This title includes designs that use both large and small needles and simple techniques for edgings, seams, spacing, and shaping. Both beginning and experienced knitters can create a world of luxury with this wonderful lace knitting book from award-winning Scottish designer Catherine Thomson. By pairing exciting yarns with the ideal lace stitches, these 22 stylish, streamlined designs show how to produce bold and beautiful lace with the minimum number of stitches, including projects to knit on the go. Highlights include circular and triangular shawls and wraps, beginner and heirloom samplers, a baby celebration robe set, scarf, hat, boot toppers, anklets, leggings, fingerless gloves, garter, necklace and more.

If you've ever wanted to have a piece of London in your own home, this is the book for you. Whether you fancy recreating a ride in a Black Cab, the Changing of the Guard or a trip to Buckingham Palace, Knit London has the perfect project. This book is a celebration of what makes London great. Make all the projects and build your own knitted city! If you've ever wanted to have a piece of London in your own home, this is the book for you. Whether you fancy recreating a ride in a Black Cab, the Changing of the Guard or a trip to Buckingham Palace, Knit London has the perfect project. Includes patterns for the buildings that make up London's famous skyline, such as Big Ben and the London Eye, as well as quirkier items like the red phone box and a London street sign. This book is a real celebration of what makes London great. Make all the projects and build your own knitted city! Forthcoming titles in the series will include: Knit New York (9781908449160), Knit Paris, Knit Tokyo. Word count: 10,000

Meet Pica Pau and her amigurumi friends! They're charming, cheerful and cute, and once you get to know them, they'll never leave your heart. The gentle rhino, the energetic otter, the chatty crocodile, the dreamy donkey and many more: each and every one is a happy member of the Pica Pau band. Toy maker, character designer and crochet knitter Yan Schenkel has gathered many colorful amigurumi around her. In this book, she shares her love and knowledge of amigurumi crochet in 20 new designs, and she also gives away the secret ingredients that go into every single project. All patterns contain detailed instructions and are accompanied by step-by-step pictures and explanations of all techniques used, so both beginners and advanced crocheters can easily get acquainted with her amigurumi companions. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world and marvelous magic of Pica Pau and friends.

A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every crocheter needs to know. Whether you are just learning to crochet, or you are seldom separated from your hook and yarn, there will always be times when you need instruction - or just a reminder - on a particular technique or stitch, and even the most experienced crocheter may not know all the tips and wrinkles included here. Crochet Know-How has step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear colour artworks, showing you how to do everything from basic double and treble crochet, to increasing and decreasing, working in the round and in spirals, and changing colour. If you want to know how to get started, everything from making a slip stitch and working out your tension to blocking your finished make is covered. For more experienced makers, useful tips on making raised stitches, creating bobbles and clusters, and creating ribbing in crochet will all help you achieve a perfect finish to your makes.

The only baby knitting book you'll ever need, Big Book of Baby Knits features a collection of 56 adorable projects that range in difficulty so there's something for everyone to accomplish, no matter your skill level! With clear instructions, full-size patterns, gorgeous photography, and helpful tips along the way, projects can be accomplished fairly quickly. From baby clothes and toys to baby blankets and accessories, these achievable designs include charming ideas for both boys and girls. With Big Book of Baby Knits, you'll be inspired to practice your skills while making something special for the special little one in your life!

Crochet forms part of a series of 25 crochet projects each. The first in the series introduces the reader to modern and unique crochet projects for women. The author or designer has a refreshing approach in which she uses a bohemian undertone in her designs. Boho or bohemian style is the latest trend in fashion internationally. The projects are diverse and are crocheted with different yarn, which includes chunky as well as lacework – something for everyone. The 25 projects includes: 4 Summer garments: A triangle top in pure cotton, an unusual flower shawl, a lacy block top and strap top; 4 Winter garments: An interesting lace block top with aran cotton (unusual), a hexagon waistcoat in pure wool, a tunic with wide sleeves and a kimono in different pattern stitches; 4 Scarves and shawls: Infinity scarf, triangular shawl, lace shawl with buttons, shoulder shawl with flowers and pastel square scarf; 9 Accessories which includes a belt, a sun hat, a slouchy, slippers and leg warmers as well as 4 handbag patterns; 4 Jewelry items like bangles, earrings and a unique richly decorated necklace; The patterns are unique designs by the well-known author, Karen Adendorff; All the patterns are designed with local yarn, mostly sponsored by Saprotex, but other local yarn like pure cotton and wool by local South African producers, are also included; The book includes basic stitch explanations used, as well as abbreviations and symbols; Patterns have diagrams and make it more user-friendly.

Quick to knit and great for gifts, beanies will top off your personal style like nothing else. Whether you're new to knitting or looking for an easy stash-busting project, you'll find fun stitches and techniques to give your beanies terrific texture and fantastic flair. Knit beanies with personality--projects include colorwork, ribs, cables, lace, and more Find styles ranging from classic to contemporary to whimsical--for men, women, and children Featuring patterns by top designers: Jen Lucas, Megan Kreiner, Sheryl Thies, Amy Polcyn Niezur, Doreen L. Marquart, Jessica Anderson, Sharon E. Mooney, Violette Lovelace, Shana Galbraith, and David Owen Hastings