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The Knitchicks Guide to
Sweaters Classic styles
for the modern knitter A
comprehensive and
practical guide to
knitting sweaters for
men, women, children
and even pets. Features
25 classic sweater
patterns accompanied by
step-by-step photographs.
This fantastic guide
gives readers all the
information they need to
knit, as well as
customise, their own
sweater. Beginners will
love the straightforward
patterns, and more
advanced knitters will
appreciate that the book
actually teaches them how
a sweater is constructed
so they can then take
that knowledge and apply
it in ways that go beyond
just simply knitting a
pattern exactly as given.
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Discover how a little
yarn can go a long, long
way with 20 irresistible
quick-to-stitch knitting
and crochet projects,
each requiring only two
balls of yarn, or less,
to complete. Say goodbye
to old wool and humdrum
cotton and hello to fun
fleeces and fur, funky
twists of ribbon,
luxurious lurex and
beautiful boucle. As you
only need two balls, you
can afford to experiment!
Experienced knitters can
extend their skills by
experimenting with
crochet, whilst
beginners will love the
quick-to-stitch designs.
It features helpful tips
and techniques to help
you get the best from
this exciting new
generation of yarns.About
the Author Jenny Hill has
successfully been running
Small Acorns, a company
specialising in knitting
and crochet for babies
and children, for five
years. Jenny lives in
Bradworthy, Devon.Review
This is a handy little
book to have on stand-by
for when you want an
in-between project or
something to take on your
travels that does not
require a hundredweight
of yarn to carry about
with you! -- Knit Today
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Happy KnitsEvery project
has been designed to
enhance your happiness,
from feeling more
energetic to chilling
out, and even
encouraging wealth! Most
projects use one ball of
yarn making them quick,
accessible and affordable
- all things to smile
about. Projects are
perfect for taking
happiness everywhere -
ideal for knitting groups
and knitters on-the-go.
The feel-good theme means
that the knits make great
gifts - a reason that
many crafters knit. About
the AuthorClaire Garland
runs a mail order
business
(www.dotpebbles.com)
selling knit-yourself
doll kits, which has
been featured in many
magazines, including
Womans Own and Marie
Clare. She has had
kitting books published
with Mitchell Beazley and
C&B, and is the author
of Knit & Purl Pets
(D&C). She lives in
Penzance, Cornwall.
Website:
www.dotpebbles.com Blog:
www.dotpebbles.blogspot.com
Twitter: @dotpebbles
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/people/Claire-Garland/100001778628978
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Format: PaperbackPages:
144 pages Publisher:
Search Press LtdISBN-13:
9781844483976If you have
struggled to knit with
needles, loom knitting
is an easy craft to
master - children and
adults alike can learn in
a few hours.Loom knitting
is a revolutionary way of
knitting that uses a
circular or rectangular
loom, or knitting board,
consisting of a frame
with pegs. Looms are easy
and fun to use, even
without conventional
knitting experience. You
can create almost
anything, from knitted
tubes for hats or socks
to flat panels for
scarves, shawls and
sweaters.This book is
designed as an essential
reference and a hands-on
project resource for the
loom knitter. Throughout
the book you will find
loom-knitting techniques
for both round and
rectangular looms,
together with practice
projects. An inspiring
design section presents
more than 30 patterns to
get you started in your
new loom-knitting
adventure. Also included
is a guide to the
similarities between loom
knitting and needle
knitting, and a glossary
of techniques.This book
provides everything you
need to master loom
knitting quickly and
easily. It is an
essential loomknitting
manual to supplement the
often scant instructions
supplied with the looms.
It includes more than 30
nifty, no-needle, quick
and easy patterns.
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2 At-a-time Socks: The
Secret of Knitting Any
Two Socks at Once, on
Just One Circular
Needle!Learn the secret
of knitting two socks
simultaneously, and
perfect the technique for
any sock
pattern.Easy-to-follow,
step-by-step instructions
will ensure two perfect
socks every time.This
book includes 17 pattern
ideas for men, women and
children, that will
inspire knitters to
create charming, cosy
gifts for friends and
family.It begins with the
general technique that
can be adapted to any
given sock pattern, and
goes on to demonstrate
how to put it into
practice with a range of
traditional and
contemporary sock
designs, all illustrated
by beautiful colour
photographs. About the
AuthorMelissa
Morgan-Oakes is an avid
knitting designer and
teacher, teaching a
variety of classes at
Webs in Northampton, MA
in the USA. Several of
her knitting designs,
including socks and hats,
have been published as
patterns by major yarn
companies. 2 at-a-time
Socks is Melissas first
book.
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150 Blocks to Knit and
CrochetFlexible block
designs to mix and match
for afghans, blankets
and throws.Afghan squares
have delighted knitters
and crocheters for
decades, with bright
colours, endless design
possibilities, and ease
of stitching. This book
gives stitchers a world
of new shapes and
possibilities from simple
hearts and flowers to
swirls, shells, and
snowflakes. Over 150
unique block shapes are
beautifully presented in
a tempting directory of
different shapes, motifs
and textures. You will
even find pretty little
joining blocks and edging
ideas. At the back of the
book are the patterns and
charts for the motifs.
Plus, each motif comes
with a mix-and-match
suggestion for how the
new block shapes might be
combined. About the
AuthorHeather Lodinsky
has been a professional
knit and crochet designer
for over 15 years. Her
designs have appeared in
Vogue Knitting,
Interweave Knits,
Knitters, Creative
Knitting, KnitScene,
Family Circle Knitting,
CastOn, along with other
knitting/crochet
magazines. She is the
designer of the popular
Central Park Hoodie
cardigan for the
Interweave pattern store
and was a designer
included in the Great
American Afghan by
Knitters Magazine.
Heather is a freelance
designer for major yarn
companies (Lion Brand and
Coats & Clark). She also
teaches classes three
times a week at a local
yarn shop in Buffalo,
New York, where she
resides with her husband
and two daughters.
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200 Braids to Loop,
Knot, Weave
&TwistExperiment with
texture and colour to
create gilded, beaded
braids. Unlike
shop-bought versions,
yours can be custom
designed to perfectly
match your own unique
craft projects. The main
directory is a sumptuous
collection of designs,
organized according to
structure, from twisted
and knotted braids to
more elaborate looped and
woven pieces. Each braid
features a close-up
photograph, a recipe of
materials and
step-by-step
instructions. All core
techniques are clearly
demonstrated with
easy-to-follow
photographs, and little
or no equipment is
needed. Previously
published as The Braiders
Bible, ISBN
9781844481965 About the
AuthorJacqui Carey is an
internationally renowned
teacher and lecturer who
specialises in braid
making, concentrating on
the interaction of
structure, colour and
pattern. Her work is sold
through galleries and
exhibitions. She has
written several books on
the subject of braid
making, including The
Beginners Guide to
Braiding.
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Essential Guide to Colour
Knitting TechniquesThis
title features 150
vibrant knitting patterns
for combining two or more
yarn colours, from
working with multicolour
yarn to stranding and
intarsia. With
easy-to-follow, simple
instructions, knitters
of all abilities will be
able to add colour to
their knitting. Learn the
basics of colour theory,
pick up some new stitches
and techniques, and then
put your skills to use
with a project from the
Design Workshop. Tight
stitches, loose
stitches, curled edges,
messy ends, and twisted
yarns - put them all in
the past with practical
tips and tricks that
bring out the best in
every project. About the
AuthorMargaret Radcliffe
is the author of the
best-selling The Knitting
Answer Book. She also
offers knitting classes
on everything from
beginners basics to
design, and is
particularly interested
in promoting creativity
and independence in all
knitters
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Knit Now! compiles the
knitting patterns
featured in season 3 of
Knit and Crochet Now,
the top knit and crochet
show on the US TV channel
PBS. A basic techniques
section gives readers the
information they need to
get started in knitting
or freshen up their
skills. The book also
includes a DVD, which
features the television
segments for 12 knitted
afghan squares from
season 3. This popular
part of the show teaches
viewers a new stitch and
provides them an afghan
pattern (written
instructions in the book)
on which they can show
off their skills.About
the AuthorAs a designer
in the craft and
needlework industry,
Candi Jensen has had over
300 designs published in
magazines, including
Vogue Knitting, Good
Housekeeping, Better
Homes and Gardens,
Interweave Knits,
Interweave Crochet and
many more. She is the
author of 13 books. She
is the producer of Knit
and Crochet Now on PBS.
She just finished taping
the shows third season;
it is currently available
to over 100 million
households.
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Twenty to Make Knitted
Baby BooteesNo-one can
resist knitting a pretty
pair of baby bootees for
a new baby - so here are
twenty of them, all
unique but all equally
irresistible, in a range
of colours and styles.
Each pair of bootees
requires relatively small
quantities of yarn and
can be knitted quickly
and easily using the
clear, step-by-step
instructions provided.
Each project is
accompanied by lists of
the materials and
equipment required and a
stunning full-colour
photograph. Suitable for
babies from newborn to 6
months. About the Author
Val Pierces passion for
knitting began when her
father taught her to knit
at the age of five. Later
in life she began home
knitting for yarn
manufacturers, and since
then she has made a huge
range of items, from
evening dresses to teddy
bears. She later began
designing items of her
own, and before long
Vals designs were
appearing regularly in
national knitting and
crochet magazines. She
also teaches knitting,
as well as a range of
other needlecrafts, to
both adults and children.
Val lives and works in
Shropshire.
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The K Factor: So You
Think You Can Knit?This
is knitting book with a
difference - it
celebrates the
phenomenally successful K
Factor - So you think you
can knit?A feature which
appears on Harry Hills TV
Burp. Hilariously, it
parodies The X Factor in
knitted form. Viewers
send in their knitted
characters/items -
celebrities, contestants
and Harry himself! - to
be featured on the show
in an X Factor spoof. The
book will provide
patterns for 20 of Harrys
favourite characters.
There will be colour
photographs and clear,
easy-to-follow
instructions for each
item. Throughout the
book, there will be some
Harry Hill celeb-baiting
and uniquely humorous
commentary on the
characters. In addition,
the book will feature
basic knitting
instructions and include
a standard doll pattern
and techniques for
altering body shape and
facial features. Whether
you are a knitting novice
or a seasoned expert, So
You Think You Can Knit is
a fun book that will
appeal to knitters and
fans alike. About the
AuthorTV Burp, created
and presented by Harry
Hill, commands one of
ITVs largest audiences,
topping 8 million. In
2010 the show scooped up
three BAFTA Awards and
picked up a Royal
Television Society Award.
The K Factor was one of
its most popular segments
ever, with submissions
sent in from all around
the country. Peter the
wingless duck, from
Croydon, won the
competition.
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Knitting in No Time is a
modern collection of 50
projects that offers new
and established knitters
the knowhow they need to
create a quick-to-knit
range of garments and
accessories using simple
stitches, with the
completion time for most
projects estimated at
just a week. Created by
knits designer Melody
Griffiths, the projects
include both traditional
and new knitted garments,
from bright skinny
scarves to fingerless
mittens and deliciously
enveloping shrugs,
shawls and ponchos, as
well as more substantial
outerwear and a range of
matching accessories.
