Author: Nancy Marchant Publisher: ISBN: 9781936096770 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
World-renowned brioche knitting expert Nancy Marchant takes this versatile European stitch--which creates a luxurious, reversible ribbed fabric--to a new level In her groundbreaking collection, Marchant works brioche in two colors, forming graceful, undulating textures with increases and decreases. She explains everything from how to hold the yarn and cast on (offering multiple options) to creating the basic fabric and reading two-color charts. The stitch library presents 75 all-new patterns, and there are an additional 12 in luscious shawl and scarf projects.
Author: Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620334445 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 469
Book Description
A modern take on brioche stitch with gorgeous wearable garments and accessories that knitters will love. Knitters will create striking colorwork and beautiful brioche cable designs with Brioche Chic. Author Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark offers a solid introduction to brioche knitting and a collection of 22 garments and accessories for women and men, including hats, scarves, cowls, mittens, pullovers, vests, and cardigans. Striking brioche stitch designs that are not overwhelming or full of complicated techniques will reel in readers to this fun style of knitting. Starting with the basics, Brioche Chic offers mini collections of garments revolving around a specific set of techniques. Basic brioche knitting starts the first section, as Mercedes shows how the basic rib pattern can be adapted to simple motifs, lace, and various textures. Later, she offers more complex designs such as cables and various types of two-color brioche. Some of the featured garments are all-over brioche, while others integrate brioche with stockinette stitch for more streamlined, flattering designs.
Author: Barbara Sander Publisher: Martingale ISBN: 1604684844 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 83
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The heel has always been a challenge for sock knitters, so sidestep it! Learn a great new technique and discover how simple sock knitting can be. Select from 14 easy-to-knit patterns for all ages Use this clever technique to create elastic socks that adapt optimally to the foot Discover surprising pattern ideas and a wide range of options for new styles
Author: Jennifer Wood Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1632500701 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
Elegance at the tip of your needles! Cables and lace are special enough by themselves, but there is something graceful, even magical, about combining the two. Refined Knits concentrates on these two techniques, along with incredibly unique Aran Lace which combines the two, and the results are sure to impress. • Enduring Cables: discover cable-work with interesting structure in its details • Graceful Lace: explore the delicate sophistication of open-work • Elegant Aran Lace: combine lace and cables in unexpected and stunning ways Knitwear designer Jennifer guides you through knitting these timeless, classic techniques, resulting in finished garments and accessories with a decidedly modern feel you'll treasure for years to come.
Author: Faina Goberstein Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620337584 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
A Fresh Look at a Classic Technique Slip stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile knitting techniques, but it's often overlooked. The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting is a modern and thorough take on this technique that delivers beautiful colorwork and gorgeous textures--with minimal effort. A complete overview covers all the basics of slip-stitch knitting, including stitch formation, reading charts, customizing stitch patterns, choosing yarns, designing with slip-stitch patterns, and more. Forty stitch patterns, many of which are reversible, stretch the boundaries of slip stitch, creating colorwork that is just as graphic as Fair Isle, but much simpler; woven-looking fabrics; and fabulous textures that are sometimes combined with lace and cables. Sixteen original projects for cardigans, pullovers, hats, bags, scarves, and more showcase the versatility of slip stitch by using it as an allover pattern or accent. Whether you're new to this exciting stitch or looking to go beyond the basics, The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting is your essential guide.
Author: Vogue Knitting Magazine Publisher: Pantheon ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 232
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The first and last word on knitting. Includes the history of knitting, knitting supplies, basic techniques, a stitch dictionary, correction of errors and much, much more.
Author: Tanis Gray Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1620336758 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 428
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A collection of fun knitting projects--all in three skeins or less! In 3 Skeins or Less: Fresh Knitted Accessories, knitters will find 25 accessories that take no more than 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn. They will delight in knitting patterns for ever-so-popular shawls, socks, hats/berets, mittens, cowls, and even a tank, cropped sweater, and cami! Featured designers include Ann Weaver, Carina Spencer, Heather Zoppetti, Romi Hill, and many others. Their designs feature stitch patterns that go for interesting color combos, unexpected pattern twists, and extra sparkle. 3 Skeins or Less: Fresh Knitted Accessories is the perfect book for knitters wanting to make gifts for any occasion. The yarns chosen are a great balance of beautiful hand-dyes and big brands, allowing you to keep an eye on your budget or find the perfect use for precious skeins of special yarns.
Author: Helga Isager Publisher: Unicorn Books & Crafts ISBN: 9781893063235 Category : Fashion Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Helga Isager gives her personal interpretation of the trends dominant through ten decades. From 1900 to 2000, fashion has told its own story - of war and peace, women's emancipation and cultural changes, rebellion and reformation. These trends have been newly interpreted with fresh contemporary designs.
Author: Cecelia Campochiaro Publisher: ISBN: Category : Knitting Languages : en Pages : 387
Book Description
Every knitter, whether a beginner or an expert, wants easy projects for travel, gifts or those times when following a complex pattern is impractical. Sequence Knitting introduces a radical and simple approach for creating amazing fabrics by working a sequence of stitches over and over again. Beginning with 1-row patterns, the book delves into the possibilities of this technique, expanding into methods for creating complex designs that can be worked back and forth, in the round, or in shapes like triangles. The book includes stitch dictionaries with over 190 fabrics, many of which are new and reversible, as well as over 40 patterns for simple and elegant accessories. This groundbreaking book is sure to become a classic must-have for every knitter s reference library.
Author: Nancy Marchant
Author: Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Author: Barbara Sander
Author: Michele Lee Bernstein
Author: Jennifer Wood
Author: Faina Goberstein
Author: Vogue Knitting Magazine
Author: Tanis Gray
Author: Helga Isager
Author: Cecelia Campochiaro