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Knitting for Good!

Author : Betsy Greer

Publisher : Shambhala Publications

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 31,39 MB

Release : 2008-11-11

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 0834822482

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Every time we knit, we have the opportunity to create positive change in ourselves, our community, and in the world. That’s Betsy Greer’s fervent belief, and in this book she shows us how. Betsy explores the ways we can use knitting to slow down in a fast-paced culture, while using the craft to benefit charities in our communities, to advocate for worthwhile causes, and to support individuals and communities across the globe. Filled with insights from knitters and crafters on how they use craft to benefit others, Knitting for Good! will get you thinking about knitting in a whole new way. To learn more about the author, visit her website: craftivism.com



Knitting Comfortably

Author : Ann Budd

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 37,20 MB

Release : 2017-01-31

Category :

ISBN : 9780692824900

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Modern knitters are faced with greater risk of musculoskeletal injury than knitters of a generation ago. This book explores risk factors that impact knitters' productivity, efficiency, and safety. Strategies for reducing risk of injury including early intervention and prevention are discussed. Methods for increased knitting efficiency and productivity are also explained.



Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters

Author : Ann Budd

Publisher : Interweave

Page : 312 pages

File Size : 13,86 MB

Release : 2012-08-21

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1596684836

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Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.



Knitting for Peace

Author : Betty Christiansen

Publisher : Open Road Media

Page : 339 pages

File Size : 14,75 MB

Release : 2011-09-13

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1453220801

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Easy patterns for charity knitting projects from blankets to bears! All across America, people are knitting for peace. In yarn shops and private homes, churches and synagogues, schools and even prisons, they meet on weekday evenings or weekend afternoons to knit afghans for refugees, mittens for the homeless, socks for soldiers, or preemie caps for AIDS babies. The tradition goes back as far as Martha Washington, who spearheaded knitting efforts for the soldiers of the Revolutionary War, and has seen a recent flourishing in what is nowadays called “charity knitting,” “community knitting,” or “knitting for others.” And whether it’s for world peace, community peace, or peace of mind, today’s various causes have the common goal of knitting the world into a better place one stitch at a time. Knitting for Peace is an exceptional book that celebrates the long heritage of knitting for others. It tells the stories of 28 contemporary knitting-for-peace endeavors and features patterns for easy-to-knit charity projects such as hats, socks, blankets, and bears, plus a messenger bag emblazoned with the Knitting for Peace logo. Enlivened by anecdotal sidebars and quotations from both knitters and peacemakers, this inspiring book also includes everything readers need to know to start their own knitting-for-peace groups.



Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks

Author : Patty Lyons

Publisher : David and Charles

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 37,33 MB

Release : 2022-10-11

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 144638148X

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Do you wish your knitting was better and that you had an expert knitter by your side to help you when it goes wrong? Then this is the book for you. Patty Lyons is an expert in all things knitting related. She will help you solve all of your knitting problems—from edges that won’t behave to adjusting your yarn tension—with the 70+ hacks in Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks. Featuring dozens of brand new how-tos and the most popular tricks from author Patty Lyons’ beloved advice columns, this handy guide goes far beyond your typical knitting tips. Knitters of all levels will discover both why and how various techniques work, and improve both the look of their knitting and their command of stitches. It’s sure to take any knitter’s skills up to the next level. With more than 30K followers on social media and name-checks by everyone from the Wall Street Journal to popular television show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Patty is a well-known name in the knitting community. This isn’t like other ‘how to knit’ books with basic information about casting on and how to form stitches (although there is a handy how-to reference section at the back for when you need a refresher), this is a book about the ‘why’ of knitting. Not about ‘why we knit’ but about ‘why we knit the way we do’. By digging deeper into the ‘why’ Patty doesn’t just fix your knitting problems she helps you to truly understand why the yarn/stitches/needles/tension are acting in a certain way and how to fix any issues. She starts by looking at the basics and explores the anatomy of a stitch, examining how this affects the look, feel and shape of the finished knitted fabrics and how different knitting techniques affect the finished outcome. Patty examines the problems caused by common mistakes that many knitters make without even noticing before diving into more complex knitting issues and how to trouble shoot them. All of Patty’s techniques and tips are illustrated with detailed step-by-step artworks for absolute clarity. And, as you’d expect from a Patty Lyons book, there is a healthy scattering of humor and irreverence throughout – you might take knitting seriously but you don’t have to be serious while knitting! NOTE: This is a scalable (or reflowable) font ebook. This improves the ebook reading experience but can lead to changes in the flow and order of text and images.





