Author : Alice Starmore
Publisher : Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,73 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 9780486472188
Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques.
Author : Kathleen Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,53 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781600853272
Why "fearless"? In the past, knitters have considered Fair Isle knitting, or stranded knitting as it's also known, to be an advanced style that involves the frightening task of taking scissors to your hard-won work. As intimidating as this may seem, the cutting process, or steeking, is actually not something to worry about. In Fearless Fair Isle Knitting, best-selling knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor walks knitters of all levels through the technique. With Taylor's simple patterns and large, easy-to-follow charts, the projects yield delightfully vibrant results. The 30 stunning designs, which represent Taylor's updates on classic Fair Isle motifs, include sweaters, socks, dresses, vests, mittens, hats, and bags. With this book, Fair Isle knitting has become more accessible than ever -- and serious knitters will agree... that's a beautiful thing.
Author : Janine Bajus
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 24,42 MB
Release : 2016-09-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780997523409
The stranded knitting workshop in a book. Janine Bajus (AKA Feral Knitter) is on a mission to make custom Fair Isle knitting accessible and fun for knitters. Chapters on choosing colors, selecting motifs, and garment construction artfully guide the knitter with tasks, tips, case studies, student stories, and heartfelt encouragement.
Author : Mary Jane Mucklestone
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,86 MB
Release : 2011-11-29
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1596684372
The comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting motifs! The mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork. From simple single row patterns to complex all-over motifs, you'll find colorways that will thrill and inspire your knitting, whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter. By using the easy-to-read charts, columns to illustrate color changes, and clear photographs of each sample swatch, you'll find yourself creating beautiful Fair Isle designs in no time. Organized by row count and stitch count, 200 Fair Isle Motifs makes it easy for you to find the perfect motif for your projects. Confidently infuse colorwork into your knitting with 200 Fair Isle Motifs.
Author : Kay Gardiner
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 12,39 MB
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0451497384
The Mason Dixon Coloring Book for Knitters is exactly what it sounds like in the best way possible: 32 pages of coloring inspired by and taken directly from knitting and kitting patterns. Each of the unique designs included have a fresh take on stitching, to yarnwork, to patterns, and more. Best of all, the book prints on one sided sheets that eliminate show through and make it possible to remove and hang your drawings as keepsakes once completed. Perfect for the devoted knitter in your life, this is an adult coloring book that is sure to find a home in any knitting bag or yarn box.
Author : Margaret Radcliffe
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 39,46 MB
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1612126634
Imagine a softly striped crib blanket knit in the comforting colors of the nursery. Or a sophisticated cashmere wrap featuring rich jewel tones that set off a favorite black dress. Knitting teacher and author Margaret Radcliffe presents a world of color techniques in a single comprehensive reference that you’ll consult every time two or more yarn colors are in play. Stitchers of every ability level will love the color-combining methods and professional secrets revealed in The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques. Multicolor knitting techniques are explained with step-by-step illustrations and photographs accompanied by instructive text. Complete chapters on stripes, stitch effects, succeeding with multicolor yarns, stranded knitting, and intarsia cover the theory and how-to behind each method and offer creative solutions for handling tangled yarn, estimating yarn quantities of each color, holding on to all those ends, and employing stunning finishing techniques. A final chapter describes more unusual techniques, such as helix, shadow, mosaic, and modular knitting.
Author : Margaret Radcliffe
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 36,82 MB
Release : 2015-01-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1612124054
With expert answers to scores of new knitting questions, Margaret Radcliffe’s classic guide is better than ever. You’ll find a wide assortment of cast ons and bind offs, techniques for beading and knitting backwards, tips for knitting in the round, and strategies for measuring tricky fabrics. Whether you’re a beginner venturing out into the wide world of yarn crafts or a more experienced knitter struggling through complex needlework challenges, The Knitting Answer Book has a solution for every knitting problem you’ll encounter.
Author : Mary Scott Huff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 26,54 MB
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1118066855
"The fast and easy way to learn"--Cover.
Author : Daniel Beard
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 20,32 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486461912
Written by a co-founder of the Boy Scouts, this appealing guide offers illustrated instructions for building kites, birdhouses, boats, igloos, and other fun projects, plus numerous helpful tips for campers.
Author : Kristi Porter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 20,48 MB
Release : 2023-02-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1394162073
Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You’ll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces. Select the supplies that are right for your projects Learn how to read a knitting pattern Practice working common stitches and creating different textures Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wear Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!
