Author : Heather Dixon
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 14,28 MB
Release : 2010-04-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 047089279X
This is knitting with attitude. Choose from nearly thirty designs, follow the simple directions, and knit fun, trendy items to dress yourself, your friends, your home, a baby, or even a pet. This guide covers must-know techniques, tools of the trade, customizing designs, and more. Get clicking and express yourself with hip, hyper-chic designs any fashionista would covet.
Author : Amy Swenson
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 39,15 MB
Release : 2010-06-11
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0470893788
Forget ugly afghans and dainty doilies and think luxurious throws and sumptuous sweaters. You can crochet cool stuff that will make everyone envious--things to spice up your wardrobe and your pad, or gifts to amaze your "I could never do that" friends. Choose from nearly thirty projects ranging from elegant to earthy--from a chic shrug to a recycled denim rug and from fun plush toys to sweaters too good for boys. In hip style, this guide covers: * All kinds of yarns and materials, and the tools of the trade * The basic stitches, shaping, finishing techniques, blocking, and more * Simple projects that give you close-to-instant gratification and more complex ones that take some commitment * Suggestions for customizing every design and personalizing every project Intone your creative mantra and get your hooks into a terrific project. With Not Your Mama's Crochet, you won't just make unique, chic items--you'll make a statement.
Author : Amy Swenson
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,92 MB
Release : 2007-06-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 047014095X
The art of felting, the process of working wool fibers together to form felt, is the ultimate in craft creativity because no two items turn out exactly alike. The first book to cover knitted or crocheted felting, needle felting, and wet felting, Not Your Mama's Felting will have you creating fashions, accessories, and gifts that will have your non-felting friends asking, "How did you do that?" Fun and funky, this guide includes: * The essentials: all about fiber, the tools of the trade, wet felting, needle felting, fulling, and dyeing * Patterns and step-by-step instructions for approximately thirty projects, including an assemble-your-own wallet kit, a bad-boy hoodie, a loopy boa, a chunky bead necklace, needle vases, and more * Tips to customize each design * Basic knitting and crocheting instructions so that even non-needleworkers can make all of the projects Does the smell of wet sheep turn you on? Long to escape to your own private yurt? With Not Your Mama's Felting, you'll be a felt-loving material girl in no time.
Author : Kate Shoup
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 16,7 MB
Release : 2006-12-11
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0470099631
This beading book offers projects that are chic, unique, and absolutely wearable. With more than thirty super-cool designs, it covers essential tools and materials, must-know beading techniques, and ideas for personalizing every project. You’ll whip up designs with pizzazz to adorn your apartment, your friends, or yourself! With a sassy attitude, hip projects, and color photos, this will bring out your inner diva.
Author : Kate Shoup
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 12,48 MB
Release : 2007-06-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0470136960
Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. Not Your Mama's Stitching lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home decor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more. It covers: The tools and materials that no stitcher should be without Basic stitching skills such as starting a thread, tying off, and finishing your piece A myriad of embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint stitches Projects ranging from a tattooed tank top to cheeky stitched sayings and from a Gucci-inspired wallet to a drinks recipe box Variations and ideas for customizing every project Make everyday items one-of-a-kind, or whip up your own creations from scratch. With a savvy, sassy attitude and fun, funky projects, Not Your Mama's Stitching will have you in stitches in no time.
Author : Debbie Bliss
Publisher : Collins & Brown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,42 MB
Release : 2004-05-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781843402138
Leading designer Debbie Bliss takes you, lesson by lesson, through the techniques and stitches of knitting, from casting on the first stitch to creating an intricate Fair Isle cardigan. Presented as nine workshops, each lesson builds on the skills already learned to ensure steady, confident progress. As well as teaching new skills, each workshop finishes with projects specially designed to put them into practise. The first lesson looks at materials and equipment, then takes you through most of the basic stitches and techniques. Subsequent lessons cover simple stitch patterns, Aran knitting, entrelac, and finishing and design techniques. Each lesson also presents a collection of stitches that builds into a library, and projects range from clothing for the family to cushions and a throw for the home. Packed with hundreds of colour photos and illustrations, this is an ideal how-to for beginners and a valuable reference for more experienced knitters.
Author : A. Stewart-Guinee
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 10,21 MB
Release : 2009-08-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0470508612
32 whimsical patterns for children twelve months to eight years Two timeless traditions-fairy tales and knitting-come together magically in the season's most original knitting book. You'll get patterns to knit pieces that are reminiscent of the world's most beloved fabled characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood, Hansel and Gretel, knights, pirates, and many more. From a fanciful capelet and muff to a playful baby jumper and hat, these are the children's knitting patterns dreams are made of. Richly wrapped in the look and feel of a real storybook, Fairy Tale Knits is saturated with lush photography and a beautiful full-color design. Whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter, these 32 imaginative projects truly make for knitting happily ever after. You'll get 32 patterns for innovative projects kids will love to wear Designs that are wearable for everyday school and play A full-color design featuring lush photography Fairy Tale Knits is a sophisticated and enchanting knitting book you and your children will turn to again and again.
Author : Anne Merrow
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 49,75 MB
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 162033190X
Enjoy a superior collection of knitted lace patterns! Brought together for the first time, the lace projects of Knitted Lace represent the most intricate, beautiful, and sought-after pieces featured in Interweave's publications. With 25 unique knitted lace designs, from eyelet scarves to fun socks to elegant tops, Knitted Lace will appeal to both contemporary and heirloom knitters. Inside you'll learn new techniques as well as time-honored traditional skills of expert lace knitters. Also included in this wonderful lace resource is commentary by knitted lace experts Eunny Jang and Jackie Erikson-Schweitzer, exploring how to follow lace charts, execute perfect stitches, and understand the construction of even the most complex knitted lace patterns. Interweave has compiled the best pieces into one exceptional knitted lace design collection, bringing their beloved knitted lace enthusiasts the broadest range of garment types, skill level appropriate projects, and expert design advice available.
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Page : 330 pages
File Size : 40,72 MB
Release : 1892
Category : Home economics
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File Size : 34,43 MB
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