Projects can be extremely
fast to knit; for
instance, choose a
triple-twist wool and
even a beginner can
create a roomy knitted
tote in just half a day,
while a soft pull-on hat
can be made in three
hours. Extra-large
knitting needles and
super-thick yarns produce
great results in no time,
and there are also tips
on knitting in the round
and other techniques that
will speed up the
knitting process. Each
project comes complete
with an estimated making
time and its own series
of tips, including how
best to handle the yarn,
the right type of cast-on
and speed-knitting
hints.About the
AuthorMelody Griffiths
has commissioned and
designed garments and
accessories for womens
magazines and worldwide
yarn manufacturers for 20
years. As well as
designing, she has
worked as a knitting
editor and is the author
of 201 Crochet Motifs,
Blocks, Projects and
Ideas also available from
RUCraft. Ref. 004684,
Crochet in No Time (ISBN
978-1-906525-31-6) and
Crocheted Throws and
Wraps also available from
RUCraft. Ref. 004681
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Nicky Epstein Knitted
FlowersNicky Epstein is a
rock star of knitting and
here she knits up a
garden of colourful and
whimsical flowers to
adorn clothes, shoes,
pillows, bags - almost
anything at all. These
pretty blossoms range
from ruffled roses to
lazy daisies, from
single blooms to complete
bouquets, from layered
petal varieties to
scalloped and corkscrew
styles. Some are made of
soft, sensuous felt;
others showcase
sparkling, eye-catching
gold lam. With Epsteins
detailed instructions and
the breathtaking images,
knitters will find
completing these projects
a pleasure.About the
AuthorOne of todays
hottest knitwear
designers, Nicky Epstein
has gained international
recognition for her
innovative work. She is
the author of the
bestselling Edgings
series (Knitting On the
Edge, Knitting Over the
Edge, Knitting Beyond
the Edge, and Crocheting
on the Edge), and many
other books. Her designs
have appeared in Vogue
Knitting and other major
crafting magazines and
she lectures frequently
about knitting and
design.
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Fashionable Projects for
the New Knitter Who says
a knitting project has to
be complicated to look
fashionable? Anyone who
can do a basic knit and
purl can make these chic
items with no trouble at
all. Includes 34 projects
that include hats, bags,
blankets, shawls,
sweaters, and
accessories all with
easy-to-follow
instructions.
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55 Christmas Balls to
Knit: Colourful Festive
Ornaments Who doesnt love
Christmas decorations?
They are colorful and
festive and bring joy to
many both in the making
and the decorating. Now
Norwegian knitwear design
stars Arne and Carlos
bring fun-filled holiday
crafting to knitters
everywhere with their
ornamental balls. They
are easy to knit, easy
to stuff and once you get
knitting you wont want to
stop. Inspired by
traditional Norwegian
patterns each ball is a
unique handmade creation
ready to become a holiday
heirloom. They are ideal
for the tree, wreaths,
mantels, centerpieces
and window dressings,
and make perfect gifts
for friends and family.
This book is bursting
with creativity and
inspiration, with one
set of instructions and
55 patterns pick up your
needles and start
knitting.
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Format: PaperbackPages:
144Publisher: David &
Charles Publishers
(November 2008))ISBN-13:
978071533015925
easy-to-follow knitting
patterns are included in
this new book and are
designed especially as
gifts for friends,
relatives or charities.
Knitters of all abilites
will find projects
ranging from stylish
handbags, scarves and
hats to socks, knitted
toys for children and
much more. Each design is
easy to knit with colour
photographs and diagrams
as well as clear
instructions, hints and
tips. Knitting for
charity is a popular
pastime and this great
new book features easy
projects that can be
completed quickly and is
a great way to use up
yarn that you have lying
around. The author Gerard
Allt runs the successful
knitting group called I
Knit London which has
been running for over 2
years. He runs knitting
events, classes and
gatherings on a regular
basis at his shop in
London.
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Tangled up by your latest
knitting project? If you
ever wished your yarn
store had a 24-hour
hot-line, then help is
here in the form of The
Knitting Answer Book!
Written in a goof-proof
Q&A format, this
invaluable reference
provides on-hand advice
whenever and wherever you
need it. From needle
sizes and yarn weights to
dropped stitches, tight
ribbing, chart reading
and curling edges, the
answer is only ever a few
pages away. Clear
illustrations and a handy
format make this the one
reference youll want to
keep tucked inside your
knitting bag - although
itll never stay there for
long!About the Author
Margaret Radcliffe
teaches classes and
workshops on Continental
and English methods of
knitting throughout North
America and has designed
a line of knitting
patterns that are
available on her website.
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Knitting: The Complete
GuideThis is the perfect
stitch pattern library
and quick and easy guide
to all things knitting.
From finding a different
type of cast on, to
adding a special
finishing technique to
your project, you will
find it here in this
handy little knitting
reference.With over 250
stitch patterns to choose
from, shown both in
chart form and
line-by-line
instructions, this will
be your most used guide
when creating a knitting
project.It includes basic
knitting patterns for a
hat, a sweater, and a
pair of gloves and more.
All the instructions are
together in this hand
reference, so be
creative with your
knitting! About the
AuthorJane Davis has
written six books for
Krause and has additional
books in the works. She
has also written six
books for other
publishers. To date,
each of her books has
been a bestseller.
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201 Knitting Motifs,
Blocks, Projects &
IdeasIn this directory,
Nicki Trench presents 150
knitting blocks and 51
delightful patterns,
featuring traditional
patterns, original
motifs and new twists on
classic stitches. This
superb resource starts
with 30 basic stitches,
including garter and
stocking stitch, plus
the wonderfully named
Loobie Lou and Summer
Sunshine, followed by
chapters showing the
beautifully intricate
intarsia stitches,
embroidery and lace
stitches, plus stripes
and colours, Fairisle,
ripple, beaded, cable
and rib stitches. A
section on letters and
numerals is invaluable
for personalizing your
knitting, and there is
also a chapter featuring
original motifs. The
project section includes
blankets and throws,
scarves and shawls,
bags, hats and gloves,
and the cutest knitted
toys. If you need to
refresh your knitting
skills, the basic
techniques chapter will
show you how to cast on
and off, how to achieve
the correct tension and
gauge, how to hold your
needles, and which yarn
to choose. Whether you
are a novice knitter or
come to this book with
years of experience, you
are sure to find blocks
and patterns to inspire
you.About the AuthorNicki
Trench is a bestselling
author and an expert on
domestic hand crafts. Her
books include Sweet
Temptation, Super-cute
Crochet and Creating Your
Garden Farm (all
published by CICO Books),
and How to Sew.
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Socks a la Carte
Colorwork: Pick and
Choose Patterns to Knit
Socks Your Way This title
enable readers to design
their own original
cuff-down socks, with
patterns that feature
colourwork options
(knitting with two or
more colours of yarn to
form a pattern), without
having to know how to
write a pattern. Just by
choosing from a variety
of sock cuff, body,
heel and toe pattern
combinations, readers
will be able to create
thousands of different
sock options. Following
the same format as Socks
a la Carte and Socks a la
Carte 2 Toes Up!, this
book includes general
instructions for sock
construction, achieving
the perfect fit, and
working with two colours
of yarn at once. The bulk
of the book is composed
of flip pages and the
pattern instructions.
Readers can flip the
flaps to see how
different elements will
work together to make a
single sock. Each flap is
labeled with the name of
the pattern and the page
number for the written
pattern.
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Domiknitrix With a fun
package, bound in
leather, this sexy and
campy design is sure to
be talked about by hip
cutting-edge crafters.
Not your mothers knitting
book, DomiKNITrix is all
about bringing discipline
to knitting and then
using that discipline to
create funky and hip
projects that knitters
want to wear, use, and
give away with pride.
Based on the popular Web
site of the same name,
this book will show hip
crafters fun ways to
tweak designs and give
them a unique edge. More
than just a collection of
projects, this book
gives you all the
information you need to
become an accomplished
knitter in terms of tips,
techniques, things to
avoid, all in a fun and
useful package. About the
AuthorJennifer Stafford
runs the popular web site
and blog:
domiKNITrix.com, filled
with knitting
techinniques, projects,
inspiration and attitude,
knitwear for the chic
and the freak.
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Love Knitting! Because
knitting is still one of
the most popular
needlecrafts and is a
great way to make
beautiful and original
clothes and accessories.
This book of specially
commissioned designs for
both fashion garments and
home accessories has been
created with the
style-conscious in mind.
Contemporary knits in
beautiful yarns and
subtle colors fill the
pages of this
inspirational book.
Designs for a shawl,
waistcoat, shrug, scarf
and dress are just some
of the very wearable
pieces featured.
Additionally, why not
knit yourself a pretty
blanket, a throw or a
cushion cover for your
home? All patterns have
been thoroughly tested
and give clear
instructions with
diagrams and charts where
necessary. With a
comprehensive
introduction to the
techniques of this
beautiful craft, this
book is your one-stop
guide to knitting. About
the Author Knitting and
crochet have been a
lifelong passion for Val
Pierce, her father
having taught her to knit
at the tender age of
five. Having worked for
many major yarn companies
and various well-known
designers, she decided
it was time to branch out
and begin making her own
designs. Her work is
published regularly in
knitting magazines. She
also teaches knitting and
crochet to adults and
children.
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Closely Knit: Handmade
Gifts for the Ones You
Love This title includes
over 30 patterns for
gifts to perfectly fit
all the people you love:
special handknits for
mothers, daughters,
sisters, the men in our
lives, precious wee ones
and treasured
friends.This title
includes both small
projects and more
involved handknits,
depending on how much
time you want to invest
in a gift. Patterns
include clothing items
such as sweaters, socks
and a lovely lacy top.
The book also includes a
wide array of
accessories, such as
scarves, hats, bags,
mittens and even a heart
pin.It also features
stuffed animals and a
selection of home decor
items, including
pillows, blankets and
even a mobile for baby.
Easier and quicker
options are also provided
throughout the book for
when your best-laid plans
go awry (as best-laid
plans often do). About
the AuthorHannah Fettig
knits, sews and designs
knitwear. She works for
Knitwit Yarn Shop in
Portland, Maine where
she holds open workshops
for advanced knitters.
Before working at the
yarn shop, Hannah owned
and operated a photo
studio for six years,
where the bulk of her
work was shooting
weddings. Knitting gave
her relief from the
stress of weddings, and
at the end of her 2005
season, she decided to
retire from photography.
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Colorwork Creations: 30
Patterns to Knit Gorgeous
Hats, Mittens and
GlovesInside Colorwork
Creations offers an
abundance of gorgeous
patterns for hats,
mittens and gloves that
will let them show off
their colourwork skills.
Knitters learn the ins
and outs of using two or
three different colours
of yarn to create
intricate colourwork,
from traditional Sanquhar
patterns to more modern
bird and beast motifs.
These small projects are
perfect for holiday gift
giving, or for the
readers to make for
themselves. The patterns
are meant for the
intermediate knitter
wanting to learn more
intricate techniques,
with stunning and
professional-looking
results.About the
AuthorSusan
Anderson-Freed learned to
knit at the age of nine
from her grandmother and
has since passed along
the craft to her
daughter, Jenny. Susan
lives with her husband,
John, two cats, and a
Golden Retriever. She
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Why pass your childs
first year or two of life
in a haze of pastels?
There are far more
interesting ways for you
to dress your child.
These designs are perfect
for a special birthday or
costume party, or even
an outfit for everyday
wear!Wacky Baby Knits
offers 20 unique designs
for the funkiest babies,
including an Elvis wig,
monster booties and
mittens, a cow suit with
matching horn hat, and a
futuristic robot suit.
They are individual and
stylish, you cant get
these off the rail!
Projects are easy to
knit, and will highlight
your babys essential
cuteness in a way that no
fluffy sleepsuit adorned
with duckies can ever
achieve.You get
step-by-step
instructions, pattern
charts and templates that
will help guide you plus,
hints and tips for a
neat and professional
finish and basic
how-to-knit advice for
beginners, these
easy-to-make projects
will ensure your baby is
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wittily dressed child in
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From bunnies and bears to
Russian dolls and robots,
discover a unique range
of 20 adorable little
knitted characters, each
packed with personality
and individual charm.
