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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Knitting
After successfully combining their two great loves - dogs and knitting - in their bestselling Best In Show books, Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a new range of knitting patterns for jumpers, accessories and baby items all featuring dog motifs. Dogs on Jumpers pairs simplicity and flexibility with knitwear patterns for men, women, children and babies. There are eighteen featured dog breeds, each with a graph for adult jumpers, alongside 8 additional graphs tailored to child and baby jumpers. Featured breeds include Labrador, Lurcher, Beagle, Dalmatian, Pug, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Chihuahua, Springer Spaniel, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Labradoodle, Jack Russell, Miniature Schnauzer, Whippet, Border Terrier, Border Collie, West Highland Terrier and Dachshund. There are three adult jumper shapes and three child/baby shapes, each with their own master pattern: Woman's neat and boxy Raglan jumper; Woman's long and loose jumper; Man's relaxed jumper; Child's dropped shoulder jumper; Baby's Raglan jumper (suitable for 3 years and under); and an easy Baby cardigan (suitable for 6 months and under). Once you've selected the shape of your jumper, simply choose your dog motif and get knitting! You can even adapt the designs to knit your own dog onto a jumper! Play around with colours and markings, with the position of the dog on the jumper and with the shape of the background - square, oval or stripe. Among the graphs at the back of the book you'll also find an alphabet graph, so you can either make up your own dog-related phrases, or add your dog's name or initials. With clear patterns for jumpers, accessories (including a hat and scarf), a baby blanket, a dalmatian onesie and even a dog coat, alongside advice on techniques and yarn choice, plus irresistible lifestyle photography from founder of Phodography, Ursula Aitchison, this is the perfect book for knitters and dog lovers alike.
It's time to SUPERSIZE your amigurumi! Tiny crochet animals are cute, but the larger animals in this book are just the right size for hugs and cuddles. Worked with bulky yarn and larger hooks, these stuffed animals hook up fast, and all of the patterns are easy enough for even a beginner crocheter. Single crochet stitches form most of the pieces. Stitched or crocheted embellishments make each creature unique. Finished pieces range in size from approximately 16 to 30 inches. You'll love the new friends you crochet, from a soft, fluffy llama or sheep to a frisky puppy, platypus, dinosaur, teddy bear, raccoon, turtle, and more. Make a favorite animal for yourself or a young friend. Once you make one, you'll see how easy and fun they are to crochet, and you'll want to make all 20 supersized amigurumi!
10,000 Knitted Hats is a fun and clever flip-page instruction book for designing and building your own unique headwear creations. This interactive knitting book contains photographs of different hat brims, bodies and crowns that can be combined in a total of 10,626 ways to create unique hat patterns. Once you've chosen your design, turn over the pages for the correct written pattern for that combination of parts. You can then use the handy embellishments section to add any extra features to the basic design. The hat brims, bodies and crowns use many stitches, some familiar and others new. Find colour work, both easy and more challenging, along with slipped-stitch patterns, cables, lace and texture, all explained clearly in the handy techniques section. Aimed at all ability levels, there is something for everyone. You'll never need another hat book! AUTHOR: From UK knitting magazines to big international yarn brands, you can find Jo Allport's knitwear designs in many places. She also teaches knitting face to face, online and via tutorials. A lover of all crafts and a prolific writer on the subject, she is a regular contributor to Knittingmagazine and Let's Knit. This is her first book. Jo has been designing knitwear for over 12 years, but this has not been her only career. Starting in the oil industry and then moving into IT after that, she brings many other disciplines to her work. Her love of working with people, attention to detail and, most of all, her creativity, have all led her to her current passion, knitting. Follow her on Instagram and find her designs on Ravelry. Jo lives in Stirling, U.K. SELLING POINTS: . Personalisation - add extra features with a handy embellishments section . Includes a variety of techniques in a clear and easy-to-use format, suitable for all abilities . Clever and fun flip-page resource . 23 basic hat designs, with the potential to create over 10,000 unique combinations!
Babies are adorable, and their crocheted swag should be, too! Blankets, sweaters, booties, hats, toys, and so much more make this book of 40 easy and oh-so-cute baby essentials the only one you'll need for crocheting for the babies in your life. There are patterns for girls and boys, and many that will work for either based on color choices. Sizes from newborn to 12 months will keep baby in style for their first year, and toys and blankets will continue to bring joy for years to come!
