Wire jewelry reimagined In search of new ways to explore the potential of crochet and knitting, renowned designer Annie Modesitt picked up some unusual tools: wire, beads, and ribbon. The results were unlike anything she’d created before: sparkling, multifaceted creations with intricate texture and movement. Annie was hooked—and you will be too. This collection of bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pins opens a whole new avenue for crafters looking for the fun, the unusual, and the beautiful. Whether you love creating uniquely beautiful pieces of jewelry or you’re seeking a new knitting or crocheting challenge, Twist and Loop offers step-by-step guidance for exquisite results. Annie guides you through the basics of knitting and crocheting with wire—including casting on, stitching, blocking, binding off, and more. She also offers advice to experienced knitters and crocheters for translating skills from yarn to wire, including basics like selecting the right metals and tools. The projects allow a wide range of customization so that each piece of jewelry you make can be unique. Detailed illustrations and full-color photographs accompany each design. From a sterling silver bracelet and a loosely knit necklace bedecked with pearls, to a blue velvet choker and woven wreath earrings, these projects combine metal with beads, fabric, and gems in the most innovative ways. “Wire knitting sparkles, it shines and glimmers. When I wear a jewelry piece I have knit, I feel adorned,” Annie Modesitt writes. So adorn yourself with these uniquely beautiful creations! In Twist and Loop, the world of jewelry making teams with knitting and crocheting—with remarkably beautiful results. Renowned designer Annie Modesitt combines her love for uniquely intricate jewelry with her passion for needle crafts: The results are sparkling and delicate creations unlike any jewelry you’ve seen before. Twist and Loop is a comprehensive guide to making exciting jewelry out of wire, including twenty-five designs for making necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Sparkly bangles, silver and pearl chokers, and funky brooches are just a few minutes away!

