Knitting
How to knit : with 100 techniques and 20 easy patterns.
2020
200 stitch patterns for baby blankets : knitted and crocheted designs, blocks, and trims for crib covers, shawls, and afghans
Eaton, Jan.
2018
50 knitted wraps & shawls
Nöldeke, Marisa
2020
"With 50 patterns for knitted shawls and wraps to choose from, in so many styles and textures, choosing your first project will be a welcome challenge. From simple knit-purl designs to more complex colorwork, cables, and lace, there are designs to interest every level of knitter"-- Provided by publisher.
Beginner's guide to colorwork knitting : 16 projects and techniques to learn to knit with color
Austin, Ella.
2019
A beginner's guide to intarsia knitting : 11 simple inspiring projects with easy to follow steps
2019
Cable knits from Nordic lands : beauty and ingenuity in over 20 unique patterns
Asplund, Ivar, 1973- author
2019
Elemental knits : a perennial knitwear collection
Spainhower, Courtney.
2019
"Elemental Knits is for women who aspire to be ever stylish, more comfortable, and less wasteful. With knitwear designer Courtney Spainhower, you'll craft an appearance that truly reflects your spirit with a collection of 20 knitting patterns designed to enhance your wardrobe year-round. Knit with intention, selecting patterns and fibers for their wearablity, versatility, and how they enhance your existing wardrobe. 20 patterns explore a range of knitting techniques with features suited to each season--texture and cables for autumn, allover patterning for winter, garter and lace for spring, and colorful accents for summer. Revel in gorgeous details that take these garments and accessories from functional to essential in a way that will have you wearing them year after year. Enrich your hand-knit wardrobe with intentional projects that will act as wardrobe staples for years to come with Elemental Knits."-- Provided by publisher.
Fair Isle knitting : a practical & inspirational guide
Russel, Monica.
2019
The definitive book to learning Fair Isle knitting by expert knitter, teacher and founder of The Knit Knacks, Monica Russel, featuring 60 pattern swatches and beautiful, practical projects to test your new-found skills. Fair Isle knitting has a timeless appeal, and is celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colours in each row you can create a myriad of different patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve. In this definitive guide, expert knitting designer and best-selling author Monica Russel teaches you the essential skills of this traditional colourwork technique and provides all the inspiration you need to create stunning Fair Isle patterns of your own. The book includes a fascinating history of Fair Isle knitting, and takes a close look at the yarns, needles and other tools you need to get started in colourwork. There are step-by-step instructions on the key techniques for creating Fair Isle patterns, including choosing colours and using charts, all illustrated with step-by-step photographs and an abundance of colourful examples. A stunning collection of pattern swatches provides inspiration and instruction for over 60 borders, patterns and motifs, all accompanied by a written pattern, chart and examples in various colourways. To practice your new skills, there are 11 complete projects, ranging from a simple hat, a cushion and a bag through to a shawl, a sweater, socks, and a child's dress.
Japanese stitches unraveled : 160+ stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth, and in the round
Bernard, Wendy (Wendy Jo), author
2018
The knitter's dictionary : knitting know-how from a to z
Atherley, Kate, author
2018
Over the years knitting has produced its own language of technical terms, abbreviations, and familiar ways used in very particular ways. Atherley helps you learn to read instructions, and expand your knitting knowledge. In addition to the A-to-Z definitions, she addresses questions about gauge, tools, sweater construction, and much more that will help you become a better knitter.