Granny squares building blocks for a wide variety of projects. Prepare to have fun and discover the colorful world of granny squares in the definitive book on the subject Granny Squares by Susan Pinner. These small, crocheted squares can be made in a wide variety of patterns and color combinations that become the foundation for a variety of different projects. Tons of creative possibilities Large, small, tight, loose, multi-colored, or monochrome the design potential of a granny square is endless. Small and portable, granny squares are the perfect choice for crafters with limited time and unlimited imaginations. You can take them along and work on them almost anywhere, but, be warned making them is highly addictive 8 basic patterns...20 inspiring projects.Granny Squares shows you how to master the basics of crocheting 8 essential types of squares and then how to turn them into 20 stunning projects for your home. All of these projects exude an appealing retro vibe, taking you back to bygone times and the feel-good comfort of home-made furnishings. From storage baskets to traditional throws, these colorful and cheerful creations are sure to bring a smile to you face. And you can enjoy making them to your heart s content Great for beginners...fun for accomplished crafters. Granny squares are a nice way to get started with crochet because they are quick, easy, and versatile. All the basic instructions are included and presented in a clear and easy-to-follow style. The range of projects will inspire even the most advanced crochet artist. Whatever your skill level, Granny Squares will help you accomplish beautiful projects that would make your Granny proud "
A guide to crafting knitted gifts, including scarves, sweaters, socks, and mittens, from master knitter and bestselling author Wendy Bernard An exciting book from Wendy Bernard, Knitted Gifts for All Seasons is packed with 30 new garments and accessories. Projects are organized by season and range from cozy slippers, mittens, and a pom-pom wreath to Fair Isle yoke-neck sweaters for the whole family. Embracing the full calendar year and a wide spectrum of reasons to gift knits, each project captures the season's essence through color scheme and project type, resulting in a well-rounded and unique book. Some patterns include simple non-knitting embellishments like embroidery, needle-felting, and crocheted edging options, offering additional appeal to makers. Bernard has a keen understanding of today's knitter and understands the desire to "make any project your own," and in turn, provides numerous ways to customize and personalize. Knitted Gifts for All Seasons is sure to be a book readers return to again and again for ideas, and to gift from continuously.
Patchwork Crochet is a stunning collection of blankets, throws, afghans and bedspreads inspired by classic patchwork blocks. There are over 12 patterns with variations for throws, bedspreads and cushions that are both practical and beautiful. Designs include crocheted versions of classic patchwork blocks including the paper pieced Grandmother's Flower Garden and Nine Patch, as well as Log Cabin and Rail Fence. All the crochet techniques and charts are included to create these unique designs, as well as thrifty tips for using leftover wool and cotton thread. This colourful collection of patchwork patterns will inspire you to pick up your crochet hook and create beautiful blankets to liven up your home.
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.
With a modular and fully customizable approach to knitting blankets, 60 Quick Knit Blanket Squares provides 60 patterns for endless possibilities. Don't just knit the same blanket everyone else is making. Create your own one-of a-kind designs with 60 Quick Knit Blanket Squares! With 60 beautiful patterns that span all skill levels and include knit and purl textures, cables, lace, and unique stitches, sample color combinations, a range of blanket sizes, a variety of edgings, and several inspirational blanket patterns, even the most hesitant knitter will find plenty to kick-start their creativity. Knitting a blanket by making individual 12 x 12" squares means knitters can work on the go year-round without overheating as they wrestle ever-growing blankets. This approach to knitting blankets is simple, easy, and adaptable up to the very last minute. With every design worked in Cascade Yarns' 220 Superwash Merino, which includes approximately 100 colorways to choose from, these blankets will be soft, easy-care, and affordable.
Stitch London: city of puddled pavements, story-soaked streets, pigeons, sharp-elbowed commuters, jam-packed double-decker buses, shouty market sellers, bustling black cabs, vinegar-smelling chip shops, pubs packed with pint sippers, herds of camera-clicking tourists and endless rivers of steaming hot tea. Also a city of stitch-savvy knitters. Want to whip up your own Queen to add a bit of majesty to your mantelpiece? Wish you could woolly up your unexciting umbrella? Need to knit some little London landmarks? Totally tired your tea getting tepid? Whether you re just visiting or striving to survive as a city knitter, Stitch London is the place for you. And if you can't knit? Fear not! We'll even show you how to get clicking with your sticks and string. We re nice like that. Cute, quirky and slightly insane, this unique knitting title will show you how to knit all the most famous London people and places. From Baby Big Ben, Tiny Tower Bridge and Pint-sized Parliament Telephone Box, to Laptop Sock, Mug Huggers, City Critters and Tubeline Scarf, each project will make you put your stitching stamp on everything in sight. Each book even comes with a FREE pigeon knitting kit. Inspired and created for city chicks who don't like rules but love knitting. Projects are simple enough for beginners, yet bonkers enough to inspire more seasoned knitters. Brilliantly written in Lauren's sassy style, with genuinely clever tips and techniques. So hop on, mind the gap and Stitch London like you mean it. Sales of this book support Leukaemeia & Lymphoma Research.