Each of the softly
coloured characters is a
joy to knit for all
abilities, making them
the perfect gift for a
loved one or a quirky
home accent. Projects
combine simple knits with
cute fabric applique
accents to add that extra
element to your usual
knit n purl. Clear making
up instructions, fun
narrative text and the
sweetest photography make
this book a delightful
gift as well as an
irresistible addition to
your knitting collection.
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101 Designer Yarn Stash
WondersUse up your yarn
stash in 101 creative
ways, with patterns from
a wide variety of top
knitwear designers.For
every lonely ball of yarn
there is the perfect
pattern - from hats and
scarves to belts and
bags, the possibilities
are endless!With
easy-to-follow, simple
instructions, knitters
of all abilities will be
able to find something to
suit their stash.This
book features patterns,
which are organised by
yarn weight, making it
quick and easy to find
the perfect design.Each
project is small enough
to pop into a knitting
bag and quick enough to
make in a weekend, and
the books compact format
makes it ideal for
on-the-go knitters.The
contributory designers
come from a variety of
different backgrounds
from yarn companies to
knitting magazines, but
all have a passion for
yarn and finding
innovative ways to use it
up. About the
AuthorJudith Durant is a
freelance technical
editor and founding
editor of Interweave
Knits magazine. A
knitting specialist,
Judith has also
contributed to Beadwork
and Piecework magazines
She is the author of
Never Knit Your. Man a
Sweater* (*unless youve
got the ring). Judith
lives in Lowell,
Massachusetts.
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Summer sale! 50% off
RRP!Simple Knitting: A
how-to-knit workshop with
20 desirable projects
Following the success of
Simple Crochet, Erika
Knight has turned her
attention to the novice
knitter with this unique
workshop-based
how-to-knit book. With
Simple Knitting you will
learn to knit whilst
creating your own
accessible yet highly
desirable basic projects
that are at once
essential and inspiring.
Each of the 20 projects
in the book teaches you a
new skill, and builds
upon and consolidates
those knitting techniques
already learnt from the
proceeding projects,
until you have mastered a
wide repertoire of skills
and amassed an enviable
collection of gorgeous
knitted items. More and
more people are
discovering the pleasures
of knitting, yet many of
todays new knitters have
not had the same
opportunity of previous
generations to learn the
necessary techniques. Who
better to learn from than
Erika Knight? With a
series of workshop-style
masterclasses which you
work through as you
create each knitted
project, Erika guides
you through all the key
techniques, from plain
stitches to more advanced
cables and shaping, as
well as broader design
principles, such as
putting together a colour
palette. Simple Knitting
provides a unique
opportunity to learn the
design secrets of one of
the worlds most highly
respected knitwear
designers. With inspiring
photography by Yuki
Sugiura that showcases
each of the beautiful
designs perfectly,
supported with clear
charts and artworks,
Simple Knitting is the
ultimate book to learn to
knit from.About the
AuthorErika Knight is a
much respected knitwear
and crochet designer, as
well as a sought-after
fashion and crafts
consultant. Erika has
created knitwear ranges
for many top brands
including M&S, Whistles,
Edina Ronay and Nicole
Farhi in the UK, J. Crew
and Gap in the US and
Country Road in
Australia. Through her
work as a fashion
forecaster, she has an
uncanny knack of
identifying and
encapsulating forthcoming
trends. The profile of
knitting and other crafts
has never been higher
than it is now, and
Erika has played a major
role in this renaissance
- she is seen by many as
a knitting guru for her
creativity, knowledge
and vision. Simple
Knitting is Erikas
twelfth book to be
published by Quadrille.
Her previous knitting
titles include: New
Knits, Baby Bloom,
Classic, Glamour,
Classic at Home, Glamour
at Home, Mens Knits and
most recently Natural
Nursery Knits. She has
also written two crochet
books, Simple Crochet
and Essential Crochet and
published a book on
beading, Beads &
Buttons, a collection of
20 simple jewellery
projects to instruct and
inspire. Author Location:
Brighton.
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Knitting BriocheKnitting
Brioche is the first and
only knitting book
devoted exclusivelyto the
brioche stitch, a
knitting technique that
creates a
double-sidedfabric, most
classically a
deeply-ribbed fabric. In
this book, readers
willlearn to knit the
brioche stitch, and
learn the necessary
abbreviations andterms.
Photographs and
illustrations document
every step of each
technique.Over 50
different variations of
the basic brioche stitch
are featured, alongwith
25 patterns including
hats, gloves, sweaters,
capelets and more.
Ahelpful glossary of
general knitting terms
and resources are also
included.About the
AuthorNancy Marchant
first discovered the
brioche stitch when she
moved to theNetherlands
in 1976. She became
fascinated with brioche
knitting and wroteabout
it in Vogue Knitting
Magazine, as well as in
a number of otherknitting
magazines. She maintains
a Web site on the subject
and teachesbrioche
knitting both locally and
at large yarn shows.
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The Knitting Palette: 25
Stunning Colour Inspired
DesignsDevelop your
personal knitting palette
with this enthusiastic
guide to harmonising
colours and textures to
create knitted garments
that are personal,
contemporary, and
stunningly beautiful.Play
with your new colour
freedom with 27 fresh and
funky projects including
hats, scarves, mittens,
socks and sweaters.Work
colours into your
knitting with wide or
narrow stripes,
surprising bobbles and
fringes, and basic
stitches that lend
playfulness to even the
simplest
patterns.Discover which
colours work in
combination, where to
seek inspiration and how
to develop your own
colour style. You can
soon create uniquely
personal garments that
are as fun to knit as
they are to wear! About
the AuthorKristin
Nicholas is a knitwear
designer and decorative
artist. She was named one
of Vogue Knittings Master
Knitters of the 90s and
has designed knitwear for
Vogue Knitting, Family
Circle Knitting, and
other major magazines.
Kristin lives in western
Massachusetts.
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Sock knitting
MasterclassSock Knitting
Master Class showcases
methods for designing and
knitting creative socks,
featuring signature
elements and techniques
from 15 top designers.
Youll learn what makes
good sock design and then
dive into knitting 18
spectacular brand-new
patterns featuring the
widest variety of
techniques. With patterns
divided into two sections
by top0down and toe-cup
construction, this book
explores such techniques
as cables, twisted
stitches, lace,
stranded colorwork,
entrelac, shadow
knitting, and intarsia
worked in the round.
Plus, youll discover
inventive ways to start
and end socks, shape
heels and toes, and knit
the soles. Sock Knitting
Master Class is an
all-star assembly of the
most inventive, exciting
designers working in
socks, including Cookie
A., Kathryn Alexander,
Nancy Bush, Cat Bordhi,
Priscilla Gibson-Roberts,
Anne Hanson, Melissa
Morgan-Oakes, Meg
Swanson, Anna Zilboorg,
and many more. And youll
also learn how each yarn
contributes to the
overall design from Clara
Parkes. Includes
instructional DVD. About
the Author Ann Budd is
book editor for
Interweave Press and
former senior editor of
Interweave Knits. She is
the author of The
Knitters Handy Book of
Patterns and The Knitters
Handy Book of Sweater
Patterns. She lives in
Boulder, Colorado.
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Knitting Knee Highs:
Knitting Sock Styles from
Classic to ContemporaryIn
this book, author Barb
Brown takes sock knitting
to new heights by
teaching readers the ins
and outs of knitting
kneehighs, a popular
sock, but one that needs
more explanation than
most books and magazines
give it.Here, in the
first book on the topic,
readers learn how to size
these socks as they knit
them, with 20 great
patterns to pick from.
Plus each sock pattern,
using intermediate
techniques not usually
featured in sock
patterns, includes
instructions for a non
knee-high version,
perfect for knitters
looking to use these
unique patterns on a
smaller project. About
the AuthorBarb Brown is
the owner of Wild Geese
Fibres, an online
business specialising in
natural fiber yarns for
socks and lace.She
teaches knitting and
lace-making at yarn shops
and community colleges.
Her work has appeared in
magazines A Needle
Pulling Thread, Yarn
Forward and Twists and
Turns. Claire has also
crocheted for many years
and is an expert at
teaching and conveying
information in an
accessible,
easy-to-understand
format. Claire lives in
Gunnislake, Cornwall.
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Knitted FairiesWith
imagination and flair,
Fiona McDonald shows you
how to knit ten
fantastical fairies in
two different sizes, all
with their own character
and style. They include a
scary gothic fairy, an
enigmatic moon fairy, a
cool ice fairy and even
Oberon, the king of the
fairies himself. Using a
basic body pattern, each
fairy is dressed in its
own costume, complete
with wands, wings and
various embellishments in
a range of yarns and
other embelllishments -
ideal for using up scraps
and oddments from your
knitting basket! The
dolls make wonderful
gifts for both adults and
older children, though
they are not suitable for
very young children, and
can be easily adapted to
match your friends or
relatives personality or
lifestyle. This is a
source of ideas and
inspiration for knitters
of all abilities, and a
book to be treasured by
young and old alike.
About the Author Fiona
McDonald studied
classical painting and
drawing at The Julian
Ashton Art School in
Sydney, Australia from
1985 to 1989. After
moving to the Blue
Mountains, she began
developing her unique
oil-painted,
needle-sculpted,
life-size cloth figures,
and her own line of
fabric dolls and dragons.
On returning to her home
town of Armidale, Fiona
added to her skills by
learning to knit. This
latest phase in her
career has resulted in
her developing designs
for dolls and other toys.
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Product DescriptionThrow
out your holey old
horrors and treat your
feet with this inspiring
selection of fun and
practical toe-warmers.
You wont find boring
socks in this book - its
packed with inspiring
designs from pretty baby
bootees and glamorous
boudoir slippers to
rugged outdoor knits for
the man in your life.
Cozy Socks features 30
knitted projects that are
fast, fun and practical.
The patterns are easy to
follow and the techniques
you will need are clearly
explained. If you have
mastered the basics of
knitting and are ready
for a new challenge,
this book proves that
nobody needs to have cold
feet about making
socks!About the
AuthorChrissie Day
started crafting
accessories for her
daughter and her college
friends. Since then, it
has grown into a business
with Chrissie selling her
work through galleries
and teaching craft
courses. She is also the
author of Wire Jewellery:
Crocheted, Knitted,
Twisted and Beaded and
Felt Style: 35
Fashionable Accessories
to Create and Wear (both
published by CICO Books).
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Stitch LondonCute,
quirky and slightly
insane, this unique
knitting title will show
you how to knit all the
most famous London people
and places. Inspired and
created for city chicks
who dont like rules but
love knitting. Projects
are simple enough for
beginners, yet bonkers
enough to inspire more
seasoned knitters.
Brilliantly written in
Laurens sassy style,
with genuinely clever
tips and techniques.
About the AuthorLauren
OFarrell is the founder
and leader of Stitch
London; a feisty knitting
group, now the largest
in the UK, which has won
awards and acclaim for
its fresh, contemporary
approach to knitting.
Laurens off-shoot
project, Knit the City,
aims to guerrilla-knit
its way through London,
and eventually the world!
Lauren lives in London.
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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher:
Watson-Guptill; 1 edition
(7 Jun 2009) Language
English ISBN-10:
0823033236 ISBN-13:
978-0823033232You loved
their One Ball Knits
Accessories. Now it s
time to have some fun
with their One Ball Knits
Purses! Yes, the
Habibur-Rahman sisters
are back, this time with
patterns for 20 beautiful
handbags. The best part?
Each bag calls for just
one ball, hank or skein
of yarn. Knit it today;
step out with your
lipstick, mobile phone
and money in it tonight!
A range of styles,
shapes and colours make
it hard to pick just one
purse, but the simple
basics section makes it
easy to get started,
with guidance on yarn
weights and types, tools
and step-by-step
directions for essential
stitches and techniques.
