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Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0942018095
Author : Ann Budd
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781596684836
Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group. Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations. Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf.
Author : Kristy McGowan
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1584798610
Presents instructions for the top-down technique of knitting, along with patterns for such projects as dresses, skirts, jackets, and hats and a description of finishing methods.
Author : Kristina McGowan
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1617690333
Kristina McGowan offers a diverse, much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Modern Top-Down Knitting, based on all twelve of knitting icon Barbara Walker's top-down constructions.
Author : Ann Budd
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780593545522
Created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own designs, this book provides easy-to-follow charted instructions for 18 sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweaters constructions. Each style is then provided in 15 sizes ranging from toddler to large adult, then further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 stitches per inch combining for 90 options for each of the six styles, or 540 patterns in all. The cardigan and neckline variations make for more than 1,000 patterns. Detailed schematics for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations. This is a definitive resource for the passionate sweater knitter.
Author : Kate Atherley
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781632504364
Create custom knitting patterns to share and sell! Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This one-stop guide includes concrete guidelines with lots of examples on everything from pattern writing basics, to schematics and charts, to handling multiple sizes, establishing a personal style sheet, and more. The book addresses the details of how to create complete, clear and easy-to-use knitting patterns, for any type of design, and for any level of knitter. You'll also find details on: • Pattern structure and elements • Formatting and layout • How to go from test knitting to a final publication • Online platforms, processes, and good business practices • An introduction to important copyright laws A basic pattern template and resources are also provided. Whether you're looking to share a project with a close friend or your growing online customer base, The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns is the comprehensive guide that can help you translate your project into a set of instructions that any knitter can follow.
Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Schoolhouse Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0942018168
Contains 500 different knitting patterns.
Author : Ann Budd
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620333143
Work from the ground up with knitwear design: create your own socks! Sock Knitting Master Class showcases methods for designing and knitting creative socks, featuring signature elements and techniques from 16 top designers. You'll learn what makes good sock design, and then dive into knitting 18 spectacular, brand-new patterns featuring the widest variety of techniques. With patterns divided into two sections by top-down and toe-up construction, Sock Knitting Master Class explores such techniques as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork, entrelac, shadow knitting, and intarsia worked in the round. Plus, you'll discover inventive ways to start and end socks, shape heels and toes, and knit the soles. Sock Knitting Master Class is an all-star assembly of the most inventive, exciting designers working in socks including Cookie A, Kathryn Alexander, Nancy Bush, Cat Bordhi, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, Anne Hanson, Melissa Morgan-Oakes, Meg Swanson, Anna Zilboorg, and many more. And you'll also learn how each yarn contributes to the overall design from Clara Parkes.
Author : Wendy Bernard
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1584797134
The creator of the popular blog Knit and Tonic introduces twenty-five original designs for sweaters of all kinds, along with variations of each pattern that allow the knitter to make easy alterations to suit individual body type and style preferences, and offers detailed instructions for easy-to-understand techniques for customizing patterns and improvising along the way.
Author : Cathy Carron
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 1579908586
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 works - with information on reading patterns and understanding sizing - but it also teaches beginners how to design their own generic patterns for pullovers and cardigans in different yarn gauges.
Author : Kari Cornell
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780760342657
"Knitting Sweaters from Around the World brings together a sampling of patterns from Scandinavia, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the East, and the West, featuring creative works from well-known designers"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Ann Budd
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780593545515
Offering charts and plans for making infant- through adult-sized projects, this unique book provides knitters with a complete resource of more than 350 patterns for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves, and socks that are written for multiple gauges to accommodate all weights of yarn from bulky to fingering. Also included are the basics of pattern design and alteration to allow for the addition of different types of texture and color patterns or the modification of existing patterns to accommodate more gauges. Patterns are also accompanied by an assortment of ideas for edgings and finishes, further expanding design options.
Author : Katharina Buss
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 0806963174
Describes and illustrates the basic techniques of knitting; provides reference information on knitting problems; features advice on tools and materials; and includes a variety of patterns.
Author : Georgia Druen
Publisher : Annie's
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 1596356251
Designed to be used as a self-guided tutorial, this book develops and improves knitting skills through quick-to-knit projects for baby cardigans. The small size of the baby sweater allows for more time spent learning the new skill with less time just plain knitting. Crafters can work through the sweaters in the order presented or make the basic pattern and jump straight to the technique that they most desire. The book is perfect for knitters who would like to progress from easy to intermediate projects—once the baby-sized options have been completed, the sweaters can be made in adult sizes.
Author : June Hemmons Hiatt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781451688412
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. She has repeatedly tested the various techniques and presents them with clear, easy-to-follow instructions—as well as an explanation of what each one can contribute to your knitting. Informed by decades of experience and thousands of hours of practice, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of ways to approach every skill and technique and offers solutions that can help solve the most challenging aspects of any knitting project. The Principles of Knitting has been totally rewritten—new instructions, new illustrations, and new information. While the basics of knitting have not changed much, June’s understanding of the material has deepened over the last twenty-five years, and she’s eager to share what she has learned with the knitting world. In addition, the book has been reorganized to make it easier to use and has a gorgeous new design. Reading The Principles of Knitting is like having a knitting mentor by your side who can answer any knitting question you have in an honest, intelligent, informed manner.