Hungry for new knitting techniques? Try knitting brioche "Knitting Brioche" is the first and only knitting book devoted exclusively to brioche stitch, a knitting technique that creates a double-sided fabric. This complete guide will take you from your first brioche stitches to your first (or hundredth) project, and even to designing with brioche stitch, if you desire. Whether you're new to brioche knitting or experienced at "brioching," author Nancy Marchant provides the information and inspiration you need. Inside "Knitting Brioche," you'll find:
Who could resist these loveable toys and their babies? De-stress by snuggling up with Mabel Bunny and her friends - oversized crocheted toys, perfect for giant cuddles and little hands. Not just for children, the soft, chunky yarn and floppy limbs will appeal to all, so make them for yourself or give as gifts (if you can bear to part with them). Mabel makes a great reading companion and at about 70cm tall from head to paws, the animals sit comfortably on a shelf or at the end of your bed. As well as fifteen different animals to crochet and love, including a dragon, a polar bear, a red panda and a pig, you can also make a mini Mabel, octopus and koala, which are 30-40cm tall. The projects are pitched at beginners to improvers and are suitable for someone who has mastered the basics of crochet. So be inspired, choose a pattern to start and be prepared to fall in love with this collection of adorable toys.
This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, intermeshing, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, and freeform crochet. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of 100s of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Now with: "All new projects" "20 new stitch patterns" "Expanded basics"
If you've been thinking about taking up crochet but didn't know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the basic stitches, read charts and patterns, and finish off your work. A troubleshooting section will guide you out of any difficulties too. A range of techniques - including double crochet, working in the round and making granny squares - is accompanied by a stylish project to make, including a tea cosy, a tablet cover and mittens. Each technique is explained with the help of clear illustrations that will guide you every step of the way. The straightforward explanations combined with desirable projects means that no matter how little crocheting experience you have to start with, you'll soon be impressing friends and family with your new-found creative skills.
250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world, and now Tuttle Publishing brings you this classic in English for the first time! Hitomi Shida's previous work, the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible was released by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been purchased (and tested) by thousands of avid knitters who are thrilled to discover a treasure trove of elegant and intricate new patterns. 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches was Hitomi Shida's first effort and, like its successor, is filled with her highly original and beautiful designs and variations on knitting classics. Translated and introduced by veteran knitting instructor Gayle Roehm, the best-known teacher of Japanese knitting in America. Roehm guides knitters through the particulars of the patterns and explains how to execute the stitches. This knitting reference book features the following: Stitches designed for borders and edgings Beautiful cable stitches, both simple and elaborate Elegant popcorn stitches from fine to bold Multiple variations on individual patterns Shida's finished projects are a wonder to behold and accomplished knitters will brave even the most daunting of stitch patterns to create them. Filled with 250 distinctive and inventive patterns--with a stitch diagram and photo for each pattern--this highly anticipated book is destined to be on every knitter's bookshelf.
Norwegian knitting is loved for its combination of practicality, texture and traditional patterning. In this brand-new book by best-selling knitwear designer and author Monica Russel, there are 15 Nordic-inspired clothes and accessories for children that blend classic Scandi style with fun and functionality! Beginning with a crash course in essential knitting techniques, create stylish hats, mittens, sweaters, dresses and even a loveable bear in a distinctive Fair Isle design. The garments are designed for children aged 3 to 9 years, with styles ranging from beautifully subtle and textured knits to patterned creations with motifs inspired by classic Nordic knitwear and the Scandinavian landscape. There are numerous photos of the finished designs, clear written instructions, and every knitted item with colourwork includes a chart with corresponding written instructions. Whether you're knitting for a special occasion, a holiday, or for day-to-day wear, these are fuss-free patterns that will have you knitting, classic-mod makes for your little one all year round.
More knitters than ever are using circular needles and enjoying the convenience, ease, and efficiency of knitting in the round. "Circular Knitting Workshop" teaches every aspect of circular knitting, and it empowers knitters of all levels to discover the satisfaction of knitting in the round. Circular knitting has many benefits, including making it easier to follow charts (with the right-side of the work always facing the knitter) and eliminating the need for seams. Margaret Radcliffe, author of "The Knitting Answer Book", is a master teacher. She presents Fair Isle, twined, helix, tubular, and other classic techniques in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. Thirty-five demonstration projects let readers try out each new technique on a mini-version of a sock, hat, bag, mitten, sweater, or vest before applying it to a larger project. Radcliffe also shows readers how to convert patterns written for straight needles to circular.
