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Have you always wanted to knit? Know the basics, but you’re looking to stretch your knitting skills? Knitting Patterns For Dummies is chock-full of simple instructions and easy-to-follow patterns to help you create a wide range of classic, beautiful knits for the whole family, from clothing to household items to gift ideas. This fun, friendly guide gives you scores of new ways to have fun with needles and yarn, with great projects such...
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A widely used instruction book of classic knitting patterns and how to create them. Patterns - illustrated in charts, diagrams, and photographs - range from cross and cross-over motifs to lace knitting, medallion knitting, and filet lace. Concluding chapters are devoted to seamless garments and accessories, modern garments and ornamental uses of increasing and decreasing.
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Knitting patterns and charts look like a language unto themselves - with mysterious abbreviations and instructions. But once you crack the code, you will be ready to tackle any knitting project. Debbie walks you through knitting patterns and charts so you will be able to speak and read knitting.
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From fox stoles to wall-mounted moose heads to tiger rugs-hip projects that will unleash the animal lover in every knitter!
Faux Taxidermy Knits offers you fifteen fabulously quirky and fun knitting patterns that tap into the massive trend for taxidermy-inspired craft projects with an ironic twist!
Split into two sections, wearables and habitat, this unique book includes knitting patterns from moose and badger wall hangings and tiger rugs to fox...
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These easy-to-follow, step-by-step, comprehensive instructions with detailed unique patterns will take you through the process of making these 10 easy-to-follow handknitting patterns, for beginner level to advanced level knitters.
The instructions are extremely professional and clear. Images and procedures are included for each pattern.
The flowers and vases are knitted using the basic stitch (knit and pearl) so they are easy to knit. The flowers...
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"The jolt of inspiration every knitter needs! Inspired by the ritual of sipping and stitching, Coffeehouse Knits is a stimulating collection of knitwear with an extra shot of something special. Whether you're joining friends at the coffee shop for community knitting or you're home enjoying the first cup of the day, perk up your knitting with: 20 patterns that range in skill level from advanced beginner to intermediate--macchiato to espresso; Simple...
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"Classic yoke sweaters never go out of style - they are the perfect canvas for textured and colorwork designs - and this collection of knitting patterns features 12 gorgeous yoke designs that will have you reaching for you needles. Knitting designer Olga Putano has created three basic sweater patterns and four yoke designs for different yarn weights, so there's something for every season." -- Back cover.
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Knitting can be a challenging craft, but even more challenging than knitting itself is the cryptic language-a mix of abbreviations, numbers, jargon, punctuation marks, and other symbols-in which patterns are usually written. It's no wonder so many beginners (and even some whose skills are quite advanced) are intimidated by the bewildering code-or that so many yarn-shop owners grow frustrated by the amount of time they must spend deciphering patterns...
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A gorgeous color or texture pattern beckons to a designer to try it out in different ways. Should it be used for a hat, a sweater, a cape? In this book, designer Toby Roxane Barna allowed her imagination to explore the variations and came up with pairs of designs-a sweater and a shawl-sharing at least one similar design element. For example, a lace pattern from a shawl may be used to form the yoke of a sweater or a button band and hem on a cardigan....
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It doesn't have to be a challenge to find well-constructed knitting patterns for your body type anymore. Plus Size Knits contains 25 stylish and sophisticated patterns, from pullover sweaters to cozy cardigans and more. Specifically designed for plus sized women, these styles result in flattering sweaters and accessories with beautiful details. Featuring stunning photography and helpful size charts and diagrams to create pieces that are tailored just...
15) Easy knitted fingerless gloves: stylish japanese knitting patterns for hand, wrist and arm warmers
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Fingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent years-with designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns.
From the editors of Nihon Vogue-the Japanese publisher of worldwide knitting bestsellers by Hitomi Shida, Yoko Hatta, Keiko Okamoto and other top knitting designers-Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves presents an updated...
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The ultimate cat lover's collection of knitting patterns for garments and accessories. Knitters and cats lovers will love this collection of sixteen quirky designs, all based around the theme of cats. It includes four garments graded for sixteen different sizes, as well as cat-themed accessories including a wrap, shawl, scarf, cowl, capelet, mittens and hats. Knitters can choose from more advanced patterns throughout the book or more beginner patterns...
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Hey, I'm Anna Smit and I would like to welcome you to my pattern book. I have several hobbies of which one is knitting.I mostly do human sized knitting for my family. But, when I made these for a shop I sell my crafts at, I thought I would share them with people that loved knitting to.In this book you will find the Basic Raglan Jersey Pattern with 4 variations to create several different looks from the same basic pattern.You will also get a basic...
19) Mittens from around Norway: over 40 traditional knitting patterns, inspired by folk art collections
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Take a trip to Norway -- without ever setting down your needles! Let Nina Granlund Sæther guide you through Norway's mountains, rivers, and countryside as you delve into 400 years of Scandinavian knitting history. Reconstructed from historical sources or drawn directly from the author's familiarity with Norwegian pattern knitting, more than 40 textile treasures are collected here, from the well-loved Selbu mittens to lesser-known delights whose origins...
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This book contains a beautiful collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of women's dresses, and having patterns ranging in difficulty, it should suit most levels of skill. With varying styles and sizes, this book has a dress for everyone, and ensures every woman can stay beautifully dressed throughout the whole year. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.