This is a must-have collection of 16 stylish knitwear designs for flattering cardigans, sweaters, tank tops, shrugs, camisoles, wraps & gilets that will make you look your best. Its patterns have a truly modern finish & are designed to enhance your figure, whether they highlight, disguise or balance your shape. This title features classic shapes & contemporary styling that ensure these garments will fit like a dream & 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 & subsequently has designed for a number of British, French, Italian & Japanese yarn producers & distributors. The designs she has created are innovative, modern & fun, yet always totally wearable. Jane lives in Keighley, West Yorkshire. ...

This is a must-have collection of 16 stylish knitwear designs for flattering cardigans, sweaters, tank tops, shrugs, camisoles, wraps & gilets that will make you look your best. Its patterns have a truly modern finish & are designed to enhance your figure, whether they highlight, disguise or balance your shape. This title features classic shapes & contemporary styling that ensure these garments will fit like a dream & 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 & subsequently has designed for a number of British, French, Italian & Japanese yarn producers & distributors. The designs she has created are innovative, modern & fun, yet always totally wearable. Jane lives in Keighley, West Yorkshire. ...

Knits to Give: 30 Knitted Gift Ideas Nothing warms the heart more than a handmade gift. The thoughtful consideration & 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 & 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 & receive. About the Author Debbie Bliss is one of the foremost h&-knit designers in the UK, the US & increasingly in Europe & Asia. She is the author of many knitting books, including Simply Baby, Essential Baby, Essential Kids & The Knitters Year as well as having own magazine, which is published biannually. She continues to develop her own range of quality h&-knit yarns & design garments & accessories with universal appeal.

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Knits to Give: 30 Knitted Gift Ideas Nothing warms the heart more than a handmade gift. The thoughtful consideration & 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 & enticing personal gift. Whether it is a heart motif cushion given to celebrate moving into a new home or to demonstrate one's love on Valentine's Day, all the projects in Knits to Give are a joy to make, give & receive. About the Author Debbie Bliss is one of the foremost h&-knit designers in the UK, the US & increasingly in Europe & Asia. She is the author of many knitting books, including Simply Baby, Essential Baby, Essential Kids & The Knitter's Year as well as having own magazine, which is published biannually. She continues to develop her own range of quality h&-knit yarns & design garments & accessories with universal appeal.

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Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (November 2008))ISBN-13: 978071533015925 easy-to-follow knitting patterns are included in this new book & are designed especially as gifts for friends, relatives or charities. Knitters of all abilites will find projects ranging from stylish handbags, scarves & hats to socks, knitted toys for children & much more. Each design is easy to knit with colour photographs & diagrams as well as clear instructions, hints & tips. Knitting for charity is a popular pastime & this great new book features easy projects that can be completed quickly & 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 & gatherings on a regular basis at his shop in London. ...

Knitted Aliens & 3 DK Acrylic Yarns Knitted Aliens
- Twenty to Make & three DK Acrylic Yarns presents close encounters of the knitted
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Knitted Fairies With imagination & flair, Fiona Mc Donald shows you how to knit ten fantastical fairies in two different sizes, all with their own character & style. They include a scary gothic fairy, an enigmatic moon fairy, a cool ice fairy & 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 & various embellishments in a range of yarns & other embelllishments
- ideal for using up scraps & oddments from your knitting basket! The dolls make wonderful gifts for both adults & older children, though they are not suitable for very young children, & can be easily adapted to match your friends or relatives personality or lifestyle. This is a source of ideas & inspiration for knitters of all abilities, & a book to be treasured by young & old alike. About the Author Fiona Mc Donald studied classical painting & 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, & her own line of fabric dolls & 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 & other toys.
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Knitted Fairies With imagination & flair, Fiona Mc Donald shows you how to knit ten fantastical fairies in two different sizes, all with their own character & style. They include a scary gothic fairy, an enigmatic moon fairy, a cool ice fairy & 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 & various embellishments in a range of yarns & other embelllishments
- ideal for using up scraps & oddments from your knitting basket! The dolls make wonderful gifts for both adults & older children, though they are not suitable for very young children, & can be easily adapted to match your friend's or relative's personality or lifestyle. This is a source of ideas & inspiration for knitters of all abilities, & a book to be treasured by young & old alike. About the Author Fiona Mc Donald studied classical painting & 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, & her own line of fabric dolls & 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 & other toys.
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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 & cheeseburgers to sushi & fried breakfasts, as part of the popular 20 to Make Series. They are perfect as gifts, play aids or simply to amuse your family & friends! They range from quick & simple to make to more complex & challenging, but all are novel & rewarding to make. All you need are some basic craft materials & tools. With twenty unique designs, & variations based on the same methods, you should try making fast food
- with no calories whatsoever! About the Author Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in paper crafts & embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines & is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, drawing, paper mache, crochet & embroidery. She also teaches craft workshops.
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