Bag a new bag right away
with One Ball Knits
Purses!
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Knit Your Own Royal
WeddingFiona Gobles
lovely and humourous
characters and instantly
recognizable, from the
brides broad smile and
sparkling engagement ring
to the grooms dashing
uniform (complete with
tiny sequin orders and
medals). Weve included
suggestions for creating
a selection of customized
guests, too, so you can
use your own creativity
in putting them together.
With a backdrop of
Westminster Abbey
included, so that you
can display your
creations in authentic
surroundings, Knit Your
Own Royal Wedding is
funny, cute, and easy
enough for even a
knitting novice to tackle
- go on, get our your
needles and help your
favourite royals tie the
knot! About the
AuthorFiona Goble has
published three books on
making soft toys and has
a forthcoming book on
contemporary embroidery.
Her first book for Ivy
was Knitivity (2010).
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Format: PaperbackPages:
272 Publisher: Storey
Publishing LLC (3 Jan
2009) ISBN-13:
9781603420792 Knitters
have spoken! Single-skein
projects are all the rage
because theyre portable,
fun, quick to finish,
and the perfect answer to
that stash of orphan
yarns. Already, Judith
Durants One-Skein series
has delighted knitters
everywhere with fabulous
single-skein patterns
contributed by yarn shops
and noted knitwear
designers.Now, Luxury
Yarn One-Skein Wonders,
the third book in this
popular series, brings
indulgence to the
one-skein concept! The
newest one-skein patterns
are the most decadent
yet, featuring the most
sumptuous yarns on the
market - from
snuggle-worthy cashmere
to the lustrous alpaca to
the eco-friendly soy,
corn, and bamboo
yarns.Contributors
include designers, yarn
manufacturers, and
well-known knitting and
crocheting teachers. Like
previous One-Skein books,
Luxury Yarn One-Skein
Wonders features
two-colour illustrations
throughout, as well as a
full-colour photo gallery
of projects.Patterns
include baby items,
personal accessories,
toys, and garments -
from an adorable baby
sweater knit from merino
and bamboo to beaded
cashmere socks. Not only
are these projects fun
and fast, they offer
knitters a great excuse
to pick up several skeins
(really now, no one can
buy just one!) of
to-die-for yarns.
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Exploring Colour in
Knitting: Techniques,
Swatches and Projects to
Expand Your Knit Horizons
Combining yarns to make
coloured patterns is one
of the most enjoyable
aspects of knitting.
Exploring Colour in
Knitting is packed with
all the guidance and
advice you will need to
confidently knit with
colour. First the book
looks at understanding
colour from hue families
to warm and cool colours,
brights, pastels and
neutrals, tints, tones
and shades. Next, a
section on proportion and
stitchwork explores how
to combine various
colours and the effects
different stitches have
on a colour. A section on
colour and decoration
offers advice on using
embellishments such as
beads, sequins, buttons
and edgings, as well as
tips on adding motifs and
embroidery to your work.
Chapters on Fair Isle and
intarsia investigate the
ways that these
techniques affect colour
relations from
traditional patterns
through to modern
interpretations. Eleven
specially selected
projects demonstrate the
most effective ways to
experiment with colour.
Brimming with essential
advice and ideas this
invaluable book is the
last word on colour
knitting. About the
Author Emma King is a
talented knitwear
designer who is set to
inspire knitters across
the world. She is a
Design Consultant for
Rowan Yarns and also has
her own company,
supplying her knitted
bags and limited edition
kits. She uses her
passion for colour and
texture to create designs
that will inspire
knitters everywhere to
pick up their needles.
Sarah Hazell is a
qualified teacher whose
passion for knitting led
her to join Rowan Yarns
in 2006. She continues to
develop the workshop
programme for Rowan,
teaching knitting,
crochet and hand-pieced
patchwork. She has a
particular interest in
colour work and
decorative techniques.
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200 Fair Isle Designs:
Knitting Charts,
Combination Designs, and
Colour Variations
Knitters will first learn
to read colour charts and
then gain the confidence
to use the patterns to
create their own stunning
projects and garments. A
unique selector at the
beginning of the book
makes it easy to choose a
design you like.
Organised by row and
stitch count, each of
the patterns is
accompanied by an
easy-to-follow chart
indicating both the
pattern stitches and the
colours used, and each
sample is shown charted
in an alternative
colourway. A mix and
match feature lets you
combine patterns with
confidence. Includes
guidance on yarn choices
and special techniques
unique to Fair Isle
knitting. About the
Author Mary Jane
Mucklestone is a hand
knitting designer who
likes the process of
knitting as much as the
end product that she
creates. She is known for
her colourful and
inventive Fair Isle and
colourwork designs
featured in Interweave
Knits, Twist Collective,
Classic Elite Yarns,
Alchemy Yarns, St. Denis
Magazine and an
assortment of books, as
well as at her website
MaryJaneMucklestone.com
Mary Jane has a varied
background in art and
textiles earning a BFA in
Printmaking from Pratt
Institute, studying
fashion at Parsons School
for Design, and Textiles
and Historic Costume at
the University of
Washington. She was
photostylist for
Interweave Knits
magazine, has taught
handwork to the early
grades in a Waldorf
School, as well as
working for years in the
fashion industry in New
York City, and the
related fields of
advertising and interior
design. Mary Jane seeks
to unlock the creative
force inside the heart of
every knitter.
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Cutest Ever Baby KnitsA
completely irresistible
collection of utterly
cute baby clothes, these
patterns will give great
delight both to the
knitter and to all who
see the results on tiny
new babies. There are
bootees that look like
little strawberries, a
baby bonnet in the shape
of a crinoline skirt, a
bumblebee set of hat and
mitts and a cozy cot
blanket that looks like a
field of daisies. Hats,
bootees, mitts, little
coats and dresses: none
of the patterns are
complicated and many are
suitable for complete
beginners. As well as
cute clothes there are
accessories for the
nursery including a pram
blanket, play mat and
even a gorgeous knitted
mobile. Created with
adorable newborns in mind
many of the projects can
also be made to fit
babies from 3 to 9
months. All of them are
the cutest ever and will
make fabulous gifts for
favourite little loved
ones. About the
AuthorKnitting and
crochet have been a
lifelong passion for Val
Pierce, her father
having taught her to knit
at the tender age of
five. Having worked for
many major yarn companies
and various well-known
designers, she decided
it was time to branch out
and begin making her own
designs. She is the
author of the forthcoming
Love... Knitting to be
published by New Holland
and her work is published
regularly in knitting
magazines. She also
teaches knitting and
crochet to adults and
children.
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Stitch n Bitch Superstar:
Go Beyond The
BasicsKnitters: Its time
to take it to the next
level. And who better
than Debbie Stoller to
show you how. The expert
knitter and gifted, edgy
author who introduced
knitting to a new
generation with her New
York Times best seller,
Stitch N Bitch: The
Knitters Handbook, now
shows her readers how to
do more - lots more.
Stitch N Bitch Superstar
Knitting is the only
knitters handbook to
teach the full array of
advanced knitting
techniques and skills,
such as double-knitting,
knitting lace,
complicated colour work,
beading, and more.
Writing with the clarity
that makes her such an
effective teacher, and
the attitude that got her
dubbed knitting
superstar, Stoller
explains how to knit by
the numbers, get
creative with stripes,
embellish with crochet,
beading, and I-cords;
how to make cable
patterns; and how to use
colour forms. Theres also
a whole section on DIY -
which gives a tutorial on
creating your own
knitting patterns.
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Fabulous Fair Isle
Knitting Fabulous Fair
Isle Knitting - something
for the creative knitter!
This title is packed with
vivid and creative
garment designs for men,
women and children,
using the traditional and
colourful Fair Isle
knitting technique. Each
project and technique is
accompanied by clear and
precise instructions,
full-color charts and
knitted swatch details.
It includes advice for
designing your own Fair
Isle patterns. It is a
must-have for todays
creative knitter. About
the AuthorPatty Knox
embarked on a varied and
interesting career based
on her passion for making
clothes. As well as
making dresses for
boutiques and designing
clothes for womens
magazines, she taught
dressmaking at the
Servite Home in Ealing.
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Simple Knits for Easy
LivingDecorate your home
with elegant, handmade
accents, as designed by
top knitting designer,
Erika Knight. Starting
with an introduction to
basic knitting
techniques, and using
only natural yarns,
bamboo needles and the
easiest stitches, Simple
Knits for Easy Living
demonstrates
photographically every
element, from casting on
to increasing and
decreasing. Using the
simplest techniques,
Erika has created a range
of practical yet
extremely attractive
quick-to-knit textiles
for the home, including
cushions, throws, rugs,
runners, bags and
wraps. Each project is
within the grasp of a
complete novice knitter
and almost all of them
could be completed in a
weekend, if not in an
evening. For anyone who
wants to give their house
a contemporary look, and
can spare the small
amount of time to create
these exceedingly easy
textiles, Simple Knits
for Easy Living is a
godsend.
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Knit Ponchos Wraps &
ScarvesKnitted scarves
are the hottest new
fashion accessory.
Meeting the need for new
scarf, poncho and shawl
ideas, this new book
provides 35 fun,
contemporary projects
knitters can create
quickly and easily, many
featuring popular novelty
yarns. Knit Scarves and
Shawls explores various
techniques for knitting,
ranging from cables and
colour work to
embellishing with beads
and embroidery. Each
section features a number
of progressive projects
ranging from beginner,
to intermediate, to
expert. This book offers
something for every
knitter and gives
beginners a chance to
improve their skills as
they undertake each new
project.About the
AuthorJane Davis, author
of Complete Guide to
Beading Techniques, A
Beaders Reference and
Decorative Wirework, has
been involved in arts and
crafts her entire life.
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Stitch London Book and
Knitting Yarns PackThis
fantastic new knitting
pack includes the cute
and quirky Stitch London
book by Lauren OFarrell.
To help you get started
with one of the fabulous
projects from this retro
book we have included 2
balls of Patons Diploma
Gold yarn. This great
value pack will make a
great addition to your
knitting collection or
even the perfect
Christmas gift.Stitch
LondonCute, quirky and
slightly insane, this
unique knitting title
will show you how to knit
all the most famous
London people and places.
Inspired and created for
city chicks who dont like
rules but love knitting.
Projects are simple
enough for beginners,
yet bonkers enough to
inspire more seasoned
knitters. Brilliantly
written in Laurens sassy
style, with genuinely
clever tips and
techniques. Irresistable!
- Jan Moir, Daily
MailAbout the
AuthorLauren OFarrell is
the founder and leader of
Stitch London; a feisty
knitting group, now the
largest in the UK, which
has won awards and
acclaim for its fresh,
contemporary approach to
knitting. Laurens
off-shoot project, Knit
the City, aims to
guerrilla-knit its way
through London, and
eventually the world!
Lauren lives in London.
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More Knitwits: 20 More
Fun Projects for Those
Who Love to Knit & Purl
This book is a delight.
Katie Boyettes designs
are playful, inventive,
and a whole lot of fun
for both children and
adults. The 20 projects
are organised from
beginning to end with the
easiest upfront and
moving to those that are
more of a challenge in
the latter pages. Icons
are shown that clearly
indicate the level of
each project. Katie has
included a glossary on
each project page so
theres no annoying
back-and-forth looking
for abbreviation
meanings. KnitWit
contains more than 150
full-colour photographs
of each project, showing
along-the-way photos,
important steps such as
attaching arms and legs,
and final photos of the
completed piece. About
the AuthorKatie Boyette
graduated with a BFA in
studio art (with a
concentration in
sculpture) from the
College of Fine and
Applied Arts at
Appalachian State
University. She lives in
the mountains of North
Carolina with her two
children, where she is a
baker by day and a
creator of knitting
patterns by night. Her
obsession with knitting
toys and other 3-D
objects is strongly
influenced by her
sculpting background and
her designs reflect a
joyful and fun approach
to this time honored
craft. She keeps a blog,
http://caffaknitted.typepad.com.