Following the classic designs created in Very British Baby Knits comes this latest book by Susan Campbell for you to start knitting regal-inspired designs for your growing toddler! For many years, designer Susan Campbell has produced special pieces for a variety of high-profile clients. The collections in this book have been designed by Susan with the young Royals very much in mind, based on the popularity of the outfits worn by little Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte. This book features 25 beautiful, hand-knitted designs ranging from clothes to toys and accessories that will make gorgeous gifts for any toddler, from 1 to 6 years old. The projects reflect the classic elegance of British design with easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photographs. Knitters of all abilities will relish making these gorgeous designs fit for their own little prince or princess!
Who can resist making yummy treats? Lots of easy patterns suitable for beginners, you can make wonderful gifts for family and friends, children will love them and a plate of crochet treats as a table center piece is sure to impress everyone! Plus, there is a wonderful chapter on miniatures for your dolls house where you will even meet the dolls house baker that loves making all the cakes for the dolls house bakery. You can make her and her cakes, all ready to move into your own dolls house. AUTHOR: Caroline Turner is a crochet designer, professional artist, doll house enthusiast, and an Audiologist. Having always led a creative life, she is never happier than when she is designing, painting, or crocheting. She is very inspired by children's stories and loves creating wonderful make-believe worlds in paint and in crochet.
Combine mosaic and lace in your knitting for easy colorwork with impeccable style. The impact of two-color knitting made while knitting with only one color yarn per row--yes, please! Add in a dash of lace to keep the fabric flexible, and what you end up with are knockout colorful knits with beautiful and comfortable drape. Barbara Benson has been experimenting with the fusion of mosaic knitting and lace stitches over the past few years, and has created this breathtaking collection of 20 shawls, cowls, scarves, hats, and other accessories. To make the patterns accessible to any knitter, she has added a helpful instructional section that covers the basics of knitting slip stitches, how to read lace and mosaic charts, how to work mosaic in the round, and tips and tricks to help you avoid potential pitfalls. The book has projects for all level knitters. Start with a project in which the mosaic and lace are worked in different sections, such as a hat with alternating bands of mosaic and lace. Then progress to more complex patterns where the slip stitch and lace stitches are worked at the same time. Each stitch plays an important role--these patterns will keep the interest of even the most experienced knitter!
Whether you're a beginning knitter or advanced, whether your tastes
range from simple knit-purl stitching to fancy Daisy or Moroccan
screen, a dictionary of stitch patterns is indispensable
If you're a fan of both knitting and crocheting, then Tunisian
crochet is for you Tunisian crochet is a needlework technique that
borrows elements from both knitting and crocheting and is often
referred to as "Afghan crochet" or "Afghan stitch." A special hook
called an Afghan hook is used for this method of crochet.
This easy-to-follow course in lace knitting will transform the complete beginner into an accomplished expert. Progress from simple eyelet lace to openwork stitching and intricate edgings as you develop the skill and confidence to create beautiful pieces of lace filigree. With step-by-step tuition and a preliminary section explaining all the essentials - yarn, needles, tension, techniques and how to read knitting charts - this guide could not be more accessible. All of the stitch swatches are clearly photographed and each stitch is provided in both written and chart form, so even novices can start right away. There are also 13 lovely projects to practise your newly acquired skills, including a baby blanket and slippers, an evening bag, a shrug and a jewellery purse. Each stitch pattern is illustrated in both fine and thicker yarns, so you can choose the look of the finished item. The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting will give you the skills and the inspiration to get started. This is a reissue of the previously best-selling published book The Very Easy Guide to Lace Knitting (9781844486519).
20 patterns to sew cool threads for the modern girl Books by fabric designers are hot, sewing with knits is on the rise, and children's clothing and accessories are the most popular projects in the category. Combining all three of these with her fresh, signature style, Patty Young offers up a compelling collection of children's wear for her eager audience of blog followers and fans of her pattern and fabric designs. In "Sewing MODKID Style," you'll get 20 patterns that can be customized to fit toddlers (sizes 2T-5T) or girls (sizes 6-10). Embracing Patty's specialty of designing patterns with knit fabrics--which allow children to run, stretch, and play comfortably--the projects dress your girl with flair and style.Extensive sewing and finishing techniques for knit fabrics Styling tips are included throughout, such as how to wear leggings on their own or under a skirt and how to sew a dress that can double as a shirtShowcasing Patty's colorful and wearable designs, projects are great for moms, gift givers, and knit fabric enthusiasts If you're a beginning to intermediate sewer with a young girl in your life, you'll love the projects in "Sewing MODKID Style." |
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