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Showcasing more than 50 winning designs from the publisher's international knitting contest, this collection of innovative, fine socks features patterns from around the world--which include color work, cables, lace, Latvian braids, and toe-up and top-down designs. Complete with thorough instructions for socks that range from fashionable to traditional, this guide is not only inspirational but also a comprehensive survey of contemporary trends in sock knitting. Extensive charts and diagrams, illustrated explanations, and detailed photographs all round out this how-to for everything socks.
This comprehensive guide to floor loom weaving begins with the basics—parts of the loom, how to wind your warp and dress your loom; how to read and weave drafts—but then goes so much farther, explaining the different types of weaves and how to read and weave from charts, and exploring a variety of weaves in depth. The author covers each topic in detail, with illustrations, photos, and charts to guide you. The first half of the book is devoted to the basics of weaving, and the second part teaches a variety of weave structures and how to use them and adapt them to whatever you want to make. The Art of Weaving is extensive in its scope, and a reference book appropriate for all skill levels. * Preparing your yarn and threading your floor loom * Understanding and working from drafts * Exploring weave structures * Finishing * Troubleshooting
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Now featuring new instructions, new illustrations, and new information, The Principles of Knitting—beloved by knitters everywhere and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years—finally gets the revision that fans have been clamoring for! A treasured guide beloved by knitters everywhere, the classic book The Principles of Knitting is finally available again in a fully revised and updated edition. This is the definitive book on knitting techniques, with valuable information for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters. June Hiatt presents not only a thorough, thoughtful approach to the craft, but also a passion for carrying on the art of knitting to future generations. S...
KNITTING. Straight from the pages of Knitter's Magazine: the second in a marvellous series, done in a brand new colourway. 24 new squares by 24 great designers in a flower garden of color, motifs, and patterning. You could decide to knit your afghan by repeating several of your favorite squares, or even by making it with just one or two squares. Refer to Knitter's School illustrations to assist you in learning new techniques. All the information you'll need to knit The Great North American Afghan are in this convenient booklet.
5 x 7-1/4 224 pgs approx. 25 b&w illustrations
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Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "all the files you need to complete the projects and demo versions of the third party software referenced in the book."--Page 4 of cover.
"The fast and easy way to learn"--Cover.
The expert knitter and popular author teaches basic knitting skills and techniques with twenty-two fun and fashionable projects in this beginner’s guide. This inviting craft book lays the groundwork for a lifetime of knitting—no prior skills necessary! Melissa Leapman presents step-by-step instructions for all the essential skills, techniques, and abbreviations needed to get started knitting, plus clear how-to illustrations for visual learners. After mastering the basics, knitters are ready to start on the twenty-two featured projects, from cozy scarves and chunky sweaters to classic decor items like an ottoman pouf and irresistible hearts. With an inviting design, vibrant photographs, and bonus ideas for customizing each project, Knit It! will have crafters going from beginner to knitter in no time.