More KnitWits is her
second book and a
follow-up to her
successful KnitWit.
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Noahs KnitsThe book is
suitable for people with
all levels of knitting
ability, with
instructions for basic
techniques, so that all
family members can feel
encouraged to contribute.
The knits have modern,
stylish designs, and
there is also a fold-out
paper template for an Ark
for the animals. About
the AuthorFiona Goble has
published three books on
making soft toys and has
a forthcoming book on
contemporary embroidery.
She has contributed to a
number of craft magazines
and also teaches sewing.
In the past, she ran a
small business producing
handmade woollen bags and
home accessories.
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Knitting & Crochet Bible
& Crochet Hooks KitLearn
how to knit and crochet
like an expert with this
ultimate start-to-finish
handbook, packed with
knitting and crochet
patterns - invaluable
whatever your skill
level.Basic techniques
are thoroughly explained
through clear artworks
and easy-to-follow
instructions, complete
with advice on choosing
your wool, needles and
crochet hooks. Inspiring
designs add excitement to
your needlecraft,
whether its knitted
cables, fair isle and
lace, or crochet motifs
and embellishments.Over
45 original projects,
from classic baby clothes
to stylish scarves and
hats, allow you to use
your new skills straight
away, while the
extensive charted stitch
libraries provide endless
creative possibilities.
This Hand Selected Kit
Includes:The Knitting &
Crochet Bible BookEight
Aluminium Crochet Hooks
(2mm - 5.50mm)About the
AuthorClaire Crompton is
a talented needlewoman
with over 15 years
experience. She has
worked as a pattern
designer for major wool
manufacturers such as
Sirdar, Courtaulds and
Hayfield, as well as for
the needlework company
DMC. Sue Whiting is a
needlecraft design
consultant and author who
works with several
textile companies,
including Jaeger and
Rowan, to produce
brochures and promotional
materials. She has worked
with magazines and
publishers on all aspects
of needlework.
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Knitted Fast Food Knitted
Fast Food.Susie Johns has
designed this
mouth-watering collection
of novelty knitted food
items, ranging from hot
dogs and cheeseburgers to
sushi and fried
breakfasts, as part of
the popular 20 to Make
Series. They are perfect
as gifts, play aids or
simply to amuse your
family and friends! They
range from quick and
simple to make to more
complex and challenging,
but all are novel and
rewarding to make. All
you need are some basic
craft materials and
tools. With twenty unique
designs, and variations
based on the same
methods, you should try
making fast food - with
no calories whatsoever!
About the AuthorSusie
Johns is an experienced
crafter, specialising in
paper crafts and
embroidery. She
contributes regularly to
a number of craft
magazines and is the
author of a range of
books on practical
subjects, such as
collage, painting,
drawing, paper mache,
crochet and embroidery.
She also teaches craft
workshops.
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Glam Knits showcases 25
patterns utilizing
specialty embellished
yarns as well as truly
luxe fibers like rich,
thick cashmeres; angelic
angoras; and delicate
silks.The sophisticated
haute eveningwear pieces
include camisoles,
dresses, skirts,
blouses, coats, wraps
and accessories knit from
luxurious fibers. The
silhouettes for these
pieces are straight from
the runway, without
being overly trendy or
easily dated.The timeless
Glam Knits aesthetic is
inspired by designers
like Marc Jacobs, Tom
Ford, Luella Bartley and
Stella McCartney. The
photography is
high-fashion, but the
look is glamour at its
most sassy, young and
wearable.Patterns feature
a wide variety of
knitting techniques,
including top-down
construction, set-in
sleeves, side-to-side
knitting, hand-stitching
and embellishment,
beaded knitting,
lacework and all-over
stitch patterns. About
the AuthorStefanie Japel
is the author of Fitted
Knits. Her designs have
been featured on popular
knitting websites, such
as magknits.com and
knitty.com, in the
magazines Knitscene and
Interweave Knits. Her
website,
www.glampyre.com,
receives over 14, 000
hits per day. On it she
posts her blog and sells
original pattern designs
and offers free patterns.
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Scarf Style: A Beginners
Guide to Kniting Scarves
What was your first
knitting project? The
scarf is where many of us
start and often return.
Scarves never lose their
appeal. You can cast on
with your favourite yarn
and needles and create
something beautiful. This
book contains 25
up-to-the-minute patterns
for all levels of
knitting ability starting
with the simple rectangle
scarf and moving on to a
range of exciting
creations fun, funky or
simply warm and snug! The
author uses wonderful
combinations of materials
and techniques: a simple
lace scarf mixes a
traditional lace pattern
with an unconventional
choice of a chunky yarn.
A time-honoured fair isle
pattern gets a twist
(quite literally!) that
turns it into an infinite
loop. And a chunky cable
knit is made ultra
feminine by adding
eyelets and ribbons. For
the beginner knitter,
the book uses basic
stitches paired with
beautiful yarns to create
gorgeous scarves. For the
more advanced knitter,
readers can get into lace
patterning, fair isle
knitting, and
embroidered
embellishments. And if
you still want more, you
can even learn to design
your own scarf. About the
AuthorMarie Connolly is
the owner of the Stitch
DC yarn shop in the
Washington, DC, area in
the US. Marie knits every
day and many of her
designs can be found on
her store blog. Her first
book, The Expectant
Knitter serves as a
knitters guide through
pregnancy.
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Knitted Sock
SensationsForget shoes;
take your sock addiction
to new lengths with this
fun and flirtatious
collection of 40 knitted
socks designs, with an
inspiring mix of cosy,
quirky and chic.Pamper
yourself with pedicure
socks, pose in retro leg
warmers, or relax in
pretty ballet slippers.
You wont be able to
resist the tiny tiger
feet and funky stripe toe
socks.Variation designs
will tempt you with a
colourful range of
irresistible sock yarns
and stylish
embellishments, such as
beads, ribbons and
pompoms.With clear
patterns, stylish
photography and
easy-to-follow technique
instructions, even
novice knitters will be
able to treat their
feet.About the Author
Kirstie McLeod works as a
Technical Editor for the
UKs top selling knitting
magazine, Simply
Knitting. Louise Butt
also regularly
contributes designs to
the magazine. They live
in Bath.Review Review
from Crafts Business
Magazine - The projects
included are fun,
varied, and fashionable,
and will satisfy both
beginner and intermediate
sock knitters. The modern
designs and creative
photography make this an
appealing book to pick up
and learn from. The price
of 12.99 is competitive
and Im certain sock
knitters will want to add
this title to their
stash. --Crafts Business
MagazineReview from
Machine Knitting Monthly
- Take your sock
addiction to new lengths
with this fun ad
flirtatious collection.
--Machine Knitting
Monthly
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Regia Project Book and
Knitting Yarns Pack Save
over 8 with this
Reversible Bucket Bag
Project Pack This
fantastic new pack
includes.TheRegia Journal
Design Line Project Book
by Erika Knight.Regia
Jazz - YarnA pair of
2.5mm double pointed
needlesA pack ofcraft
needlesThis great value
pack will get you started
knitting some lovely
projects right away!
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Special Knits is based on
our need to create
lovingly-made handknits
for new babies, in soft
yarns that are gentle
against delicate skin.
Each stitch is invested
with affection and care
by the knitter. Some of
the designs in this book
are simple to make -
their special quality
lies in the softness of
the fabric, usually a
cashmere mix. There are
other projects where the
uniqueness of the design
comes from a scattering
of beads, a velvet bow,
or an organza ribbon that
frames the gentle curve
of a babys cheek. In an
age of the throwaway,
these are garments that
will become the modern
classic, knits to
cherish and hand down
through generations. Most
of the designs require
little knowledge of
complicated techniques; a
simple garter-stitch
blanket is perfect for a
beginner and is given a
touch of luxury with an
edging of satin. Easy
knits are embellished
with a ribbon or a
scattering of beads,
while for those knitters
who prefer more of a
challenge, there is a
sampler blanket or a
cross-stitch embroidered
gingham cardigan.About
the Author From the UKs
premier knitwear designer
comes this delightful new
book of brand new designs
for the new baby. Debbie
Bliss is one of the most
popular childrens
knitwear designers and a
hugely successful author
whose books include
Classic Knits for Kids,
Bright Knits for Kids,
Family Knits and Nautical
Knits for Kids. She has
contriubuted knitwear
designs to numerous
magazines and has made
several television
appearances during her
career. She now has her
own company that markets
her exclusive range of
yarns. Debbie lives in
Walthamstow, London.
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The Twelve Knits of
ChristmasNow as well as
singing the song, you
can knit the characters.
The Twelve Knits of
Christmas brings together
12 charming knitting
patterns for making all
of the objects, birds,
and people mentioned in
the song and a
beautifully illustrated
book containing the words
for each verse. Children
will love to play with
your knitted creations as
you sing along together.
And the projects can
double up as Christmas
decorations around your
home, centering on the
colourful and
easy-to-assemble
cardboard pear tree
tucked into the back of
the book - a ready made
roosting spot fit for the
finest partridge to
enjoy. About the
AuthorThe author Fiona
Goble has published three
books on making soft toys
and has a forthcoming
book on contemporary
embroidery. Her first
book for Ivy was
Knitivity (2010). The
illustrator Debbie Powell
is a UK-based
illustrator, printmaker,
and hand letterer. Her
love of art stems back to
her childhood, when she
would design jewelry,
draw endlessly, and
create her own magazines.
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Delight children and
adults alike with a
fabulous range of cuddly
knitted wild animals.
Inside this fun,
colourful book there are
15 wild creatures to
choose from, each with a
very distinct
personality, including:
Elephant, Giraffe,
Zebra, Lion, Giant
Panda, Monkey, Koala,
Penguin and many more. A
colourful gallery
showcases the animals,
featuring both front and
back views. The clearly
presented knitting
patterns are
easy-to-follow and an
illustrated techniques
section makes these
accessible to all level
of ability. About the
AuthorSarah Keen is a
dedicated, experienced
knitter. She has an
exacting approach to all
her projects and
thoroughly enjoys
creating wonderful
characters such as those
found in this book. She
goes to great lengths to
produce the beautiful
backgrounds featured in
the gallery section,
hand painting them on to
fabrics and also
producing scenery, such
as bamboo canes, flowers
and grass to make for
wonderful, unique
settings.
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Knitted Aliens & 3 DK
Acrylic Yarns Knitted
Aliens - Twenty to Make
and three DK Acrylic
Yarns presents close
encounters of the knitted
kind! Fiona McDonalds
instructions make
knitting twenty adorable
aliens easy and fun, so
blast off and have an
adventure with these
charming characters. This
title features twenty
designs and twenty
alternatives that are
perfect as gifts. About
the AuthorFiona McDonald
studied classical
painting and drawing at
The Julian Ashton Art
School in Sydney,
Australia from 1985 to
1989. After moving to the
Blue Mountains, she
began developing her
unique oil-painted,
needle-sculpted,
life-size cloth figures,
and her own line of
fabric dolls and dragons.
On returning to her home
town of Armidale, Fiona
added to her skills by
learning to knit. This
latest phase in her
career has resulted in
her developing designs
for dolls and other toys.
