Weekend Hats

Author: Cecily Macdonald
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620331683
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
Embrace the hottest head-turning fashion accessory: the knitted hat. The clever designs of Weekend Hats will have enthusiastic knitters everywhere rejoicing in yearâ€"round hat style. Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre have brought you the best in designer knit hat patterns all in one beautiful and fun-loving collection. Inside you'll find: • Expert advice to spark the interests of a variety of skill levels with special attention paid to exploring cables, lace, color, and texture. • Twenty-five contemporary designer hat patterns that range from the distinctly feminine to the sporty gentlemen, including cloches, berets, beanies, tams, snoods, and more! • Tips and tricks on how to maximize the use of specialty yarns and accessories to add a little panache to your designs. All the designs in Weekend Hats are ideal projects for travel, gifts, or sneaking in between larger knit projects. Whether you're interested in comfort, style, or just knitting enjoyment, Weekend Hats is your all-in-one resource for creating want-to-wear knitted caps.

Weekend Hats

Author: Cecily Macdonald
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1596684380
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Hip Knit Hats

Author: Cathy Carron
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579906443
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
Every knitter will adore these timeless, fashionable, and extremely wearable hats, all photographed on models in a chic urban setting. Most of the projects involve knitting in the round, so a thorough overview explains the technique, as well as basic hat forms, choosing a yarn, and accessible techniques such as felting. Try a shaped ribbon yarn hat with equally decorative and functional earflaps. A simple brimmed felted wool hat becomes a fashion statement with a brightly colored decorative edging. Whip up a chunky seed stitch cap in just a matter of hours. Even the simplest designs are stylish, using great color combinations and yarns with irresistible textures. And, because the patterns come with both medium and large sizes, you can knit to fit.

More Than a Dozen

Author: Carri Hammett
Publisher: Annie's Attic
ISBN: 9781592173938
Category : Hats
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The 15 hat projects in this fun craft guide provide an enjoyable introduction to knitting in the round. With patterns to suit men and women as well as children and infants, these hats can be easily knit and stylishly worn. Photos and straightforward diagrams present a thorough tutorial on the techniques needed to complete the projects, making them suitable for beginning knitters, and the varieties of patterns will prevent advanced knitters from feeling bored.

Weekend Wraps

Author: Cecily Macdonald
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632502976
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
The Fast and the Fabulous! Looking for knits that take only a little time but are big on style? Weekend Wraps features 18 designs that make short work of knitting gorgeous accessories. Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre, along with some of today's top design stars, have created a chic and cozy collection of cowls, shawls, shrugs, and ponchos. Many of these quick knits require less yarn than a sweater, making them the perfect projects for those special skeins you've been hoarding. The projects are all worked in worsted-weight or heavier yarn, so they'll fly off your needles, and keep you warm on a brisk walk in the woods, at an outdoor concert, or while strolling through town. Grab your needles and Weekend Wraps and you'll be ready for your next knitting getaway!

Weekend Knitting

Author: Melanie Falick
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453220836
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 430

Book Description
Projects you can finish in two days or less—with clear instructions and beautiful photos—for both beginners and experienced knitters! When Weekend Knitting was first published in hardcover in 2003, a modern generation of knitters was just starting to discover this "hot new hobby." Since then, knitting has grown wildly popular and Melanie Falick’s book has gone on to become a knitting classic and a huge bestseller. Weekend Knitting brings together unique, innovative, and still-fresh projects for beginning and more-experienced knitters, many of which can be completed in a weekend or less. Every project is presented with clear instructions and in beautiful photographs that celebrate idyllic weekend settings. Quotes from diverse sources about knitting, creativity, and balanced living—along with favorite recipes, lists of books and movies with knitting scenes, and other extras—complete the weekend knitting experience.

The Chronicle of Hats in Enjoyable Quotes

Author: Ida Tomshinsky
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479799092
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description
This is a standard reference for anyone who is interested in the history of essential fashion accessory – the hat. The hats always were used to protect, to express identity, to express identity, and to attract or to influence others. Main developments in the timeline of hats from ancient past to modern present, including the phenomenon of the must-have accessory covering the top of the head.

Clever Crocheted Accessories

Author: Brett Bara
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620331640
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
Crocheters will satisfy their hunger for unique small projects with former Crochet Today editor Brett Bara's Clever Crocheted Accessories. Brett collected 25 delightful, practical pieces that make perfect gifts--though you may be tempted to keep them all to yourself! The ideal curator, Brett shares a first-rate lineup of projects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced crocheter, there is something for everyone: hats and caps, including a cloche, porkpie hat, and tam; scarves, shawls, and cowls, from chunky to drapey to snug; eye-catching mittens and arm warmers; delicate lace socks and cozy man-slippers; flirty bags; and sparkly jewelry. Each piece is designed with standout details so that even the simplest pattern has that "wow" factor by showcasing lust-worthy yarn, an unexpected technique, or a fun embellishment. Techniques you'll discover include Tunisian crochet, broomstick lace, and Bruges lace. The all-star roster of designers includes Robyn Chachula, Doris Chan, Mari Lynn Patrick, Regina Gonzalez, Drew Emborsky, Linda Permann, Kristin Omdahl, Ellen Gormley, Cal Patch, Pamela Wynne, Linda Cyr, and Vickie Howell.

Knitting on the Road

Author: Nancy Bush
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620332531
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
These 18 sock patterns are fun, easy, and portable - making this book great for obsessive knitters on the move. Perfect for beginners, it features helpful tips for each pattern and covers each step of knitting these stylish socks with charts and illustrations. Packaged in a covered-spiral binding that is easy to use and carry, these patterns are perfect to toss in the knitting bag on the way out the door.

Interweave Favorites - 25 Knitted Accessories to Wear and Share

Author: Interweave
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 162033822X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
A handpicked selection of 25 favorite knit patterns from Interweave. The first in a new series, Interweave Favorites: 25 Knitted Accessories to Wear and Share is a collection of cozy patterns carefully curated from our roster of incredible knitwear designers and brought together in a single book. Knitters of all levels will find plenty of standout knit patterns to make and love, from warm socks to delicate shawls; from colorful mitts to scarf and hat sets. Most knitting projects can be made speedily enough to become timely gifts, while a fewâ€"such as an Estonian lace shawlâ€"require more time (but are worth it). Featuring classic styles with some modern twists, Interweave Favorites: 25 Knitted Accessories to Wear and Share truly offers something for everyone.