Twist and Loop: Dozens of Jewelry Designs to Knit and Crochet with Wire

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Modesitt, Annie

Crafts & Hobbies

Potter Craft

Romance is alive and well in the sweet and sexy clothing and accessory designs you’ll find in Romantic Hand Knits. Exquisite drape married with figure-hugging silhouettes show off a woman’s curves in a most ladylike manner, creating flirtatious and flattering fits to please any knitter. Loosely based on ultra-feminine styles from fashion history, the designs in Romantic Hand Knits have an undeniably modern appeal. • A lace camisole is lengthened and reinvented as a lovely summer slip dress • A late-eighteenth-century corset cover inspires the design for a lacy fitted top with elbow-length sleeves • Silk stockings favored by Elizabethan ladies of the royal court return in a sexy and fresh incarnation With the new fibers available today, knitting guru Annie Modesitt knits up fabrics that cling delicately to a woman’s body, creating an elegant hand-tailored look. Now every woman will be able to create fitted garments that make her look as pretty, desirable, and sexy as she feels. For knitters who want to heat things up in a whole new way, the alluring designs in Romantic Hand Knits will help them light the fires. An interview with Annie Modesitt What’s your philosophy on the “romantic look”? There is a certain cultural shorthand that implies that “romantic” means lots of lace, billowy skirts, low-cut bodices, and a little more leg than usual–sexy with an extra layer. But I think that, like everything deeply personal, romance has its own specific look for each person. Romance is not so much about being desirable to another as it is about reveling in and celebrating our own hearts’ desires. In the introduction to Romantic Hand Knits, you say that romance is about dreams and hope, and how in knitting, as in romance, much of the joy is in the dream. How has knitting brought romance into your life? Knitting allows me to enjoy my time, my imagination and my mind more than I might without needles and yarn. When my mind is free–and powerful–the way it feels when I knit, then my soul soars a little and all of this adds a layer of joy to my life. Not to put too fine a point on it, this makes me love life, and love love, in a much deeper way, which in turn makes me more lovable. Nothing is more attractive than a quiet self confidence, which is what I get from knitting. You say in Romantic Hand Knits that the garment that dresses the top of the body sets the tone for the rest of your ensemble–and that this is perfectly demonstrated in the piece you’ve named Ninotchka. Can you elaborate? It’s hard to get away from the fact that the bust area–being the most important fit point on most women’s bodies and also being so near to the face–can send very strong signals. Usually we want these to be good signals: “this is a woman in control of her life and her wardrobe,” “I can trust what this woman tells me,” or “I feel this person is sympathetic and kind.” In Ninotchka, the well-supported bust area adds strength and stability to the design, allowing feminine details like the lace below the bust line and the thin twisted-cord shoulder straps to relax and soften, not weaken, the message this piece sends. “Here’s a woman confident in her femininity, but with a strong foundation.” Any stories to share from the development of Romantic Hand Knits? One of my favorite pieces, Streetcar Named Desire, was briefly a disaster! It was worked up quite beautifully by my knitter, who then attempted to block the piece. I generally like to block and finish most of the garments, and I hardly ever wet block, but in the blocking of this piece an interesting thing occurred. The fitted, springy little cardigan that I designed began to drape and hang in unexpected ways. The piece went from Sandra Dee to Blanche DuBois, and I couldn’t have been happier! It altered the way that I recommended caring for the piece (machine wash instead of dry clean), which, quite honestly, is how most folks want to deal with their clothing. With the addition of a waist tie, which can be moved to different eyelet rows to create a high, low, or natural waistline, the cardigan had an entirely different aspect–a sexier, “floatier,” more intriguing look. Is there a particular type of yarn that works best for this look? Why? I tried very hard to use a variety of fibers that represent a wide variety of price points. I do understand that not every knitter will be able to afford the silk to make Cleopatra, but I felt it was an important, inspiring piece and had to be included in a collection of romantic silhouettes. A firm, machine-washable Egyptian cotton might be a good substitute. One of the most useful skills to develop as a knitter is the ability to substitute yarn–this skill can only be honed with experience. This is why I suggest to new knitters that when they see a ball of yarn they like, they should get it and swatch it right away. Don’t wait for the right project to come along. If you swatch a yarn you love, you may just see that the right project’s been in front of you all along–perhaps in this book–just waiting for you to see the true beauty in the fabric knit from your new skein. Whenever possible I tried to use machine-washable yarns–especially for the skirts! I know that the idea of a hand knit skirt can be daunting–we’re all worried about the stretchy butt-pouch–but knit fabric is resilient and generally bounces back to its original drape. Machine washing a skirt ensures that it will return to its original silhouette. Is there a philosophy or attitude that each book shares? How is this book different from your other books? If there’s one philosophy that all of my books share, it’s that we all have a bit of genius–of brilliance–in each of us, and if we choose to show it through our knitting, so much the better! We’re all individuals, so we may do things in unusual or nonstandard ways, but that doesn’t make us any less legitimate when we’re knitting (or cooking or sailing). This book is different in that it focuses specifically on clothes for women, and clothes that are intended to be flattering and a little body-conscious at that. My heart is most definitely in this book, which has been in me for a long time. I’m so happy to see it out and looking so beautiful! Do you have a favorite pattern in Romantic Hand Knits, or one that has a special meaning to you? I would have to say the cover skirt is very special to me. I’ve shown that photo to many knitters, and I’ve heard some women say, “I’d make that skirt, if I had that butt!” I really want folks to understand that it’s not so much about having a tiny butt, or the “perfect” butt, as much as it’s about liking the butt you have. There are a lot of ways to get to this Zen place, but if you have the greatest looking figure in the world and you’re not liking it, you may as well wear a sack. Likewise, if you have a less than perfect shape, but you love all the amazing things your body can do and have a fondness for your shape, you’ll look good in an amazing number of things. Confidence is a terrific butt-lift. Plus, the skirt is designed to help trick the eye into seeing the derriere in the most flattering light . . .

Romantic Hand Knits: 26 Flirtatious Designs That Flatter Your Figure

If cool summer nights or too much air-conditioning give you cold shoulders, take the chill off with fashionable knit accents that will keep you just as warm as you want to be!
<li>Fresh new designs include long-sleeved boleros and short-sleeved shrugs (both perfect to wear with a sleeveless dress or top), a fitted poncho with matching cabled hat and gauntlets, a trendy cross-body wrap that doubles as an infinity scarf, and an origami-style short jacket</li>
<li>Collection includes stylish crop tops, which can be worn alone or layered over a tank top or tee</li>
<li>Techniques include entrelac, cables, slipped-stitch colorwork, lace, and more</li>

