Bungalow Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Arts and Crafts Home
The classic American bungalow is as popular today as when introduced in the Victorian era. Bungalow Style pictures a wide variety of interior details and describes how to add or restore elements that suggest a historic flair while keeping the home comfortable and functional. Common problems such as integrating modern conveniences or gaining needed space are also addressed.
An essential accessory for your favorite teapot and the ultimate in homely comfort: tea cozies are a feel-good and fun way to enjoy tea! With many quirky examples to knit and crochet, culled from the pages of Knitting magazine, your teapot can be the talk of the town. The easy projects are accompanied by detailed patterns and instructions for how to create your own delightful cozies, and many of the suggestion can be made with spare bits of yarn lying around the home. Whatever your taste there will be something here to tempt you.
Some of the patterns included are: Geranium Vest, Triangle, Fishermen's Double-Knit, Wet Mittens, Big 'n' Little Diamonds, Odessa, Samarkand, Classic Socks, Apples'n' Cream, Galloway, Plaid Flower Cardigan, Tulips, Boatman, Cables and Diamonds, Fair Isle Socks, Socks for Babies, Peace Fleece, and Woman's Cardigan. Detailed instructions & charts along with photos in color.
Wrap Style: Innovative to Traditional, 24 Inspirational Shawls, Ponchos, and Capelets to Knit and Crochet
This contemporary collection of wraps showcases the work of 18 knitwear designers that include Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, and Jo Sharp. The designs for these ponchos, capes, stoles, and capelets vary from simple to challenging and explore shape and silhouette possibilities in a host of techniques, including stitch patterns, color work, lace, beads, crochet, and felt. A glossary is provided, containing all the information necessary for even a novice knitter to successfully create one-of-a-kind fashions. The book also includes an in-depth section on designing and embellishing, making it a companion for future
With gorgeous lines and elegant drape, these fantastic, easy-to-crochet projects make stunning fashion statements. Choose from winter sweaters to light summer garments in an array of beautiful yarns.
