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Author: Alex Capshaw-Taylor Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 162033948X Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 457
Book Description
Knit your own couture wardrobe! As a knitter, you know the appeal of creating a piece that can go from home to office, from weekday to weekend--and, most importantly, that looks flattering on your figure. But that can be easier said than done! Until now. Knitwear designer Alex Capshaw-Taylor has created a collection of 19 knitted garments and accessories featuring timeless, high-fashion designs that are refreshingly easy to wear. In Dressed in Knits, you'll experiment with a variety of techniques including multidirectional knitting, colorwork (intarsia and stranded), cabling, and more. Unique to this guide is helpful information devoted to educating knitters on couture details that produce designer quality finished pieces. Alex will demonstrate proper seeming, picking up stitches, applying beads, turning a hem, creating pockets, steeking, adding zippers to knitwear, and more. Helpful tips on styling finished garments will also be sprinkled throughout the book, like how adding a belt to a piece can change the silhouette giving it a totally different look. Dressed in Knits isn't just another knitting book. It's your fashion-forward guide to a whole new wardrobe.
Author: Alex Capshaw-Taylor Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 162033948X Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 457
Book Description
Knit your own couture wardrobe! As a knitter, you know the appeal of creating a piece that can go from home to office, from weekday to weekend--and, most importantly, that looks flattering on your figure. But that can be easier said than done! Until now. Knitwear designer Alex Capshaw-Taylor has created a collection of 19 knitted garments and accessories featuring timeless, high-fashion designs that are refreshingly easy to wear. In Dressed in Knits, you'll experiment with a variety of techniques including multidirectional knitting, colorwork (intarsia and stranded), cabling, and more. Unique to this guide is helpful information devoted to educating knitters on couture details that produce designer quality finished pieces. Alex will demonstrate proper seeming, picking up stitches, applying beads, turning a hem, creating pockets, steeking, adding zippers to knitwear, and more. Helpful tips on styling finished garments will also be sprinkled throughout the book, like how adding a belt to a piece can change the silhouette giving it a totally different look. Dressed in Knits isn't just another knitting book. It's your fashion-forward guide to a whole new wardrobe.
Author: Sys Fredens Publisher: ISBN: 9781564779281 Category : Dogs Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Set the dog fashion world alight with these super projects for your canine companion. Give your favourite canine companion the wardrobe they deserve with this charming collection of doggy projects! "Dress Your Dog" features 30 original designs - 21 knitted and 9 crocheted - including a wide assortment of coats, doggy pillows, leashes, collars, and carrying bags. These one-of-a-kind projects are so much fun you may find yourself wanting another dog.
Author: Amy O'Neill Houck Publisher: Three Rivers Press ISBN: 030740661X Category : Knitting Languages : en Pages : 98
Book Description
Presents easy-to-follow patterns, step-by-step instructions, and sizing and customization guidelines for twenty-five entertaining projects for knitters to create stylish fashions for every child's stuffed animals and dolls, ranging from casual picnic attire, to clothing for dress-up occasions, to bedtime pajamas and bathrobe.
Author: Kaffe Fassett Publisher: Clarkson Potter ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
The world-famous knitting expert shares color combinations, yarn choices, and patterns to make interesting and complex sweaters, dresses, and other items from simple shapes and easy stitches.
Author: Kristi Porter Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451604041 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
Knitting for Dogs, illustrated with full color, will enchant knitters of all levels and dog-owners who want bespoke clothes and accessories for their canines. In Knitting for Dogs, you'll find more than twenty easy-to-follow designs here for every kind of dog, from sequined sweaters for your toy dog princess to a handsome sport coat with racing stripes for your L or XL big boy. But why stop there when you can knit a hat with Fair Isle trim or fingerless Aran gloves to match your pet's jaunty sweater? And because accessories make the dog, there are patterns for everything from a cat-shaped squeaky toy to a walk-in-the-park shoulder bag for carrying keys, doggie treats, and the all-important plastic bags. With foolproof instructions on how to properly measure a dog so that the project comes out just right, Knitting for Dogs will provide hours of entertainment for you and turn even the average pooch into the envy of the dog-run set. So whether you're a beginner or expert knitter, on the cutting edge of fashion or all about what's practical, you'll find something here to please both you and your canine companion.
