Knitted Letters


Book Description

The über–popular craft of knitting meets the typography trend for the first time! Knitted Letters presents intarsia charts for 10 key font families—including roman, sans serif, italic, and poster—and outlines how to incorporate the letters into 30 stylish, infinitely customizable projects. Knitters will learn how to stitch personalized messages and monograms into pillows, scarves, throws, and more, and to create bold three-dimensional letters to display or give. With step-by-step instructions for upper- and lowercases, helpful charts and illustrations, and photos of all the gorgeous projects, knitters and typography enthusiasts alike will love crafting endless personalized lettered creations.




Knit the Alphabet


Book Description

Knit letters from A to Z—in 3D—for creative personalized projects. Knit the Alphabet is the only book on the market to focus on 3D knitted letters. Features twenty-six unique knitting patterns with three size variations and three bonus patterns—ampersand, star, and heart. The knitting patterns are quick and easy to make, and are made as one piece—so no need to sew a seam! Every letter can be made in three sizes, approximately 3.5, 6.5, or 11 inches high, simply by changing your needle and yarn size. Completed letters can be used individually or combined to make words or phrases—great to use to decorate your home or as personalized accessories, jewelry, and gift wrapping. Includes full basic knitting techniques, perfect for beginners and more experienced knitters alike!




Knitting Letters into Patterns


Book Description

This book shares with you the letter patterns created by the author, Cathie Beck, using the basic knit and purl stitches. It will also explain how to use these patterns to make your own personalized scarves and blankets for your family and friends, which everyone always seems to love. Be creative, and have fun with these patterns.




Typographic Knitting


Book Description

Learn to knit a variety of typefaces modeled on digital designs by well-known type foundries including Emigre, Lineto, and Typotheque, and emblazon your hats, scarves, and sweaters with smartly designed monograms, letters, or words. Beginning with knitting basics, tips, and resources, and progressing through more advanced techniques, Typographic Knitting provides a systematic introduction on how to construct a variety of letter designs using different knitting techniques. This book bridges the gap between craft and design in a new way, and will delight typography connoisseurs, avid knitters, and makers looking for a novel medium.




Contemplative Knitting


Book Description

Learn how the meditative practice of knitting can evolve into a spiritual discipline. One third (53 million) of American women know how to knit, and knitting is becoming increasingly popular with men as well. Many of these knitters belong to social knitting circles, charity knitting groups, or knit with others in churches, cafes—and even in bars! This book shows how knitting creates connections and communities, and ties the repetition of knitting to the consistent recitation of prayer. It also compares the act of knitting to the spiritual journey, from starting something new to how we handle mistakes. Many people would like to incorporate a spiritual practice into their frenetic lives only to become discouraged and give up when they try. Those who knit are able to experience its calming effects and dedicate time to their craft each day.




Astounding Knits!


Book Description

This book compiles the stories, stats, and facts of the world's most amazing knits, from a handknit Ferrari on display at the British Auto Show (knitting the car took 12 miles of yarn) to the American flag knit with utility poles and cranes—and everything in between (a plate of sushi; a handknit wedding, including the flowers and the cake; a cozy for a house). This will be a Guinness Book of World Records for knitters. Each entry features color photos, an explanation of how the object was made, and other interesting details, including how much yarn was used, how long it took to make, how many people contributed stitches, the project dimensions, and more.




Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns


Book Description

A widely used instruction book of classic knitting patterns and how to create them. Patterns — illustrated in charts, diagrams, and photographs — range from cross and cross-over motifs to lace knitting, medallion knitting, and filet lace.




The Secret Lives of Letters


Book Description

Is Dolly too demanding? What's Harry hiding? Is Carl really all that creepy? Enjoy six soap-style short stories while creating your own unique alphabet plushies using these 26 easy-to-knit patterns.




Charmed Knits


Book Description

Sit and Knit a Spell You'll soon be knitting enchanting things you didn't know were within your powers. Charmed Knits offers dozens of patterns for items that evoke the mystique of Harry Potter - a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, Harry Christmas Ornaments, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, color photos of the finished projects, and illustrations of special stitch patterns and design elements make it easy for all knitters - from beginners to those at Mrs. Weasley's level - to work knitting magic. Charmed Knits whisks you away on a wonderful journey. Along the way, you can pick patterns inspired by the Weasleys, stock up at Diagon Alley, show your house colors, conjure up gifts, or create pieces to help you feel at home in the magical world of Harry Potter.




Daisy and Storm's Knitted Alphabet Squares


Book Description

Welcome and thank you for joining Daisy and Storm's world of embossed knitted washcloths and afghan squares. This book contains 26 patterns - one for each of the letters of the alphabet. The patterns include both charts and written easy to follow instructions. With only knit and purl stitches, the squares are easy to make for anyone with basic knitting knowledge. These are wonderful knits for the beginner, as well as effective, quick knits for the more experienced knitter. The squares are knit individually, and then can be used as washcloths or sewn together to form an afghan of your own design. Each square measures approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches) using DK/Light worsted weight yarn and 4mm knitting needles (US size 6, UK size 8), or using Worsted weight yarn and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) the finished squares are approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches).