Easy Knits for Beautiful Yarns

Easy Knits for Beautiful Yarns
Author: Toby Roxane Barna
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2021-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0811768562

Drawn to a beautiful, unique yarn, but not sure what to do with it? Look no further. Gorgeous hand-dyed, variegated, self-striping, speckled, and other fun yarns abound for the knitter today, but sometimes the color variations and changes can make it difficult to find patterns that allow the yarn to shine. Oftentimes, the simpler the pattern, the more the yarn gets to take center stage. With this in mind, Toby designed all of the pieces in this book--hats, shawls, mittens, sweaters, and more--to let the yarn be the main feature. The 21 designs are written at a level for the motivated knitter who has made a scarf or two and is ready to move on to something a little more interesting and unique. Sidebars with photos and notes explain techniques that may be unfamiliar to beginners so that you can fearlessly make any piece. More experienced knitters can relax into these patterns and enjoy their showcase yarn as it slides along their needles and becomes a masterpiece of color.

Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits

Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits
Author: Barbara Benson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0811767809

Lace gets a whole new look! Lace has traditionally been knit in finer weight yarns to create airy, delicate designs. But when knit in bulky yarns, lace becomes bold, graphic, and dramatic. Working with thicker yarns also makes the projects move along more quickly and the lace repeats shorter, so it's easy to learn new stitches and techniques. For those new to bulky yarns, Barbara Benson shows you how these yarns work best in lace designs and provides tips and tricks for reading and executing lace patterns. Then you are ready to knit any of the 20 patterns for beautiful lacy shawls, mitts, hats, cowls, blankets, and more. Gorgeous photography by Gale Zucker shows the pieces to their full, stunning effect. Get those big needles and chunky yarn ready to roll!

Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn

Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn
Author: Stephanie Lotven
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1645671836

Add Joyful Color to Your Knits the Easy Way! Make the most of your favorite self-striping yarn with 20 bright and brilliant patterns from Stephanie Lotven, of Tellybean Knits. Every skein of self-striping yarn contains a whole palette of exciting colors, so you can create eye-catching rainbow details without needing to keep track of several yarns or weave in all those ends when your project is complete. Stephanie’s spectacular designs go way beyond traditional striped socks, covering new and exciting ways to showcase these beautiful yarns in sweaters, hats, cowls and more. Whether you’re building your knitting skills or looking for fresh inspiration, selfstriping yarn is truly your secret weapon for knitting garments that shine. The Rainbow Adventure Fingerless Mitts are a quick, satisfying project with big impact and the Indicator Shawl has a chic, geometric design that’s a blast to knit. Statement sweaters like the Sock Arms Cardigan knit up unexpectedly quickly with so many exciting colors to hold your interest. This collection includes a wide range of sizes for adults, as well as adorable variations for kids. Designed to surprise and delight, these unique patterns will brighten up your hand-knit wardrobe and make cheerful gifts for family and friends.

Simple Knits for Easy Living

Simple Knits for Easy Living
Author: Erika Knight
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1855857723

This volume takes the best of contemporary design and shows you how to create luxurious textiles - throws, cushions, shawls, cot covers and bedspreads among them - in natural yarns using the simplest possible stitches and patterns.

Outlander Knitting

Outlander Knitting
Author: Kate Atherley
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0593138201

Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting: twenty patterns inspired by the hit series from STARZ and Sony Pictures Television, based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels. From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to the eastern shores of North America, the TV show Outlander brings to life in gorgeous detail the epic love story of Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser. But beyond the drama and passion, what has captured fans’ imagination the most are the rustic knits worn on the show. Now knitters of all skill levels can recreate them with twenty projects for apparel, accessories, and home décor that take inspiration from memorable episodes. Knit the capelet cowl that Mrs. Fitz gives to Claire at Castle Leoch, warm your feet with Clan Mackenzie Boot Socks, swaddle your bairn with the Mo Chridhe Baby Blanket, and dress your Jamie in a warm waistcoat. From chunky knits to Celtic cables, each project includes a clearly written pattern, gorgeous photography, and scenes from the set. A love letter to the fans, Outlander Knitting will have you wishing you could time travel to the Highlands.

Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting

Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting
Author: Ann Hood
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0393239497

A collection of essays about the transformative power of knitting from 27 contemporary authors, including Ann Patchett, Barbara Kingsolver, John Dufresne, and Joyce Maynard.

Classic Elite Knits

Classic Elite Knits
Author: Classic Elite Yarns
Publisher: Taunton
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600850103

For over 25 years, knitters have relied on premium-quality yarns and patterns from Classic Elite, one of the country's most respected leaders in the knitting industry. Now, Classic Elite Knits gathers a wide variety of their very best designs in one superbly packaged collection. One hundred different, easy-to-follow patterns are included for such essentials as sweaters, hats, and gloves for women, children, and men, as well as accessories such as bags, purses, and scarves. Completely contemporary but crafted to remain stylish for years to come, the patterns are presented in myriad sizes and spotlight the work of such beloved designers as Melissa Leapman, Annie Modesitt, Michele Rose Orne, and Kathy Zimmerman. And the book will appeal to all skill levels: beginners and intermediates will be challenged to expand their repertoires while experts will find plenty of patterns to keep their fingers happy.

Glam Knits

Glam Knits
Author: Stefanie Japel
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008-10-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600610356

Chic Knits for Day and Night When you see glamour, you know it. Whether it's a woman's perfectly tailored clothing, her expertly chosen accessories, or just something about the way she carries herself, true glam is unmistakable. Glam Knits showcases 26 totally glam designs, all knit with decadent luxe yarns. Whether you choose to knit a sinfully soft cashmere cardigan, a sparkling silk cami or an eye-catching metallic dress, you'll be the walking definition of glamour when you wear your finished creation. And don't forget to knit that special finishing touch. The Glam Knits collection is rounded out with stylish accent pieces like a lacy scarf and a pair of handbags to complete your look. In this follow up to her best-selling Fitted Knits, Stefanie Japel's trademark top-down construction makes the patterns easy to tailor for a perfect fit. All of the patterns are given from extra small to extra large - plus instructions in the front of the book walk you through the ins and outs of modifying a pattern for further easy customization. Go ahead, knit glam. You deserve it.

The Yarn Lover's Guide to Hand Dyeing

The Yarn Lover's Guide to Hand Dyeing
Author: Linda LaBelle
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2007
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780307352538

A fiber artist and weaver brings together simple techniques for hand dyeing yarn at home with easy-to-make but sophisticated pattterns for knit and crochet designs in a hands-on guide that is enhanced by tips, tricks, and advice from knit design and yarn professionals. 15,000 first printing.