Knitting for beginners

Author : Mary Nabors

Publisher : Youcanprint

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 28,69 MB

Release : 2021-10-12

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN :

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Do you love to save costs or create an additional stream of income by making some of your clothing yourself? Or do you have creative clothing styles and patterns in mind that you would like to make for yourself and your loved ones? Or are you looking for a hobby that has physical, mental, and health benefits? Or do you seek a craft that can serve as a platform for building your social life and connecting with more people? Then, you have the right tool in your hands. This book will teach you one of the most popular methods of making clothing – KNITTING. One of the most interesting facts about knitting is that you don't have to spend a fortune to get started. With this book and a few tools, you are good to go. Even though knitting began in the middle east around the 5th century, it has become popular to the extent that, about 60% of clothing in the textile industry are made by knitting. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn this beautiful craft that is practiced by several people in different countries of the world. Knitting is fast becoming a universal language. Knitting, like any other craft, has some technical undertones, and your ease of comprehending these technical details largely depends on the material with which you are learning. This book was written with simple and clear words that will help you understand all the technical things done when knitting. Pictures are also attached to each explained concept in this book, to assist you further to comprehend them. There are several pieces of information out there about knitting. But this book will provide you with the essential knowledge to start knitting. Some of the concepts explained in this book are: Types of knitting Tools and materials used in knitting Knitting terminologies How to interpret knitting patterns, both text, and chart Knitting techniques Knitting styles Tips to avoid common errors while knitting This book is the tool you have been searching for. Even if you have never attempted knitting, you can learn how to knit within a few hours of reading this book and obeying the instructions contained therein. More importantly, within a few days of practicing, you will create that beautiful knitted fabric about which you have always dreamed. This book is not only written for beginner knitters. If you have been knitting but you didn't learn some of the basics, or you find interpreting knitting instructions challenging, this book is the best for you. Also, if you are a professional knitter who does not have enough time to teach people who want to learn how to knit, you can recommend this book to them, and it will be worth it. Nothing is holding you back from learning to knit anymore. Order this book now.



Knitting For Beginners

Author : Marta Harris

Publisher : Ep Enterprise Holding Limited

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 49,58 MB

Release : 2020-10-08

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781913987770

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Do you want to discover the elegant art of knitting? Do you find the information you find online and in other sources confusing? Well, the truth is that the internet has lots of knitting information. but most of it is pretty complex and confusing. It seems as if it is written for an audience that already knows its craft. Use of initials is pretty common so unless you have been in a knitting class, you definitely will not understand what that means. The good news is that, I am going to make every simple detail clearer! Non-knitters view knitting as one complicated art when it is absolutely easy once you get the hang of it. All you need to know is how to do different kinds of stitches and from then on, knitting is quite repetitive. Actually, I am greatly confident that you can become quite good at knitting in just two weeks only if you practice enough. As a beginner, always select yarn that feels soft when you touch. I recommend this because this type of yarn will stretch and will not produce tight endings. Also, select bright colored yarn so that it can be easy to point out mistakes whenever you make one! Now that you have chosen the perfect yarn, the next important thing is to choose suitable knitting needles. Knitting needles have a long shaft and tapper. The long shaft is for holding the active unsecured stitch of the piece of work to prevent them from unraveling. When you are choosing needles to begin learning with, select the ones that are not slippery, like the bamboo needles. This will prevent the yarn from sliding off. Once you have mastered the art, you have more variety to choose from like aluminum needles. This book has everything you need to know about knitting to help you get started. You will be amazed by how this new skill can actually help you unleash the creative self in you!! Just a few tips you'll discover reading this book: - History of Knitting - How to Start Knitting - Tips for Beginners - Common Knitting Mistakes - Simple Secrets to Avoid the Knitting Mistakes - Basic Techniques - Benefits of Knitting - Knitting Patterns and Knitting Stitches - Standard Patterns for Female and Children And much more Think of all the possibilities of the items you can make. By the time you are done with this book, you are going to have the skills you need to make them all! Scroll up, and click the ''add to cart'' button!!



The Power of Knitting

Author : Loretta Napoleoni

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 17,58 MB

Release : 2020-10-13

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0593087208

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Purl and stitch: Empowering, healing, and reconnecting us to each other and ourselves In a fractured world plagued by anxiety and loneliness, knitting is coming to the rescue of people from all walks of life. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni unveils the hidden power of the purl and stitch mantra: an essential tool for the survival of our species, a means for women to influence history, a soothing activity to calm us, and a powerful metaphor of life. This book is a voyage through our history following the yarn of social, economic and political changes - from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern Mongolia, from the spinning bees of the American Revolution to the knitting spies of World War II, and from the hippies' rejection of consumerism to yarnbombing protests against climate change. For the author it is also a personal journey of discovery and salvation, drawing on the wisdom her grandmother passed along as they knit together. Revealing recent discoveries in neuroscience, The Power of Knitting offers proof of the healing powers of knitting on our bodies and minds. Breaking through societal barriers, even nursing broken hearts, and helping to advance cutting-edge science, knitting is still a valuable instrument for navigating our daily lives. As a bonus, the book includes patterns for ten simple yet iconic projects that reflect the creative, empowering spirit of knitting, with complete instructions.



Get Knitting!

Author : Gina Macris

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 18,89 MB

Release : 2008-02

Category : Knitting

ISBN : 1402753926

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Newcomers to knitting finally have the book they require: an honest-to-goodness beginner’s guide that provides basic visual instruction geared to a real novice’s needs. Get Knitting! was written with the beginner in mind, and it addresses anyone who has never picked up a needle or held a skein of yarn. The introduction presents the basic tools, techniques, and materials. Lessons in the fundamentals include how to hold the needle and wool, cast the first row of stitches, and knit and purl. Through beautifully photographed projects of increasing complexity, more sophisticated techniques--including advanced stitches, reading patterns, and taking accurate measurements--gradually unfold. Soon anyone will have the skills to create a simple scarf, baby blanket, pillow cover, cardigans, and a handsome pullover complete with vee, crew, and turtleneck variations.