Download or read book Top Notch Knits written by Martingale and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a host of today's top knitwear designers, Martingale & Company is proud to bring you fashionable knits in a lovely array of yarns. You'll find timeless designs that span the seasons and never go out of style. Choose from beautiful scarves, wraps, and shawls; shells tanks, and tees; pullovers; and cardigans and jackets. The collection includes more than 30 projects in all!
Download or read book Knit Wear Love written by Amy Herzog and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to knit sweaters that flatter your size, shape, and style in this guide by the author of Knit to Flatter. In this follow-up to Knit to Flatter, author Amy Herzog is back with more real-talk for knitters. In Knit Wear Love, she guides us through picking a base pattern that not only works for our inherent shape, but also suits our size and style—all with the skill of a top-notch teacher and designer and the honesty and humor of a BFF. Known for her uncanny ability to simplify what might initially seem complex, Herzog masterminded for Knit Wear Love an easy mix-and-match pattern system that allows us to choose among the eight key sweater forms (pullover, cardigan, vest, cowl, tunic, wrap, tank, and bolero/shrug); eight fashion styles (modern, classic, romantic, sporty, bohemian, avant-garde, vintage, and casual); a trove of customization details; ten sizes; and three gauges of yarn. The result? Sweaters we can knit with confidence, wear with pride, and love for many years to come.
Download or read book First Time Stranded Knitting written by Lori Ihnen and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Time Stranded Knitting teaches knitters a stunning technique that creates professional-looking work! Stranded knitting involves knitting with two or more colors of yarn in the same row of stitches. The yarn colors change often, creating gorgeous results, but without guidance, stranded knitting can be a complicated undertaking! Fortunately, First Time Stranded Knitting offers step-by-step instructions for beginners, tips on technique, and photos to ensure that readers are successful with their stranded knitting creations. The book demonstrates how to hold the needles and yarn correctly, how to work yarn from both hands, and how to follow charts and switch yarn colors while carrying yarn across the back of the work. It also includes tips for achieving professional results and offers samples of various stranded knitting patterns. Beginners are encouraged to start with hats, knitted in-the-round, or a small purse, knitted flat and in-the-round. Sharpen your knitting needles, and take it to the next level with stranded knitting!
Download or read book Top Notch Tissue Box Covers written by Conn Baker Gibney and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2012-05-18 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look what you can make! This collection of tissue box covers in 7- and 10-mesh plastic canvas offers styles to fit any room or mood. Stitch a mix of fruits and vegetables for the kitchen. Spread Christmas cheer with a jolly Santa. Send a spinnaker sailing out to sea! You can create colorful pinwheels, bright bargello, 1940s flamingos--14 fanciful designs in all by Conn Baker Gibney. They're great for gifts or to use in your own home-sweet-home!
Download or read book The Knitted Hat Book written by Interweave Editors and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Ahead of the Crowd in these Fashion-Forward Hats! Brimming with quick and fun-to-knit designs for stitchers of all skill levels, The Knitted Hat Book features a modern take on classic knitted caps. In this top-notch collection, your favorite knitwear designers--Melissa LaBarre, Alexis Winslow, Faina Goberstein, Meghan Babin, and Tanis Gray, and more--have created more than 20 head-turning toppers. • Hats of all shapes and styles: berets, beanies, tams, cloches, toques, and more • A variety of stitch patterns, including cables, lace, Fair Isle, and slip stitch • Appliques, knitted flowers, pompoms, and other creative embellishments • Versatile designs to take you through the seasons • Stylish designs for gals and guys Everyone knows you can never knit enough hats. Whether you're looking for instant knitting gratification, a few chic designs to perk up your wardrobe, or the perfect small project to hone new skills, The Knitted Hat Book has you covered.
Download or read book First Time Stripes Slipstitch and Mosaic Knitting written by Lori Ihnen and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafty types will love learning to knit in three fun, new ways--stripes, slipstitch, and mosaic knitting! Knitters who want to up the ante on their knitting know-how will love First Time Stripes, Slipstitch, and Mosaic Knitting. The author offers easy-to-follow steps for learning to do striped knitting, slipstitching, and stunning mosaic knitting. With how-to visuals on the proper way to hold the needles and yarn, as well as direction about how to work the yarn with both hands while following charts, switching yarn colors, and carrying the yarn across the back of the work, this book is a keeper for serious knitters. The book also includes samples of various stripe, slipstitch, and mosaic knitting patterns all easy to follow as you try out your new skills. Projects included are a zigzag striped scarf, mosaic wristlets, and a slipstitch purse. You'll be knitting professional-looking pieces in no time with First Time Stripes, Slipstitch, and Mosaic Knitting.
Download or read book Colorwork for Adventurous Knitters written by Lori Ihnen and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Technique reference for advanced beginner level knitting skills that incorporate multiple colors into the knitted fabric. Includes complete instructions for fifteen projects"--
Download or read book Knitting Sweaters from the Top Down written by Cathy Carron and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knitters - but most patterns require complicated piecing that can be a little tricky. These don't... and they look fantastic, too! The seamless, top-down knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus instead on the individual details that make each sweater special. Not only does this guide thoroughly explain how the technique works - with information on reading patterns and understanding sizing - but it also teaches beginners how to design their own generic patterns for pullovers and cardigans in different yarn gauges.
