Ribbon Knits


Book Description

Rich colors and classic styles are highlighted in this collection of 45 fashion projects, including sweaters, bags, and hats, and scarves for readers to make out of ribbon, soutache, raffia, or satin cord. Complete, easy-to-follow instructions are given for each project. 42 photos, 32 drawings.




Knitting for a Cure


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"18 designs to offer support and encouragement" -- cover.




Lovely Lacy Knits


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Gorgeously soft and romantic, the beautiful lacy knits in this book beg to be touched and worn against the skin. These unique, feminine pieces, embellished with photos, beads, and other accents, will be the focal point of any outfit. Delicate lace knit patterns for scarves, shawls, fingerless gloves, slippers, and socks Learn to use a variety of embellishment techniques, including sewn and beaded accents, to give your knits personalized flair Projects for a wide range of skill levels




Knitting with Ribbon Yarn


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Make head-turning garments and accessories using gorgeous ribbon yarn. This stylish guide features 20 step-by-step projects, from sweaters and camisoles to bags and belts.




The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts


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"Techniques and projects in step-by-step format for all kinds of ribbon crafts"--Provided by publisher.




Geometric Knit Blankets


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Express your colorful side! The patterns in Geometric Knit Blankets are inspired by quilts, tiles, and other color block designs. Every blanket is a stunning feast for the eyes, and all are for the intermediate knitter or confident beginner. Knit them as shown or choose colors you love best or that work with your decor. The construction of each blanket is fully and beautifully illustrated, and the techniques used to make each item are clearly listed so you know what is involved. Many blankets offer two methods of construction, so you can choose to knit with techniques you favor. The blankets feature an abundance of different geometric shapes: squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, hexagons, circles. The individual blocks for a given blanket can also be rearranged to make additional designs. These blankets are so much fun you will want to make them all!




Teach Yourself Crochet Ribbon Accents


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Treat yourself to the fun of adding beautiful ribbon accents to your crocheted fashions! Lisa Gentry shares her new techniques in 11 exciting projects: a necklace with beaded ribbon flowers; a mesh hat with flower edging; a scarf that is a lattice of flowers; a pillow with stripes of ribbon ruffles; a purse accented with loopy ribbon ruffles; a blanket of square motifs with ruffled ribbon borders; a lacy openwork triangular shawl with allover ribbon flowers; a bolero with ruffled ribbon edging; a child's sleeveless dress with ribbon ruffles at the armholes, neckline, and hem; a lacy shell with a circular yoke of ribbon flowers; and a long-sleeved wrap sweater with ribbon flowers along the front opening. You'll learn how to work with ribbon yarns as well as woven ribbons of all kinds. Teach Yourself Crochet Ribbon Accents (Leisure Arts #4456)




Boutique Knits


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Encouraging knitters to think beyond traditional patterns, this guide offers ways to construct and embellish work with smart and quirky personal touches that combine imaginative trims with hardware accents. Covering a wide variety of knitting techniques such as felting, intarsia, Fair Isle, lacework, and cables, the unique examples in this resource include buckles and bolts to close an intricately cabled belt, a chain handle to finish a felted bag, and grommets to complete a half-felted handbag. This collection of modern, stylish patterns will inspire beginning and intermediate knitters with its uncommon techniques and materials, dressing up quick and easy projects with head-turning flair.




Ribbonwork Embroidery


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Ribbon embroidery is a simple, beautiful and versatile technique that dates back to the seventeenth century. This book brings it up to date with fresh instruction on floral classics, as well as stunning contemporary designs. With over 400 colour step-by-step photographs to guide the reader through each stitch, Ribbonwork Embroidery demonstrates the speed and simplicity of ribbonwork, and explains how it can be combined with other techniques to add detail and depth to a piece of embroidery. Step-by-step photographs guide the reader through each stitch, and detailed instructions explain how ribbonwork can be combined with a range of other techniques. Help and advice is provided throughout on working with silk ribbons and projects demonstrate how to use the stitches in designs. There are ideas for creating using pieces and advice on displaying embroidery. Beautifully illustrated with 436 colour step-by-step photographs.




Herrschner's Blue Ribbon Afghans


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Create beautiful, award-winning afghans with HERRSCHNER`S BLUE RIBBON AFGHANS. Both crocheted and knitted afghans from Herrschner`s national afghan competition are presented here. The best afghans from all over the nation will suit a wide variety of tastes and styles as well as skill levels. Great designs with clear instructions and photographs will aid readers in creating over 40 projects.