - 2 Cast On methods to begin projects - The Knit and Purl stitches - 2 increase stitches, which add to the total stitch count - 2 decreases stitches, which reduce the total stitch count - 3 Bind Off methods to finish projects Check out “HowExpert Guide to Knitting” and learn how to knit starting today! About the Expert Jeanne Torrey lives near Baltimore, Maryland, with her three kids, college BFF, and tuxedo cat. She has been knitting since 2010 and has knit more than 200 projects. You can find her on Ravelry.com under the username KnitsaTrap. When she’s not knitting, Jeanne enjoys sewing, writing, and video games. She also practices the martial arts of Tae-Kwon-Do (currently a 2nd-degree black belt), Eskrima (green sash, Cacoy Doces Pares), and has recently started building her own gaming PC. Honorable mentions go to Jeanne’s family for enabling her fiber habit, especially her mom, for providing proofreading support. This book is dedicated to Joey, Noah, and Leslie, who have appreciated every hand-knit gift Jeanne made them. HowExpert publishes quick ‘how to’ guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Download or read book 3 Skeins Or Less written by Tanis Gray and published by Interweave Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitters will find 25 accessories that take no more than 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn, including shawls, socks, hats/berets, mittens, cowls, and even a tank, cropped sweater, and cami! Featured designers include Ann Weaver, Carina Spencer, Heather Zoppetti, Romi Hill, and many others.

Download or read book The Knitter s Life List written by Gwen W. Steege and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to knitting, discussing the basics of yarn selection, techniques, design, and stitch variations that can be implemented for scarves, shawls, hats, gloves, and socks, with tips from expert knitters.

Download or read book Knitting Pearls Writers Writing About Knitting written by Ann Hood and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Engaging . . . tangled stories of family relationships, expectations and traditions . . . compelling, regardless of the reader’s experience with the craft.”—Portland Press Herald In Knitting Pearls, two dozen writers write about the transformative and healing powers of knitting. Lily King remembers the year her family lived in Italy, and a knitted hat that helped her daughter adjust to her new home. Laura Lippman explores how converting to Judaism changed not only Christmas but also her mother’s gift of a knitted stocking. Jodi Picoult remembers her grandmother and how through knitting she felt that everlasting love. And Bill Roorbach remembers his freshman year in college when knitting soothed his broken heart and helped him fall in love again. Other contributors include Steve Almond, Ann Leary, Christina Baker Kline, Lee Woodruff, and knitting rock stars Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed and the Yarn Whisperer, Clara Parks. With knitting patterns from renowned stores such as Purl Soho, Hill Country Weavers, and Churchmouse Yarns, Knitting Pearls is by turns delightful and heartbreaking, joyous and wise. These personal stories by award-winning writers celebrate the moments of loss and love intertwined in the rhythm, ritual, and pleasure of knitting.

Download or read book Knitting the Chill Away written by Martingale and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When snow and ice transform the world into a winter wonderland, knitting is the best thing ever. So get cozy with this inviting collection of 39 stunning, classic knitwear patterns, all beautifully presented. Knit cardigans, socks, and a poncho for women, plus pullovers, hats, scarves, and more for the whole family Find inspiration in smooth, classic yarns, neutral tones, and timeless designs; yarn weights and yardages are included View breathtaking photography that shows the range and practicality of the projects

Download or read book Easy to Make Fashions from Rochelle s Mohlon Orlon Acrylic Fiber Volume B22 written by Anonymous and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Easy to Make Fashions: from Rochelle's Mohlon Orlon Acrylic Fiber. Volume B22" by anonymous is a mid-20th century book that was considered incredibly important in the textile and fashion worlds. During a time when fashion was becoming more accessible and more and more people were making stylish clothes at home, this book provided easy-to-follow instructions that were useful to the aspiring designer.

Download or read book Twenty to Make Knitted Snoods written by Russel and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Knitting Patterns For Dummies written by Kristi Porter and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always wanted to knit? Know the basics, but you’re looking to stretch your knitting skills? Knitting Patterns For Dummies is chock-full of simple instructions and easy-to-follow patterns to help you create a wide range of classic, beautiful knits for the whole family, from clothing to household items to gift ideas. This fun, friendly guide gives you scores of new ways to have fun with needles and yarn, with great projects such as basic ponchos and pullovers, felted bags and slippers, cabled sweaters, and home and baby accessories, to name a few. You get step-by-step instructions for all the patterns in the book, along with line drawings and 8 pages of full-color photos to guide you. And, with the variations added at the end of many of the patterns, you’ll have almost 100 projects to choose from! You’ll discover how to: Select the right yarn and needles Decipher knitting lingo Measure your gauge, read a pattern, and understand garment sizing Work with common stitches, such as the stockinette, garter seed, box, and half linen Handle ribbing, cabling, and knitting lace Work with patterns with rectangles, circles, and triangles Use colorful stitches such as the Stripes, Fair Isle, and Mosaic Join shapes together in your design Create different textures and add color throughout a piece or just as accents You’ll also find ten things you can knit with that aren’t yarn or needles, as well as plenty of tips for caring for your knits once they’re complete. From beanies to bags to blankets, Knitting Patterns For Dummies has it all—everything you need to pick up your sticks and get creative right away!