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.

The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns

Author: Kate Atherley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632504367
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Create custom knitting patterns to share and sell! Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This one-stop guide includes concrete guidelines with lots of examples on everything from pattern writing basics, to schematics and charts, to handling multiple sizes, establishing a personal style sheet, and more. The book addresses the details of how to create complete, clear and easy-to-use knitting patterns, for any type of design, and for any level of knitter. You'll also find details on: • Pattern structure and elements • Formatting and layout • How to go from test knitting to a final publication • Online platforms, processes, and good business practices • An introduction to important copyright laws A basic pattern template and resources are also provided. Whether you're looking to share a project with a close friend or your growing online customer base, The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns is the comprehensive guide that can help you translate your project into a set of instructions that any knitter can follow.

Knitting the National Parks

Author: Nancy Bates
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
ISBN: 1681888440
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana’s Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California’s Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and outdoor enthusiast Nancy Bates. Beanies range from simple beanie constructions to more challenging stitch patterns such as the two-color crossovers inspired by South Dakota’s Badlands or the multiple cable designs inspired by New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns. Clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions help any knitter, whether beginner or experienced, through these gratifying projects. Show your love and appreciation of our national parks with these beautiful and practical beanie projects you can wear any time or any place. 63 KNITTING PATTERNS: Every US National Park is celebrated with a unique beanie design, including the newly designated park New River Gorge in West Virginia BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished beanie and gorgeous images of the park’s landscapes that inspired it INSPIRED BY NATURE: Learn about each national park’s unique fauna, flora, and landscapes that inspired each original beanie, from the Painted Wall in Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the Salt Flats in California Death Valley EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the 63 beanies knitting patterns have been tested and verified and offer clear charts so that knitters of every skill level can knit a beanie in no time.

You Will Be Able to Knit by the End of This Book

Author: Rosie Fletcher
Publisher: Ilex Press
ISBN: 1781578117
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
From your first stitch to your own complete clothing & homeware projects, this book will guide you from novice to pro. You want to learn to knit, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of knotted yarn and baffled by complicated and conflicting advice. This beginner's handbook goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to cast on and how to ace a range of stitches, while 15 easy projects allow you to practise your skills and build your confidence. You Will Be Able to Knit by the End of This Book provides a simple guide to picking up your knitting needles and getting started, and it helps to build your confidence slowly, as you practise and perfect skills and techniques. By the end of the book, you will be able to knit a range of projects including a simple headband, tablet case and even a doorstop. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy crafting gifts for your friends, family and home with this beautiful book by your side. Projects include: - Super chunky scarf - Mittens - Blanket - Baby booties - Cushion - Hot water bottle case - Teddy - Triangle shawl

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!

Knit Fix

Author: Lisa Kartus
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620331950
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
Dropped and twisted stitches, too-small button holes, and mis-crossed cables are only a few of the knitting dilemmas tackled in this humorous and useful guide. Beginners and seasoned knitters alike are promised that learning from mistakes improves technique and inspires personal styleâ€"and that sometimes the best solution is just to let a mistake stand. To head off problems before they start, the sturdy, spiral-bound book explains the correct way to cast on and bind off, decipher charts, choose fibers, calculate yardage, join yarns, work with multicolor designs, andâ€"for more experienced knittersâ€"how to alter a finished piece or customize a pattern.

The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book

Author: Jean Leinhauser
Publisher: Asn Pub
ISBN: 9780881958508
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
With this easy, step-by-step picture method, anyone can learn all the basics of knitting in just a few hours--an can do it without an instructor! This book includes easy sweater patterns to practice the newly-acquired basics of knitting.

Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn

Author: Stephanie Lotven
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1645671836
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 482

Book Description
Add Joyful Color to Your Knits the Easy Way! Make the most of your favorite self-striping yarn with 20 bright and brilliant patterns from Stephanie Lotven, of Tellybean Knits. Every skein of self-striping yarn contains a whole palette of exciting colors, so you can create eye-catching rainbow details without needing to keep track of several yarns or weave in all those ends when your project is complete. Stephanie’s spectacular designs go way beyond traditional striped socks, covering new and exciting ways to showcase these beautiful yarns in sweaters, hats, cowls and more. Whether you’re building your knitting skills or looking for fresh inspiration, selfstriping yarn is truly your secret weapon for knitting garments that shine. The Rainbow Adventure Fingerless Mitts are a quick, satisfying project with big impact and the Indicator Shawl has a chic, geometric design that’s a blast to knit. Statement sweaters like the Sock Arms Cardigan knit up unexpectedly quickly with so many exciting colors to hold your interest. This collection includes a wide range of sizes for adults, as well as adorable variations for kids. Designed to surprise and delight, these unique patterns will brighten up your hand-knit wardrobe and make cheerful gifts for family and friends.

Knitbook: the Basics and Beyond

Author: Editors at Landauer Publishing
Publisher: Landauer (IL)
ISBN: 9781935726715
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover how easy it is to learn to knit successfully and go beyond the knitting basics with this project and technique book. Featuring how-to, step-by-step instructions and illustrations to get started, 24 stitch patterns, and three easy projects - one for beginners and two for intermediates - you'll feel inspired and encouraged to show family and friends your successes and try new knitting techniques!

Knit and Nibble: Life's Patterns, Recipes and Games

Author: James McIntosh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780993419645
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
Knitting and cooking as a form of mindfulness the author calls Knititation. Introduction by Dr Thomas A. Ernst FRCP about the health benefits of knititation. Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award - most innovative cookbook in the world 2018 Highly Commended at the British Knitting and Crochet Awards 2019 - nations favourite knitting book.