ReviewI have knitted two
of these alien whilst on
holiday and Mum made
another two. The patterns
include only basic knit,
purl and basic increasing
and decreasing. They
would make them a
brilliant project for a
new knitter with some
help making up. Will (6)
particularly enjoyed
adding the decorations to
the knitted bodies, and
both he and Anna chose
the wool. It was a great
way to use up little ends
and some of the novelty
wool I cant resist but
wouldnt necessarily want
to wear! Sometimes the
fancy wool made bits come
up bigger then expected
but I think thats
definitely the fun of
these, each one comes
out with their own
personality. As the name
suggest there are twenty
patterns in this book,
giving lots of potential
for a whole planet of
daft aliens. Due to the
size of the book it was
sometimes difficult to
knit and keep the pages
open, especially if you
need to keep a count of
the short rows, which
you would need to do with
the fluffier wool. I can
see this book coming out
over and over again as
the kids grow up and are
able to complete more of
the stages themselves. I
can also see no reason
why these aliens couldnt
be stuffed with lavender
and live in an underwear
drawer or be threaded
onto a bag dangle. One
nice thing is that the
models in the photos are
not so perfect that you
feel your own efforts
would be a poor
comparison, they give
you a very reasonable
expectation that every
single alien you make
will come out totally
bonkers!-Jennyflowerblue.blogspot.com
This book includes three
25gm balls of Double Knit
acrylic yarn -in pink,
grey and blue. Colours
may vary depending on
stock availability.
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Twenty to Make Knitted
FruitThese novelty
knitting projects range
from quick and easy to
more challenging, and
cover apples, pears,
mangoes, grapes,
cherries and more -
theres even a banana to
unzip. This fun and
inventive book provides
knitting patterns and
instructions to make
twenty knitted pieces of
fruit, which are perfect
for playaids, quirky
gifts or simply for
making a fun display for
your dining table. Why
not have a go at making
yourself a fruit display
thatll remain fresh
forever? About the
AuthorSusie Johns is an
experienced crafter,
specialising in
papercrafts and
embroidery. She
contributes regularly to
a number of craft
magazines and is the
author of a range of
books on practical
subjects, such as
collage, painting,
drawing, papier-mache,
crochet and embroidery.
She also teaches craft
workshops.Contain 3 balls
of 25gm Double Knit
acrylic yarn- Lemon, Red
and Green. Colours may
vary due to stock
availability.
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Knitting the Perfect Pair
Secrets to great socks
Socks are every avid
knitters perfect portable
project. This book has
the tips, techniques and
projects to answer the
needs of todays knitter.
Not simply a pattern
book, but a study of
options for creating a
variety of socks with a
perfect fit, using
time-honoured techniques
for shaping both heels
and toes. Features 12
sock patterns including
traditional, beginner
and unusual styles, such
as wool-lined slipper
socks, sandal socks and
more.
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Fearless Fair Isle
KnittingIn the past,
knitters have considered
Fair Isle knitting, or
stranded knitting as its
also known, to be an
advanced style that
involves the frightening
task of taking scissors
to your hard-won work. As
intimidating as this may
seem, the cutting
process, or steeking,
is actually not something
to worry about. In
Fearless Fair Isle
Knitting, best-selling
knitwear designer
Kathleen Taylor walks
knitters of all levels
through the technique.
With Taylors simple
patterns and large,
easy-to-follow charts,
the projects yield
delightfully vibrant
results. The 30 stunning
designs, which represent
Taylors updates on
classic Fair Isle motifs,
include jumpers, socks,
dresses, hats and bags.
With this book, Fair
Isle knitting has become
more accessible than ever
and serious knitters will
agree that thats a
beautiful thing. About
the Author With over 30
years of knitwear design
experience, Kathleen
Taylor is the author of
the best-selling The Big
Book of Socks and I
(Heart) Felt and has
published over 500 craft
and needlework articles
in such magazines as
Spin-Off, Crafts N
Things, and Knitting
World. She has designed
many knitwear projects
exclusively for the Knit
Picks yarn company. Check
out her blog, Kathleen
Taylors DakotaDreams at
http://kathleendakotadreams.blogspot.com/
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Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Potter Craft
(5 May 2009) Language
English ISBN-10:
0307453820 ISBN-13:
978-0307453822Knitting
small toys is an
absorbing and addictive
hobby and homemade
teddies have a special
charm all of their own.
The book includes
patterns for six gorgeous
knitted teddy bears,
ranging from classic to
contemporary and in
heights from 8-16 inches.
Plus, there are a total
of 25 differently themed
classic and contemporary
costumes.Only basic
knitting skills and
materials are needed and
many of the projects can
be knitted up from
oddments of yarn. The
instructions are easy to
follow and there are
clear diagrams showing
how to sew up, thread
joints and create the
perfect Bruin. From Tooth
Fairy Bear and Graduation
Bear, to First Day of
School Bear and Newborn
Baby Bear, theres a
collection of special
occasion projects which
make perfect heirloom
treasures. This book
presents patterns for the
actual bears plus
accessories for bear
lovers of all ages.
Throughout the book there
is heartwarming
photography accompanying
each bear.
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Patons Book -
Woolcraft.The basic guide
to knitting and crochet,
from the first steps to
finishing touches.An
essential handbook for
knitters, gives clear
instructions for how to
knit and crochet, useful
info such as a needle
size chart, and a
library of stitches.
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Using widely available
yarns and basic knitting
methods, this gorgeous
book provides detailed
patterns for five dolls,
each standing
approximately 45 cm (18
inches) high. Each has a
basic knitted body,
which is then magically
transformed into a witch,
a wizard, a fairy, a
princess and a pirate by
the addition of hair,
clothes and accessories.
Instructions based on the
same designs are also
provided for five further
dolls, including Santa
Claus and a fiery
flamenco dancer called
Flamenka, and all the
patterns can be adapted
to stamp your own
character on the knitted
dolls. Suitable for both
adults and children, the
authors attention to
detail is what really
brings her designs to
life - beautifully
decorated gowns and
cloaks are worn over
layered bodices, skirts,
tunics and pants, and
the outfits are finished
with knitted jewellery,
hats, shoes and other
embellishments. The
pirate even has a knitted
sword in a sword belt,
and the witch would not
be complete without the
knitted wort on her nose!
It is a beautiful book
which will provide
pleasure for anyone who
enjoys knitting.
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Twenty to Make Mini
Christmas KnitsNovelty
knitters will love this
collection of mini
Christmas projects to
knit ready for the
festive season. Susan
Stratford has designed
twenty different
projects, with
alternatives in different
colour schemes. There are
mini Christmas stockings,
a holly wreath,
reindeer, a snowman, a
robin, an egg cosy, a
star, a Christmas
pudding, gingerbread
hearts, a mini Christmas
sweater and much more.
Full knitting
instructions are given,
and each project is
simply photographed so
that knitters have a
clear look at the design,
and also shown in a
sumptuous styled
photograph, showing the
beautiful possibilities
of the finished pieces.
There are plenty of ideas
for ways of displaying
the projects. The mini
knits will appeal to
those looking for ways to
finish up ends of yarn.
About the Author Sue
Stratford owns and runs
The Knitting Hut, a yarn
and needle supplier, and
she finds the yarns she
stocks there and her
customers a constant
source of inspiration.
She teaches knitting and
crochet workshops as well
as offering advice to
customers, and loves
sharing her skills with
others. She always has
countless knitting
projects on the go. Sue
lives in Milton Keynes
with her husband and five
children.
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Twenty to Make Knitted
VegetablesYou do not need
an allotment to produce
this abundant crop of
vegetables - just
needles, yarn and a
little knitting know-how.
Ranging from everyday
carrots and peas to more
exotic chili peppers and
artichokes, you can whip
up a whole basketful of
fun novelty knits in the
time it takes to do your
shopping! The projects
are small,
self-contained and
relatively quick to
complete. These knitted
vegetables would make
good novelty gifts: make
one or two for friends,
or a whole basketful to
sell at a fete or bazaar.
They would also make
ideal play food for
children. Best of all,
they are fun to make.
About the AuthorSusie
Johns is an experienced
crafter, specialising in
papercrafts and
embroidery. She
contributes regularly to
a number of craft
magazines and is the
author of a range of
books on practical
subjects, such as
collage, painting,
drawing, papier-mache,
crochet and embroidery.
She also teaches craft
workshops.Contain 3 balls
of 25gm Double Knit
acrylic yarn- Green, Red
and Cream. Colours may
vary due to stock
availabilty.
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Stylish Accessories
Knitted on a Hand Loom:
50 Easy No-needle Designs
for All Loom
KnittersWhether you are
new to the wonders of
this fascinating
technique, or an
experienced loomer, here
are more than 40 projects
for you to try your hand
at. Designs include
simple hats and scarves,
handy tote bags, baby
blankets, toys, beads,
holiday makes for all the
family, and more. A
comprehensive technique
section covers everything
from casting on to
cabling, and there is a
whole chapter on
embellishing your
knitting with ribbons,
beads, and embroidery to
create that individual
designer look. Clear and
simple instructions
throughout the book will
guide you through each
design step-by-step.
Packed with helpful hints
and tips and designer
knowhow, this is a
must-have book for any
dedicated crafter. About
the Author Isela Phelps
is an active member of
the online knitting
community, where she
promotes loom knitting as
an alternative to needle
knitting. She also serves
as an editor and
publisher of Loom
Knitters Circle, an
online magazine for loom
knitters. Isela has been
loom knitting for seven
years during which she
has published three books
on the subject,
including the best
sellers Loom Knitting
Primer: a beginners guide
to loom knitting and Loom
Knitting Pattern book.
She lives in Cache
Valley, Utah with her
husband and two children.
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Easy Baby Knits features
easy-to-follow patterns
and imaginative projects
so youll never be stuck
for ideas for what to
knit for your, or
someone elses, baby.
Getting Started tells you
everything you need to
know to start knitting -
step-by-step
illustrations show you
how to cast on and cast
off, how to master the
basic knit and purl
stitches and how to get
the right tension. There
is a delightful selection
of Baby Clothes to choose
from. Start with a simple
Baby Scarf, then move on
to some gorgeous Cotton
Bootees. There are
adorable clothes for both
boys and girls,
including a smart
Double-breasted Knit Coat
and a pretty pink Wrap
Top. In Toys and
Accessories, you will
find simple projects for
the nursery. Babies will
be fascinated by the Bird
Mobile and the Rabbit
Soft Toy is sure to
become a faithful
companion. Create
beautiful mementos that
will be treasured
forever, such as a
Special Baby Gift Bib or
a Christening
Blanket.About the
AuthorClaire Montgomerie
is a Textile Designer
specializing in knitting
and crochet. She has
designed a range of
knitted accessories,
toys and garments,
called Monty and has also
created samples for the
American fashion market,
designed patterns for
books, made knitwear for
film costumes and
exhibited her work.
Claire runs knitting
classes for adults and
children at London
knitting emporium, Loop,
in Islington.
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The Knitting BookPick up
your needles and get
knitting!Whether youre
new to knitting or
already a wonder with
wool, The Knitting Book
is a bible that no
knitter should be
without. With many
celebrities picking up
their needles and
hundreds of people
getting into knitting
every month, this book
will help you join the
trend and enjoy knitting
for many years to
come.Packed with
essential advice,
inspiring ideas and 40
trendy knitting projects,
the book includes
everything you need to
get started or develop
your skills. Knitting
terminology is
demystified and
step-by-step photography
of each technique along
with handy galleries of
popular stitches stops
you getting your needles
in a knot.Get knitting
with The Knitting Book,
essential for beginners
and experienced knitters
alike.
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Kids Learn to
Knit.Everything you need
to get knitting in no
time.Lucinda Guy and
Francois Hall have
applied their unique
style to a new book
showing small children
how to knit.With the help
of two cartoon mice and a
friendly wolf, children
learn everything they
need to know about
knitting, with a
wonderful selection of
bright projects that
demonstrate each new
lesson.
