It's wonderfully tactile and surprisingly simple - no wonder crafters everywhere are getting "hooked" on wool! From folk-art accents to funky accessories, this title features several hooked and appliqued projects.
Fun and Funky Knitting: 30 Great Designs for an Exciting New Look
Knitting is hot news, with Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet both admitting to picking up their needles between takes. It's easy, amazingly versatile and often very quick - but there are not many exciting patterns out there for the young and fashionable woman. This book aims to change all that. As well as covering all the basic techniques with clear, step-by-step instructions, it also includes 30 specially-designed projects for stylish items of clothing and accessories. In addition, it also has a section on using knitting to customize existing garments to create a unique new look.
From elegant jewelry to decorative home accessories, these 40 beaded gifts are fun to make and a pleasure to give. The awe-inspiring selection of easy and intermediate projects includes necklaces and bracelets, hatbands and purses, mirrors and lampshades. General instructions, with advice on all the necessary tools and techniques (such as basic stringing and adding clasps), appear right up front. Start with the simple Changeable Bead Necklace, which uses a dazzling variety of beads in random colors and sizes.
