The authors present an eye-catching assortment of intarsia projects, perfect for gift-giving. Handbags and gorgeous garments for adults, plus adorable doll clothes, hats, and sweaters for children--that's what knitters will find inside this remarkable collection of gifts to knit. They're made using intarsia, an easy-to-work two-color technique that's especially popular with a new generation of knitters. Each item features a pattern in bold geometrics, stripes, or florals, and all the designs are young and fresh and beautiful enough to qualify as wearable art.
Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Donna Wilson, where you can meet some of the strangest creatures on the planet. Meet Beryl the Dog who loves ham and eggs, but has a fear of fluffy slippers, Bunny Blue the friendly but forgetful rabbit with a passion for cotton candy, Charlie the cheese-loving monkey, or Harry Hairy Head with his penchant for roller discos and cherry cola. These unique toys are so much fun, and fantastically easy to make using the clear instructions and simple patterns. With 35 new friends to make, you'll have your own kooky collection in no time.
Classic Knits at Home: 15 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever
Fashion trends may come and go, but true beauty never goes out of style. In Classic Knits at Home, Erika Knight turns her skilled eye to adding sumptuous texture and elegant color to the home with a collection of 15 knitted basics for every room.
Timeless and beautiful shawls from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales in an array of shapes with openwork, textured stitches, and lace edgings. Everything you need to know to design and knit your own shawls is provided, including detailed instructions for eight shawls.
Instructions and ideas for creating ten lace designs feature in this guide. These range from a lace-edged handkerchief to a Victorian bedspread and tablecloth. Information about the needles and materials needed is included, together with advice about stitch techniques, filet crochet and patterns.