Knitted Wraps & Cover-Ups

Stackpole Books

<li>Fundamental skills and stitches, such as the chain stitch, slip stitch, and single, half double, and double crochet </li>
<li>Techniques include creating an integral fringe, crocheting in the round, and filet crocheting </li>
<li>Create a shadowbox pillow, basketweave blanket, bunny basket, child's cap and mittens, openwork placemats, woven shoulder bag, and more A heavily illustrated introduction to the skills you need to become a crocheter, Basic Crocheting begins with the yarn, hooks, and other tools you need to get started, and then moves on to cover the skills you need to make a wide variety of home accessories and wearables. Detailed instructions for every step of each project are supplemented with helpful photographs and illustrations.
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Basic Crocheting

Silverman, Sharon Hernes

<li>Step-by-step instructions supplemented by photographs and illustrations teach new techniques clearly and thoroughly</li>
<li>Beaded crochet, crocheting with wire, making motifs, felting, ripple stitch, and crocheting on the diagonal</li>
<li>Includes a variety of contemporary projects any crafter would be proud to makeHere is the perfect book for crocheters who know the basics and are ready for more. The follow-up to Basic Crocheting takes crafters to the next level--every step is carefully explained and supplemented by helpful visuals to eliminate any confusion. Beautiful projects offer a wide variety of items to wear, use at home, or give as gifts. This heavily illustrated guide will help crocheters master the techniques of felting, Tunisian crochet, joining motifs as they are made, working with wire, and beading, and will teach some exciting new stitches as well.
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Beyond Basic Crocheting (How To Basics)

You are NOT knitting wrong! If you're getting the fabric you want, then you're knitting fine for YOU!. 
Now that we've cleared that up, let's investigate how and why you're making your stitches the way you do so that you can follow standard patterns and get the most out of your knitting! 
DON'T change the way you knit - learn to make the way you knit more efficient, and more comprehensible!

Confessions of a Knitting Heretic

ModeKnit Press

You are NOT knitting wrong! If you're getting the fabric you want, then you're knitting fine for YOU!. 
Now that we've cleared that up, let's investigate how and why you're making your stitches the way you do so that you can follow standard patterns and get the most out of your knitting! 
DON'T change the way you knit - learn to make the way you knit more efficient, and more comprehensible!

Crochet Pattern-a-day 2007 Calendar

Accord Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel

Two hot topics—male knitters and knits for dogs—come together in this one fabulous, fun volume! It’s a stand-out-from-the-crowd collection that features strong, colorful, and masculine designs that will appeal to men of all ages...plus companion items for their four-legged friends. The writing is informative, supportive, and humorous; crowd-pleasing images of well-dressed pooches with their sartorially splendid owners add to the entertainment. Geared toward knitters of all levels—but with an emphasis on intermediate and advanced techniques—the projects will wow readers. Imagine a quirky Rasta-inspired hat and a cool matching doggie jacket. Or a classic gray, cabled vest in merino wool and cashmere—one for him and one for Fido. Hit the town in a colorful patchwork pullover; matching saddlebags turn walk time into a fashionable outing. The projects are offered in a wide range of sizes to fit a variety of male and doggie body types—and, as an added feature, there are tips and anecdotes from more than a dozen male knitters.

Men Who Knit & the Dogs Who Love Them: 30 Great-looking Designs for Man & His Best Friend

Emborsky, Drew

Union Square & Co.

This fabulous collection of knit hats, curated and presented by well-known knitter and author Annie Modesitt, is sure to delight and inspire. The book includes both original designs and well-knit examples of hats of all styles for men, women, and children alike. The top 10 original designs were selected by the author, and received prizes, and those 10 award-winning hat patterns are included in the back of the book! Be inspired by the large array of styles: berets, bucket shaped hats, cloches, hoods and masks, origami folded hats, pointed tips, round and sculptural hats, stocking caps, cabled hats, crocheted hats, lace hats, felted and embroidered hats, stranded colorwork, swirled crown hats, and more! Enjoy the creative designs, colorful personal photographs, and hat fashions of your fellow knitters!

1,000 Fabulous Knit Hats

Quarry Books

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Books by Modesitt, Annie

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Twist and Loop: Dozens of Jewelry Designs to Knit and Crochet with Wire

Romantic Hand Knits: 26 Flirtatious Designs That Flatter Your Figure

Knitted Wraps & Cover-Ups

Basic Crocheting

Beyond Basic Crocheting (How To Basics)

Confessions of a Knitting Heretic

Confessions of a Knitting Heretic

Crochet Pattern-a-day 2007 Calendar

Men Who Knit & the Dogs Who Love Them: 30 Great-looking Designs for Man & His Best Friend

1,000 Fabulous Knit Hats