The Prayer Shawl Companion: 38 Knitted Designs to Embrace Inspire & Celebrate Life
For many, the ultimate expression of spirituality is charity. And for years, people have been crafting prayer shawls - knitted wraps to comfort those in times of need and to help others celebrate special occasions. Written by the two women at the heart of this groundswell of charity knitting, The Prayer Shawl Companion presents 38 wondrous wraps for all occasions, from baptism to remembrance.
Elegant Scarves And Wraps: 25 Gorgeous Felt Designs
In this enticing new book, the author demonstrates how to use the inspiration of nature in the design and color of beautiful and distinctive scarves and wraps. Reader's can follow the step-by-step instructions and explore the collection of colors, textures and patterns in the project variations to create their own stylish scarves and wraps for both men and women. Each chapter has a different theme, and introduces new felt making techniques or skills through step-by-step instruction and extended captions, plus the projects are arranged according to weight for a variety of uses and conditions.
The best ideas for making ponchos and wraps from Knitter's Magazine are featured in this project book for knitters of all skill levels. Ranging from casual ponchos that are thrown over the head and worn with jeans to elegant wraps and stoles for evenings out, and from classic to contemporary designs, these 18 projects provide an opportunity to either start out with more ordinary yarns and stitches...
This book offers a variety of projects for advanced beginning knitters and spinners (or fans of handspun yarns). Packed with spinning knowledge and over 25 adorable projects, crafters can create unique gifts and wearables. This book includes designs that make the most of a few hundred yards of handspun. Patterns include hats, mittens, scarves, socks, bags, children's items, wraps, home decor options. This book discusses spinning a wide variety of fibers with a certain project in mind and knitting with handspun. In addition to basic yarn information (yards per pound, gauge, wraps per inch), each project includes a sidebar on the special techniques used to create each yarn.
