Download or read book Portuguese Style of Knitting written by Andrea Wong and published by . This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a brief history of Portugal and its crafts of knitting and spinning.
Download or read book Portuguese Whitework written by Yvette Stanton and published by Vetty. This book was released on 2012 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features needlework from Guimaraes in northern Portugal. This title helps you to learn all you need to know to create your own masterpieces and heirlooms with the step-by-step instructions. It includes a range of projects, large and small, for beginners through to advanced stitchers.
Download or read book One Skein Wonders for Babies written by Judith Durant and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-09-19 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers — each using just a single skein of yarn! From mittens and hats to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks, and bootees, you’ll find the perfect wearable for every child and every occasion. You’ll also discover beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more. These beautiful projects were contributed by designers and crafters around the world, and each comes with complete step-by-step instructions and a photograph of the finished piece.
Download or read book Knits from Northern Lands written by Jenny Fennell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated guide to knitting scarves, hats, and more, inspired by rich Scandinavian folklore, tradition, and history Pulling inspiration from the Scandinavian, Nordic, and Celtic regions, this book contains 20 charming and modern projects, based on traditional knitting styles and techniques. Whether you’re drawn to the iconic colorwork of Fair Isle or Scandinavia, or the chunky cables of Aran knitting, the intricacies of Shetland lace knitting or the coziness of a Guernsey style pillowcase, you’ll soon be reaching for your needles. Jenny shares the inspiration and history behind each thoughtful project, as well as easy-to-follow patterns, colorwork charts, and atmospheric photography. Whether you’re a relative beginner or already an experienced knitter, with her guidance, you’ll soon be creating truly special and one-of-a-kind pieces that can be cherished for generations.
Download or read book Dimensional Tuck Knitting written by Tracy Purtscher and published by Sixth & Spring Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 85 patterns and 10 projects pushes the boundaries of what the tuck stitch can do. A stitch dictionary, tips, and step-by-step technique instructions are all included
Download or read book The Friday Night Knitting Club written by Kate Jacobs and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-01-02 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Once a week, an eclectic group of women comes together at a New York City yarn shop to work on their latest projects—and share the stories of their lives... At the center of Walker and Daughter is the shop’s owner, Georgia, who is overwhelmed with juggling the store and single-handedly raising her teenage daughter. Happy to escape the demands of her life, she looks forward to her Friday Night Knitting Club, where she and her friends—Anita, Peri, Darwin, Lucie, and KC—exchange knitting tips, jokes, and their deepest secrets. But when the man who once broke Georgia’s heart suddenly shows up, demanding a role in their daughter’s life, her world is shattered. Luckily, Georgia’s friends are there for encouragement, sharing their own tales of intimacy, heartbreak, and miracle-making. And when the unthinkable happens, these women will discover that what they’ve created isn’t just a knitting club: it’s a sisterhood.
Download or read book Tudor Roses written by Alice Starmore and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of Tudor Roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original Tudor Roses published in 1998. Alice Starmore looks to historical female figures of the Tudor Dynasty as inspiration for her stunning knitwear, and her modernization of traditional Fair Isle and Aran patterns has created a sensation in the knitting world. Through garment design, Starmore and her daughter Jade tell the stories of fourteen women connected with the Tudor dynasty. They weave a narrative around the known facts of their subjects' lives using photography, art, and the only medium through which the Tudor women could leave a lasting physical record in their world — needlework. Tudor Roses includes fourteen patterns for sweaters and other wearables that follow the chronological order of the Tudor dynasty. A different model portrays each of the Tudor women, from Elizabeth Woodville, grandmother of Henry VIII, through Mary, Queen of Scots. The stunning design and photography appeals to knitters seeking designs that offer an attractive balance of historic and modern elements.
Download or read book Knitting in the Old Way written by Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts and published by Nomad Press (VT). This book was released on 2005-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitting in the Old Way is a clear and comprehensive guide to traditional and ethnic knitting skills. It begins by presenting fifteen timeless sweater shapes and then teaches color and texture techniques.
Download or read book The Best Of Jane Austen Knits written by Amy Clarke Moore and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would Jane Austen knit? Enter the world of Jane Austen through timeless knitting patterns inspired by the places and characters in her beloved novels. Designers including Susanna IC, Vicki Square, Annie Modesitt, Heather Zoppetti, Karen Joan Raz, and Kathleen Dames have translated their love for Jane Austen's novels into a stunning tribute to the beloved author. The gorgeously evocative pieces include cardigans, knitted shawls, bags and other accessories, and knitted projects for men and children. While the knitting projects are inspired by the fashions of the regency era, they are every bit as relevant today. Knitters obsessed with Jane Austen as well as stitchers just looking for wonderfully appealing projects will fall in love with the beautiful knitting designs. Essays on fascinating aspects of Austen's life and the regency era round out this inspiring collection. Topics include the places where Austen lived, knitting in Regency England, the yarns available to Austen and her contemporaries, and dressmaking during the time period.
