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"Popular and prolific author and knitwear designer Kotomi Hayashi presents 55 innovative stitch designs--specifically for those who have never tried Japanese-style knitting before. These include re-imagined modern variations on traditional stitches as well as Hayashi's own innovative inventions, which incorporate influences from her travels all around the world."
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In this book, "you'll learn several different approaches for getting started, and you'll also discover how to shape comfortable toes, create heels that fit, and ensure stretchy cuffs that can be counted on to keep your socks up. Druchunas's ... tips and tricks include working confidently with double-pointed needles, knitting socks on one or two circular needles, and even knitting two socks at the same time"--Amazon.com.
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There's something magical about felting knits: You start with a piece of fabric that looks and feels a certain way and, by exposing it to water and agitation, finish with one that looks and feels completely different. This fascinating transformation is what led author Leigh Radford to begin felting years ago, and has kept her intrigued by the process ever since. Now, in AlterKnits Felt, Radford pushes the boundaries of traditional felting, as she...
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"Nina Granlund Sæther--the best-selling author of Mittens from Around Norway, Socks from Around Norway, and Knits from Around Norway--is a fan favorite of knitters worldwide for her attention to detail, her engaging color combinations, and her talent for breathing fresh life into Norwegian textile history. Now, she's brought together a selection of her personal favorites from her previous titles, plus a handful of brand-new patterns, in this one-of-a-kind...
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“Simple Knit for Cherished Babies” is the bestselling baby knits title in the world and is now available in a new smaller format! Her designs, in pure yarns such as merino wool, silk and cashmere, are not only marvelously soft and gentle for a new baby's delicate skin they are absolutely modern in feel, while retaining as their core inspiration the best of baby's classic knits — bootees, bonnets, cot blankets and cardigans — but with a modern...
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Whether you stitch up a pair of cute baby shoes, knit a clever cardigan, or upcycle adult sweaters into children's sweaters, Sweet & Simple Handmade by Melissa Wastney has something for all the little ones in your life. This how-to book features 25 adorable-and very practical-projects designed for babies and young children up to age 10. Inside you'll find reusable patterns, detailed instructions, and endless inspiration for garments, bags, quilts,...
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Entrelac looks complex but it doesn't have to be. Marly Bird brings her fun, casual teaching style to an advanced knitting technique, showing how to create this beautiful interlocking pattern with ease. You'll learn new skills throughout this three-part series by making a simple rectangular entrelac shawl, a cowl that is worked in the round, and a hat that comes together with simple shaping techniques. Once you've taken this series, you'll be able...
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Jaime and Amber from Fancy Tiger Crafts show you how to make one of their most sought-after knitting projects: The Imposter's Shawl. This triangular shawl got its name because the basket weave stitches and scalloped edging appear to be woven and crocheted - but, in fact, it's all cleverly knitted. The shawl begins with a single stitch that grows quickly with strategically placed increases. The scalloped edge is added at the end, and then the whole...
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Put your kids' colorful imaginations to use! Using Kool-Aid is an easy and fun way to create hand-dyed yarn - for your knitting projects, as well as hooking a future generation of crafters. Melanie shows you how to create a palette at home without any special equipment or a tangled mess. She also offers tips for working alongside kids and shows how different fibers take the dye differently.
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In this technique-intensive class, knitting master Lynne Barr demystifies the art of double knitting. She begins by explaining what double knitting is and the fundamentals of how it is worked, and then she demonstrates how to read a double knitting chart to create multicolored reversible pieces that have different designs on the front and back. She also provides a valuable lesson on how to create your own double knitting charts using any stitch patterns...
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Learn how to add customized monograms to your knits with the magic of duplicate stitch. Marly Bird shows you how this simple hand-sewn stitch is applied to knitted fabric, mimicking the knit stitches in order to create a seamless embellishment. Best of all, this stitch can be added to any finished knitting, so you can choose to embellish your project even after you've bound off. Downloadable PDF with monogram charts included with class.
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Provisional cast-ons are incredibly useful when you want to keep your cast on stitches "live" and put them back on your needles later. Wendy demonstrates how do a provisional cast on using a crochet chain as a base. She shows which side of the chain to knit into, how to unzip the chain in order to reveal the live stitches, and how to load the live stitches onto the needle and work in the opposite direction.
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In this class, luscious yarn and hardware store findings come together to create a miniature knitted clutch. Cirilia begins the class by demonstrating an easy way to do a provisional cast on, then shows you how to create the body of the bag in the round. Before you know it, you'll be binding off and attaching the metal closures. This project is a great way to use small quantities of special yarns that you've been saving for a rainy day. Plus, it's...
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Love the look of lace but intimidated by knitting it? In this workshop, Debbie demystifies knitting lace by showing you her favorite cast on, how to read a lace knitting chart, and most importantly - how to really understand what you are knitting so you can fix any mistakes with confidence. The result is this graceful, lacey scarf and a lot of knitting knowledge. Pattern included - a $6 value!
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This precious hat functions as a stitch sampler class, since you learn cabling, adding color, the linen stitch - and a whole lot of techniques along the way. The linen stitch creates a look that appears as if you have done complicated colorwork - but you don't have to carry colors across the back. Maggie covers everything from reading your work to stay in pattern, picking up stitches, and easing in as you seam. The result is a darling, gender-neutral...