Knitting for little sweethearts
Hjelmås, Hanne Andreassen, author
2018
Thrill to these 60 patterns for adorable knitted clothing designs from KlompeLOMPE. Designed by friends Hanne and Torunn, mothers from Norway, this blog and webshop's patterns have quickly stormed the world. Brimming with nature-inspired and sweetlycasual appeal, these patterns are mostly for boys and girls aged one to six, but there are some charming pieces for adults, and for babies too. Choose from comfortable creations like cowls, shorts, Rough and Tumble Pants, jackets, mittens, a ballet skirt, and of course several of the perfectly-crafted caps and hats that led to KlompeLOMPE's fame. Color and yarn alternatives are included for most patterns, along with a handy difficulty rating: most patterns are at level 2. If you want to make a quick and easy project, look for level 1. If you have time for something a little more challenging, go to level 3. Your little sweethearts will never look sweeter."--Amazon.com
The knitting stitch handbook : the essential illustrated reference: Over 250 traditional and contemporary stitches with easy-to-follow charts
Parry-Jones, Maria, author
2018
Modern heritage knits : sweaters, shawls and accessories inspired by American-made yarns
Danaee, Christina, author
2019
Take a journey to more thoughtful, sustainable knitting with Christina Danaee's gorgeous patterns. Discover the story behind your knits, from the way the fiber was produced to the yarn that inspired the design. Striking details like easy-to-execute lace, clever colorwork and extra-plush ribbing turn these simple projects into handmade heirlooms you'll wear today and keep forever. The classic striped sweater gets an update in the Odiorne Point Pullover, complete with a comfortable, flattering shape and a cinching cowl neck for blustery days. Style blends with function in the Point Richmond Cap, a warm, double-layered hat topped with a modern Nordic-inspired pattern. The Trescott Slippers, featuring a chevron texture that knits up quickly using bulky yarn, are perfect for beginners. If you're looking for a masterpiece, try the Celo Cardigan: the allover hexagon pattern creates a stretchy, luxurious fabric that's easier to make than it looks! With accessories, shawls and even tunics, these are versatile patterns you'll return to through the seasons. Christina's tips for creating meaningful, durable knits, substituting yarns and sourcing local fiber at any price point make this an essential guide for any knitter.
One-piece knits : essential designs in multiple sizes & gauges for sweaters knit top down, side over, and back to front
Hubert, Margaret.
2018
Outlander knitting : the official book of 20 knits inspired by the hit series
2020
"Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting--twenty knitting patterns inspired by the hit Starz television series, based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels"-- Provided by publisher.
Saltwater mittens of Newfoundland : more than 20 heritage knitting designs
LeGrow, Christine, 1953- author
2018
These traditional Newfoundland mittens are patterns that every knitter should have in their collection. This book is a collection of rare mitten patterns collected, and in some cases recreated, by Christine LeGrow of Spindrift Handknits and Shirley "Shirl the Purl" Scott. These two women have teamed up to preserve and promote traditional Newfoundland knitting. By assembling patterns for hand--knit items such as trigger mitts, flap caps and scarves these women are keeping knitting culture alive.
Seasonal slow knitting : thoughtful projects for a handmade year
Thiessen, Hannah, author
2020
"Slow Knitting introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through ??¡ ??ve basic tenets: source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally, experiment fearlessly, and explore openly. Now, this seasonal approach encourages knitters to delve deeper into those concepts, applying them to everyday making through a series of essays, projects, and patterns that explore the life of a knitter throughout the year. Organized similarly to a seasonal planting guide or farmer?????♭s almanac, each chapter and section is designed to identify and encourage small ways that knitters may begin to employ noticeable change: organizing your yarn stash, carving out time for knitting, and starting on that baby blanket in a timely manner. The ideas explored here add up to a fuller, more mindful year, all through the joyful experience that is knitting."--Amazon.
Simply Shetland lace : 6 knitted stitches, 20 beautiful projects
Nico, Brooke.
2018
Learn how to master three classic Shetland lace motifs--just six simple stitches--and build your skills with 20 beautiful and varied projects, too! Explore traditional Shetland lace knitting with expert teacher Brooke Nico! She shows how just three simple motifs--Feather and Fan and Old Shale; Acre and Razor; and Horseshoe and Leaf--can yield a variety of lovely items, from fashion, to accessories, to home décor. Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions help even beginners grasp each stitch, and the projects grow progressively more difficult as knitters become more comfortable with the techniques.
Yarn substitution made easy : matching the right yarn to any knitting pattern
Sulcoski, Carol, 1965-, author
2019
A comprehensive guide to learn to evaluate the types of yarns and patterns that are best suited for each other when changing the yarn in knitting patterns.
