Books in category Needlework

Romantic Hand Knits

Author: Annie Modesitt
Publisher : Random House Inc
ISBN : 9780307346964
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 ha

Crochet Me

Author: Kim Werker
Publisher : Interweave Pr
ISBN : 9781596680449
With numerous patterns created by a bevy of crafty ladies, this inspired crochet book makes the popular yarn art accessible to everyone. Along with full-color photographs and clear instructions, creative projects include Icelandic Turtleneck, Messenger Bag, Babydoll Dress, Mini-Wrap Skirt, and Thigh Highs.

Lacy Little Knits

Author: Iris Schreier
Publisher : Sterling Pub Co Inc
ISBN : 9781579907174
One of knitting's brightest stars, author Iris Schreier, presents exquisite projects with sensuous cling and drape and an aura of romance. Each of these 25 garments features gorgeous lightweight yarns from a pretty-in-pink Turkish Shawl to an eye-catching turquoise Chevron Halter. Sterling

The Best of Lopi

Author: Norah Gaughan, Susan Mills
Publisher : Xrx Inc
ISBN : 9781893762046
This collection offers quick-to-knit patterns for easy-to-wear Arans and simple textured knits using Lopi, the uniquely lightweight bulky yarn spun in Iceland from its long-coated native sheep. With 45 unique designs, The Best of Lopi celebrates the tradition of the Icelandic yoked sweater with updated sizing, colorway choices, and clearly illustrated techniques. Included are step-by-step c

Knitting School

Author:
Publisher :
ISBN : 9781402705199
It's the best course in knitting ever--a complete instructional manual on every aspect of the craft. Now, complete beginners can learn everything they need to know to knit beautiful and cozy garments, blankets, and accessories. Begin by selecting needles and yarns and then start practicing the basic knitting and purling stitches and their variations, including the loop stitch, slip stitch, and cro

Knitting Sweaters from the Top Down

Author: Cathy Carron
Publisher : Sterling Pub Co Inc
ISBN : 9781579908584
Sweaters are the ultimate showcase for knitters--but most patterns require complicated piecing that can be a little tricky. These don't...and they look fantastic, too! The seamless, top-down knitting method eliminates challenging construction, allowing knitters to focus instead on the individual details that make each sweater special. Not only does this guide thoroughly explain how the technique w

Stitch'n Bitch A Knitter's Design Journal

Author: Debbie Stoller
Publisher : Workman Pub Co
ISBN : 9780761138334
America is on a knitting roll (thanks in no small part to Stitch ’ N Bitch). Now comes the essential journal for chicks with sticks. From the author of the “ tour de force” * Stitch ’ N Bitch, and Stitch ’ N Bitch Nation (together with over 335,000 copies in print) and guru to an ever expanding movement of edgy young knitters, comes a Stitch ’ N Bitch journal. H

Cast Off

Author: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Publisher : Storey Books
ISBN : 9781580176583
1) Pack your Bags (How much yarn?) 2) Map out your course (Where''s the closest yarn store?) 3) Learn the language ( Just one more row... ) 4) Find your traveling buddies. (Look for the telltale needle holes in the purse) 5) And cast off with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee on a trip from which you may never return--if you''re lucky. Knitting''s Yarn Harlot, with her wry humor and unapologetic, obsessive l

Knitting Classic Style

Author: Veronik Avery, Sara Cameron
Publisher : Harry N Abrams Inc
ISBN : 9781584795766
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Arans& Celtics

Author: Rick Mondragon
Publisher : Xrx Inc
ISBN : 9781893762053
After more than 18 years of quality publishing and numerous sold-out issues,Knitter's Magazine has compiled the best Aran and Celtic projects to meet the demands of their readers. The sweaters, jackets, and vests included in this book are designed by a group of the best-known designers in the knitting field. Knitters are introduced to cable techniques with clearly illustrated patterns for k

