Author: The Knitter
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 9781908449023
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This comprehensive new book from The Knitter features techniques from the magazine’s ever-popular Masterclass series. With detailed ‘how-to’ instructions from leading knitting experts, knitters will be inspired to branch out and experiment. Clear instructions, illustrated with step-by-step photography, explain those knitting techniques which can appear intimidating. Masterclasses include Reversible Double Knitting, Creating Perfect Lace, Steeking without Fear, Confident Cables, Provisional Cast On Methods, Kitchener Stitch, Flawless Fair Isle and Combination Knitting. Masterclasses are accompanied by exclusive projects, designed to show how techniques can be put into practice. Word count: 50,000
Knitting Masterclass
Author: The Knitter
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 9781908449023
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This comprehensive new book from The Knitter features techniques from the magazine’s ever-popular Masterclass series. With detailed ‘how-to’ instructions from leading knitting experts, knitters will be inspired to branch out and experiment. Clear instructions, illustrated with step-by-step photography, explain those knitting techniques which can appear intimidating. Masterclasses include Reversible Double Knitting, Creating Perfect Lace, Steeking without Fear, Confident Cables, Provisional Cast On Methods, Kitchener Stitch, Flawless Fair Isle and Combination Knitting. Masterclasses are accompanied by exclusive projects, designed to show how techniques can be put into practice. Word count: 50,000
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 9781908449023
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This comprehensive new book from The Knitter features techniques from the magazine’s ever-popular Masterclass series. With detailed ‘how-to’ instructions from leading knitting experts, knitters will be inspired to branch out and experiment. Clear instructions, illustrated with step-by-step photography, explain those knitting techniques which can appear intimidating. Masterclasses include Reversible Double Knitting, Creating Perfect Lace, Steeking without Fear, Confident Cables, Provisional Cast On Methods, Kitchener Stitch, Flawless Fair Isle and Combination Knitting. Masterclasses are accompanied by exclusive projects, designed to show how techniques can be put into practice. Word count: 50,000
Sock Knitting Master Class
Author: Ann Budd
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620333147
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Work from the ground up with knitwear design: create your own socks! Sock Knitting Master Class showcases methods for designing and knitting creative socks, featuring signature elements and techniques from 16 top designers. You'll learn what makes good sock design, and then dive into knitting 18 spectacular, brand-new patterns featuring the widest variety of techniques. With patterns divided into two sections by top-down and toe-up construction, Sock Knitting Master Class explores such techniques as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork, entrelac, shadow knitting, and intarsia worked in the round. Plus, you'll discover inventive ways to start and end socks, shape heels and toes, and knit the soles. Sock Knitting Master Class is an all-star assembly of the most inventive, exciting designers working in socks including Cookie A, Kathryn Alexander, Nancy Bush, Cat Bordhi, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, Anne Hanson, Melissa Morgan-Oakes, Meg Swanson, Anna Zilboorg, and many more. And you'll also learn how each yarn contributes to the overall design from Clara Parkes.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620333147
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Work from the ground up with knitwear design: create your own socks! Sock Knitting Master Class showcases methods for designing and knitting creative socks, featuring signature elements and techniques from 16 top designers. You'll learn what makes good sock design, and then dive into knitting 18 spectacular, brand-new patterns featuring the widest variety of techniques. With patterns divided into two sections by top-down and toe-up construction, Sock Knitting Master Class explores such techniques as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork, entrelac, shadow knitting, and intarsia worked in the round. Plus, you'll discover inventive ways to start and end socks, shape heels and toes, and knit the soles. Sock Knitting Master Class is an all-star assembly of the most inventive, exciting designers working in socks including Cookie A, Kathryn Alexander, Nancy Bush, Cat Bordhi, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, Anne Hanson, Melissa Morgan-Oakes, Meg Swanson, Anna Zilboorg, and many more. And you'll also learn how each yarn contributes to the overall design from Clara Parkes.
