Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting
One of today's hottest knitting trends is entrelac, a modular technique that results in striking basketwork designs of rows within rows and interlocking diamond patterns. Using only simple knit and purl stitches, knitters can create eye-catching pieces with incredible texture. Entrelac introduces both the history and how-to of this fun style, along with 20 patterns for a variety of garments, home décor items, and baby accessories. Comprehensive instructions and a wide array of swatches provide endless possibilities in lace, colorwork, and much more.
Two of today's most popular crafts have been combined into one with this unique book. Rubber stamps and polymer clay are brought together to create fabulous, easy-to-make items for gift giving or to decorate the home.
Andean Folk Knitting: Traditions and Techniques from Peru and Bolivia
This award-winning book is the first detailed study of the folk knitting of the Andes. Knitters will find several unusual techniques described, plus charts for over 100 regional design motifs, detailed instructions for 10 projects: two purses, leggings, two basic caps, three ruffled caps and two caps with earflaps.
Basic Armouring - A Practical Introduction to Armour Making
Stepping out into the world of medieval combat recreation can, like any other sport, be somewhat daunting. To start with where do you get all the equipment you need, especially all that nice shiny armour? Well here are your options: 1. Borrow it (a good way to start if spare stuff is available) 2. Buy it new (can be expensive) 3. Buy it second hand (cheaper but will it fit or be worn out already?) 4. Make it yourself. 5. Any combination of the above!
Safe, efficient, code-compliant electrical installations are made simple with the latest publication of this widely popular resource. Like its highly successful previous editions, the National Electrical Code 2011 softcover version combines solid, thorough, research-based content with the tools you need to build an in-depth understanding of the most important topics. New to the 2011 edition are articles including first-time Article 399 on Outdoor, Overhead Conductors with over 600 volts, first-time Article 694 on Small Wind Electric Systems, first-time Article 840 on Premises Powered Broadband Communications Systems, and more.
