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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Knitting > General
From booties and scarves to art and fashion, "The Culture of
Knitting" addresses knitting since 1970. Investigating knitting as
art, craft, design, fashion, performance and as an aspect of the
everyday, the text uncovers the cultural significance of knitting.
Drawing on a variety of sources, including interviews with knitters
from different disciplines as well as amateurs, the text breaks
down hierarchical boundaries and stereotypical assumptions that
have hitherto negated the academic study of knitting, and it
highlights the diversity and complexity of knitting in all its
guises. "The Culture of Knitting" investigates not merely why
knitting is so popular now, but the reasons why knitting has such
longevity. By assessing the literature of knitting, manuals,
patterns, social and regional histories, alongside testimonial
discussions with artists, designers, craftspeople and amateurs, it
offers new ways of seeing, new methods of critiquing knitting,
without the constraints of disciplinary boundaries in the hope of
creating an environment in which knitting can be valued, recognized
and discussed.
Create something beautiful for every room in the house with these
35 inspiring crochet patterns. With easy-to-follow patterns and
unique designs from Kate Eastwood, you'll find something cosy,
stylish or practical to have in your home all year round or to
bring out at special occasions. Kate Eastwood, author of Crocheted
Wreaths and Garlands, has created 35 beautiful and inspiring
designs for the home, with something to suit every room in the
house and every time of year. You could crochet a colourful bolster
cushion or stylish pompom-edged throw for the living room, or a hot
water bottle cover or blanket for the bedroom. Why not try making
some seasonal tea cosies or smart table mats to impress your guests
in the kitchen? Kate has designed some modern accessories for your
bathroom, including a bathmat and cotton facecloths while the
contemporary cloud blanket and colourful balloon cushion would look
right at home in a child's bedroom or nursery. Kate has also
included some great projects to use in the festive seasons, such as
the Christmas Nordic wreath and the spring table runner, perfect
for Easter. With clear patterns and illustrations of all the
stitches, skills and techniques required, all you need is some yarn
and a hook to start creating beautiful projects for your home.
Do you remember your fond childhood memories? Those were the
innocent days when technology was not a part of our lives yet,
games were played outside and the world was not so polluted.
Ordinary and classic toys were enough for kids to enjoy. This book
will take you back to your happy childhood days with 19 beautiful
"innocent" amigurumi toys. Some toys from the book are granny and
little helper, grandma and grandpa, lovely girl dolls, rag doll,
duck, bunnies, Red Riding Hood, cowgirl and hobby horse, vintage
robot, baby doll twins, gardener girl doll and bear.. These all
were designed by a different amigurumi designers. AUTHORS: Vivyane
is an amigurumi-designer and the person behind "Happy Crochet, Etc"
on Instagram. She fell in the crochet cauldron seven years ago.
Until then she was drawing and painting a lot but was looking for a
new hobby that would re-boost her creativity and give it a new
momentum. That is how she discovered the world of amigurumi.
Vivyane is a self-taught crocheter who learned through books and
videos, and later decided she wanted to create her own crochet
designs. Skaiste Kivci is a translator and amigurumi designer based
in Lithuania. She has been into handicraft ever since she was a
child but she happened to get into the charming, colourful world of
amigurumi simply out of wanting to bring joy to her kids and
friends by my handmade toys. She feels lucky to find this hobby
also brought her to like-minded peers and friends. She is a mom of
three and living in Lithuania with her family. Mei Li Lee, better
known as Amigurumei, is a self-professed daydreamer who discovered
amigurumi by chance. Now she enjoys sharing the joy of the craft
with like-minded daydreamers, splitting her hours between being a
mom of twin boys and designing magical dolls, each packed with a
little unique personality of their own (much like her boys). The
former journalist and craft columnist is also the author of Hello
Kitty Crochet. Elisa Ems-Domenig has been a crochet artist and
designer for the past 6 years. She designs and creates her own cute
toy range under the name "Lulu loves the Moon." She lives with her
husband, 5 children, and lots of farm animals in the forest at the
foot of the Alps in Austria. Sandra Muller lives in France in Lyon
with her husband and children. As a textile designer she is
passionate about the arts of yarn and creates amigurumi and crochet
patterns. Dolls and their dressing and accessories have taken a
great place in her collection. She is known as Lucienne Compatine
on Instagram.
Knit or crochet 138 unique gifts to give away or keep them for
yourself The cover shows all 33 Native American designs that are
included in this book. This book also includes written instructions
on how to read and use it's graphs/ charts to make knitted or
crochet wash/ face/ dish cloths, bath mats, place mats, throw
pillows and blankets of all sizes. These graphs can also be used
for cross stitch, plastic canvas, beading and/or anything else that
needs or uses a graph.
