Knitting Stashbusters

Author: Fiona Goble
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1782499121
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
For knitters who want to know how to make use of their stash and avoid waste, this collection of patterns has the answer. Every knitter knows that sometimes you have yarn left over after finishing a make – maybe a whole ball, often slightly less than a ball, but either way too much to just throw it away and not enough to return it to the seller. Then there's the yarn you buy without a particular make in mind, just because it's a beautiful colour, or you love the feel of it, or it was in a flash sale. But what can you do with all these lovely bits and pieces? Knitting Stashbusters has the answer: 25 lovely projects specially chosen to use up your yarn. Some can be made with one ball, others use up smaller amounts of several different shades, but all of them are chosen to save you from wasting what you already have in store. You can make a cute garland of hearts to brighten up a room, or knit a penguin toy for a new baby. Perhaps you'd like to make all sorts of cosies, or knit storage pots and a pencil case. Or you could choose to make a cute cottage doorstop using colours that match your own house. And once you've reduced the size of your stash, what better excuse could you have to go out and buy more yarn!

Stashbuster Knits

Author: Melissa Leapman
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0307586634
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
A popular instructor and designer outlines a variety of imaginative projects that use yarn odds and ends, explaining how to use specific yarn weights and techniques ranging from lace and cables to colorblocking and fair-isle to make creative wearables for every member of the family. By the author of Mastering Color Knitting. Original.

Sewing Stashbusters

Author: Kate Haxell
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1800650477
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
It's a perennial problem for crafters: you have a little fabric left over from a major project, too much to throw it away and not enough for another big make. Sewing Stashbusters has the eco-friendly answer, 25 projects specially chosen to use up the odd metre or less of fabric, so you'll have a clear stash drawer and a clear conscience. To keep you organised while you craft, there are pincushions, knitting bags, and a knitting needle roll. For when you are out and about, you might want to make yourself some garden bunting, or a patchwork coat for your dog. For your wardrobe, make a pretty tie-on collar with buttons from your store, or sew-on patches for your denim. And at home you can make a cat-shaped doorstop or a Dachshund draft excluder. Pockets, pouches and purses can be made in contrasting pieces of fabric, while puffs and rosettes will use up even the smallest pieces in your stash.

Crochet Stashbusters

Author: Nicki Trench
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782497967
Category : Crocheting
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
For every crafter who has ever wondered how to use the odd ball of yarn left over from a previous project, the answer is here. Now that more and more of us are buying online, there's always a temptation to add one more ball of wool to your basket than the pattern recommends, just in case you can't get the same dye-lot at a later date. Or maybe you are one of the lucky ones who always seems to use slightly less yarn than you expected. And then there are the flash sales online, wool shop events, or craft fairs, where piles of yarn at knockdown prices tempt you to buy without a particular project in mind, just because it's there, it's gorgeous, and it's cheap. Whatever the reason for the size of your yarn stash, one thing is certain, you won't want to waste any of it (or worse still, throw it away). This collection of patterns from Nicki Trench is the answer to your prayers: 25 makes, small and not so small, which can either be made with one ball of yarn or less, or which use up small amounts of different colours in stripes, squares or flowers. Many of the makes are ideal as gifts, including baby hats and bootees, toys, cosies, and bunting. There are also projects for the home, such as a stripy cushion cover, egg cosies and mug warmers. There are also useful tips on choosing substitute yarns and checking your tension. Now you can stop feeling guilty about your stash, and put it to use instead.

Sewing Stashbusters

Author: Kate Haxell
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781800650077
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
For sewers who want to know how to make use of their fabric stash and avoid waste, this collection of 25 makes has the answer. It's a perennial problem for crafters: you have a little fabric left over from a major project, too much to throw it away and not enough for another big make. Sewing Stashbusters has the eco-friendly answer, 25 projects specially chosen to use up the odd yard or less of fabric, so you'll have a clear stash drawer and a clear conscience. To keep you organized while you craft, there are pincushions, knitting bags, and a knitting needle roll. For when you are out and about, you might want to make yourself some backyard bunting, or a patchwork coat for your dog. For your wardrobe, make a pretty tie-on collar with buttons from your store, or sew-on patches for your denim. And at home you can make a cat-shaped doorstop or a Dachshund draft excluder. Pockets, pouches, and coin purses can be made in contrasting pieces of fabric, while puffs and rosettes will use up even the smallest pieces in your stash.

Vogue Knitting

Author: Vogue Magazine
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
ISBN: 9781970048001
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A companion to Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book, this ultimate stitch dictionary compiles the best of the Vogue Knitting Stitchionary series into a single volume. More than 800 stitches--including 100 that are brand new-- encompass knit and purl textures, cables, lace, colorwork, edgings, and other combinations, all pulled from Vogue Knitting. Patterns feature both text and chart instructions whenever possible. Featuring enhanced photography and hundreds of additional charts, this is beautiful, user-friendly, and a source of creativity.

Cadence

Author: Amanda Wesley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781627672504
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Colorful Stash Busters

Author: Mary Cowan
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607056178
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
This Quiltmakers Club book is the first title from the Mary's Cottage Quilts designer. Mary Cowan encourages stitchers to dip into their stash and take a fresh, colorful approach to the cottage style. The projects offer a variety of styles, sizes, complexity, and color palettes, and they range from quilts to table toppers.

Crochet Know-How

Author: CICO Books
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782498292
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every crocheter needs to know. Whether you are just learning to crochet, or you are seldom separated from your hook and yarn, there will always be times when you need instruction—or just a reminder—on a particular technique or stitch, and even the most experienced crocheter may not know all the tips and wrinkles included here. Crochet Know-How has step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear color artworks, showing you how to do everything from basic single and double crochet, to increasing and decreasing, working in the round and in spirals, and changing color. If you want to know how to get started, everything from making a slip stitch and working out your gauge to blocking your finished make is covered. For more experienced makers, useful tips on making raised stitches, creating bobbles and clusters, and creating ribbing in crochet will all help you achieve a perfect finish to your makes.

Loom Knitting

Author: Lucy Hopping
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1782497684
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 329

Book Description
Transform your home and make unique gifts using a loom! Here are 35 colourful and quick loom knitting projects – using Lucy Hopping's helpful instructions you will soon be whipping up creative gifts and vibrant home decorations in no time. Start with Colourful Gifts and make a cute pineapple keyring, a twisted headband and stylish French-knitted necklaces that would make lovely gifts. Once you feel a bit more confident, move onto Bags & Cases and try making a unique backpack with bright pompoms, an expanding shopper and a handy tablet case. In For Kids there are exciting things to make and give, including the sweet finger puppets, a knitted doll and kitten socks. Finally, in Home Accessories there are fun ideas that will liven up your décor – whip up a patchwork pillow, a trendy pouffe, lampshades and much more. There is something for everyone and the projects include ideas for variations so you can match your decorations to your home and personalise your gifts.