Felting-or boiling a knit item so it shrinks and the fibers mesh together--yields amazingly durable, beautiful pieces with unusual textures. It's the perfect technique for beginners because many mistakes just disappear during the washing process. With this new entry in the popular Vogue: Knitting on the Go series, knitters can get in on this increasingly popular technique and make more than 20 stylish projects. An introduction explains all the knitting basics and felting fundamentals, from yarn selection to blocking and finishing the final product, and there's a wide variety of great things to create.
All crochet projects start with a chain, right? Wrong! In Chain Free Crochet, you will find 19 different ways to start your next project. You will find 23 incredible projects, wearable's ranging from a beautiful knit-look sweater tunic to a Russian Tea Leaf shell, plus totes, scarves, dishcloths, afghans and more. And, each and every one is made the incredible Chain Free way!
Through the delightful and charming patterns featured in this guide, teddy bear aficionados can create their own loveable stuffed animal. In addition to providing instructions for the basic eight-inch high bear, this handbook features directions for 20 unique characters, each attired in a specially themed outfit complete with accessories.
Knitters and textile artists alike will have great fun knitting this mouthwatering selection of muffins, fairy cakes, carrot cake, scrumptious gateaux, and more. Each project requires only a small amount of yarn, each perfect for leftover scraps from larger projects and oddments. Each entertaining and innovative idea uses simple, easy-to-follow instructions.
Leaflet features three knit ponchos and three crocheted ponchos for girls by Kay Meadors: Knit Ribbon Poncho made with Bulky weight ribbon yarn, Knit Fur Trim Poncho made with bulky weight yarn and eyelash yarn, etc.
