Features more than twenty contemporary projects knit with lightweight yarns. This book includes projects that show that garments knitted with thin yarns fit more precisely, are more flattering to the figure, feel better against the skin, are great for layering, and offer more versatility for fashion elements like ruching, ruffles, and drape.

Custom handbags and handcrafted purses have become the trendy way to show off personal style. This work presents projects ranging from a tiny pouch to carry an iPod to a generous tote based on nineteenth-century carpet bags to a felted messenger-style bag to a delicate purse with handles made of bracelets, knitters, and crocheters.

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.

Contains 25 projects related to knitting. This book: features contains projects that make use of different yarns including merino, alpaca, silk, cashmere and angora; includes a project on a textured jacket with a form-fitting nipped waist, a bishop-sleeved sweater with a daringly plunging neckline, and a shoulder-bearing mini-dress.

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.

Includes various chapters, each beginning with classic lingerie pieces and how-to text on constructing them and then segues into modern, fresh interpretations that can be worn as underwear or outerwear. This text also gives an overview of the history of these lingerie styles.

Brings modern style to the timeless craft of sewing. This illustrated collection of patterns presents 24 projects ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags. It offers tips on finding and treating new or vintage fabrics, an easy-to-navigate techniques section, and a glossary and resource guide at back.

What's not to like about making a complicated-looking project using only basic knitting? This work features patterns and colorways in self-striping yarns that help knitters to make socks. It contains sock patterns as well as a collection of everyday accessories using self-striping yarn.

This book is intended for everyone in a Web site business, from graphic designers, interaction designers, and software developers to businesspeople. Job titles of the book's readers could include Web Designer, Interaction Designer, Customer-Experience Manager, Usability Researcher, Web Programmer, Software Engineer, Web Business Manager.

Provides patterns and instructions for knitting projects including scarves, socks, bags, mittens, sweaters, and hats.

All across the world, people are knitting for peace. They call the work they do charity knitting. This work tells the stories of 28 knitting-for-peace endeavours, with smaller, more anecdotal stories shared in corresponding sidebars. It also offers practicial, hands-on information, including 15 patterns for easy-to-knit charity projects.

'Sublime Stitching' is the ultimate embroidery book. Includes 88 iron-on transfers.

20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories.

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

A handbook for knitters at all levels covers key information on materials and techniques, providing a reference library of stitch patterns, color charts for a variety of creative options, and more than twenty-five illustrated projects for clothes, accessories, and home furnishings. Original.

Knitting Pretty features 30 recipes for chic and simple hats, bags, mittens, and scarves, plus fun gifts like pillow covers and baby booties. Easy to navigate and unique in its use of straightforward language rather than arcane abbreviations, Knitting Pretty uses diagrams and simple step-by-step instructions to teach the reader the basics. Fully illustrated with photographs of finished projects ..

The Pictish School of Celtic art from pagan symbols to monumental sculptures, thoroughly covered and illustrated.