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" . . . a sort of David Sedaris-like take on knitting--laugh-out-loud funny most of the time and poignantly reflective when it's not cracking you up." -Library Journal on Yarn Harlo Inside All Wound Up, New York Times best-selling author and self-proclaimed Yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee spins her third yarn on knitting for the 60 million knitters in North America who collectively spend $45 billion a year on knitting-related merchandise. In her trademark style, McPhee talks about knitting, parenting, friendship, and--gasp!--even crocheting in essays that are at times touching, often hilarious, and always entertaining. Fans of her popular blog at www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/ will adore this all-new collection of tales of the woolen and silky skein, which follow the Yarn Harlot's previous exploits chronicled inside Yarn Harlot and Free-Range Knitter.
A collection of bright, bold and beautiful knitting patterns based on Honsestrikk, a Danish knitting movement from the 1970s which broke away from traditional knitting rules. Honsestrikk, which loosely translates as 'chicken stitch' was influenced by the radical social and political movements of the time, including the women's rights movement, and this can be seen in the personal and political messages of the some of the pattern designs. Instead of the more traditional fair isle colourwork techniques, Honsestrikk knitting featured political messages and motifs, colours clashed and borders butted up against each other in a riot of colour and pattern. Honsestrikk is about knitting in a freer style so you have the freedom to express yourself and create truly unique, personalized garments and accessories. Designer Anna Bauer has been inspired by the Honsestrikk movement to this collection of basic designs and patterns so you can choose your own combinations and create and knit your own free, radical knits.
Prepare to be amazed at the stunning knitted accessories you can make on your loom! Cabled hats, lace wraps, colorwork scarves and leg warmers, textured shawls, cowls, socks, and more! The basic loom knitting techniques are easy to learn, and when you are ready for more, lace, cables, Fair Isle, and beautiful textured designs can all be accomplished on a knitting loom. This book teaches all of the loom-knitting stitches needed in photo-illustrated steps, so it's easy to follow along and start knitting your first project right away. Once you start, you'll want to knit all 30 patterns in the book! Learn how to cast on, basic knit and purl stitches, and bind off Expand your knowledge to use more than one color, make textured stitches, and lace 30 knitting patterns included for hats, scarves, shawls, totes, headbands, mittens, and more
Discover a world of crocheted characters in this playful collection of amigurumi patterns. Meet Amity, dressed ready for any adventure, as well as a trio of sweet little cactus dolls, a busy bee, a shy Grapefruit girl and friends on Safari. Travel to countries all across the globe to meet their mascots in traditional dress, or create a lovable and unique doll for someone special. Featuring charming hand embroidered features, each pattern comes with full written instructions and lots of helpful photographs to guide you on your amigurumi adventure. Sure to inspire and delight children and adults alike.
Crochet over 50 adorable plushies, from mini sea creatures to cuddly giraffes, dinosaurs, and more! Making your own cozy, cuddly toys has never been simpler. With just a few simple crochet stitches, a hook, a ball of yarn, and some stuffing, you can work up a brand-new amigurumi friend in a single afternoon. Amigurumi Animals features a cast of over 50 cute crochet creatures designed by Anabelle McElhaney, a.k.a. Crochet Grove, one of the Internet's biggest plushie designers. The book will include a selection of Anabelle's most popular designs along with at least 25 exclusive creations, including woodland creatures, barnyard friends, cute pets, and prehistoric pals, plus amigurumi accessories to truly personalize your creations. Each core pattern will feature step-by-step images showing the design come to life. Incredibly accessible, the patterns will be easy to follow for anyone with basic crochet skills, while first-time crocheters will also find an introductory how-to chapter to help them learn essential stitches. And with Anabelle's low-sew approach, you can assemble the different pieces of each plushie quickly and easily--no expert sewing skills required.
Have fun crocheting 40 little amigurumi dolls in a range of outfits! Have fun with the Japanese art of amigurumi and crochet 40 fabulous dolls in a variety of outfits. Choose from fire fighters, doctors, police officers and baseball players, or maybe you'd prefer to make a cute doll dressed as a bumble bee, santa claus, bunny rabbit or princess. Whether you are making a unique gift to celebrate a birthday, wedding, Christmas or Easter, or a special reward for passing an exam or joining a sports team, there will be a doll in this collection that will be the perfect fit. Each project is based on one of two basic dolls - one approximately 4.5 inches tall and the other around just 3.5 inches tall. These basic patterns are presented at the start of the book, alongwith information on how to sew up your dolls, stuff them, and add faces and hair. Only a few basic crochet stitches are needed, and these delightful dolls are perfect for using up scraps of yarn from your stash.
Let's go on a wonderful treasure hunt!
