Rowan's Greatest Knits: 30 Years of Knitted Patterns from Rowan Yarns
Internationally renowned Rowan is a knitwear company that has been making gorgeous yarn and stylish, yet classic patterns to go with it for thirty years. With Rowan's Greatest Knits, the company celebrates decades of great knitwear designs from such beloved and noted designers as Kaffe Fassett, Jean Moss, Sasha Kagan, and Annabel Fox. Featured in-house talent includes Martin Storey, Kim Hargreaves, and Marie Wallin. Included in Rowan's Greatest Knits are 30 patterns from 1980 to the 2000s. With 80 stunning color photographs pulled from the original pages of Rowan magazine, Rowan's Greatest Knits also presents its most popular patterns.
This revised edition of Human Nature begins a new phase in the most important intellectual controversy of this generation: Is human behavior controlled by the species' biological heritage? Does this heritage limit human destiny? With characteristic pungency and simplicity of style, the author of Sociobiology challenges old prejudices and current misconceptions about the nature-nurture debate. He shows how evolution has left its traces on the most distinctively human activities, how patterns of generosity, self-sacrifice, and worship, as well as sexuality and aggression, reveal their deep roots in the life histories of primate bands that hunted big game in the last Ice Age.
Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns
The three volumes comprising Walker's knitting treasuries, published in 1968-72 by Scribner, have long been out of print. They have recently been reissued by Schoolhouse Press and should be seriously considered for purchase by large public libraries and textile collections. Barbara G. Walker, author of The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects, and many other books, is a member of the Morris Museum Mineralogical Society and the Trailside Mineral Club of the New Jersey Earth Science Association.
Beautiful and intricate original designs--plus classics from the 19th century. Full-size shaded patterns, complete instructions with close-up drawings and photos. "The glory of the Victorian era...shelves, frames, filigree baskets, plant holders, antique inkstands, and dozens more.
Woodburning with Style: Pyrography Lessons, Patterns, and Projects with a Modern Flair
Informative and inspirational, this manual teaches the craft of pyrography—the art of decorating wood with the use of a burning tool. Each chapter presents a specific skill that culminates in a finished project, such as decorated napkin rings, coasters, bookmarks, trinket boxes, and frames. From making basic marks to creating intricate designs, this guide offers step-by-step instruction, helpful photographs, and dozens of patterns, including alphabet fonts. Additional chapters on lettering, projects for children, realistic portraits, personalized gifts, and color integration are also included.