Download or read book Knitting Mochimochi written by Anna Hrachovec and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toys, people! Who doesn't love toys? They make you smile, give you something to squeeze and hug, and can even sit on the couch and watch TV with you. But could the toy be a couch, or an old-fashioned television? Is that too weird? Not if the toy is mochimochi, the super-cute and strange knitted toys author Anna Hrachovec created after fallingi n love with the bizarre character designs that are popular in Japan. A mochimochi can be anything, from fearsome baby gators to pigs with beehive hairdos, from the toe-nibbling monster slippers to an assortment of itty-bitty hamsters, micro mountains, and human beans complete with comb-overs! And what knitter doesn't need a diversion from the usual socks, hats, and scarves? Many of these toys take less than an hour to make. Don't worry, even a beginner can learn to knit mochimochi. If your toy comes out a little lumpy, it'll only add to its personality! Whether it's a bite-free bed bug, a smiling smokestack, or a grouchy couch--these 20 toys are quirkier than teddy bears but every bit as adorable.
Download or read book Knitting Pattern Essentials written by Sally Melville and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting Essentials What’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and fits exactly how you want it to. Pattern drafting has never been easier to understand as Sally breaks down each skill, including how to • calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patterns • create a pattern for an existing garment that you love • shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlines • combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilities • rescue a project when it doesn’t turn out as expected • finish your projects with a professional look • knit 10 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the book With Sally’s knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to adjust patterns to fit you better than ever and create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality.
Download or read book Best of Interweave Knits written by Ann Budd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating 10 years of innovative and appealing garment designs from Interweave Knits, this must-have collection is comprised of 30 scarves, stoles, cardigans, pullovers, vests, jackets, tops, and totes that have stood the test of time. Representing the creative work of 26 notable designers, it includes gorgeous photography, a dozen favorite "Beyond the Basics" columns that provide in-depth information on essential techniques, and step-by-step instructions through every aspect of knitting and finishing. Even relatively inexperienced knitters will find this archive of classic design to be an indispensable reference tool for years to come.
Download or read book Little Knitted Creatures written by Amy Gaines and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2010 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the cutest creatures in the animal kingdom! The newest amigurumi from Amy Gaines, theyíre cuddly, fun to knit, and surprisingly human. The 26 designs in Little Knitted Creatures (Leisure Arts #5144) are Friendly Sea-ciety set with Cletus Claw, Tentacle Terry, Shelly Green, and Big Blue; Spring Party set with Birdhouse and Wren Twins, Buster Bunny Jr., Billie Waddle, and Harold (Hank) Lambswool; The Birds and Bees set with Oliver Who, Buzz Hover, Fred Leaper, and Lindsay Ladybeetle; Forest Friends set with Odessa Owl, Horatio Hedgehog, Cinda Squirrel, White-Spotted Mushroom, Pippa Mouse, Erik and Gunnar (gnomes), and Big-Capped Acorn; Bean Trio set with Harold Hopper, Boyce Bruin, and Thaddeus Trotter; and Fishbowl Friends set with Amy Angelfish, Cora Clownfish, and Gloria Goldfish.
Download or read book Fast Knits Fat Needles written by Sally Harding and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents; Giant Needle Know-How 08; Knitting basics 10; Yarns for giant needles 18; Giant-needle textures 22; Knitting with rags 24; Gallery Of Projects 26; Ridged scarf with fringe 28; Woven-thread scarf 32; Scrap scarves 36; Gossamer scarf 40; Zigzag scarf with bead trim 44; Chenille boa collars 48; Pompom rib scarf 52; Strawstring.
Download or read book Knitter s Handy Book of Top Down Sweaters written by Ann Budd and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.
Download or read book Operation Sock Drawer written by Knitmore Girls and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knit yourself a drawer of beautiful socks with the Knitmore Girls Inspired by the gorgeous sock drawers of Susan B. Anderson, Jasmin and Gigi of The Knitmore Girls podcast started the hashtag #operationsockdrawer in an effort to knit a collection of socks just as photo worthy. Tens of thousands of knitters have since joined the campaign to knit more pretty socks and the hashtag has grown to more than 200k tags on social media. Think of Operation Sock Drawer as your sock knitting survival guide. In it you'll find: • 20 original designer sock patterns--more than enough to fill your first drawer. • Great how-ton information on knitting a variety of toe shapes, heel styles, options for comfortable ankles, and more! • Darn it! Don't toss old socks, repair them with simple darning techniques. • Bonus information on knitting socks two at a time, how to make great yarn to pattern matches, and how to overcome second sock syndrome. Grab your needles and a skein of yarn, and then join The Knitmore Girls on their mission to expand sock collections around the globe.
Download or read book Learn to Knit Lace written by Drg and published by Workshop. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll be knitting beautiful lace designs before you know it with the help of Learn to Knit Lace. After a helpful introductory section about knitting basics, projects gradually build in difficulty from a simple lacepatterned dishcloth to intricate throws and sweaters.
Download or read book Skiing written by and published by . This book was released on 1984-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
