200 Knitting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets: An Indispensable Reference of Technical Know-How and Troubleshooting Tips
The basics of knitting are quick to master, but learning to create a stylish, professional finish usually takes much longer. This book contains over 200 professional fixes, insider tips, and secrets arranged by topic to enable any crafter to achieve a great fit and finish when knitting garments and accessories. You will also learn how to dye yarns easily in an ordinary kitchen to get the color combinations you want, and how to embellish garments with surface decoration and beads to express your own personality.
Knitting with beads is a special branch of needlework. The stunning array of beads available today allows you to make dozens of exquisite pieces of jewellery and wonderful wearables that just sparkle! Most projects knitted with beads are very portable. The beads need to be pre-strung so there are no loose beads to put on after knitting has begun. So bead knitting is ideal for travel as well as a home craft. Many small projects including bracelets, lariat necklaces, other necklaces, earrings, pins, small bags hats, cuffs, tassels and even a poncho.
Around the World in Knitted Socks: 26 Inspired Designs
International sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by global knitting traditions. In Around the World in Knitted Socks, you’ll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques.
Knitting Block by Block: 150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More
Create gorgeous sweaters, bags, afghans, and toys just by knitting the simplest of shapes—a square! No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 new patterns and masterfully demonstrates how t
Knitting Fair Isle Mittens & Gloves: 40 Great-Looking Designs
Some of the 45 distinctive designs stay close to tradition; others go modern and feature a contemporary color palette. You’ll find a style for everyone. Every project has fantastic full-color graphs of both sides so knitting is easier then ever. An excellent choice for large public libraries and ethnic needlework collections. Library Journal.
