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Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are
a common element in lots of patterns - but most patterns don't
include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by
expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with detailed,
in-depth instructions for creating 94 different styles of cable,
from perfectly plain to fantastically fancy. Close-up photos and
clear instructions teach you the techniques you need, including
design options like braids, diamonds, and pretzels so you can make
your cables truly one-of-a-kind. This book is the perfect companion
to any knitting pattern featuring cables, giving you the
information and skills to make polished, beautiful, and unique
cables for any project.
This is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for babies and
kids! From hats, mittens, socks, and booties to bibs, blanket
buddies, sweaters, dresses, and adorable toys, this collection of
101 contemporary designs offers an incredible value and resource
that knitters can repeatedly turn to for a new project.
What's better than a best-selling craft author with a new book? Two
best-selling brands coming together to make the book crocheters
have been clamouring for! Judith Durant's "One-Skein Wonders"
collections have more than 366,000 copies in print and Edie
Eckman's crochet titles have over 345,000 copies in print. With
more than half a million fans to reach, "Crochet One-Skein Wonders"
will add fuel to the crochet fire. Sometimes it's impossible to
pass up a beautiful skein of yarn, even if there's no plan for
using it. Now crocheters have a stunning collection of 101 projects
to choose from - each using just one skein of yarn! With patterns
by many well-known pattern developers, organised by yarn weight
from thread weight to bulky, it's easy to make necklaces, bangles,
gloves, hats, scarves, home decor items like trivets and coasters,
baby clothes, stuffed toys and more!
Increase, Decrease is a comprehensive guide to 99 different methods
for increasing and decreasing knitting stitches. Each method is
clearly described and includes step-by-step how-to photographs,
swatches showing the look of the featured stitch, and a list of
best uses. You'll find the best technique for every situation,
whether you want to increase from the centre, shape sleeves and
necklines, work shaped lace, or decrease for the top of a hat.
Irresistible! This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun
to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies
and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein of yarn,
many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for
beginners. Hats and caps, bootees and socks, mitts, dresses, tops
and bottoms - plus blankets, bibs, soft toys, bottle cozies, diaper
bags, and more - there's something here for every baby! These
original patterns were contributed by 54 designers around the
world, and each one comes with complete instructions, charts,
schematics, and beautiful photographs.
Never have two distinct crafts paired as beautifully as knitting
and beading. In "Knit One, Bead Too" Judith Durant introduces
crafters to fun stitching techniques that perk up knitted items
with beautiful beads. Now knitters will have fun embellishing their
fibre crafts with pretty beads, and jewellery makers will enjoy the
challenge of working with beads in a whole new way. "Knit One, Bead
Too" arms crafters with the skills to pair fibres and beads in
unexpected ways. Five distinct knitting methods fully incorporate
beads into knitted items rather than simply adding beads as fringe
or applique. The results are intricate works of art that every
knitter will be proud to wear. Each of the five techniques - Bead
Knitting, Beaded Knitting, Slip stitch Bead Knitting, Carry-along
Bead Knitting, and Hooked Beading - is carefully described with
in-depth text and step-by-step illustrations. Durant describes all
the tips and tricks of knitting with each technique, including
casting on and binding off, beading with various stitches, and
correcting mistakes. Each of the five technique sections includes
three complete patterns that highlight that beading method. A
Golden Purse shows off Beaded Knitting on an evening bag that
sparkles and shimmers. A subtler project uses Slip-stitch Bead
Knitting to add elegance to a Magic Mohair Beret. Thirteen
additional projects give crafters plenty of options to play with
before striking out on their own. Once the techniques are mastered,
knitters will want to add beads to all sorts of patterns!
Lace is making a statement in current fashion and home decor trends
and it's no wonder. Lace adds a delicate beauty to knitted items
from dresses, skirts, shawls, and hats to pillows, curtains, and
tablecloths. For knitters, lace is an addictive technique. So what
could be better than bringing lace to the bestselling world of the
One-Skein Wonders series? Knitters of all levels will enjoy
creating everything from hats and caps, mittens, gloves, and cuffs,
socks, scarves, neckwarmers, and shawls to children's sweaters,
baby blankets, bags, purses, headbands and hair ties, as well as
dishcloths, pillows, and trivets. It's time to feed the addiction!
