The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches
The biggest collection of knitting and crochet stitches ever put together in one book; Based on the tried and tested Harmony Guides; Uniquely organised by stitch texture; The Harmony Guides are the by-word for knitters wanting to understand a complex instruction or master a particular stitch. For years these indispensable guides have been used by needlecrafters to decipher badly written knitting patterns or clarify tricky technical crochet stitches. Two concepts are at the heart of this beautifully produced book: instant access for the needlecrafter who quickly wants to find what she wants and comprehensiveness (we wanted to include enough stitches to last a lifetime).
In different parts of the world and in different times, Tunisian crochet has been known by many names. You may know it as Afghan crochet, tricot crochet shepherd's knitting, hook knitting or railroad knitting. Whatever its name, Tunisian crochet is a type of crochet in which each row is made up of two parts-placing loops on the hook, and working them off.
This new book teaches you foundation stitches - an easy and fun technique that allows you to make the foundation chain and the first row of stitches at the same time. It includes approximately 70 projects from gifts & fashions to baby and home decor.
With huge, illustrated color libraries that contain more than 250 needlepoint and embroidery stitches; special techniques such as Florentine and crewelwork; and instructions for planning, finishing and making up, this comprehensive guide is the one-stop needlecraft reference. It will inspire and encourage users, and teach the art of stitching from the most basic skills, such as cross- and satin-stitching, to more complex procedures such as blackwork, beading, tramé, and smocking. There’s also all the advice anyone will ever need ...
The Anchor Book of Counted Thread Embroidery Stitches
An introduction to the techniques of counted-thread embroidery. There are 48 stitches for working on evenweave fabric, and a wide range of ideas for using them. The stitches are all explained and illustrated in step-by-step diagrams.