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Knit and Purl Pets: 20
Patterns for Little Pets
with Big
PersonalitiesMany of the
projects include knitting
instructions for
accessories such as a dog
bed and yummy carrots for
the rabbits. The patterns
make ideal knitting for
beginners and the more
advanced, with knitting
techniques ranging from
easy knit and purl to
sock knitting styles on
double pointed needles.
Quirky photography, fun
illustrations and lots of
information about the
characters give the book
real pet personality.
This pack includes the
book plus two balls of
Patons 100% Cotton DK
100g - on in red and one
in cream. About the
AuthorClaire Garland is a
designer, illustrator,
and runs her own mail
order business,
www.dotpebbles.com,
selling knitted doll
kits. She will be
launching a lifestyle and
craft blog to promote her
business and books.
Claire has featured in
Selvedge, Junior,
Pregnancy and Baby,
Marie Claire, Womans Own
and Womens Weekly, and
appeared on the Crafts
Beautiful expert panel 9.
Claire lives in Penzance,
Cornwall and is the
creative genius behind
Knit and Purl Pets.
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Learn how to knit the
easy way with the How to
Knit slipcase which
includes five must-have
books covering
techniques, stitches and
projects. Basics contains
everything you need to
know to make the featured
projects, and for those
who are new to knitting,
the essential techniques
are explained in
step-by-step detail.
Stitches has over 30
stitches to sustain you
as your knitting skills
develop. Three project
books - Simple Knits,
Textured Knits and
Embellished Knits -
provide over 25 patterns
to encourage you to grab
your yarn and needles and
get knitting
today.Authors Claire
Crompton, Jenny Hill,
Louise Butt and Kirstie
McLeod.
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Head to Toe Knits is
written by Fashion
knitwear designer Bronwyn
Lowenthal, who has
brought together this
collection of 35 quick
and stylish accessory
designs that will add
catwalk chic to your
wardrobe, whatever the
season, and whatever
your personal style. With
hats, scarves,
neckwarmers, gloves,
armwarmers, bags,
belts, legwarmers and
socks to choose from,
youll find the perfect
piece for any event in
your social calendar. The
Lowie catwalk collections
have a quirky appeal that
fits in perfectly with
todays eclectic fashions,
and all the patterns are
tried and tested and
clearly written out, so
you can easily have a go
at something wonderful.
Snuggle up in a simple
snood, step out in style
in gold peep-toe socks or
keep cosy with a giant
scarf - all the designs
are fashion-forward as
well as brilliantly
wearable. With projects
to suit all skill levels,
a comprehensive
techniques section and
on-trend designs, your
fingers are going to itch
to knit. About the
AuthorBronwyn Lowenthal
has always loved both
vintage clothing and
traditional handicrafts,
and its this mix that
informs her fashion
collections. Set up in
2003, the Lowie brand
offers ethical,
eco-friendly,
fashion-forward garments
and accessories that
feature knitting,
crochet, embroidery and
hand stitching, and are
inspired by Bronwyns
extensive travels around
the world. She is the
author of Love to Knit
and Love to Knit Socks,
both published by CICO
Books. Her online
boutique can be found at
www.ilovelowie.com.
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Knit and Purl Pets: 20
Patterns for Little Pets
with Big
PersonalitiesMany of the
projects include knitting
instructions for
accessories such as a dog
bed and yummy carrots for
the rabbits. The patterns
make ideal knitting for
beginners and the more
advanced, with knitting
techniques ranging from
easy knit and purl to
sock knitting styles on
double pointed needles.
Quirky photography, fun
illustrations and lots of
information about the
characters give the book
real pet personality.
About the AuthorClaire
Garland is a designer,
illustrator, and runs
her own mail order
business,
www.dotpebbles.com,
selling knitted doll
kits. She will be
launching a lifestyle and
craft blog to promote her
business and books.
Claire has featured in
Selvedge, Junior,
Pregnancy and Baby,
Marie Claire, Womans Own
and Womens Weekly, and
appeared on the Crafts
Beautiful expert panel 9.
Claire lives in Penzance,
Cornwall and is the
creative genius behind
Knit and Purl Pets.
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The Knitters Year: 52
Simple Seasonal
knitsAnyone who has
caught the knitting bug
will know that knitters
never like to be without
a project on the go. So
what could be better than
a compendium of 52
handknit designs that
will take every knitter
all the way through an
entire year? Each of the
projects in The Knitters
Year has been designed to
be made in a week or
less, with some being as
quick to knit up as a
rainy afternoon or a
couple of evenings.
Designs include
homewares, accessories
and things to wear. They
range from a sumptuous
yet simple chunky scarf,
which takes a few balls
of yarn, to the adorable
Easter-bunny egg cosies,
which can be made using
remnants of yarn leftover
from larger projects.
Divided into the four
seasons, the book
features spring-time
ideas such as a floral
corsage and some
fingerless gloves, plus
homeware items including
a shelf edging and lacy
bolster cushion.
Following are summery
projects like a beach
bag, simple tank and
string shopping bag.
Moving into Autumn,
Debbie gives ideas for a
back-to-school iPod cover
and simple beret and
scarf. Finally Winter,
where knits really come
into their own with snug
socks, slippers, and
even ideas for Christmas
gifts and tree
decorations. The
collection provides a
blissful year of
inspiration from a
leading knitter to either
make for yourself or to
give as a special
gift.About the
AuthorDebbie Bliss is one
of the foremost designers
and authors of hand
knitting patterns in both
the UK and US and
increasingly in Europe
and Asia. Her bestselling
books have earned her a
dedicated army of fans
who adore her stylish,
easy-to-make designs. Her
most recent books,
Simply Baby, Essential
Baby and Essential Kids,
all demonstrate her flair
for creating beautiful,
practical and stylish
garments for babies,
toddlers and
pre-schoolers. In 2008
she launched Debbie Bliss
Knitting Magazine - which
was a sell out; and is
now published each Spring
and Autumn. She has
designed knitwear for
Baby Gap but now
concentrates on
developing her own range
of yarns and designs
highly wearable garments
with universal appeal.
Renowned for its quality,
Debbies yarn range is
widely available
throughout the UK, US
and Canada, in most good
knitting stores and
available to order
online.
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The Knitters Bible:Baby
KnitsFollowing the
Knitters Bible project
book series format, all
techniques are clearly
explained and
easy-to-follow for even
the novice knitter. It
features over 25
essential designs to
create adorable and
practical items. You can
use baby-friendly fibres
and knitter-friendly
techniques to make
designs that are fun and
satisfying to produce.
Packed with choice and
versatility, the
patterns include
variations and swatches
demonstrating how
different yarns make the
designs ideal for
different looks and times
of year.About the
AuthorLaura Long has a
knitted textiles degree
from Central St Martins
and works out of her
central London studio.
She teaches knitting and
designs, makes and sells
her knitted creations to
boutiques and galleries
all over the world; her
previous clients include
Simply Knitting Magazine
and Knit Today. She is
the author of Knitted Toy
Tales. Laura lives in
West London.
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Learn how to knit the
easy way with the How to
Knit slipcase which
includes five must-have
books covering
techniques, stitches and
projects. Basics contains
everything you need to
know to make the featured
projects, and for those
who are new to knitting,
the essential techniques
are explained in
step-by-step detail.
Stitches has over 30
stitches to sustain you
as your knitting skills
develop. Three project
books - Simple Knits,
Textured Knits and
Embellished Knits -
provide over 25 patterns
to encourage you to grab
your yarn and needles and
get knitting
today.Authors Claire
Crompton, Jenny Hill,
Louise Butt and Kirstie
McLeod.Includes a pretty
floral storage bag,
perfect for storing your
knitting pins,
accessories, yarn,
patterns and
projects.This storage bag
has a side pocket and
measures 430 x 160 x
180mm.
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Knitters of all skill
levels will find this
volume an excellent
source of inspiration as
well as a guide that
ranges from familiar
Shetland and Fair Isle
patterns to charming,
lesser-known styles of
Norway, Greece, Turkey,
and other countries.
Illustrated with
photographs, diagrams,
and charts, it also
provides instructions for
13 traditional
garments.About the Author
Rae Compton is the former
editor of Vogue Knitting
publicationsl She is a
journalist and designer
with decades of
experience with knitting
and crochet designs.
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The Knitters Bible: The
Complete Handbook for
Creative KnittersThe
essential handbook for
knitters of all skill
levels. Getting Started
goes back to basics,
with an overview of the
yarns and equipment
available today. It then
takes you, step-by-step,
through the basics of
knitting, with knit and
purl, casting on and
binding (casting) off,
and reading patterns.
Creative Options expands
upon the basics with
further techniques,
while Exploring Choices
will provide even the
experienced knitter with
new ideas for interesting
projects. The Stitch
Library will become an
indispensable reference
to be constantly referred
to. Finally, a wide
selection of Patterns and
Projects, linked back to
the techniques throughout
the book, provide plenty
opportunites to explore
your developing skills
and experiment with a
variety of motifs to
liven up any knitting.
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The Knitters Bible Stitch
Library: Over 200
Stitches for Knitters of
All AbilitiesThis title
offers over 200 knitted
stitches for creative
knitters to discover,
learn and use. Every
stitch is shown as a
clear swatch to show the
effect and texture, and
the pattern is given both
written and as an
easy-to-follow diagram.
It conveniently groups
stitches to allow for
easy browsing and
location of favourites.
It includes projects that
feature some of the
stitches, and shows how
effective it is to
incorporate new and
different stitches into
your work.About the
AuthorClaire Crompton has
worked in the knitting
industry for almost 20
years. After a Knitwear
Design degree she became
a pattern designer for
major yarn manufacturers
such as Sirdar and DMC.
This is the sixth book in
The Knitters Bible
project series,
following Knitted Bags
and Knitted Accessories.
Claire lives in
Gunnislake, Cornwall.
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This work is a collection
of over 30 stylish
knitted accessories for
all seasons, from gloves
and scarfs, to hats and
ponchos. Styles vary from
silky skinny scarfs,
funky brimmed hats and
chic city sets to a
pretty lace shawl and
cute mittens. It takes
into account the exciting
choice of yarns available
to the modern knitter,
and focuses on using
these to maximum effect.
Variation ideas take the
projects further,
showing different
patterns, yarns and
styles through detailed
photography and colourful
artworks. Easy-to-follow
techniques ensure great
results, whether giving
a simple scarf a
professional finish, or
adding an eye-catching
trim to an embellished
hat.
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The Knitters Stitch
CollectionAn invaluable
resource of original
stitch patterns, this
collection is for
newcomers, designers,
and knitters of all
abilities. Instead of
being merely a round-up
of familiar stitches this
is a visual feast of new
material put together by
two author-designers with
a wide experience of hand
knitting. It is a
must-have addition to
existing reference books
on the subject. Organised
for easy access,
stitches are divided into
knit and purl textures
and ribs, twist
stitches, cables, lace,
bobbles and bells,
colour and intarsia
designs, and unusual
techniques - including
rarities like entrelac,
double-sided fabric, and
mosaic effects. Each
chapter of this
collection has a number
of simple designs for
beginners, including
both row-by-row written
instructions and easy to
read charts - allowing
the reader to get used to
using the standard charts
given for more complex,
or larger-repeat
patterns. All stitch
abbreviations and chart
symbols are included on a
fold out flap - unusual
and unique stitches are
explained alongside the
relevant patterns.
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Product Description This
is a collection of over
25 gorgeous knitted bags
for every occasion, from
cool and casual to smart
and stylish. Styles vary
from a basic beginners
bag and cute little
pouches to practical tote
bags, roomy back packs
and knit-chick handbags.