There are lonely, single skeins of yarn in every knitter's closet -
casualties of projects discarded in mid-row, single balls of
luscious alpaca or cashmere that was too expensive to buy more than
one, the leftovers from long-completed projects. Wherever they came
from, those single skeins are a minor source of guilt for knitters
everywhere. They really should be used, but for what? Here are 101
original and charming solutions to the perpetual one-skein problem.
Contributed by yarn shops across the country, there are hats,
mittens, scarves, bags, socks, ponchos, baby sweaters, belts,
headbands, a cell phone carrier, and even a tea cosy and a set of
coasters for the home. A scrapbook of tastes and styles that
celebrates the ingenuity of knitters nationwide, this is a
collection with appeal for every type of stitcher. With patterns
arranged by yam weight, knitters will easily find broad ranges of
possibilities for their particular yam orphans. Each pattern
includes the names of the contributing yarn shop and the designer,
and a black-and-white image of the completed project. A 24-page
full-colour insert brings every pattern to colourful life. This
work features 101 small, sweet patterns - enough to take care of
the single skeins in everyone's collection and prove once and for
all that there is no such thing as leftover yarn!
"101 Designer One-Skein Wonders"is a delightfulcollection of
knitting patterns that each use just a single skein of yarn --
perfect for all those leftover skeins you have tucked away The
patterns were contributed by knitwear designers across the United
States and are perfect for knitters of all skill levels.These
designer projects range from the adorable to the elegant. There are
plenty of patterns for those can't-have-enough items -- hats,
scarves, bags, and shawls -- but you'll also find the unexpected,
likea knitted notebook cover, a bath rug, a mitered square belt
with beads, and a ring-bearer pillow. There's something for
everyone "
Fortunately, sock yarn can be used for more than simply keeping
toes toasty. In "Sock Yarn One-Skien Wonders: 101 Patterns That Go
Way Beyond Socks!" veteran knitter Judith Durant has chosen not
simply inventive sock patterns but also more than 5 dozen inspired
patterns for other items that can be created from a single skein of
sock yarn. The latest in Storey's enormously popular "One-Skein
Wonders" series, "Sock Yarn One-Skien Wonders" offers one-of-a-kind
patterns for baby clothes, mittens, scarves, hats, jewellery,
cosies, bags...even a dog sweater and a lamp shade! Contributed by
yarn shops and designers, the patterns are as fetching as they are
fun to knit. Knitters of every skill level will find tantalizing
challenges; some knit up in fewer than three hours, others make
creative use of sock yarn leftovers, and several make
heirloom-worthy gifts. Collectively, these patterns bring out the
best of sock yarn...whether variegated or solid-coloured,
self-patterning or hand-painted. "Sock Yarn One-Skien Wonders" has
an easy-to-browse layout, four-color photos throughout,
step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and charts, and
stylish patterns. With this book in their knitting bags, needle
crafters will take their stash of sock yarn well beyond stockinged
feet to a delightful world of possibility.
Is he sweater-worthy? According to Judith Durant, no man deserves a
sweater until the relationship involves long-term commitment. It's
just too risky to put all that time and effort and love into a
knitted garment for a man who might be long gone by the time the
sweater actually looks like a sweater.But knitters do want to make
soft, warm things for the people they love -- new boyfriends
included. So what is the proper project for the
it's-been-four-dates-and-we're-having-a-great-time guy? The Dinner
Date Scarf, customized with the colors of his favorite sports team,
doesn't scare him with thoughts of commitment but does give him
something warm he'll be happy to wear to football games.Simple,
shaped projects should be saved for more serious, exclusive
relationships. Mittens, socks, and hats are all perfect for that
semi-committed phase -- they require a little more time and effort
but can be quickly dropped if things don't work out after all. Only
when the ring is in hand should work begin on the merino/cotton
blend Half-Zip Pullover, a classic, not-too-heavy sweater he will
wear for years.Knit items are excellent gifts for men; they just
have to be given at the appropriate time. Durant not only warns
stitchers about appropriate project-to-relationship ratios, she
offers 22 of the smartest patterns available for men's clothing and
accessories.
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