A Master Knitter since 2000, Sara Louise Harper currently chairs the Learn to Knit program for the Knitting Guild of America. Her designs have been published in numerous books and magazines.
Lovely, versatile lace comes in infinite varieties—light and airy, chunky, intricate—and is perennially popular with knitters. Featuring clear, concise instructions, charts, and gorgeous color photographs of over 150 designs, this fifth installment in the successful Stitchionary series provides a complete catalog of lace patterns from the Vogue Knitting archives. This is sure to be an essential reference for every knitter’s library.
This 240-page book is the complete, authoritative guide to the history, techniques, and patterns of knitting and now it's been updated to reflect what's popular in knitting today. Expanded information is given in some areas, and the skill-building projects have been refreshed with up-to-the-minute patterns. Materials, basic techniques, symbols, and abbreviations are clearly written and illustrated to make learning to knit simple. Twenty-two unique projects are stunningly photographed and meticulously charted, with thorough written instructions to guide even a novice.
Grandma’s sweaters never looked this alluring! Forget about traditional knitting patterns, because this collection showcases completely up-to-date, with-it, and sexy garments meant for today’s fashion-forward young divas. Every project is a fabulous surprise that will have you grabbing those needles and stitching as fast as you can. Make a glamorous ?fur” coat along with a pair of boot toppers. Create an array of halters, tanks, and tube tops that would look hot paired with extra-short shorts. Select from a slew of slinky black dresses?a must for any wardrobe?adorned with jewels and fringe.
Knitting has been called "the hot new hobby" and "the new yoga." More women - and men - are knitting today than in many decades. More knitters than ever are demanding quick projects that provide creative fulfillment and relaxation and suit today's busy lifestyles. Weekend Knitting answers their call with 50 original projects from simple slippers to cozy mittens and chair covers. Weekend Knitting Projects is beautifully photographed on locations to evoke the relaxing weekend knitters long for, with beautiful scenery, fresh air, friends, and delicious food.
