Dishcloth Diva


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Dishcloth Diva Knits On!


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From the author of Dishcloth Diva comes Dishcloth Diva Knit On!, featuring 15 more charming cotton dishcloth patterns inspired by colorwork, cables, open work, and traditional rib knitting. Each pattern perfectly walks that tightrope between elegant design and workhorse appeal in the kitchen and bathroom. Throughout this collection, Deb's modern design, clear photography, and precise intructions will give you hours of simple knitting pleasure. The book also includes a step-by-step guide to organize your own group "lapghan" project: knit each square with wool instead of cotton, and you have the beginnings of a beautiful blanket that is appropriate for charity giving. Deb's helpful tips make it fun and easy to start your own charity knitting group.




Nifty Knit Dishcloths


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Heighten your skill and brighten your kitchen with a cornucopia of knitting stitches. This collection includes 16 dishcloths each in one of four colors. These nifty knits make great gifts for family and friends!




Becoming a Domestic Diva


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Being a domestic diva is not just about looking pretty and cooking fabulous meals. For any woman ready to change her attitude and transform into a stronger, more confident woman, Becoming a Domestic Diva shares practical tips, inspiring plans, and favorite recipes from a woman who embarked on her own unforgettable journey to realize a life of fulfillment. Danielle Bowers is a self-proclaimed domestic diva who, after eight years, finally came to understand her multifaceted role as a wife, mother, and businesswoman. Now, she shares her real-life experiences in order to help other women discover their inner essences, welcome challenges, and embrace spontaneity. Maintain peace, learn both simple and complex recipes, and build better relationships in just seven days. Bowers also provides insight on how domestic divas can - achieve a clean, organized environment; - stay connected spiritually through prayer and meditation; - make a partner feel special; - tap into natural skills and strengths; - incorporate activity into a busy schedule. Achieving inner peace is necessary for long-term success as a wife, mother, and business professional. The tips and recipes included in Becoming a Domestic Diva will help any woman avoid negativity, overcome fears, and most importantly, unify her family.




Knit Dishcloths


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15 Extremely easy designs inspired by Quilt Blocks!




Diva


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What if...you were offered a part-time job as the personal assistant to someone you have idolized for years? Meg Ellis has just completed the school year as a nurse in the Santa Fe school system. It isn’t her first choice of profession, but a medical problem derailed her musical career years ago. The breakup of a bad relationship is still painful. The loving support from her close-knit family and good friends has buoyed her spirits, but longing still lurks below the surface. She can’t forget the intoxicating allure of the beautiful diva who haunts her dreams. Nicole Bernard is a rising star in the world of opera, adored by fans around the globe. When Meg learns that Nicole is headlining a new production at the renowned New Mexico outdoor pavilion—and then is asked to accept a job offer to be her personal assistant—she is beside herself. After a short time learning the routine and reining in her hormones, Meg discovers that Nicole’s family will be visiting for the opening. Her responsibility to the charismatic singer immediately becomes more difficult when Nicole’s young husband Mario shows up and threatens the comfortable rapport between Meg and the prima donna. The two women brace for a roller-coaster interlude composed by fate. Will the warm days and cool nights, the breathtaking scenery, and the romance of the music create summer love? A heartbreaking game? Or something very special?




New American Knits


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Practical and stylish pieces for daily life! New American Knits offers garments that are casual but polished, equally appropriate whether running errands, at the office, or socializing with friends. Author Amy Christoffers takes her inspiration from the clean lines and elegant functionality of American sportswear and creates projects that have a classic nostalgic feel. In designing her fashionable modern uniform, Amy focuses on beautiful everyday sweaters, tops, and pretty accessories. Included are sections on texture and lace and pops of colorwork to add visual and knitterly interest. Projects feature traditional, seamless, and semi-seamless construction as well as detailed finishing. New American Knits has a "country house" feel with touches of heather grays, tweeds, slubby textures, and muted tones. The book is visually elegant with a streak of casual bohemian style, much like the projects themselves.




Quick and Easy Knitted Dishcloths


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Have you had an interest in learning to knit, but didn't know where to get started? Have you been intimidated by the complicated patterns of difficult projects? Have you wanted to start with a small project that did not require a large financial investment of purchasing knitting needles, several balls of yarn and pattern books? Would you like to get started with a small project of something useful and practical? Are you looking for new patterns for knitted dishcloths? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this book is for you! In this book, you will find: -a review of the main knitting stitches and materials used for knitted dishcloths, for new knitters -a description of the abbreviations for knitting stitches commonly used -a variety of patterns for completed dishcloths beginning with the most basic of knitting stitches at the beginner level allowing you to work up to intermediate patterns -PLUS accompanying photo images of each dishcloth to allow you to see the results. Are you ready to get started? Browse through the patterns and dependent upon your skill level, choose a pattern, get your knitting needles and your yarn and you are ready to go!




Colorful Doilies To Crochet


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These lacy doilies are made using size 10 crochet cotton thread. Sizes range from a tiny 5 1/2" to a generous 14" across.




Easy to Knit Kitchen Towels and Dishcloths


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Why knit a dishcloth? First dishcloths are excellent projects for beginners. They are also great projects for more experienced knitters who want to make a quick gift or want a project they can complete start to finish in a day. These hanging kitchen towels and dishcloths are quick and easy to make. You can knit a set in just a weekend using cotton yarns and number 9 knitting needles. They are knitted using interesting textured patterns that may look complicated but are actually very easy to knit. Kitchen towel sets make great gifts or a nice addition to your own kitchen! The skill levels for the patterns are beginner and easy. You should, however, already know the basic stitches and how to read patterns. You need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, yarn over, knit two together, and bind off. Included in this book are pattern instructions for 6 different kitchen towels with matching dishcloths. At the end of the book in the helpful hint section there are detailed instructions for blocking your dishcloths. I hope you enjoy making these easy to knit kitchen towel sets.