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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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"Learning to knit can be a challenge, but with the expert guidance of First Time Knitting, your goal is within reach. Are you an absolute beginner when it comes to knitting? Then help is at hand. Like having your very own instructor at your side, this book guides you carefully from your first nervous cast-on to confident knitting. It begins with thorough descriptions of knitting needles, yarns, and other handy tools and then teaches you how to use...
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Language
English
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Description
Not your usual granny squares! Celine Semaan has designed more than contemporary and colorful 6" x 6" blocks to get your creativity flowing. Blocks are the best way to try out new stitches and color combinations, and they can then be used to make four projects, including a blanket, pillow, and wall hanging. There is a basic overview on color theory, more than forty granny square patterns, each with: written instructions, chart, and detailed photos,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Simple shapes are ideal for the novice knitter, but the clever folds and fastenings of Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat will intrigue the experienced crowd too. These techniques are easy to learn, and the design possibilities...are nearly endless. Each design starts with a simple rectangle, square, or triangle and builds from there: to fold, drape, or twist the shape into a garment or accessory."--
4) How to embroider texture and pattern: 20 designs that celebrate pattern, color, and pop-up stitching
Author
Publisher
Landauer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Learn how to embroider textures, patterns, colors, and 3D elements with 20 step-by-step projects and over 30 embroidery stitches"--
Author
Publisher
Stash Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Move beyond common circle-quilt designs to tackle curved piecing with ease. Add stripes to curved piecing and use color to add depth for a simple way to make complex quilts. Piece block-based layouts and improv designs ranging from simple to advanced."--from cover.
Author
Publisher
David & Charles
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Classic yoke sweaters never go out of style - they are the perfect canvas for textured and colorwork designs - and this collection of knitting patterns features12 gorgeous yoke designs that will have you reaching for you needles. Knitting designer Olga Putano has created three basic sweater patterns and four yoke designs for different yarn weights, so there's something for every season." -- Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Helping you build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting, a proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation turns traditional sock projects upside down with designs featuring the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up--
Author
Publisher
Union Square & Co
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Crafters will love this snarky book with its 40 witty cross-stitch patterns that focus on promoting a healthy, self-affirming relationship with yourself. Whether you want to proudly announce that "Self-Care Is Not Selfish" or remind others that "You Are More Than Your Productivity" or "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," you'll find edgy slogans and sharp one-liners that make fabulous wall art or gifts. An illustrated basics section provides beginners with...
11) Sewing perfect little bags & totes: fine-tuning essential techniques from cutting out to hardware
Author
Publisher
Landauer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A fun and approachable guide to learning bag-making techniques! 18 projects and techniques including adding zippers, pockets, handles, magnetic snaps, and more, plus using quilting, vinyl, and cork. Mix and match the techniques however you like to make all kinds of bags, from a simple clutch purse to an organizational tote or reusable gift bag. Perfect for beginners, making bags is a popular way to learn the basics of sewing and adding straps and...
Author
Publisher
Paige Tate & Co
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Quilted Home Handbook teaches you everything you need to know about how to create stylish, modern quilts. Each pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions, detailed diagrams and photos, eye-catching designs, and fabric suggestions. Author Wendy Chow's signature beautiful colors and geometric shapes empower you to created quilts that will stand out and look stunning in a modern home." -- Back cover.
"Perfect for beginners and experienced quilters...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"An exciting book from Wendy Bernard, Knitted Gifts for All Seasons is packed with 30 new garments and accessories. Projects are organized by season and range from cozy slippers, mittens, and a pom-pom wreath to Fair Isle yoke-neck sweaters for the whole family. Embracing the full calendar year and a wide spectrum of reasons to gift knits, each project captures the season's essence through color scheme and project type, resulting in a well-rounded...
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Series
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion is filled with 21 patterns for projects that are easy to make and that you'll be proud to gift! Every detail of this book is carefully tailored to give crafters a frustration-free, start-to-finish experience, and each pattern is artfully photographed and accompanied by detailed instructions, tutorial photos, and supplementary videos. Forgot how to do a stitch? No problem. Simply flip to the beginning of the book...
Author
Publisher
David & Charles
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Crochet a garden of kawaii happiness with this super-cute collection of 40 amigurumi patterns!
Let Melissa Bradley of Yarn Blossom Boutique lead you down the garden path to discover a colorful world of crochet flowers, plants and garden creatures with this blooming marvelous book. Plants and flowers make everyone smile, but never more so than when they are made out of crochet with sweet little faces. This adorable collection of patterns will fill...
Author
Publisher
Yellow Pear Press, a division of Mango Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Macrame projects and craft ideas for the whole family. Want to start something new? Want to get away from binging Netflix? Sick of embroidery? Well, jump into some knotty macrame knots that the whole family can enjoy"--
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Series
Publisher
Pen & Sword White Owl, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Floral Embroidery reawakens the age-old practice of embroidery, giving to it a new and modern twist. In this book, you will find 10 embroidery patterns that weave together stunning colors, ancient stitches, and florals picked from your grandmother's garden. From simple patterns, to more complex and intricate pieces, your creativity will grow and flourish. You will learn to stitch dusty pink roses, leaves and stems that will trail to the edges of...
Author
Publisher
Search Press Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Transform pre-loved clothes and forgotten fabrics into stylish new garments. Let the founder of The Refashioners movement and sewing designer Portia Lawrie show you how to created sustainable fashion that doesn't cost the planet. Beginning with advice on how to source and 'harvest' existing clothes, Portia then makes 11 inspirational garments - from tees and shirts to shorts and a coat - all clearly shown step by step. With her friendly style...
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Kaffe Fassett needs no introduction--a master colorist and textile designer, Kaffe is known for legendary designs and fantastic quilts. And now he's back with new images, new patterns, and a new look at his most storied designs. Timeless Themes explores the classic, bold patterns that we've come to know and love from Kaffe. Each chapter focuses on a pattern theme from the Kaffe Fassett Collective--whether stripes, circles, geometrics, and botanicals,...
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