350+ Knitting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets

Author: Betty Barnden
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9781250125125
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Betty Barnden's updated edition of 350+ Knitting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets is a perfect gift for creative crafters. Give a stylish finish to your knitted garments and accessories with this essential compendium of knitting know-how. Over 350 tips, techniques, and secrets are explained and illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs and diagrams. Discover how to read patterns and charts, choose color and yarns, mix and match stitch patterns, and adapt designs for the perfect fit. All kinds of stitches abound, from stockinette stitch and ribbing, to lace, Fair Isle, cables, and intarsia work. This book explains all the techniques you’ll need in the order you’ll need them, from casting on and joining in yarns, to shaping, and adding buttonholes, pockets, and embellishments. Plus, “Try It” and “Fix It” panels suggest ways of practicing and developing new skills and avoiding or correcting common knitting errors.

200 Crochet Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets

Author: Jan Eaton
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312361877
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
A treasury of expert tips and troubleshooting secrets for crocheters provides full explanations of illustrated, step-by-step spreads that cover a wide range of concerns, from eases and uneven edges to setting up a dye studio and managing yard ends. 15,000 first printing. Crafters Choice Main.

350 Crochet Tips Techniques

Author: Jan Eaton
Publisher: 350 Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets
ISBN: 9781782216001
Category : Crocheting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A treasury of tips, techniques, and trade secrets for crocheters provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions that cover everything from choosing the right hook and yarn to setting up a dye studio and managing yard ends.

Compendium of Knitting Techniques

Author: Betty Barnden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844483211
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Discover how to read patterns and charts, choose colours and yarns, mix and match stitch patterns and deal with gauge variations, as well as how to adapt designs for the perfect fit with this compendium of technical know-how and troubleshoting tips.

350+ Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets

Author: Jan Eaton
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9781250125101
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you’d need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after your finished garment. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to substitute yarns and accurately estimate the amount required, adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments, and lengthen an existing piece with trims and edgings. From basic chain stitches to filet crochet, there’s advice for all kinds of stitches, mixing and matching, and dealing with gauge variations. You’ll also find plenty of inspiration for adding an extra-special touch to your work using beaded embellishments and surface crochet!

Lily Chin's Crochet Tips & Tricks

Author: Lily M. Chin
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 9780307461063
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Crochet Queen Lily Chin brings crocheters the best of her time-saving crochet techniques, tips and tricks. Culled from decades of teaching her popular Tips and Tricks classes, these are perfect for beginners as well as more experienced crocheters looking for expert shortcuts and troubleshooting techniques. With a review of crochet basics and Lily's best advice on improving upon the standard techniques, Lily Chin s Best Crochet Tips covers every stage of the crochet process, from choosing the right hook size for your yarn to seaming up your garment.

200 Knitting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets

Author: Betty Barnden
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312373733
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Explains all the techniques you'll need, in the order you'll need them, from casting on and joining in yarns to adding buttonholes, pockets, and embellishments.

200 Tips for Jewelry Making

Author: Xuella Arnold
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781770852037
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips.

Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece

Author: Gail Callahan
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603424687
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
Provides instructions for dying yarn and fleece using various techniques, designs, and dyes, along with information on supplies and finding the right colors.

Cardigans and Closures

Author: Melissa Leapman
Publisher: Annie's
ISBN: 9781592173655
Category : Fasteners
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"How to--skill building techniques made easy, moving beyond the basics"--Cover.