With 20 original patterns for gorgeous lace shawls, sweaters, hats, gloves and of course socks, popular blogger and author Wendy D. Johnson provides thorough instruction on the best lace techniques for aspiring, experienced and advanced knitters. Many knitters are intimidated by lace, but with a little guidance anyone can create beautiful pieces. As she did for the toe-up sock technique, Wendy demystifies lace knitting by thoroughly explaining the basics and offering the best techniques to create the most intricate-looking patterns.
Guide to Letter Writing This book will help you to write better letters at work and at home. It will open your eyes to the effects that well-written letters can create, and it will show you exactly how to produce these effects. It is a book about communication: about the vital two-way flow between people that goes on every day of our lives. It deals with words and the way they can be put together on paper. There are words which can create magical effects; words which, married in one startling sentence, can evoke just the response you want. In these pages you will learn how to use them.
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.
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
Celebrate the rich tradition of Irish knitting and create up-to-the-minute pieces with timeless style Contemporary Irish Knits gives you 20 exciting patterns for making one-of-a-kind Aran-inspired knits, including unique projects for women's, children's, and men's pieces as well as accessories like blankets, shawls, hats, and fingerless mittens. Plus, you'll get easy-to-follow construction guidance so that you can enhance your knitting experience and more intuitively create and customize your pieces.
