This book contains twenty-five never-before-published patterns: 25 great gifts to make someone happy! Knitters will have as much fun creating these fabulous projects as the recipients will have getting them. And, there's something perfect for every friend, family member, or significant other. There are toys, laptop cases, bags, baby outfits and booties, scarves, hats and gloves, a necklace, even golf club covers! Beginners will enjoy making the small items that need only a minimum of shaping and construction, like the Ipod Nano case.
Knit with Beads: Beautiful GiftsThe eighteen inspired projects in this new book include great bags, hats, and socks, plus fun gifts like the Cozy Neckwarmer, knitted with plush multicolored slubbed wool and oversized glass seed beads, the Let It Snow Christmas Stocking, featuring a sweet snowman and beaded snowflakes, and the adorable Puppy Love Sweater, a hoodie with sequined edging.
Simply Knitting is the UK's best-selling knitting magazine. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been knitting for years you'll find lots of exciting patterns, knitting news and great buys in every issue.
Knitting Never Felt Better: The Definitive Guide to Fabulous Felting
Nicky Epstein offers the best guide to felting. Using ten chic garments and more than 150 stunning sample swatches as examples, she covers the top techniques for turning wool yarn into vibrant and dense textures. Before and after shots show how different fabrics react to the process, and there are patterns, stitches, and techniques for lace, mosaics, cables, plaids, checks, and quilting.
Easy illustrated instructions make these projects easy: socks, gloves, sweaters, vests, and more. This compendious book also includes all the essential information on needles, yarns, stitches, buttons, borders, pockets, pompons, and fringe, as well as advanced techniques like cable knits. Everything is clearly and colorfully illustrated with hundreds of photographs. It also includes a section on crocheting.
