Joyful Sock Designs to Wear and Share
Get ready to cast on the colorwork socks of your dreams! Prolific knitwear designer and colorwork aficionado Charlotte Stone has created a sensational variety of patterns in her signature colorful style, so you can flaunt your personality and keep your feet cozy at the same time. Whether or not you're experienced in knitting socks or stranded colorwork, you're in good hands with Charlotte's best tips, tricks and techniques at the ready. Easy enough to whip up in a day or two, these socks are perfect to make for yourself or gift to your loved ones--if you can bear to part with them! Discover the fun of stitching adorable animals as you knit patterns like the Autumn Mice, Counting Sheep or Dog Walk socks (featuring a particularly sassy Shiba Inu!). Celebrate good times while casting on projects like I'm Batty for Halloween, The Holly and the Ivy or a pair of heartwarming I Heart Socks for your valentine. Whip up footwear inspired by the great outdoors, like Summer Meadows, Midnight in Zermatt or Starry Night socks, so your feet can look as adventurous as you feel! No matter what, with a treasure trove of 25 whimsical patterns to choose from, you'll never settle for boring socks again.You've seen all kinds of cute crocheted creatures and fantastical fiber beasts on TikTok, especially on Sarah's channel, and now you can learn how to crochet directly from the celebrated TikTok crocheter themselves!
Big, Bold, Beautiful Knits Perfect for Beginners (and Procrasti-Knitters)
With big needles and oversized yarn, anyone can knit up fun, stylish patterns in a flash! Alyssarhaye Graciano, knitwear designer and founder of BlackSheepMade, filled this book with quick projects perfect for your friends, family, pets and home. Especially good for beginners, thick yarn makes it easy to see all of your stitches as you're working. Even if you mess up, bulkier yarns make it simple to find and fix your mistakes. Experienced knitters can zip through last minute gifts (the Cascades Cowl only takes two hours!) and traditionally time-consuming large-scale projects like the extra cozy Homebody Blanket. Try your hand at arm knitting with eye-catching knits like the Hella Big Arm Knit Scarf, add a pop of color to your home with Ember's Circle Rug or even bring some funky style to your wardrobe with cute accessories like the retro PNW Beanie or the striking Radius Hooded Cowl! With this book full of no-fail patterns and a basketful of chunky yarns, you can learn new stitches with confidence and have cool custom pieces in no time at all.100 fabulous patterns - a great buy. If you like to knit, you'll love Classic Elite Quick Knits. This contemporary classic is a keeper you'll go back to again and again for the amazing variety of projects it offers.
Inspiring creativity...expert advice. Here in one complete collection, you can enjoy 100 up-to-the-minute patterns developed by top designers and also get the inside story on the latest yarns from a renowned manufacturer. All in one gorgeous book packed with 120 full-color photographs and 100 drawings.
The answer to every knitter's dream. Whatever your abilities, here are dozens of eye-catching projects to inspire you. So, go ahead and indulge yourself because all 100 boutique-quality accessories can be made quickly. There's no need to choose between wraps or scarves, bags or hats. You can make them all. The gloves and socks, too!
Treat yourself ... and give a gift. When you want to knit the perfect gift, you'll find just the thing in the pages of Classic Elite Quick Knits - and it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to knit.
Crocheters will satisfy their hunger for unique small projects with former Crochet Today editor Brett Bara's Clever Crocheted Accessories. Brett collected 25 delightful, practical pieces that make perfect gifts--though you may be tempted to keep them all to yourself!
The ideal curator, Brett shares a first-rate lineup of projects. Whether you are a beginner or experienced crocheter, there is something for everyone: hats and caps, including a cloche, porkpie hat, and tam; scarves, shawls, and cowls, from chunky to drapey to snug; eye-catching mittens and arm warmers; delicate lace socks and cozy man-slippers; flirty bags; and sparkly jewelry. Each piece is designed with standout details so that even the simplest pattern has that wow factor by showcasing lust-worthy yarn, an unexpected technique, or a fun embellishment. Techniques you'll discover include Tunisian crochet, broomstick lace, and Bruges lace.
The all-star roster of designers includes Robyn Chachula, Doris Chan, Mari Lynn Patrick, Regina Gonzalez, Drew Emborsky, Linda Permann, Kristin Omdahl, Ellen Gormley, Cal Patch, Pamela Wynne, Linda Cyr, and Vickie Howell.
Also available from Norah Gaughan: Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook, Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Afghans, and Knitting Nature.
Praise for Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Babies & Toddlers
"Has a whopping 50 patterns for knitters and crocheters who want to outfit little ones in style." --About.com
"The girls crochet sweaters are adorable. Cleire Cardiagan is bobbleiscious." --Examiner.com
"What you will not see are frilly, lacy dresses that might have been popular a few generations back but which aren't very practical in today's world. Nor will you see patterns with a lot of dangerous, sewn-on embellishments that children can stuff in their mouths and choke on. This book has practical, wearable clothes that are attractive but down to earth." --MyCentralJersey.com
"This Pink Lemonade Dress? To. Die. For." --Smashed Peas and Carrots
"What better way to welcome a new baby to the family than with a soft and cuddly hand-knitted or crocheted piece made with lots of love?" --Detroit News
"If you have a baby or toddler in your life, this is a great book to get." --The Foodie Knitter podcast
"Whether you wield a hook, a pair of needles, or both, you'll find something to your little one's liking." --Yarn Market News
"This is not a book that I'd grow tired using over and over again." --Knitty.com
Convertible Crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Award-winning designer Doris Chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work with a variety of different looks, personal styles, and body shapes. You'll learn to personalize these designs by easily making alterations, adding removable elements, or simply styling the piece in an ingenious new way. Make it once. Wear it again and again.