A Coloring Book for Knitters


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Finally, a coloring book for knitters! Coloring and knitting are a natural fit. These 30 drawings capture all the gorgeous patterns, textures, and humor of the knitting world. Juliana Horner brings her background in fashion design and textiles to these intricate drawings, as well as her sense of humor. There is much fun amid all the details.




The Mason-Dixon Knitting Coloring Book for Knitters


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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.




Creative Haven Knitting Notions Coloring Book


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From a portrait of penguins wearing sweaters to a yarn-bombed forest and a mandala of mittens and socks, this adult coloring book offers an incredible variety of inventive items that knitters love. Crafters — and colorists — of every persuasion will appreciate the creative appeal of these 31 fanciful images. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Knitting Notions and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.




Ornament


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This text is a wide-ranging consideration of the cultural and symbolic significance of ornament, its rejection by modernism and its subsequent reinvention. Trilling explains how ornament works, why it has to be explained and why it matters.




Come Along with Me


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A haunting and psychologically driven collection from Shirley Jackson that includes her best-known story "The Lottery" At last, Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" enters Penguin Classics, sixty-five years after it shocked America audiences and elicited the most responses of any piece in New Yorker history. In her gothic visions of small-town America, Jackson, the author of such masterworks as The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Castle, turns an ordinary world into a supernatural nightmare. This eclectic collection goes beyond her horror writing, revealing the full spectrum of her literary genius. In addition to Come Along with Me, Jackson's unfinished novel about the quirky inner life of a lonely widow, it features sixteen short stories and three lectures she delivered during her last years. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.




A Stash of One's Own


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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.




Knitting Patterns For Dummies


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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!




The Gift of Wonder


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Can you imagine a God who dances with shouts of joy, laughs when you laugh, loves to play, and invites us to join the fun? In this book Christine Sine invites us to pay attention to childlike characteristics that have the power to reshape us, with fresh spiritual practices that engage all our senses and help us embrace the wonder and joy that God intends for us.




Knitting Letters into Patterns


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This book shares with you the letter patterns created by the author, Cathie Beck, using the basic knit and purl stitches. It will also explain how to use these patterns to make your own personalized scarves and blankets for your family and friends, which everyone always seems to love. Be creative, and have fun with these patterns.




America Knits


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Highlighted by profiles of a number of artisans and farmers, this beautifully illustrated handbook presents thirty original knitting patterns, ranging in difficulty from basic to advanced and in style from traditional to contemporary. Originally published as Knitting in America. Reprint.