Crochet Master Class
Author: Jean Leinhauser
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 030796552X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Crochet Master Class presents 18 crochet techniques taught by some of the world’s best crochet designers and instructors. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, inviting you to dip in, experiment, and then apply your newfound skills to create a custom piece designed by these crochet luminaries. You’ll learn Hairpin Lace from Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen, discover the intricate color work of tapestry crochet from Carol Ventura, and explore free-form crochet with renowned fiber artist Prudence Mapstone. Filled with expert instruction, inspiring stories, and projects created exclusively for this book, Crochet Master Class is your guide to the incredible range of crochet possibilities. Techniques include: Filet Crochet • Hairpin Lace • Tapestry Crochet • Aran Crochet • Entrelac Crochet • Fashion Crochet • Tunisian Crochet • Woven Crochet • Double-Ended Crochet • Tassels • Bullion Stitch • Overlay Crochet • Bead Crochet • Bruges Crochet • Painted Crochet • Free-Form Crochet • Irish Crochet • Wire Crochet
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 030796552X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Crochet Master Class presents 18 crochet techniques taught by some of the world’s best crochet designers and instructors. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, inviting you to dip in, experiment, and then apply your newfound skills to create a custom piece designed by these crochet luminaries. You’ll learn Hairpin Lace from Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen, discover the intricate color work of tapestry crochet from Carol Ventura, and explore free-form crochet with renowned fiber artist Prudence Mapstone. Filled with expert instruction, inspiring stories, and projects created exclusively for this book, Crochet Master Class is your guide to the incredible range of crochet possibilities. Techniques include: Filet Crochet • Hairpin Lace • Tapestry Crochet • Aran Crochet • Entrelac Crochet • Fashion Crochet • Tunisian Crochet • Woven Crochet • Double-Ended Crochet • Tassels • Bullion Stitch • Overlay Crochet • Bead Crochet • Bruges Crochet • Painted Crochet • Free-Form Crochet • Irish Crochet • Wire Crochet
Finishing School OS INDEF
Author: D. Newton
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
ISBN: 9781640210349
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The word "finishing" fills many knitters, beginners and more experienced alike, with dread. Some even abandon projects at this stage, rather than complete the necessary steps to achieve beautiful, wearable garments. In Finishing School, master knitter and designer Deborah Newton, shares her expertise and love of (yes, love of) finishing with knitters of all skill levels. She takes them step by step through the ins and outs of blocking, seaming, edging and embellishments, giving knitting the confidence and skills needed to create professional-looking knitwear. In addition to in-depth instruction, the book includes patterns for 12 sweaters, jackets and scarves, many with variations"--
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
ISBN: 9781640210349
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The word "finishing" fills many knitters, beginners and more experienced alike, with dread. Some even abandon projects at this stage, rather than complete the necessary steps to achieve beautiful, wearable garments. In Finishing School, master knitter and designer Deborah Newton, shares her expertise and love of (yes, love of) finishing with knitters of all skill levels. She takes them step by step through the ins and outs of blocking, seaming, edging and embellishments, giving knitting the confidence and skills needed to create professional-looking knitwear. In addition to in-depth instruction, the book includes patterns for 12 sweaters, jackets and scarves, many with variations"--
Tudor Roses
Author: Alice Starmore
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486817180
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
This volume of Tudor Roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original Tudor Roses published in 1998. Alice Starmore looks to historical female figures of the Tudor Dynasty as inspiration for her stunning knitwear, and her modernization of traditional Fair Isle and Aran patterns has created a sensation in the knitting world. Through garment design, Starmore and her daughter Jade tell the stories of fourteen women connected with the Tudor dynasty. They weave a narrative around the known facts of their subjects' lives using photography, art, and the only medium through which the Tudor women could leave a lasting physical record in their world — needlework. Tudor Roses includes fourteen patterns for sweaters and other wearables that follow the chronological order of the Tudor dynasty. A different model portrays each of the Tudor women, from Elizabeth Woodville, grandmother of Henry VIII, through Mary, Queen of Scots. The stunning design and photography appeals to knitters seeking designs that offer an attractive balance of historic and modern elements.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486817180
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
This volume of Tudor Roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original Tudor Roses published in 1998. Alice Starmore looks to historical female figures of the Tudor Dynasty as inspiration for her stunning knitwear, and her modernization of traditional Fair Isle and Aran patterns has created a sensation in the knitting world. Through garment design, Starmore and her daughter Jade tell the stories of fourteen women connected with the Tudor dynasty. They weave a narrative around the known facts of their subjects' lives using photography, art, and the only medium through which the Tudor women could leave a lasting physical record in their world — needlework. Tudor Roses includes fourteen patterns for sweaters and other wearables that follow the chronological order of the Tudor dynasty. A different model portrays each of the Tudor women, from Elizabeth Woodville, grandmother of Henry VIII, through Mary, Queen of Scots. The stunning design and photography appeals to knitters seeking designs that offer an attractive balance of historic and modern elements.
Dyeing to Spin & Knit
Author: Felicia Lo
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 163250412X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects. Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 163250412X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects. Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically!
