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Folk Vests

Author : Cheryl Oberle

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 265 pages

File Size : 30,52 MB

Release : 2013-03-15

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620332663

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Book Description

Knitters will delight in these 25 traditional and innovative vest patterns collected from around the world and through the ages. Both functional and decorative, these wonderful projects for men's and women's vests are accompanied by folk stories and regional histories from the country of the design's origin, including Tibet, Scandinavia, Guatemala, Japan, North America, and many others. More than a pattern book, readers will feel connected to the cultures behind the projects as they bring these native crafts to life.



Folk Shawls

Author : Cheryl Oberle

Publisher : Interweave

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 34,36 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781883010591

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Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world. From the Himalayas to Spain, from Iceland to Japan, and from Mexico to Norway, many of the shawls featured here have been taken from examples of historic knitted shawls. Other designs have been translated into knitwear from patterns for woven or lace shawls. Included are 25 patterns as well as historical and cultural information about shawls that have been used for prayer and mourning, as bridal veils, and as christening garments. Each design is presented with a full-page color photo, written instructions, and charts.



Classic Knitted Vests

Author : Nancie Wiseman

Publisher : Martingale

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 11,16 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Knitting

ISBN : 9781564774729

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Folk Hats

Author : Vicki Square

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 453 pages

File Size : 18,63 MB

Release : 2013-02-15

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620332388

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With 30 completely original patterns for fun and functional hats, this globe-trotting collection presents clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions for knitters of all skill levels. History and folklore from the hat's country of origin accompany each project. Included are felted cowboy hats, festive hats from Cameroon and Japan, historic derbies from around Europe, a beaded cloche from Afghanistan, warm cossacks from Russia, and darling baby bonnets from Nigeria and China. Each unique topper is an item of style and of substance. The imaginative and versatile designs and range of yarns and techniques put a new spin on the standard hat pattern and reinterpret these folk classics for modern knitters.



Knitted Jackets

Author : Cheryl Oberle

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 368 pages

File Size : 26,53 MB

Release : 2013-04-15

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620332892

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These 20 patterns, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced, take knitters on a world tour of buttoned, clasped, and tied coats, jackets, and wraps. Inspired by open-front garments and textiles from around the globe--including Austria, England, Japan, Peru, and Norway--these figure-flattering designs bring a contemporary edge to a variety of knitting traditions. Step-by-step instructions and copious photographs illustrate how to use standard stockinette, garter, and cable stitches to create chic projects such as shepherd's frocks, tweed coats, Peruvian gauntlet wraps, and Faroese-patterned jackets. More advanced techniques for fanciful lace and colorwork and the history behind beach pattern is also included.



Vogue Knitting Socks Two

Author : Trisha Malcolm

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,84 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Knitting

ISBN : 9781931543149

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Book Description

Each of these 20 fun projects lets you experiment with color, pattern, design, and technique. "This is another offering in the popular "Vogue Knitting on the Go" series... featuring designs by leading knitwear designers. This volume includes some ambitious projects. But overall there are more socks here to interest beginning and intermediate knitters. Recommended for public libraries."--"Library Journal."



Folk Mittens

Author : Marcia Lewandowski

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 335 pages

File Size : 46,12 MB

Release : 2013-02-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620332434

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Offering mitten patterns from around the world, this introduction to folk knitting is followed by a generous section on the techniques of knitting mittens. Among topics covered are gauge, wool selection (including techniques for washing and felting wool), casting on, plait edging, ribbed and unribbed cuffs, and a long section on the ever-elusive thumb. Also detailed are techniques for hand-knit mitten cords, finishing, and sizing.



Vest Bets

Author : Cascade Yarns

Publisher : Sixth & Spring Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,52 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781936096817

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Book Description

Want to give an outfit some extra pizzazz? Then try one of these beautiful, fashion-forward vests! Created by top indie designers, the accessible patterns feature a range of styles and techniques, from lace to entrelac. And they're all made from 220 Superwash(R) Aran, a lovely, affordable merino from Cascade Yarns that knitters love to work with and wear.



Encyclopedia of National Dress [2 volumes]

Author : Jill Condra

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 1446 pages

File Size : 28,84 MB

Release : 2013-04-09

Category : Art

ISBN :

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This two-volume set presents information and images of the varied clothing and textiles of cultures around the world, allowing readers to better appreciate the richness and diversity of human culture and history. The contributors to Encyclopedia of National Dress: Traditional Clothing around the World examine clothing that is symbolic of the people who live in regions all over the world, providing a historical and geographic perspective that illustrates how people dress and explains the reasons behind the material, design, and style. The encyclopedia features a preface and introduction to its contents. Each entry in the encyclopedia includes a short historical and geographical background for the topic before discussing the clothing of people in that country or region of the world. This work will be of great interest to high school students researching fashion, fashion history, or history as well as to undergraduate students and general readers interested in anthropology, textiles, fashion, ethnology, history, or ethnic dress.



101 Designer One-Skein Wonders®

Author : Judith Durant

Publisher : Storey Publishing

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 37,82 MB

Release : 2007-10-30

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1580176887

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For every lonely skein there is a perfect small pattern. In this compilation by Judith Durant, knitwear designers from across the United States offer their favorite little projects — each designed to use just one ball of yarn. Hats, scarves, bags, shawls, mittens, pillows, and other One-Skein Wonders® make fun and portable weekend projects. All 101 designs are pictured in a full-color project gallery, while clear instructions make it easy for knitters of every skill level to tie up some loose ends.