A comprehensive guide to knitting covering all the techniques needed to learn to knit and beyond
The Knitting Encyclopedia is a wonderful reference guide for knitters of all levels. Whether you're just learning to cast on, or designing your first sweater, here is your guide through all the skills you need to get started mastering this amazing craft: - Materials and equipment-- from types of needles to stitch holders--both basic and advanced equipment is covered in full detail - The basics-- casting on, knit and purl stitches, and casting off - Intermediate techniques-- how to read patterns and make patterned stitches using knit and purl combinations - Advanced and complex techniques like how to adapt patterns to make them your own - A comprehensive stitch directory, grouped into sections on lightweight stitches, heavyweight stitches, colorwork, lace, aran, and edgings - The pattern section provides 30 stunning projects to make, with detailed instructions to progress through all the skills needed to become an accomplished knitter. - 500 color photographs throughout
The hidden spiral binding and easy to use cross-referencing ensure that this will be a user-friendly resource that knitters will turn to again and again.

The Knitting Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide for All Knitters

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Montgomerie, Claire

Crafts & Hobbies

St. Martin's: Griffin

Ganchillo paso a paso (Crochet Stitches Step-by-Step) (Spanish Edition)

Reference

A modern, photographic directory of over 150 crochet stitches, covering techniques including granny squares, amigurumi, and Tunisian crochet. An inspirational, practical guide to more than 150 crochet stitches. Take your crochet to the next level with Crochet Stitches Step-by-Step. This essential guide opens a world of possibilities for crocheters of all abilities, with a huge range of stitches to inspire your next project. Discover how to combine stitches to create eye-catching granny squares and mandalas, design amigurumi toys, and try your hand at techniques including Tunisian crochet and C2C.&nbsp; This essential collection of must-try stitches will offer something for every crocheter and every project, with tips on finding the right techniques to create everything from blankets and sweaters to socks and toys. Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow even the trickiest of methods with ease. The book also covers the hooks, yarn, and tools you'll need, along with essential know-how for blocking, sewing, and finishing your work. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this modern classic is a must-have for crocheters of all ages and abilities.

Crochet Stitches Step-by-Step: More than 150 Essential Stitches for Your Next Project

Invaluable inspiration for knitters interested in the latest yarns and newest designs! This unique book explains everything there is to know about weight, gauge, texture, and more. Beginners will gain confidence to use yarns other than those specified in a pattern. And experienced knitters will reach for this book again and again to inspire their own designs from the many choices of textures and rich colors. It's perfect for knitters who want to experiment with new and interesting yarns while avoiding time-consuming and costly mistakes. Plus, the book includes 30 original patterns!

Knitters Yarn Palette: The Ultimate Visual Guide for Choosing the Right Color, Texture, and Style for Every Pattern

Readers' Digest

The art and craft of knitting has become popular once again, and this beautifully illustrated book for knitting enthusiasts presents more than 30 retro-inspired knitting patterns that fit today's fashion trends. Patterns range from a 1920s-style cloche hat revamped for the twenty-first century to a 1970s-style poncho-style wrap, updated for today with a tweed-style stitch. Unlike knitting books that simply copy vintage patterns, Vintage Knitting aims to reinvent retro patterns by adding details that reflect today's tastes and developments in fashion. Each project uses modern yarns, but encourages knitters to seek out vintage accessories if they can find them, and suggests sources where such items can be obtained. Most of this book's patterns are for more experienced knitters, but several are easy enough for newcomers to master before they go on to more challenging projects. The book is divided into separate chapters, with each chapter focusing on a different decade from the pas

Knitting Vintage: 30 Knitting Projects Inspired by Period Fashions

B E S Pub Co

Ignite a passion for crafting and add crocheting to your repertoire with a beginner's guide to this versatile craft. Featuring 20 practical and stylish projects, Hooked lets crochet expert Claire Montgomerie help you transform everyday household items and update your wardrobe with on-trend, covetable pieces. Let the humble crochet hook work its magic in your home and bag yourself a new hobby in the process. Learn how to crochet a patchwork throw, a versatile shopping bag and even a chic crochet wrap.

Hooked: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Fashionable World of Crochet (Maker Crafts)

Parragon

These runway-ready projects will have crocheters hooked! Contemporary, trendy, and totally chic, Fashion Crochet features 30 patterns for clothing and accessories, each accompanied by a photo of the piece that inspired it. Incorporating a wide cross-section of techniques from granny squares and knotwork to lace, the beautiful creations include everything from skirts, tops, and beachwear to shawls, scarves, and bags.

Fashion Crochet: 30 Crochet Projects Inspired by the Runway

Carlton Books

Easy Baby Knits: Clothes, Toys and Accessoires for 0 - 3 Year Olds

CICO Books

A collection of simple, practical, and stylish knits for babies. A collection of simple, practical, and stylish knits for babies. Easy Baby Knits features beautiful designs that babies and parents alike will love. With easy-to-follow patterns and imaginative projects, you'll be itching to get knitting for your own or someone else's baby. The Getting Started section tells you everything you need to know to start knitting, including how to cast on and bind off, the basic knit and purl stitches, and how to get the right gauge. Essential techniques such as increasing and decreasing are also covered, and there are handy tips for fixing mistakes and reading patterns. Then there is a delightful selection of Baby Clothes to choose from, starting with a simple scarf, then moving on to some gorgeous bootees—the perfect gift for a new baby. There are adorable clothes for both boys and girls, including a smart double-breasted coat, some cute and colourful overalls, and a pretty pink wrap top. In Toys and Accessories you will find simple projects to make for the nursery. Babies will be fascinated by the birds mobile and the rabbit soft toy is sure to become a faithful companion. Create beautiful mementos that will be treasured forever, such as a special gift bib, or a naming day blanket. Finally there is a useful suppliers section to help you source yarns and equipment.

Easy Baby Knits: Clothes, toys, and accessories for 0-3 year olds

Get crafty and learn how to knit 35 amazing children’s projects! Get crafty and learn how to knit 35 amazing children’s projects! Split into five sections, Knitting for Children, will teach you and your child everything you need to know about how to knit. With a section explaining the basic tools and techniques of knitting, you will be well prepared to make any of the fun and creative projects included in the book. With chapters for "Warm and Cozy Knits", "Accessories", "Bedroom Essentials" and "Playtime", there will be projects to suit every child and every occasion! From Snake Scarves and Mouse Mittens, to Flowers, Rainbow Pillows, and Aliens, there may even be projects that you will want to make too! Aimed at children aged 5 and upward, these easy-to-follow patterns are specially designed to teach children how to knit. Complete with step-by-step photography, the art of knitting has never been easier!

Knitting for Children: 35 simple knits kids will love to make!

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

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