The Shape of Knitting
Author: Lynne Barr
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683355490
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Learn and execute numerous techniques in knitwear shaping with this guide for advanced knitters, featuring twenty-four stylish projects. In The Shape of Knitting, innovative designer Lynne Barr gives readers a fascinating, in-depth master class on the techniques that can be used to shape flat and dimensional pieces of knitting?increases, decreases, short rows, dividing and combining stitches, and adding sections. She both reviews tried-and-true methods, explaining their pros and cons, and showcases many new ones that she has masterminded herself. To illustrate the best uses of these innovations, she includes twenty-four fashion-fresh, easy-to-wear projects, focusing mainly on accessories that can be finished quickly, such as scarves, cowls, shawls, hats, and mittens. Fun, cool photos of the finished designs combined with clear, close-up, step-by-step photos make this groundbreaking book both beautiful and hardworking. Praise for The Shape of Knitting “If you are a knitter who likes going beyond tradition, going beyond the preferred wisdom of what you can and cannot do in knitting, then you should get this book. It may open your eyes to a whole new way of designing,” —My Central Jersey’s In Stitches blog “On the heels of her mind-stretching book, Reversible Knitting, comes The Shape of Knitting. She’s figured out a cool style of slipper for this book that I’m smitten with. If you need to feed your knitting mind, get this book . . . it’s a feast,” —Knitty.com “I was super impressed with Lynne Barr’s creative knitting projects especially the Big Button cowl,” —SweetlyMade.com “Innovative designer Lynne Barr’s in-depth masterclasses of techniques in new book, The Shape of Knitting, add dimension to knits as beautiful as they are groundbreaking. A must for keen pattern adapters and knitters,” —Mollie Makes “I didn’t think it was possible to admire Lynne Barr more than I did after her last book. Boy, was I wrong!” —Kangath Knits “If you have any interest in the creative possibilities of knitwear design, then you need to immediately get hold of a copy The Shape of Knitting to put on your shelf next to Lynne’s previous book,” —Kate Davies Designs
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683355490
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Learn and execute numerous techniques in knitwear shaping with this guide for advanced knitters, featuring twenty-four stylish projects. In The Shape of Knitting, innovative designer Lynne Barr gives readers a fascinating, in-depth master class on the techniques that can be used to shape flat and dimensional pieces of knitting?increases, decreases, short rows, dividing and combining stitches, and adding sections. She both reviews tried-and-true methods, explaining their pros and cons, and showcases many new ones that she has masterminded herself. To illustrate the best uses of these innovations, she includes twenty-four fashion-fresh, easy-to-wear projects, focusing mainly on accessories that can be finished quickly, such as scarves, cowls, shawls, hats, and mittens. Fun, cool photos of the finished designs combined with clear, close-up, step-by-step photos make this groundbreaking book both beautiful and hardworking. Praise for The Shape of Knitting “If you are a knitter who likes going beyond tradition, going beyond the preferred wisdom of what you can and cannot do in knitting, then you should get this book. It may open your eyes to a whole new way of designing,” —My Central Jersey’s In Stitches blog “On the heels of her mind-stretching book, Reversible Knitting, comes The Shape of Knitting. She’s figured out a cool style of slipper for this book that I’m smitten with. If you need to feed your knitting mind, get this book . . . it’s a feast,” —Knitty.com “I was super impressed with Lynne Barr’s creative knitting projects especially the Big Button cowl,” —SweetlyMade.com “Innovative designer Lynne Barr’s in-depth masterclasses of techniques in new book, The Shape of Knitting, add dimension to knits as beautiful as they are groundbreaking. A must for keen pattern adapters and knitters,” —Mollie Makes “I didn’t think it was possible to admire Lynne Barr more than I did after her last book. Boy, was I wrong!” —Kangath Knits “If you have any interest in the creative possibilities of knitwear design, then you need to immediately get hold of a copy The Shape of Knitting to put on your shelf next to Lynne’s previous book,” —Kate Davies Designs
Circular Knitting Workshop
Author: Margaret Radcliffe
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 160342766X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques — including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular — in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects, so you can practice each technique on a miniature hat, mitten, or sweater before applying it to a larger project. With tips on how to adapt any straight-needle pattern for use with circular needles, Circular Knitting Workshop opens up endless possibilities.
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 160342766X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques — including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular — in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects, so you can practice each technique on a miniature hat, mitten, or sweater before applying it to a larger project. With tips on how to adapt any straight-needle pattern for use with circular needles, Circular Knitting Workshop opens up endless possibilities.
Portuguese Style of Knitting
Author: Andrea Wong
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615364896
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Includes a brief history of Portugal and its crafts of knitting and spinning.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615364896
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Includes a brief history of Portugal and its crafts of knitting and spinning.
Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters
Author: Ann Budd
Publisher: Interweave
ISBN: 1596684836
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.
Publisher: Interweave
ISBN: 1596684836
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.