Download or read book Special Knits written by Debbie Bliss and published by Franz Steiner Verlag. This book was released on 2006-10-26 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The birth of a baby is a celebration, and Special Knits is based on our need to create lovingly-made items for new little people, in soft yarns that are gentle against delicate skin. Each stitch is invested with affection and care by the knitter. Some of the designs in this book are simple to make - their special quality lies in the softness of the fabric, usually a cashmere mix. There are other projects where the uniqueness of the design comes from a scattering of beads, a velvet bow, or an organza ribbon that frames the gentle curve of a baby’s cheek. Most of the designs require little knowledge of complicated techniques; a simple garter-stitch blanket is perfect for a beginner and is given a touch of luxury with an edging of satin. Easy knits are embellished with a ribbon or a scattering of beads, while for those knitters who prefer more of a challenge, there is a sampler blanket or a cross-stitch embroidered gingham cardigan. What better gift for a new-born than to create a special hand-knitted and unique garment. In an age of the throwaway, these are garments that will become the modern classic, knits to cherish and hand down through generations.

Download or read book Easy Knits for Beautiful Yarns written by Toby Roxane Barna and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn to a beautiful, unique yarn, but not sure what to do with it? Look no further. Gorgeous hand-dyed, variegated, self-striping, speckled, and other fun yarns abound for the knitter today, but sometimes the color variations and changes can make it difficult to find patterns that allow the yarn to shine. Oftentimes, the simpler the pattern, the more the yarn gets to take center stage. With this in mind, Toby designed all of the pieces in this book--hats, shawls, mittens, sweaters, and more--to let the yarn be the main feature. The 21 designs are written at a level for the motivated knitter who has made a scarf or two and is ready to move on to something a little more interesting and unique. Sidebars with photos and notes explain techniques that may be unfamiliar to beginners so that you can fearlessly make any piece. More experienced knitters can relax into these patterns and enjoy their showcase yarn as it slides along their needles and becomes a masterpiece of color.

Download or read book Faerie Knitting written by Alice Hoffman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman and master knitter Lisa Hoffman comes Faerie Knitting, a magical melding of words and yarn where the ordinary is turned into the extraordinary and where imagination becomes creation. The magic of storytelling and the magic of knitting—woven together in 14 original patterns inspired by each story. “How fairy tales are told and remembered has a great deal in common with knitting traditions. It is no mistake that we describe storytelling as knitting a tale, or weaving a story, or spinning a yarn.”—Alice Hoffman, from the Introduction of Faerie Knitting Featuring fourteen original fairy tales, Faerie Knitting is an entrancing collection of stories of love and loss, trust and perseverance. Seamlessly woven into the plot of each tale is a magical garment or accessory inspired by the bravery and self-reliance of the tale’s heroine and brought to life through an imaginative and bespoke knit pattern. From the Blue Heron Shawl and the Love Never Ending Cowl, to the Three Wishes Mittens and Amulet Necklace, each project is as wearable as it is magical. Lush, atmospheric photography captures the enchanted faerie domain while beautifully rendered charts and instructions are well suited for beginner and advanced knitters alike. Presented in an elegant linen case with foil accents that evoke the fairy tale tradition, Faerie Knitting is a rare gift for creators—and lovers—of magic.

Download or read book Baby Knits For Beginners written by Debbie Bliss and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Knitting has replaced networking as the hippest after-hours occupation.' So says Vogue. Everyone from Julia Roberts to Russell Crowe has been spotted with knitting needles in their hands - knitting has never been trendier. Many new knitters come to the craft when they find themselves wanting to knit something for a new baby, so this is the perfect handbook. It's packed with basic instructions, from how to cast on and get the tension right to simple shaping and the key knitting stitches -all accompanied by detailed colour illustrations. Fifteen stylish, accessible knitting patterns, from designs for baby blankets and bootees to simple cardigans and sweaters, then allow you to put your new crafting skills into practice.

Download or read book Travel Knits for the Family written by Kate Bostwick and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you going somewhere cold? Do you know what you're going to pack? Or do you live somewhere cold? Then you know the need for those everyday items to keep you warm when the temperatures dip. Kate Bostwick has put together a collection of cold-weather knits for the whole family. These are the items you should never leave home without, for a ski vacation, a weekend away, or just for the walk to school. After living in London, UK for two years and traveling Europe and beyond, Kate has become a bit of an expert when it comes to packing. Having learned from her own chilly mistakes, she has created a set of projects that won't leave you out in the cold on your next trip.

Download or read book Outlander Knitting written by Kate Atherley and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting: twenty patterns inspired by the hit series from STARZ and Sony Pictures Television, based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels. From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to the eastern shores of North America, the TV show Outlander brings to life in gorgeous detail the epic love story of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser. But beyond the drama and passion, what has captured fans’ imagination the most are the rustic knits worn on the show. Now knitters of all skill levels can recreate them with twenty projects for apparel, accessories, and home décor that take inspiration from memorable episodes. Knit the capelet cowl that Mrs. Fitz gives to Claire at Castle Leoch, warm your feet with Clan Mackenzie Boot Socks, swaddle your bairn with the Mo Chridhe Baby Blanket, and dress your Jamie in a warm waistcoat. From chunky knits to Celtic cables, each project includes a clearly written pattern, gorgeous photography, and scenes from the set. A love letter to the fans, Outlander Knitting will have you wishing you could time travel to the Highlands.

