Showcasing over 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[...]
Many knitters have found socks to be the perfect portable project for today's active lives. This book features 70 winning sock patterns from "Knitter's Magazine" sock contest.[...]
Today "lace" doesn't just mean doilies knit in very fine yarn; often the yarns are not fine and the needles large for faster knitting and greater impact. A Gathering of Lace samples the best traditional and contemporary lace knitting. This collection includes sweaters, vests, shawls, gloves and sock[...]
This expanded edition includes Anna's toe-up, free-sole sock design. With stranded patterning on the top of the foot and a plain sole, it is elastic, easily reinforced, and easily repaired - wherever and whenever the inevitable happens. No longer are color-patterned socks too much work for too littl[...]
Traditional to whimsical stocking caps and hats with twists and turns, textures, and lots of color work, are among the best ideas for hats from Knitter's Magazine featured in this project book. Providing knitters with an opportunity to learn while they create, these 18 hat projects range in complexi[...]
Revisiting a forgotten technique, this resource guides knitters through the steps, skills, and concepts necessary for mastering entrelac stitching. Though this way of knitting may intimidate beginning crafters, this reference explains the simply ways to build an understanding of the basics, how to m[...]
With one master pattern, this resource guides knitters through creating 12 jacket silhouettes in five standard sizes, with four different weights of yarn. Reminiscent of the designer details that have made the Chanel jacket a signature piece for more than 50 years, the details in this book add profe[...]
With only a basic knowledge of knitting skills, crafters can learn to create beautiful, beaded jewellery and accessories using this project book. Issues to consider when selecting fibres, beads, knitting needles, and closure options are all addressed alongside an introduction to basic bead-knitting [...]
GARMENTS OF PRAISE A handbook of embroidered knitting The craft of knitting is devoted to making useful things, especially clothing. The craft of embroidery is devoted to making useful things beautiful. Garments of Praise brings these two crafts together. Anna Zilboorg begins with richly textured kn[...]
After more than 20 years of quality publishing and numerous sold-out issues, "Knitter's Magazine" presents this collection of its best men's handknits.From rugged to refined, from casual to corporate, the 25 projects are classics with style. A recent shift in the yarn world - away from novelty yarns[...]