In her first book, Amigurumi Treasures, designer Erinna Lee creates 15 animal characters for you to crochet, with big hearts and even bigger dreams. Having these precious friends around will make you feel like the luckiest person in the world.
Erinna shares a wealth of information in this book, so with a couple of stitches and some soft yarn, you'll make your very own amigurumi treasure trove in no time.
A full-color comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by Amy Herzog, the author of You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate this fully illustrated guide to knitting sweaters, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options: how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. This is the sweater book that every knitter has been waiting for. Designs include: Baxter Turtleneck Quiet Moment Cardigan Meadowlark Cowl Spring Rain Tee Campfire Cardigan Jump Shot Hoodie And more! Amy writes, "Once you've fully embraced the sweater, you need a reference guide. One that is written in clear terms, with an index, so you can quickly look up this month's burning sweater question and get knitting. My Ultimate Sweater Book is that reference guide. My goal is the same as ever--to help you create garments that are the best clothes you've ever worn." Amy's clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere. If you want to knit the perfect sweater for yourself, a friend, or a family member, Amy's book is one you should have at your fingertips, next to your needles and yarn.
A cuddly kitty cat...a sweet panda with distinct black and white spots...a cute little rabbit with floppy ears. No, you're not visiting a petting zoo--these are some of the adorable animal hats you can learn to knit with Animal Hats! Featuring patterns for 15 knit hats in a host of critters--including a chicken, frog, penguin, pig, monkey, and more--this pint-sized book packs a punch in the easy-to-do, fun-to-knit category. You can even learn how to add a fleecy lining for extra warmth and coziness. Yes, animal hats like these are hot, and with these clever patterns, knitters of all skill levels can create endearing hats to wear, to give, and to garner all kinds of compliments.
Crochet your own safari adventure! You'll have quite the adventure crocheting these adorable amigurumi safari animals! This kit includes all the materials you'll need to make the lion and the warthog--plus you can use extra yarn from other projects to bring the African buffalo, baboon, crocodile, elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, honey badger, ostrich, rhinoceros, and zebra to life. Full-color photos and step-by-step instructions will whisk you along until you have your own menagerie.
Arctic Knits is a modern guide to knitted life in the far north. Weichien Chan lives in Iqaluit, which is known for its ice-capped mountains and tundra valleys and cold winters.
Combining Weichien's love for the outdoors and knitting, this book presents patterns for cozy sweaters, hats and more that will keep you warm and dry, no matter how far north you travel. Simple, clean shapes ensure that pattern and color are at the forefront, creating modern yet timeless designs. Each project follows a pattern with a mitten, hat and scarf variation for a whole winter collection of accessories. All the patterns are gender neutral and size inclusive with expert tips on finishing, as well as advice on color and selecting sustainable yarns, through inspirational photography, Arctic Knits offers a window on life at in the Arctic archipelago.
Combining Weichien's love for the outdoors and knitting, this book presents patterns for cozy sweaters, hats and more that will keep you warm and dry, no matter how far north you travel. Simple, clean shapes ensure that pattern and color are at the forefront, creating modern yet timeless designs. Each project follows a pattern with a mitten, hat and scarf variation for a whole winter collection of accessories. All the patterns are gender neutral and size inclusive with expert tips on finishing, as well as advice on color and selecting sustainable yarns, through inspirational photography, Arctic Knits offers a window on life at in the Arctic archipelago.
30 step-by-step, chunky knit projects using the hottest needle-free trend: arm knitting.
It's fast, it's easy, and it's fun. Arm Knitting features 30 guided projects for head-to-toe wearables, accessories, and cozy home goods. Each project is needle-free! Although you could create the same stitches and the same techniques with regular knitting, arm knitting gives you bigger stitches, and thicker yarns allow for more rapid results. Using just your arms, you can create your own chunky, beautiful knit goods by following the photographic instructions!
Let the photography inspire you as you work through each project, whether you want a scarf for the winter, a new wreath for your door, or a blanket for your bed. From choosing yarn, to weaving in ends, to sewing pieces together, Arm Knitting guides you every step of the way.
Perfect for those who don't know how to knit, this needle-free technique is suitable for beginners, giving you beautiful results in hardly any time at all.
30 designs: Dozens of patterns, three different sizes, cuffs to keep your ankles cozy or clogs to slide on easily--sew on a pompom, a fringe, or an edging, and make them your own.
Toe-curling comfort: Knitted with two strands of soft wool yarn for extra coziness and then felted to fit.
Slippers the Arne & Carlos way: From classic Norwegian motifs and Sami-inspired moccasins to vivid flowers and playful rabbits--with step-by-step instructions, delightful photographs, and that Arne & Carlos charm!
Toe-curling comfort: Knitted with two strands of soft wool yarn for extra coziness and then felted to fit.