Cool Crocheted Hats

Author: Linda Kopp
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN : 9781579908393
Crocheted accessories are all the rage--and these stylish hats, created by top-notch designers, will appeal to readers of all skill levels. Even the simplest ones feature great color combinations and irresistibly textured yarns. Not only that: the stunning photography and unique presentation will enhance their appeal. All the backgrounds, from a Paris train station to an art deco building, are in

Sew Subversive

Author: Matthew Carden, Melissa Alvarado, Hope Meng
Publisher : Taunton Pr
ISBN : 9781561588091
The trio responsible for San Francisco?s hip sewing space, Stitch Lounge, has funneled their diverse, eclectic knowledge into SEW SUBVERSIVE, devoted to reinventing and refashioning clothing. After basic tutorials in hand sewing, machine know-how, and getting ready to start actual projects, these crafty ladies provide a bevy of projects and ideas for everything from transforming old sweaters into

Knitknit

Author: Kiriko Shirobayashi, Sabrina Gschwandtner
Publisher : Harry N Abrams Inc
ISBN : 9781584796312
Twenty-seven artists and crafters from around the world are profiled in this collection that highlights their innovative and rule-breaking approaches to knitting.

The Knitting Goddess

Author: Deborah Bergman
Publisher : Hyperion Books
ISBN : 9780786885305
A truly unique and beautiful knitting book that goes beyond conventional how-to guides to get to the heart and soul of the craft, including instruction for beginners and projects for all skill levels.
From Hollywood to fashion circles to knitting circles on college campuses across the country, knitting is the hippest new skill around and is practiced by millions of people. Julia Roberts, Julia

No Sheep for You

Author: Amy R. Singer
Publisher : Interweave Pr
ISBN : 9781596680128
Yarns made from plant fibers, modern synthetics, and silk take the spotlight in this collection of 21 classic knitting patterns for socks, scarves, hats, bags, vests, sweaters, and even a luxurious bathrobe. Some knitters are discouraged by the thought of baggy hemp sweaters and droopy cotton socks when they consider vegetable fibers, but this authoritative, fun, and light-hearted guide promises t

Sweaterbabe.com's Fabulous And Flirty Crochet

Author: Kathrine Lee
Publisher : Quayside Pub Group
ISBN : 9781592532162
A hip collection of crochet patterns from a leading designer furnishes detailed, step-by-step instructions, stitching diagrams, yarn suggestions, and patterns for twenty stylish projects, including sweaters, camisoles, hats, belts, scarves, and other accessories.

Kaffe Knits Again

Author: Sheila Rock, Kaffe Fassett
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN : 9780307395382
The influential knitwear designer introduces a new collection of twenty-four original knitting designs that are inspired by the bold colors of exotic textiles, mellow natural hues, and favorite works of art, featuring everything from a V-neck sweater to a gemstone-colored throw inspired by an ancient carpet. 10,000 first printing.

Knitting Circles Around Socks

Author: A. K. Gillingham
Publisher : Martingale & Co Inc
ISBN : 9781564777393
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Crocheting on the Edge

Author: Nicky Epstein
Publisher : Nicky Epstein Books
ISBN : 9781933027357
In this welcome continuation of her fabulously successful Knitting On, Over, and Beyond the Edge series, she shows crocheters how to add her signature embellishments to their projects. Nicky has created nearly 200 spectacular edgings, all with written instructions, charts, and photographs, along with amazing projects that showcase them magnificently. A little red jacket, cropped, shaped, and adorn

Sock Monkey Dreams

Author: Michael Traister, Whitney Shroyer, Letitia Walker
Publisher : Studio
ISBN : 9780670038084
With voices alternately funny, sweet, clever, crabby, and more than a little tongue in cheek, the residents of the Red Heel Monkey Shelter, a refuge for abandoned sock monkeys, reveal a world that looks surprisingly like our own. Sock newsmonkey Benny Hathaway and socktographer Link faithfully record the life and times of their fellow Red Heel residents.