It takes into account the
exciting choice of yarns
available to the modern
knitter, and focuses on
using these to maximum
effect. The variation
ideas take the projects
further, showing
different patterns,
yarns and styles through
detailed photography. The
book contains
easy-to-follow
instructions, which
ensure great results,
whether trying knitting
techniques such as
cables, fair isle or
felting, adding a zip,
straps or a handle, or
stitching on motifs and
embellishments. About the
Author Claire Crompton
has worked in the
knitting industry for
almost 20 years. After a
Knitwear Design degree
she became a pattern
designer for major yarn
manufacturers such as
Sirdar and DMC, and is
the author of The
Knitters Bible and The
Knitters Bible: Knitted
Accessories. Claire lives
in Gunnislake, Cornwall.
Review Creative tips and
clear step-by-step
techniques are provided
to allow even novice
knitters the chance to
get started in this
terrific hobby. The
collection of 25 gorgeous
knitted bags for every
occasion. Scottish Sunday
Post - Scottish Sunday
Post A book that no self
respecting knitter should
be without has spawned a
series of tomes that look
set to prove just as
popular. Inspiring and
innovative mix of
projects - Simply
Knitting The book
provides a good
understanding of knitted
bags - worth a read,
even if you dont use the
patterns. - Slipknot
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An inspiring collection
of 25 knitted projects to
brighten your home, from
luxury afghans and
bedspreads to functional
cushions and seating.
Styles vary from basic
beginners cushions and
chunky throws, to a
pretty corsage bedspread
and a textured wall
hanging. Work with
colour, texture and
embellishments to create
projects to complement
and enhance your home.
Easy-to-follow techniques
ensure excellent results,
whether experimenting
with a French-knitting
machine, embellishing
your throws with beads
and fringing, or using
chunky yarns and bigger
needles to gain super
fast results.
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Knitted Homestyle brings
together the best home
knit projects from The
Art of Knitting magazine
giving a wealth of design
ideas for knitters of all
abilities. Featured are a
diverse range of home
accessory projects, from
knitted pictures,
pillows, throws and pet
blankets, to smaller and
more delicate egg cosies
and decorations.
Following the Knitters
Bible project book series
format, all techniques
are clearly explained and
easy-to-follow for even
the novice knitter. This
is an inavaluable
resource for homemakers
looking for contemporary
and stylish knitted
projects to brighten up
their home.
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Along with colour and
silhouette, texture and
dimension play a vital
role in the interest of a
design. Cables & Arans is
a one-stop reference for
inspiration, brimming
with 250 texture-friendly
designs to delight
knitters of all skill
levels. An Oxo Ripple
makes a dapper stitch for
a mans scarf and a
Medallion Ripple enhances
any basic jumper. A
Honeycomb Pattern is an
excellent choice for a
sumptuous and cosy
afghan. All swatches are
worked in updated yarns,
beautifully photographed
and accompanied by
easy-to-follow
instructions. Cables &
Arans, along with Knit &
Purl and Lace & Eyelets,
is one of the premier
titles of this new
series.
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How to Knit Beautiful
Fashion Dolls, Clothes &
Accessories Babes in the
WoolHow to Knit Beautiful
Fashion Dolls, Clothes &
Accessories Babes in the
Wool.Create wonderful
knitted dolls with a
fantastic range of
knitted clothes and
accessories, including
coats, sweaters, mini
skirts, dresses, tops,
bikinis, swimsuits,
scarves, hats and bags.
There are nine dolls to
choose from, each with
her own distinctive style
and personality, and
with a wardrobe to match.
They include sports-mad
Samantha, Willow the
sophisticated Celtic
beauty, water-loving
Rose and party-girl
Poppy, to name just
four, though all the
dolls can easily be
adapted to create
characters of your own.
The clothes are all
interchangeable, so each
doll can have as many
outfits as she wants,
and all of the items can
be made using different
colours and yarns to
create an even more
extensive wardrobe. There
are easy-to-follow
instructions for making
the bodies, faces and
hair, including handy
templates for eyes,
mouths and eyebrows, and
the simple patterns mean
that knitters of all
abilities can enjoy
making these dolls. Ideal
for using up scraps and
oddments of yarn,
buttons and trims, these
dolls will delight and
inspire older children as
well as adults. About the
Author Fiona McDonald
studied classical
painting and drawing at
The Julian Ashton Art
School in Sydney,
Australia from 1985 to
1989. After moving to the
Blue Mountains, she
began developing her
unique oil-painted,
needle-sculpted,
life-size cloth figures,
and her own line of
fabric dolls and dragons.
On returning to her home
town of Armidale, Fiona
added to her skills by
learning to knit. This
latest phase in her
career has resulted in
her developing designs
for dolls and other toys.
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Knits to Give: 30 Knitted
Gift IdeasNothing warms
the heart more than a
handmade gift. The
thoughtful consideration
and time poured into a
hand knit is guaranteed
to make the recipient
feel cherished. Knits to
Give is a collection of
30 gift ideas from top
knitwear designer Debbie
Bliss. Divided into five
sections - For Her, For
Him, For Baby, For
Kids, For the Home -
Knits to Give contains
the solution to numerous
tricky gift-giving
problems. Each project is
designed to give maximum
joy with the minimum of
fuss; some are quick,
entry-level projects that
suit the beginner
knitter, yet still
result in an individual
and enticing personal
gift. Whether it is a
heart motif cushion given
to celebrate moving into
a new home or to
demonstrate ones love on
Valentines Day, all the
projects in Knits to Give
are a joy to make, give
and receive. About the
AuthorDebbie Bliss is one
of the foremost hand-knit
designers in the UK, the
US and increasingly in
Europe and Asia. She is
the author of many
knitting books,
including Simply Baby,
Essential Baby,
Essential Kids and The
Knitters Year as well as
having own magazine,
which is published
biannually. She continues
to develop her own range
of quality hand-knit
yarns and design garments
and accessories with
universal appeal.
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This is a must-have
collection of 16 stylish
knitwear designs for
flattering cardigans,
sweaters, tank tops,
shrugs, camisoles,
wraps and gilets that
will make you look your
best. Its patterns have a
truly modern finish and
are designed to enhance
your figure, whether
they highlight, disguise
or balance your shape.
This title features
classic shapes and
contemporary styling that
ensure these garments
will fit like a dream and
become a guaranteed
wardrobe staple. Whether
you are a beginner with a
basic knowledge of
knitting techniques, or
looking for more of a
challenge, these
specially designed
projects are sure to
appeal.About the Author
Jane Ellison is a
talented British designer
who has achieved
considerable success in
knitwear design. She
began designing for
Debbie Bliss in London
and subsequently has
designed for a number of
British, French,
Italian and Japanese yarn
producers and
distributors. The designs
she has created are
innovative, modern and
fun, yet always totally
wearable. Jane lives in
Keighley, West
Yorkshire.
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The Very Easy Guide to
Cable KnittingThis title
offers an indispensable
introduction to all kinds
of stitches, from simple
mock cables to intricate
bobble-textured plaits,
for both cable panels,
accents, and all-over
repeats. Learn the basic
techniques and practice
the stitches with clear
instructions and
step-by-step photos -
then use your skills to
make all kinds of
specially designed
projects, from
giant-cable throws that
stitch up quickly on
large needles, to
snuggly hats and scarves,
and more adventurous
accessories and home
comforts. Each stitch
pattern is featured in
both written and chart
forms so you can get used
to using either method
when working from other
commercial patterns. So
whether youre a knitting
novice or a dab hand,
cables have never been
easier to make.
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This title features 31
gorgeous crochet and
knitting patterns made
with eco-friendly yarns
such as soy, hemp,
organic cotton and
recycled knitting
supplies. It offers
easy-to-follow knitting
projects for yourself and
your home which include
knitting mitten
instructions, sock
knitting, crocheted
aromatherapy pillow and
crocheted shopping bag.
Basic techniques cover
everything from knitting
abbreviations and types
of eco yarn for knitting,
to crochet basics and
felting and types of
knitting stitches needed.
About the AuthorVickie
Howell is a
self-proclaimed crafty
grrrl. In an effort to
mobilize the
feminist-based knitting
movement, she founded
successful chapters of
the irreverent but
socially conscious
knitting group Stitch n
Bitch in Los Angeles and
Austin, Texas. Co-author
Adrienne Armstrong is a
knitter,
environmentalist, and
owner of the sustainable
living shop The Atomic
Garden in Oakland,
California.
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Tea Cozies 2:Tea lovers
know theres nothing
better than a cozy to
keep a tasty brew piping
hot to the very last sip.
Theres also no better way
to prettify a plain pot
or cheer up the tea
table. The first tea cosy
book was so popular that
GMC had to make another!
The enduring popularity
of the tea cozy makes it
the ideal gift or the
perfect bazaar item - if
you can bear to part with
it. This new title
features fun and fabulous
cozies to knit and
crochet. Each design is
accompanied by clear
instructions and charts.
These original designs
were created by the
readers of Knitting
magazine. Their great eye
for design, colour and
nifty skills with needles
and hooks are the reason
for the brilliantly
imaginative variety of
tea cozies in this book.
Gloves:Cold hands may
mean warm heart - but
none of us want frozen
digits. Cozy Gloves will
be the answer for the
whole family. This
selection of fun, fast
and practical
finger-warmers transforms
an essential item into an
object of desire. The
latest title in the Cozy
series is packed with
inspiring designs for
every member of the
family, from childrens
mittens to glamorous
sparkling evening gloves
and hard-wearing cabled
patterns for the man in
your life. Many knitters
get quivering hands when
attempting gloves, but
this book guides anyone
who has mastered the
basics of knitting gently
through the technique of
knitting divisions in to
three parts - frill or
rib for wrist, wrist to
knuckles and fingers and
proves that it is nothing
to be afraid of.
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Yarnplay at Home:
Handknits for Colorful
LivingPresents 25
knitting patterns for
various rooms in the
house, including
coloured blankets,
dishcloths, pillows,
and bath mats. About the
AuthorLisa Shobhana Mason
began knitting
obsessively in 1998, and
soon began designing her
own patterns and teaching
knitting at yarn stores.
Her patterns are featured
in many knitting books.
She is also a
professional astrologer
who has written online
horoscope columns for
Style.com and Vogue UK.
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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Collins &
Brown (28 Oct 2004)
Language English ISBN-13:
9781843402213 Here is a
unique and exciting
selection of contemporary
hand-knitted bags,
specially created by
knitwear designer Emma
King. They range from big
stripey hand held bags,
to chic evening purses.
The designs use a wide
range of techniques,
including intarsia,
embroidery, crochet,
Fair Isle and entrelac.
Each bag is illustrated
with a stunning
full-colour photograph,
plus a close-up detail of
the pattern and comes
with full knitting
instructions and accurate
charts. In addition there
are details of
alternative colourways
and added embellishment
options. A vital workshop
section focuses on the
best yarns to use, how
to add linings and
inspirational ideas for
eye-catching handles and
fasteners to add those
all important finishing
touches to your work.
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Eco-Friendly Knits- 20 to
MakeThis innovative and
fun book showcases what
you can do with all those
spare carrier bags you
have! Simple instructions
show you how to create
plarn (plastic yarn),
and how to knit
everything from funky
liquorice allsort
earrings to beautiful
hangbags. This book
includes twenty projects
plus variations. It
contains easy-to-follow
knitting patterns. It is
good for the planet.
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From bunnies and bears to
Russian dolls and robots,
discover a unique range
of 20 adorable little
knitted characters, each
packed with personality
and individual charm.
Each of the softly
coloured characters is a
joy to knit for all
abilities, making them
the perfect gift for a
loved one or a quirky
home accent. Projects
combine simple knits with
cute fabric applique
accents to add that extra
element to your usual
knit n purl. Clear making
up instructions, fun
narrative text and the
sweetest photography make
this book a delightful
gift as well as an
irresistible addition to
your knitting collection.
Three 25gm balls of
Double Knit acrylic yarn
-Colours may vary.
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