Slippers the Arne & Carlos way: From classic Norwegian motifs and Sami-inspired moccasins to vivid flowers and playful rabbits--with step-by-step instructions, delightful photographs, and that Arne & Carlos charm!
A crochet border is the perfect finishing touch on the edges of any fiber project, but creating one often means shaping the edging around an unforgiving 90-degree angle. It's no easy task, but Edie Eckman guides you through it with style and poise. This collection includes 150 vibrant crochet frames to suit every fiber need, with color photographs by John Polak that showcase the beautiful details of each technique. Now painless, marvelous crochet borders are just around the corner!
International sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by global knitting traditions. In "Around the World in Knitted Socks," you'll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques.
Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details, the socks blend regional knitting traditions with Stephanie's unique design flair. Drawing inspiration from signature local textiles such as Turkish kilim carpets, Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle tartan, each pattern is distinctly tied to both country and culture. You'll also learn traditional knitting techniques including Estonian and Latvian braids, Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs.
Though each pattern in "Around the World in Knitted Socks" draws on a different global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are signature elements of Stephanie's work and are showcased in both detailed photography and an illustrated glossary.
From an acclaimed embroidery designer and bestselling author of Mystical Stitches, an accessible how-to guide full of original stitch designs that will inspire readers to pick up a needle and thread. Written for all levels of stitchers, The Art of Embroidery Design teaches the value of establishing a creative practice, with hands-on sketching and stitching exercises to help anyone build confidence in their design skills. Author Christi Johnson provides a workshop experience for readers looking to start from scratch. She breaks the design process down into approachable steps, including: -developing a vision
-choosing a color palette
-using variations in line weight to create dimensionality
-achieving a range of textural effects. Dozens of colorful photos of the author's own work are accompanied by historical examples from artisans in Mexico, India, Peru, China, Nigeria, and more, as well as profiles of some of the most inventive contemporary embroidery artists-it's a complete workshop in a book.
-choosing a color palette
-using variations in line weight to create dimensionality
-achieving a range of textural effects. Dozens of colorful photos of the author's own work are accompanied by historical examples from artisans in Mexico, India, Peru, China, Nigeria, and more, as well as profiles of some of the most inventive contemporary embroidery artists-it's a complete workshop in a book.
Express Yourself with Vibrant, Unique Colorwork Hat Patterns
Let your inner artist shine with these 30 fun and inspired knitwear designs. Courtney Flynn, founder of flynnknit, shares her secrets to creating impressive hats that make a statement. Pair bold motifs such as stripes, zig zags, hearts and falling snow with daring colors to create one-of-a-kind gifts and cherished handmade accessories. These inviting projects offer the perfect introduction for those who are new to colorwork, while the variety and versatility of each design will inspire even the most experienced knitter. Learn new skills like incorporating multiple colors of yarn to create exciting designs, and minimizing the appearance of jogs in your knitted pieces. Courtney provides plenty of valuable tips, chart notes and encouraging advice to help you make each piece your own. Whether you follow along with the color suggestions or have fun experimenting with new combinations, you can't go wrong with these patterns! Grab a pair of knitting needles and your favorite yarn, and show the world your true colors!
The most impressive LEGO models often take careful planning (and lots of pieces), but with some inspiration, a little imagination, and a number of tried-and-true techniques, you too can turn bricks into a masterpiece.In The Art of LEGO(R) Design, author Jordan Schwartz explores LEGO as an artistic medium. This wide-ranging collection of creative techniques will help you craft your own amazing models as you learn to see the world through the eyes of some of the greatest LEGO builders. Each concept is presented with a collection of impressive models to spark your imagination--like fantastic dragons, futuristic spaceships, expressive characters, and elaborate dioramas. You'll discover some of the inventive techniques that LEGO artists use to:
-Create lifelike creatures from unusual elements like inside-out tires and minifigure capes
-Design sleek cars without showing a single stud
-Add ambience to dioramas with light bricks or LEDs
-Craft eye-catching textures to create cobblestone roads and brick walls
-Build sturdy, detailed, posable mechs and other figures
-Add depth with forced perspective and interesting silhouettes Interviews with the talented builders behind many of the book's models reveal their thoughts on the design process and what inspires them most. Even if you've been building with LEGO since you could crawl, you'll find new inspiration in The Art of LEGO(R) Design.
-Create lifelike creatures from unusual elements like inside-out tires and minifigure capes
-Design sleek cars without showing a single stud
-Add ambience to dioramas with light bricks or LEDs
-Craft eye-catching textures to create cobblestone roads and brick walls
-Build sturdy, detailed, posable mechs and other figures
-Add depth with forced perspective and interesting silhouettes Interviews with the talented builders behind many of the book's models reveal their thoughts on the design process and what inspires them most. Even if you've been building with LEGO since you could crawl, you'll find new inspiration in The Art of LEGO(R) Design.