Practically every knitted project needs an edging. This book offers more than 300 unusual edge combinations and shapings that will add a special, unique touch to any knitted garment. The striking patterns will keep knitters of every level busy experimenting with different types of ties, loops, knots, braids, twists, bobbles and more. The topics explored in depth include: Unique ribs Cords ...

Compiled by Vogue's acclaimed knitwear designer and teacher, this collection of 350 knitted edgings, borders and trims, runs the gamut of styles and offers something for all tastes, all drawn from the 'Vogue Knitting' archives.

This is a reference for traditional and innovative knitting stitches, for beginners and experts interested in creating individual hand-knitted garments. It features over 250 stitches; each entry contains a photograph of a piece of sample knitting and a clear and concise instruction chart.

450 Knitting Stitches Volume 1 is a pattern library of hundreds of stitches. Colour photographs of the finished patterns and black and white charts are supplied where appropriate.

440 More Knitting Stitches Volume 2 is a companion volume to Knitting Stitches with over 440 stitches new to the series. Colour photographs of the finished patterns and black and white charts are supplied where appropriate.

; The biggest collection of knitting and crochet stitches ever put together in one book; Based on the tried and tested Harmony Guides; Uniquely organised by stitch texture; Hardback edition ISBN 1 85585 990 4 The Harmony Guides are the by-word for knitters wanting to understand a complex instruction or master a particular stitch. For years these indispensable guides have been used by ...

Briefly traces the history of knitting, discusses yarns, tools, and basic techniques, and tells how to design, make, finish, and care for knitware.

With 142 different stitches, from the basic stockinette to openwork embroidery, and beautiful items to knit as well, this comprehensive guide is the knitter's bible. It offers a virtual treasure chest of possibilities, all illustrated with diagrams and explained in easy-to-follow detail: classics such as the seaside chain, rung ladder, diamond, and staggered squares; dozens of cross-stitch ...

Gathers patterns and instructions for knitting in the Aran style.

The Harmony Guides are a series of practical, illustrated guides to hand knitting and crochet explaining basic techniques from start to finish. This volume offers tips on producing Aran and Fair Isle garments.

Providing various designs for knitters of various skill levels, this book contains swatches which are worked in updated yarns accompanied by instructions.

In late 19th century, Cornwall hand-knitting was a vital cottage industry and coastal villages developed their own distinctive patterns and names for the traditional navy blue guernsey or knit-frock. This book includes many contemporary photographs, and shows how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns.

Heirlooms are a family's link from past to present, a legacy for the future, and the lace knitting of the Shetland Isles has created much treasured family knitwear. This book is for both the everyday and expert knitter, and intended as an instructive guide and an overview of Shetland lace.

This book has everything you need to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories; from knitting techniques and step-by-step instructions for 200 decorative blocks to inspiration and advice for creating a finished piece.

Let's say you want to personalise or embellish an existing knitting pattern. Perhaps it's a plain sweater and you want to add edging to the cuffs or put a sunflower or an aeroplane motif on the pocket of a child's cardigan or incorporate a textured stitch, such as Fair Isle, to the yoke of a knitted jacket...

Creative Knitting Stitches Volume 3 contains several hundred more stitches. Colour photographs of the finished patterns and black and white charts are supplied where appropriate.