Crochet these quick and easy Christmas coffee cup cozies for
yourself or to give as a gift. The coffee cozies can be made up in
less than an hour and make great last minute gifts. Cheerful and
bright in colorful Christmas colors or make them in any color you
wish. The patterns in this book are suitable for beginners but you
should already know some basic crochet stitches and terminology
before trying them. The patterns are for coffee mug cozies and
coffee sleeves that fit over standard sized coffee mugs. The
sleeves fit most coffee cups.
'Stash' is a crochet term for leftover or oddball yarn and
'Stash-Busting' is finding a project that uses these small amounts
of yarn. In this amazing book you will find over 40 designs all
made with small amounts of different sizes of yarn for home, baby
and accessories! Designs include gnome coasters, little gnomes,
easy doilies, afghans, hot pads, baby blankets, baby slippers, a
ladies shawlette, jewellery and more!
Originally published in the 1900s, this book contains extensive
detailed information on the many aspects of stitchery and
needlecraft. Alongside these detailed answers to many needlecraft
questions you will find intricate diagrams and photographic plates.
'Sewing is not just a question of a needle and cotton, but of which
needle and what kind of cotton, and how to employ them when you
have chosen rightly'. Contents Include: Plain Sewing - Fastenings -
Plain-Sewing Trimmings - Your Sewing Machine - Hand Embroidery -
How To Work Your Gift Transfers - Home Dressmaking - Mending -
Crochet - Raffia Work - Stencilling - Barbola - Simple Ways of
Weaving - Gesso-Work - Various Ways of Making and Decorating
Lamp-Shades - Poker Work - Artistic Leather Work - An Introduction
to Basketry - Basketry - Painting on Glass and China, Etc -
Sea-Grass WorkKeywords: Plain Sewing Sewing Trimmings Sewing
Machine Lamp Shades Home Dressmaking Needlecraft Basketry Hand
Embroidery Gesso Stencilling Painting On
Have you ever thought that you’d like to learn the craft of crochet, or
improve your skills? If so, A Beginner's Guide to Crochet is for you.
A Beginner's Guide to Crochet is the perfect starting point for anyone
wishing to learn how to crochet. It is a structured course of 20
workshops and projects, which starts by showing you how to hold your
crochet hook and leads you through all the techniques and stitches you
will ever need to know. The Getting Started section includes advice on
which yarns and equipment to buy, step-by-step illustrations which show
how to work all the stitches and essential information on how to
understand crochet patterns. This is followed by the workshops, each of
which introduces new techniques and reinforces skills already learned.
Each workshop finishes with a project which consolidates these skills.
The projects range from items for the home, such as cushions, throws
and blankets, through to clothes and accessories, including a striped
sweater and a cute camisole, a beanie hat and a bobble bag. Experienced
teacher Nicki Trench takes you by the hand and shows you the easy way
to learn. And with plenty of projects to spur you on, you’ll soon work
your way up from crocheting the simplest of squares to creating your
own garments.
I knit so I don't kill people --bumper sticker spotted at Rhinebeck
Sheep and Wool Festival For Adrienne Martini, and countless others,
knitting is the linchpin of sanity. As a working mother of two,
Martini wanted a challenge that would make her feel in charge. So
she decided to make the Holy Grail of sweaters--her own Mary Tudor,
whose mind-numbingly gorgeous pattern is so complicated to knit
that its mere mention can hush a roomful of experienced knitters.
Created by reclusive designer Alice Starmore, the Mary Tudor can be
found only in a rare, out-of-print book of Fair Isle-style
patterns, Tudor Roses, and requires a discontinued, irreplaceable
yarn. The sweater, Martini explains, is a knitter's Mount Everest,
our curse, and our compulsion. I want one more than I can begin to
tell you. And so she took on the challenge: one year, two needles,
and countless knits and purls to conquer Mary Tudor while also
taking care of her two kids, two cats, two jobs, and (thankfully)
one husband--without unraveling in the process. Along the way,
Adrienne investigates the tangled origins of the coveted pattern,
inquires into the nature of artistic creation, and details her
quest to buy supplies on the knitting black market. As she tries
not to pull out her hair along with rows gone wrong, Martini gets
guidance from some knitterati, who offer invaluable inspiration as
she conquers her fear of Fair Isle. A wooly Julie and Julia, this
epic yarn celebrates the profound joys of creating--and aspiring
to--remarkable achievements.
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