Author: Susan Neall Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing ISBN: 1618470442 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
Unsure how to sew the new knits so they'll look great and fit better than ready-to-wear? Knits for Real People helps readers sort out the differences in fabric types and explains the fitting and sewing techniques for each. Photographs of knit fashions from McCall's, Vogue, and Butterick pattern companies provide inspiration throughout the book and illustrate the many types of knits. The many techniques explained include: layout, cutting, and marking; seaming techniques using sewing machines and sergers, including the use of the differential feed feature; creative embellishments, including piping, flounces, "peepers," and decorative serging; neckline and edge finishes, including bands, collars, and bindings; sleeves, hems and closures; and fitting techniques for tops, pants, and activewear. Knit fabrics are very popular in fabric stores and this book helps people take advantage by teaching how to fit patterns for this versatile material.
Author: Kate Atherley Publisher: Clarkson Potter ISBN: 0593138201 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 194
Book Description
Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting: twenty patterns inspired by the hit series from STARZ and Sony Pictures Television, based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels. From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to the eastern shores of North America, the TV show Outlander brings to life in gorgeous detail the epic love story of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser. But beyond the drama and passion, what has captured fans’ imagination the most are the rustic knits worn on the show. Now knitters of all skill levels can recreate them with twenty projects for apparel, accessories, and home décor that take inspiration from memorable episodes. Knit the capelet cowl that Mrs. Fitz gives to Claire at Castle Leoch, warm your feet with Clan Mackenzie Boot Socks, swaddle your bairn with the Mo Chridhe Baby Blanket, and dress your Jamie in a warm waistcoat. From chunky knits to Celtic cables, each project includes a clearly written pattern, gorgeous photography, and scenes from the set. A love letter to the fans, Outlander Knitting will have you wishing you could time travel to the Highlands.
Author: Janine Myska Publisher: Page Street Publishing ISBN: 1645673790 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 511
Book Description
Crochet Beautiful Sweaters for Every Shape with Simple, Stunning Stitchwork Create the crochet wardrobe of your dreams with this collection of classic pieces that are effortlessly stylish. Janine Myska, the designer behind Knits ‘N Knots, has created 20 gorgeous, brand-new sweater patterns that focus on style, fit and comfort, including helpful customization tips so you can tailor each garment to your unique proportions. With Janine’s keen eye for detail, strong commitment to size diversity and clear, concise instruction, crocheters of every skill level and body type can craft the timeless sweaters they’ve always longed for. Experiment with color in the Fifty Below Color Block Pullover or Mountain Peaks striped cardigan. Bundle up in the Infinite Prairies Poncho or let your playful side show with the Champagne Glow Single-Sleeve Sweater. Dress the December Romance Sweater Dress up for a date night out or down for a casual weekend brunch—either way, you’re sure to turn heads! With chapters dedicated to closet staples, the warmest sweaters for the coldest of days and even lighter-weight projects for the year-round crocheter, every piece in this collection is sure to be a much-loved addition to your wardrobe. It has never been easier to create beautiful crochet garments that flatter your figure and suit any occasion than with Modern Crochet Sweaters.
Author: Kristy McGowan Publisher: Harry N. Abrams ISBN: 9781584798613 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents instructions for the top-down technique of knitting, along with patterns for such projects as dresses, skirts, jackets, and hats and a description of finishing methods.
Author: Pam Allen Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 9780470440148 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 396
Book Description
Whether you’re just picking up knitting needles for the first time or you’ve been knitting for years, Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will be your pattern for knitting success. Have you always wanted to knit, but are just not sure how or where to start? Have you been knitting for years and want to perfect your stitches? As a beginner you will learn... the tools of the trade the basics how to read a pattern the fundamentals basic stitches techniques no knitter should be without what to do when you make a common mistake tips for knitting in the round how to knit some easy projects More advanced? Try your needles at stripes, cables, twists, lace, Fair Isle, intarsia, and full garments. Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will not only enhance the skills you already have, it’ll teach you new ones, from expert knitters who will guide you every step of the way. You’ll be on your way to knitting a new wardrobe in no time!
Author: Alex Capshaw-Taylor
Author: Alex Capshaw-Taylor
Author: Sys Fredens
Author: Amy O'Neill Houck
Author: Kaffe Fassett
Author: Kristi Porter
Author: Susan Neall
Author: Kate Atherley
Author: Janine Myska
Author: Kristy McGowan
Author: Pam Allen