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143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
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English
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A comprehensive guide to understanding colorwork and knitting your first sweater with multiple colors. Get ready to try this great knitting style and make beautiful garments! With the help of author Anna Dervout, you'll soon have colorwork spilling off your needles with ease, as you create delicate, modern patterns for women and children alike to wear.--
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148 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
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English
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"Nina Granlund St̆her -- the best-selling author of Mittens from Around Norway, Socks from Around Norway, and Knits from Around Norway -- is a fan favorite of knitters worldwide for her attention to detail, her engaging color combinations, and her talent for breathing fresh life into Norwegian textile history. Now, she's brought together a selection of her personal favorites from her previous titles, plus a handful of brand-new patterns, in this...
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336 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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"This book features 500 innovative knitting stitch patterns. The stitches are divided into sections by type of stitch: texture, lace, cables, flower and leaf patterns, bobbles, lifted stitches, Fair Isle, intarsia, borders, and more."--
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364 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Español
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"Uno de los libros más completos del mercado: combina cientos de técnicas paso a paso, más de 20 patrones de proyectos, una galería de más de 120 puntos y sus patrones, e información sobre herramientas y materiales. -- Para principiantes y expertos por igual. -- El regalo perfecto para cualquiera interesado en conocer y crear algo original. Esta nueva edición de 'El gran libro del punto' te lleva de principiante a experto, con cientos de...
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The author sets out to make a sweater from scratch -- shearing, spinning, dyeing wool -- and in the process discovers how we find our deepest selves through craft.
"In this lively, funny memoir, Peggy Orenstein sets out to make a sweater from scratch -- shearing, spinning, dyeing wool -- and in the process discovers how we find our deepest selves through craft. Orenstein spins a yarn that will appeal to everyone. The COVID pandemic propelled many...
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160 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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Español
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¡Lleva tus habilidades de bordado a otro nivel con más de 150 tipos de puntadas! Esta guía visual es un recurso básico con cientos de puntos de bordado explicados paso a paso, imprescindible tanto para principiantes que quieran aprender a bordar, como para expertos que deseen ampliar sus conocimientos. ¡Encuentra las puntadas que más te inspiren para tu próximo proyecto o adapta uno de tus diseños con útiles consejos!
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For many of us, afghans are the epitome of comfort. Colorful and inviting, they are a staple of the home, without which a living room or bedroom just wouldn't feel complete. And whether you're making one for yourself, as a housewarming gift, or to welcome a new baby into the world, the process of creating a handmade afghan can be as rewarding as the finished product. This sampler from Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Afghans is intended for knitters of...
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Jeder kann Socken stricken! Starten Sie mit der neuen Reihe kreativ.startup. direkt und erfolgreich in Ihr neues Lieblingshobby.
Das Beste: Der Einstieg ist komplett ohne Vorwissen möglich! Alles, was Sie an Grundwissen zum Stricken der tollen Sockenmodelle benötigen, wird im Buch direkt mitgeliefert. Extra viele Schrittbilder und ein Strickkurs mit Online-Videos sorgen dafür, dass keine Frage offen bleibt. Mit dem "Spickzettel" auf den Umschlagklappen...
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Easy-to-make mittens and gloves-the coziest winter gifts, hands down!
This is a fantastic selection of knitting patterns from established designer and bestselling writer Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter's Bible and Knitter's Bible project books.
Featuring strong designs across a range of styles for new-to-knitting readers, all the projects included are beginner, easy, or intermediate skill level-a majority are easy. Along with patterns and...
10) Knitting Mastery
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The first thing you will need to master the art of knitting is the right type of yarn. Depending on the type of project you are working on, you will need to choose the right type of yarn. For instance, you may need to choose wool yarn for winter items like sweaters, thick cotton yarn for hats and scarves, or lighter cotton-blend yarn for summer tops and shawls.
11) Knitting Almanac
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Featuring more than 300 knitting patterns for beginners and experienced crafters alike—from clothing and accessories to baby clothes, home décor, holiday décor, and toys—Knitting Almanac also includes insightful sections on the basics of knitting, knitting techniques, knitting stitches, design trends, expert tips, and so much more! The perfect book to not only learn to knit, but also create the most on-trend gifts, clothes, and keepsakes, Knitting...
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6 Shades of Stitches is a handy reference guide that invites knitters to experiment with a variety of new stitch combinations. Step-by-step instructions and a full-color photo of a hand-knitted swatch are included for each stitch.
With Marina's knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality. This timeless and influential book is poised to inspire a whole...
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The knitting trend is being fueled by wonderful new yarns like ribbon, frizzy, eyelash, and metallic. This books presents easy knit patterns that make the most of these irresistible novelty and decorative yarns. Knitters will learn the secrets of combining colors and textures while creating stunning accessories in no time. Each project has variations showing how different yarns will totally change the look. The easy knit stitches and techniques are...
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So haben Sie Stricken noch nie gesehen! Je nach Lichteinfall und Schattenwurf ist das eingestrickte Muster sichtbar oder unsichtbar - und das nur durch den Wechsel von rechten und linken Maschen! Detaillierte Zählmuster sorgen dafür, dass der optische Effekt garantiert gelingt. So können auch Strick-Anfänger die raffiniert wirkenden Schals, Stulpen, Taschen und mehr einfach nachstricken. Spielen Sie mit Licht und Schatten und erzeugen Sie ganz...
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Susan has placed the history of knitting within the context of American history, so we can clearly see how knitting is intertwined with such subjects as geography, migration, politics, economics, female emancipation, and evolving social mores. She has traced how a melting pot of knitting traditions found their way into American culture via vast waves of immigration, expanded opportunity for travel, and technology." -Melanie Falick This is the history...
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Hand Knitting is an amazing craft that changed my life in a wonderful way and it can change yours too!
It is soothing and calming, it is literally therapeutical and makes you feel better every time you are Hand knitting. You will be hooked from the first moment you try it and you will just keep knitting more beautiful blankets, pillows, cat beds and hats for yourself and all your relatives and friends.
Happy Knitting! - Larissa Koedyker, the...
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The only baby-knitting book you'll ever need, Big Book of Baby Knits features a collection of over 80 adorable projects that range in difficulty so there's something for everyone to accomplish, no matter your skill level! With clear instructions, written patterns with charts, gorgeous photography, and tips along the way, projects can be accomplished fairly, quickly. From baby clothes and toys to baby blankets and accessories, these achievable designs...
18) Hello Knitting!
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With bright, modern, full colour illustrations, anyone can quickly learn to knit, master new stitches and make a selection of cute and easy knitting projects with Hello Knitting! With this book safely at your side for guidance, even those who have never picked up a pair of knitting needles before will soon be making brilliant projects while learning new techniques. Whether you make some stylish accessories for yourself, knit some bootees to keep a...
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This collection of projects will have you and your family covered! Crochet 7 sets of Hats & Scarves made using sock-, medium-, and bulky-weight yarns. 15 different designs include Man's Camo Hat & Scarf, Fun & Funky Half-Hats for adults & children, Man's Hat & Scarf, Romantic Lace Hat & Scarf, Snow Crest Hat, Scarf & Mittens, City Girl Hat & Scarf and Snowball Hat & Scarf. These make great gifts for family and friends. Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate....
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If you're a fan of both knitting and crocheting, then Tunisian crochet is for you! Tunisian crochet is a needlework technique that borrows elements from both knitting and crocheting and is often referred to as "Afghan crochet" or "Afghan stitch". A special hook called an Afghan hook is used for this method of crochet.First Time Tunisian Crochet is an informative crochet booklet that teaches different stitches, from easy (Tunisian simple stitch) to...
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