Make the leap from knitting basic scarves to creating striking sweaters! These trouble-free designs are simple to knit. And with their cozy, built-in comfort, they're the sweaters you'll reach for first, day in and day out. Knit up a dozen sweaters that spotlight figure-flattering silhouettes and easy stitchesChoose from a tunic, a cardigan, pullovers, jackets, and moreGet just the right fit with multisized patterns; finished chest me ...
Increase your stitch repertoire! Access hundreds of crochet stitches that you can use year in and year out. From two of the most respected names in crochet, this indispensable resource provides excellent value. Find step-by-step instructions for more than 350 stitches, from easy to advanced, including shells, fans, clusters, bobbles, and more See a swatch for each stitch in a full-color, close-up photograph Locate quickly and conveniently any s ...
These vibrantly patterned sweaters come from Canada's acclaimed Philosopher's Wool Company, known best for their distinctive color palettes and two-handed Fair Isle method. Sixteen sophisticated sweater patterns feature stunning stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular «Color Your Own» pattern. Discover a remarkably simple Fair Isle technique that uses circular needles and four simple stitchesRead ...
Wrap up in, cuddle in, and snuggle under–enjoy the best of what quilts bring! Make every nook and cranny of your home a place for comfort with warm, inviting quilts. Choose from bed quilts and lap quilts, plus wall hangingsCreate a hand-sewn look with an easy invisible machine-applique techniqueMake your stitching simpler than ever with «Pin Point» tips sprinkled throughout the book ...
From the best-selling author of Cuddly Crochet and Crocheted Softies, this book is packed with clever, beginner-friendly projects to crochet for baby boys and girls. A great value! Take your pick of 21 easy patterns that are ideal for baby showers Crochet novel designs that babies and moms will adore: afghans, a blanket with colorful appliqued circles, stuffed-animal bookends, a bee mobile, and textured toys Create items singly or in sets; proj ...
Love the fabric but not sure how to use it? Create one-of-a-kind quilts! Acclaimed teacher Sandy Turner shares her secrets for putting novelty, theme, and pictorial prints to use in spectacular fashion. Choose from seven eye-catching projects and browse a gorgeous gallery for additional ideas Discover what to look for in large-scale prints, how to use color to enhance the theme fabric, and how to combine different pictorial prints Learn to choo ...
When it's time to knit a new sweater, start at the TOP! With this collection of comfy, cozy sweaters, you can start at the neck; then try on projects as you knit to make the bust, length, and sleeves fit to a T. Try the clever top down technique in 15 easy knit-and-purl designsKeep these versatile sweaters casual with jeans, or dress them up for stylish workday wearKnit most projects in the round for minimal seaming and finishing work ...
Create a menagerie of quilted creatures with 53 exciting foundation-pieced block designs by Margaret Rolfe! Piece dozens of animal and bird designs, including a panda, giraffe, rhinoceros, lion, flamingo, toucan, hippo, koala, parrot, and an elephant. Stitch even the smallest pieces of your blocks with ease and accuracy when you use Margaret's fast and fun foundation-piecing techniqueCombine any number of 4" x 4" blocks to make small or la ...
Quilters keep asking for more of Eileen Wright's fascinating bargello quilts that seem to wiggle, bend, twist, and turn. With this stunning collection, she brilliantly answers the call. Check out the gallery! Immerse yourself in the beauty of 10 new bargello projects ranging in size from a bed runner to queen-size quilts–including a bargello for Baby–plus pillowcasesLearn Eileen's efficient and enjoyable quilt-by-number technique, whi ...
