Author : F. Habit
Publisher : Get Creative 6
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,38 MB
Release : 2016-06-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781942021759
Renowned for both his cartoons and his innovative knitwear patterns, Franklin Habit has now created a coloring book that shows off these two skills brilliantly. Featuring a world imagined in yarn, each page provides a wonderful and wooly setting to color--all showcasing Franklin's trademark style and wit. I Dream of Yarnwill delight Franklin's devoted fans, and appeal to the coloring crowd, too.
Author : Franklin Habit
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,72 MB
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781596688988
An affectionate and humorous celebration of every aspect of the craft of knitting, from buying--and hiding--massive quantities of yarn to wrestling with projects that go seriously awry to prescriptions for alleviating the stress brought on by holiday knitting. This witty collection represents a pitch-perfect send up of one of the most rapidly growing hobbies today. Including 75 cartoons, deftly rendered in pen and ink with watercolor wash, and several humorous short essays, every knitter is sure to find elements of themselves in this collection.
Author : Janine Myska
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 19,61 MB
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1645673790
Crochet Beautiful Sweaters for Every Shape with Simple, Stunning Stitchwork Create the crochet wardrobe of your dreams with this collection of classic pieces that are effortlessly stylish. Janine Myska, the designer behind Knits ‘N Knots, has created 20 gorgeous, brand-new sweater patterns that focus on style, fit and comfort, including helpful customization tips so you can tailor each garment to your unique proportions. With Janine’s keen eye for detail, strong commitment to size diversity and clear, concise instruction, crocheters of every skill level and body type can craft the timeless sweaters they’ve always longed for. Experiment with color in the Fifty Below Color Block Pullover or Mountain Peaks striped cardigan. Bundle up in the Infinite Prairies Poncho or let your playful side show with the Champagne Glow Single-Sleeve Sweater. Dress the December Romance Sweater Dress up for a date night out or down for a casual weekend brunch—either way, you’re sure to turn heads! With chapters dedicated to closet staples, the warmest sweaters for the coldest of days and even lighter-weight projects for the year-round crocheter, every piece in this collection is sure to be a much-loved addition to your wardrobe. It has never been easier to create beautiful crochet garments that flatter your figure and suit any occasion than with Modern Crochet Sweaters.
Author : Claire Goodale
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 28,48 MB
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1645673774
Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Colorwork with Crochet Creating gorgeous colorwork projects is so much easier than it looks! In this unparalleled guide, colorwork expert Claire Goodale walks you through three distinctive styles—Tapestry, Intarsia and Fair Isle—introducing each technique through bright,contemporary patterns. With clear step-by-step photos, smart tips and straightforward directions, Claire shatters the myth that impressive colorwork pieces are complicated—or possible only in knitting. You won’t believe how simple it is to pick up the essential skills to create unique designs. Try out Tapestry Crochet with the Trailing Vines Cardigan, working beautiful fresh green leaves into your new favorite sweater. Use the Intarsia method to layer on the color with the Ombré Prism Wrap or add an outdoorsy motif with the Mountaintop Cowl. Fair Isle isn’t just for knitters! Work some Nordic style into your winter wardrobe with the beautiful Falling Snowflakes Hat and matching sweater. This is the only book you need to incorporate detailed patterns and fun shapes into beautiful, cozy accessories, sweaters and more. Your crochet practice is about to get a lot more fun!
Author : Kaori Tsutaya
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,4 MB
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1594746893
Got fur balls? Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, then it’s time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty! Crafting with Cat Hair shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. From kitty tote bags and finger puppets to fluffy cat toys, picture frames, and more, these projects are cat-friendly, eco-friendly, and require no special equipment or training. You can make most of these projects in under an hour—with a little help, of course, from your feline friends!
Author : Margaret Radcliffe
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,91 MB
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1603426434
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, knitting with multicolor yarns, stranded knitting, and intarsia cover the theory and how-to behind each method as well as offering creative solutions for handling tangled yarn, estimating yarn quantities of each color, tips on how to handle all those ends, and stunning finishing techniques. An additional chapter describes more unusual techniques, such as helix, shadow, mosaic, and modular knitting.
Author : Anne Berk
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 16,20 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 9780989463805
"Annetarsia Knits" is a reference book for learning to knit intarsia flat or in the round, in stockinette or garter stitch. The book includes workshops, a motif library, and 28 patterns for using the new techniques. Content is designed for knitters of all skill levels.
Author : Charlene Schurch
Publisher : Martingale
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,92 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781564777171
This follow-up to the award-winning bestseller "Sensational Knitted Socks" presents more patterns, more stitches, more styles--and even more possibilities for knitting heaps of socks for fashionable feet.
Author : Clara Parkes
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 35,15 MB
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1683351622
In this anthology from the author of The Yarn Whisperer, twenty-one devoted knitters examine a subject that is irresistible to us all: the yarn stash. Anyone with a passion has a stash, whether it is a collection of books or enough yarn to exceed several life expectancies. With her trademark wit, Clara Parkes brings together fascinating stories from all facets of stash-keeping and knitting life—from KonMari minimalist to joyous collector, designer to dyer, spinner to social worker, scholar to sheep farmer. Whether the yarn stash is muse, memento, creative companion, career guide, or lifeline in tough times, these deeply engaging stories take a fascinating look at why we collect, what we cherish, and how we let go. Contributors include New York Times–bestselling authors Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and Debbie Stoller, Meg Swansen and Franklin Habit, Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner, Adrienne Martini, and a host of others. Named one of the top ten lifestyle books for fall 2017 by Publisher’s Weekly.
Author : Louise Crowther
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 13,45 MB
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1446374238
Create twelve dolls and over fifty garments and accessories to dress them in with this wonderful collection, featuring easy-to-follow instructions. Make an adorable, knitted doll for the little person in your life. Children will love all twelve dolls in this knitting pattern collection which has been designed to provide the perfect playmate. Each doll has their own personality and style—whether it’s Faye with her cute bunny ear hast and cozy boots, or Jane with her chic beret and Breton top. There is a doll here to suit everyone. The step-by-step instructions show you how to make the twelve individual dolls, but you could also mix and match the outfits, hairstyles, and colors to create the perfect doll for you. My Knitted Doll is not for the absolute beginner knitter but will appeal to knitters who do have a basic understanding of the craft. Having said that, the instructions are presented succinctly with easy-to-follow diagrams, with charts for intarsia and other designs.