Download or read book Stitch n Bitch written by Debbie Stoller and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the essential guide for chicks with sticks—because knit happens. From the tools of the trade to the knitty-gritty of techniques and patterns, all with easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrated techniques. Stockinette stitch, rib stitch, seed stitch. Increasing and decreasing. All the bells and whistles: fringes, tassels, cables, intarsia, crab stitch, and Fair Isle. Plus the stitch doctor’s own special bag of tricks and how to hook up with other knitters. After the how-tos come the why-to: forty hop, stylish patterns, as good for beginners as they are for purely pros. Featuring: Coney Island fireworks scarf Punk rock backpack Crickets technicolor techno-cozies Pippi knee-stockings Big bad baby blanket To-dye-for sweater Princess Snowball cat bed Queen of Hearts bikini
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 Double Knitting Inside Out written by Jo Harris (Knitter) and published by Jo Harris Designs. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In traditional Double Knitting, two separate stockinette fabrics are knitted at the same time and have the flat (or knit) side of the fabrics showing with the bumpy (or purl) side of each fabric hidden. IODK is the acronym for 'Inside Out Double Knitting'. This differs from traditional Double Knitting in that both "public" sides of the knitted item are in reverse stockinette stitch having the flat (or knit) side of each fabric hidden. This book explores how to use the IODK technique to create accessories with different looks and textures than what is normally associated with double knitting.
Download or read book SHETLAND written by MARIE. WALLIN and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Keepers of the Sheep written by Irene Waggener and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Irene Waggener's journey into the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco to learn about a knitting tradition that stretches back in time through generations to the very origins of the craft.In this collection of essays and patterns, Irene provides a glimpse of life in a High Atlas village where knitting once played a key role in surviving harsh, snowy winters.The knitting patterns in this book include traditional designs by shepherds who want to share their knowledge with other knitters and future generations. The patterns are presented against the backdrop of Irene's essays, providing the cultural and environmental context in which knitting was practiced in the High Atlas.In addition, Irene's research takes the reader backwards in time as she examines the history of knitting in Morocco and North Africa. Through historical accounts, linguistic clues, and museum artifacts - some of which have not been available to the general public until now - Irene presents a picture of early knitting and how it may have developed in North Africa. Her research is accompanied by knitting patterns inspired by historical sources, bringing to life once again the skills of early North African knitters.
Download or read book 52 Weeks of Socks written by Laine and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine. What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cosy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, or for hiking adventures over spring afternoons and summer nights, knitted socks are the ultimate small luxury. Whether they're a treat for yourself or a heartfelt gift, there's love in every stitch. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling. This whimsical book contains a beautiful pair of socks for every week of the year. That's 52 sock patterns contributed by 46 leading knitwear designers from across the world, suitable for knitters of all abilities. Each uses different yarns and techniques, including projects with stunning stitch definition and classic slippers for beginners. From sole to toe, these easy-to-follow patterns will sweep you up with stunning photography and styling that evokes the inspiring Nordic landscape and slow living. 52 Weeks of Socks is a book to treasure and return to again and again, not just for weeks but for years to come.
Download or read book What Else Would Madame Defarge Knit written by Heather Ordover and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's back. Madame Therese Defarge, a character in the book A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, worked the names of the condemned into her knitting as she sat near the ever-active revolutionary guillotines. But Dickens never described what Madame Defarge was knitting. As in the beloved first volume in this series, this book brings together a host of knitting (and weaving ) talent to imagine what their favorite fictional characters would knit and wear. From Tristan and Iseult to Jane Bennet to Miss Marple, characters from many of your most-loved classic books finally get the knitwear they deserve."
Download or read book Wool Studio written by Meghan Babin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Round out your wardrobe with luxurious knitwear design! Wool Studio is a capsule collection for the modern knitter featuring sophisticated, simple, and luxurious designs. In this collection you'll enjoy exquisite patterns from top knitwear designers including Norah Gaughan, Kate Gagnon Osborn, Susanna IC, Véronik Avery, Bristol Ivy, and more. Each of the 21 gorgeous projects, including pullovers, tees, cardigans, cowls, and more, highlights and enriches exceptional yarns through simple silhouettes and intuative details. Every design element has a purpose. And each garment was conceived to enhance your wardrobe for years to come. Explore Wool Studio and start knitting the contemporary, chic knitwear designs you've always wanted to see in your closet.
