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.

The Knitted Hat Book

Author: Interweave Editors
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1632502216
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Get Ahead of the Crowd in these Fashion-Forward Hats! Brimming with quick and fun-to-knit designs for stitchers of all skill levels, The Knitted Hat Book features a modern take on classic knitted caps. In this top-notch collection, your favorite knitwear designers--Melissa LaBarre, Alexis Winslow, Faina Goberstein, Meghan Babin, and Tanis Gray, and more--have created more than 20 head-turning toppers. • Hats of all shapes and styles: berets, beanies, tams, cloches, toques, and more • A variety of stitch patterns, including cables, lace, Fair Isle, and slip stitch • Appliques, knitted flowers, pompoms, and other creative embellishments • Versatile designs to take you through the seasons • Stylish designs for gals and guys Everyone knows you can never knit enough hats. Whether you're looking for instant knitting gratification, a few chic designs to perk up your wardrobe, or the perfect small project to hone new skills, The Knitted Hat Book has you covered.

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.

Itty-Bitty Hats

Author: Susan B. Anderson
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 157965455X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 367

Book Description
Beautifully rendered, heartbreakingly adorable, and wonderfully wacky knitted caps for newborns and toddlers Thirty-eight million Americans knit, and that number grows every day. The baby hat is the perfect project for knitters of any level, with enchanting patterns that are easy enough for rank beginners but also interesting enough for the most accomplished needle wielders, in yarns that range from silk and linen to cashmere and mohair. Susan Anderson’s Itty-Bitty Hats presents thirty-eight irresistible designs for infants and toddlers—fun, hip, creative patterns with decorative flourishes that are witty, whimsical, and undeniably unique. The projects are arranged by order of difficulty and accompanied by beautiful photographs, instructive how-to illustrations, and utterly clear instructions (with no confusing abbreviations or insider shorthand). Anderson also provides an indispensable introductory section on stitches, materials, equipment, terminology, and techniques, allowing even the most inexperienced knitter to get started confidently. Made for boys and girls, by parents and grandparents, aunts and even uncles, and, of course, best friends, the handmade hat is the perfect shower or birth or birthday gift—and Itty-Bitty Hats is the perfect gift for any knitter.

10 Quick Knit Beanies & Slouchy Hats

Author: Diane Serviss
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811770176
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Stay on point with these 10 stylish knit hats! Nothing keeps you warm and cozy like a hand-knitted hat, and with the 10 designs in this book, you'll have one for every look. Beanies are toasty for hiking and slouchies look great for shopping or walking. Try new colors of yarn or stick with your favorites. You can create a whole selection of hats to upgrade every outfit. Each pattern includes full written instructions, charts when needed, and photo illustrations of any new stitches, making these patterns all quick and easy to knit.

Knit Beanies

Author: Karen M. Burns
Publisher: Martingale
ISBN: 1604687215
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 67

Book Description
Quick to knit and great for gifts, beanies will top off your personal style like nothing else. Whether you're new to knitting or looking for an easy stash-busting project, you'll find fun stitches and techniques to give your beanies terrific texture and fantastic flair. Knit beanies with personality--projects include colorwork, ribs, cables, lace, and more Find styles ranging from classic to contemporary to whimsical--for men, women, and children Featuring patterns by top designers: Jen Lucas, Megan Kreiner, Sheryl Thies, Amy Polcyn Niezur, Doreen L. Marquart, Jessica Anderson, Sharon E. Mooney, Violette Lovelace, Shana Galbraith, and David Owen Hastings

Knitted Beanies & Slouchy Hats

Author: Diane Serviss
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811713784
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
In Knitted Beanies & Slouchy Hats, Diane Serviss, the design force behind the fantastically successful Pixiebell, offers up 31 original designs in an incredible range of styles, utilizing a wide variety of textured stitches and colorwork techniques. • Beanies and slouchy hats have been and continue to be the fashion-forward choice for casual, comfortable headgear for both women and men, including many celebrities like Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Brad Pitt, and Harry Styles • Designs feature colorwork like Fair Isle and argyle and textured stitches like cables, broken rib, and lace patterns, well as making use of popular self-striping yarns •All original photography, shot on the streets of Brooklyn

Knitted Beanies (Twenty to Make)

Author: Susie Johns
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781260966
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Beanies are a winter favourite among home knitters, and here Susie Johns shows you how to knit them using the simple patterns in this book. Susie's designs are fun, fresh and inspiring, and will appeal to a wide range of knitters. From traditional to contemporary, fun and funky and knitted in bright, vibrant yarns to muted pastels, there is something for everyone.Susie has designed patterns suitable for men, women, children and babies; for a relaxed look, go for the oversized Slouch Beanie, a little girl would love the cute Charm Beanie, choose the soft, cream Baby Beanie for a new arrival and the Beastie Beanie for a fun-loving lad! Knitted beanies also make fantastic gifts for special friends and relatives.

Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods

Author: Diane Serviss
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811768147
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Hats! Hats! Hats! Diane Serviss, co-owner of and design force behind the Pixiebell and Elfinwear brands, never runs out of inspiration for new patterns, styles, textures, and shapes for knitted hats. In this new collection, she includes hoods, beanies, slouches, and tams incorporating a variety of colorwork, texture, pom-poms, and cables. Each of the 30 patterns in this book offers something special to the knitter, and they are all knockouts!