First Adventures in Loom Knitting


Book Description

In 'First Adventures in Loom Knitting', simonthescribe presents you with twenty-four really-simple, easy, original and creative loom knitting projects that anyone can make. He shows how the main advantage with loom knitting is its speed in making simple clothes and fun objects with just two basic weaves. Other loom knitting books can take a step-by-step approach, using over-complex stitches and patterns more suited to knitting needles, that ignore the speed of looming with basic weaves. First Adventures in Loom Knitting has descriptions woven-in as to how each knitted object came about and over 80 photos and illustrations showing the projects. Full instructions on loom types, weaves, row numbers and assembly are given. Not only is it great fun making clothes and woven items for yourself, loom knitting is a craft made for sharing. The unique and easy projects in this book make fabulous gifts for people for Christmas, birthdays or just as random tokens of love and affection.




Big Book of Loom Knitting


Book Description

Make hats, scarves, sweaters, an afghan and more-- without knitting needles!--




Loom Knitting


Book Description

Transform your home and make unique gifts using a loom! Here are 35 colourful and quick loom knitting projects – using Lucy Hopping's helpful instructions you will soon be whipping up creative gifts and vibrant home decorations in no time. Start with Colourful Gifts and make a cute pineapple keyring, a twisted headband and stylish French-knitted necklaces that would make lovely gifts. Once you feel a bit more confident, move onto Bags & Cases and try making a unique backpack with bright pompoms, an expanding shopper and a handy tablet case. In For Kids there are exciting things to make and give, including the sweet finger puppets, a knitted doll and kitten socks. Finally, in Home Accessories there are fun ideas that will liven up your décor – whip up a patchwork pillow, a trendy pouffe, lampshades and much more. There is something for everyone and the projects include ideas for variations so you can match your decorations to your home and personalise your gifts.




Loom Knitting Stitches


Book Description

I've compiled 10 of my favorite Loom Knit Stitch patterns that I shared on my website in this little eBook. I do want to warn you that these patterns are not written in a conventional manner. I wanted to make them simple enough for beginners to be able to read and to follow. To make things even easier every pattern includes a step by step video tutorial.




Loom Knitting Primer


Book Description

A beginner's guide to knitting on a loom.




Loom Knitting


Book Description

Loom knitting with the All-n-One Loom. Book contains 11 loom knit projects using the All-n-One Loom.




The DIY Geodesic Growdome


Book Description

If you want to grow real food and enjoy the contact with nature that this gives, a greenhouse is essential given the weather in the colder Northern climate. This fifty-five page book charts a journey into making my own perfect greenhouse / growdome. There are instructions on how to to make three domes in this book - along with their 'models' - including the two-frequency, hemispherical icosahedron shown on the cover. There are eighty-five black & white photos and illustrations showing the 'how to'. The DIY Geodesic Growdome has full instructions on how to make one for yourself for the price of a single, supermarket shop (about £150 sterling at time of construction). Before long you will be bringing home-grown, fresh and healthy food straight into your house all year round.




The Easier Way to Knit


Book Description

Whether you want to quickly learn to knit simple, evenly spaced stitches or more advanced techniques, this step-by-step guide shows you how to knit reversible, double knit fabrics on a double rake loom. This unique book uses innovative looping diagrams and clearly written knitting charts to illustrate how to wrap yarn on a loom to form over 38 stitches, including 11 original ones. You will be amazed by the results! Highlights Learn basic knitting techniques, including how to cast on, knit, and bind off. Learn intermediate skills, including how to seam, shape, and add buttonholes and beads. Learn advanced color knitting techniques, including intarsia and stranded knitting. Learn how to knit 38 stitches, including basic, beaded, brioche, slip, and cable stitches. Includes over 100 photographs, 100 illustrations, and 40 charts. Includes links to videos and to the first knitting calculator for double rake knit fabric at www.rakeknitting.com.




Sock Loom Basics


Book Description

Everyone loves hand-knitted socks! This title can help you knit custom socks for everyone on your gift list - even if you've never knitted anything before. It also includes handy tips on how to adjust the sizes to fit a larger or smaller foot. It includes designs that feature mock cables, beaded cuffs, several rib patterns, and garter blocks.




Krokbragd


Book Description

Weavers around the world have been searching for a book that explores the delightful motifs of the Scandinavian weaving technique known as krokbragd. Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave fills that niche and provides a comprehensive look at this beautiful weaving technique. In this book, Debby Greenlaw brings together the traditional aspects of krokbragd with a fresh, contemporary approach to creating stunning textiles. You will explore the structure and design of krokbragd for the floor, table, and rigid-heddle looms. In addition to traditional single krokbragd, exciting variations such as double point krokbragd and turned krokbragd are also covered. Each topic is supplemented with a project that allows the weaver to gain hands-on experience with the technique.Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave is filled with weaving tips, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step photography. Debby provides guidance on yarn and color selection, design, and finishing techniques to create and weave uniquely personal krokbragd pieces.Whether you're a weaver or a lover of Scandinavian textiles, you'll enjoy Krokbragd: How to Design and Weave. Add it to your library; you'll be delighted!