Mining fashion's endless archive, the author has created 35 contemporary knitwear designs that take their cues from designers past. Organized into four thematic chapters, he highlights women's wear, men's wear, traditional ethnic garb and sportswear. He also introduces each project by explaining its historical/cultural roots.

From casual to formal, the kimono shape has endured for centuries as a staple form of dress for peasantry and nobility alike. For each kimono, this collection contains a knitted interpretation of a style or feature of traditional kimono.

Offers dozens of patterns for items that evoke the mystique of Harry Potter a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, and Harry Christmas Ornaments. This book features patterns, color photos of the finished projects, and illustrations of stitch patterns and design elements.

Beautiful, intricate, flowing, mysterious, and iconic - cable knit sweaters are classic, stylish wardrobe staples. This book features over twenty cabled projects; from simple household items to clothing, fashion accessories and gifts. It is suitable for beginners and seasoned knitters alike.

Features lessons for beginners and more than 30 original designs for knitters of various abilities and stripes - from a lady's detective hat and house slippers to a saucy apron and a table skirt. Including over 70 photographs, this book also relates the author's personal stories and reflections on her life in knitting.

Here is a unique and exciting selection of contemporary hand-knitted bags, specially created by knitwear designer Emma King. They range from big stripey hand held bags, to small clutch bags, to super- functional baby bags, to chic evening purses.

Contains 45 original patterns for unique merino wool hand-knits.

Both a celebration of knitting and a book for practical information, this book is a collection of advice for the knitter. It examines essential truisms of knitting, with warnings, realities, and fantasies about the act of knitting and the people who do it. It includes information on everything from yarn needles, gauge, and knitting bag, and more.

This pattern book offers over 30 toys, from a family of pigs and cuddly teddies to Shaker dolls and a kangaroo. Each project carries clear instructions and is illustrated with photographs. The author has also written Baby Knits , New Baby Knits and Farmyard Knits .

Presents ethnic patterns from the Andes for knitters. This selection of 25 projects includes vibrant bags and accessories based on the rich traditions of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru and each chapter also imparts interesting cultural and historical facts.

Vintage clothing has gained enormous fashion credibility. This title presents 30 knitting patterns for sweaters, cardigans, jackets and tops, all based on original postwar designs. These garments range from a delicate lace trimmed cotton camisole to an elegant cotton jacket with chenille edging.

Simple and dynamic, this technique has been the rage among European knitters for some time. This method provides colour and pattern intrigue for sweaters, afghans and projects of all kinds. Ideal for take-along knitting, as pieces are worked in small squares.

Socks are one of the most popular projects among experienced knitters, yet they can mystify beginning knitters. Socks require techniques not typically used in simple projects such as scarves and hats, but these techniques are as easy to learn. In fact, you can knit your very own socks, and this work shows you how.

Rowan has taken the step of providing Kaffe Fasset with the chance to redesign and recolour 24 of his favourite Rowan designs in the range of Rowan classic yarns. Kaffe has chosen to recolour some of his existing designs or reinvent the more complex as cushions or throws, to make them accessible to less experienced knitters.

Takes readers on a journey through the natural fibres - materials that can make an incredible difference, both in your knitting and in the health of our planet. From the animals and plants that produce the fibres to the artisans who work with them, this title offers a look at the world of natural knitting.

Brings together a selection of 24 of her classic designs that includes something for knitters of various skill levels. This title demystifies the techniques needed to knit beautiful pieces, providing simple but effective designer secrets on everything from casting on to simple finishing techniques.