Download or read book Magpies Homebodies and Nomads written by Cirilia Rose and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Rose explores her myriad inspirations in this collection of twenty-five fashionable knitting projects that show the potential in beautiful yarn . . . marvelous.” —Library Journal Cirilia Rose is the epitome of the new knitwear designer—young, educated, curious, and excited to share her passion for all ideas knit and purl. Her attitude toward curating her own collection of designs is informed as much by travel, cultural history, and tried-and-true sourcebooks as it is by modern media and technology. In Magpies, Homebodies, and Nomads, Rose takes readers behind the scenes of her design process, showing them how she curates and organizes ideas and translates them into knitwear designs. Through twenty-five projects that fall into three categories—Magpies (accessories for the small amounts of precious yarns that knitters inevitably collect), Homebodies (garments for time spent close to home), and Nomads (garments to wear when venturing out into the world)—Rose shares her modern aesthetic and invites readers to develop their own. “So not only do we have twenty-five patterns—many of them timeless and some of them quirky—we also have a lot of attentive commentary on color selection, styling tips, and useful info on substituting yarns. This is one new book that I would highly recommend. Not only for the patterns, but especially for the spirit of the book and the thoughtful way Cirilia Rose approaches her knitting and explains her process.” —Knit and Tonic “This is a gem of a book.” —Kangath Knits “This latitude that Rose has given herself to combine disparate elements makes all her designs fresh, hip and youthful.” —My Central Jersey

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 November Knits written by Kate Gagnon Osborn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fall is an ever-popular season for knitters, and with November Knits you can knit warm and stylish garments and accessories to make the season a little cozier. Popular knit designers and authors, Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn, join forces with all-star contributors, including Melissa LaBarre, Cirilia Rose, Cecily Glowik McDonald, Kristen TenDyke, and many more. Capture the essence of fall with 23 projects that range from casual cardigans and scarves to sweet, stylish wraps and sweaters. The book is divided into three moods: • Farm Hands is the most casual design section, filled with rustic and durable garments to shield you through afternoons of brisk winds. • Ivy League focuses on sophisticated and smart knitwear, featuring bold colors and classic styling. • Southern Comfort is ideal for holidays and special occasions that call for slightly dressier garments, featuring elegant knitted lace. With knitted garments and accessories by expert designers, November Knits is a must-have resource this year.

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 Charmed Knits written by Alison Hansel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sit and Knit a Spell You'll soon be knitting enchanting things you didn't know were within your powers. Charmed Knits offers dozens of patterns for items that evoke the mystique of Harry Potter - a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, Harry Christmas Ornaments, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, color photos of the finished projects, and illustrations of special stitch patterns and design elements make it easy for all knitters - from beginners to those at Mrs. Weasley's level - to work knitting magic. Charmed Knits whisks you away on a wonderful journey. Along the way, you can pick patterns inspired by the Weasleys, stock up at Diagon Alley, show your house colors, conjure up gifts, or create pieces to help you feel at home in the magical world of Harry Potter.

Download or read book Faux Taxidermy Knits written by Louise Walker and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From fox stoles to wall-mounted moose heads to tiger rugs—hip projects that will unleash the animal lover in every knitter! Faux Taxidermy Knits offers you fifteen fabulously quirky and fun knitting patterns that tap into the massive trend for taxidermy-inspired craft projects with an ironic twist! Split into two sections, wearables and habitat, this unique book includes knitting patterns from moose and badger wall hangings and tiger rugs to fox stoles and paw mittens for the modern, young knitter looking for something different and new to create. The style of the book is contemporary and fun with modern-retro photography to compliment the quirky nature of the projects. “Capture the essence of stately home chic (and pretend you’re an extra from Downton Abbey) with the selection of kitsch knitting patterns inside Faux Taxidermy Knits.” —Interweave “Some of the patterns are brilliant. For example, the ‘tigerskin’ rug is a masterpiece.” —WendyKnits “A wonderful book for the quirky, whimsical and curious . . . and no animals will be harmed!” —DemonicProgress

Download or read book KNITS ABOUT WINTER written by EMILY. FODEN and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Family Knits written by Debbie Bliss and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bliss shows how the knitted fabric can work to create a look: a simple ribbed yoke on a child's summer coat pulls into give an A-line effect. She varies the styles so that there is something to choose whatever your shape or size.

Download or read book One Skein written by Leigh Radford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These knitted and crocheted fashion accessories and decorative accents for the home vary in their required levels of skill, but all can be completed quickly and require only one skein of yarn. The stitch patterns and clear instructions make it easy for even procrastinators and the less-than-diligent to create a ruffled cravat, a drawstring bag, a tank top, cozy scarves, arm and leg warmers, lace wristlets, fingerless gloves, a mohair pillow, and even a sweater for a baby. Several projects do not require any new yarn at allâ€"instead projects such as the Felted Striped Tote or the Labyrinth Circle Rug are designed using up a skein's worth of leftovers from other projects. A guide to terms and techniques, a resource directory, and a bibliography are also included.

Download or read book Modern Knits Vintage Style written by Kari Cornell and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are more than 20 new, retro-inspired patterns for sweaters, skirts, scarves, capelets, hats, gloves, and socks from well-known designers such as Lily Chin, Teva Durham, Annie Modesitt, Michele Orne, Anna Bell, and Kristin Spurkland. The book will feature new color photographs of each project and vintage photos of the classic garments that inspired them. An introduction to the patterns, schematics, and charts will be included.

Download or read book Custom Knits written by Wendy Bernard and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creator of the popular blog Knit and Tonic introduces twenty-five original designs for sweaters of all kinds, along with variations of each pattern that allow the knitter to make easy alterations to suit individual body type and style preferences, and offers detailed instructions for easy-to-understand techniques for customizing patterns and improvising along the way.