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 ...

Presents examples of various stitches. This book enables readers to learn to identify mistake-stitch rib, feathers and fan, brioche - and then recreate them. It features stitch patterns using only knits and purls as well as lace and cables.

Containing more than 200 swatch designs, this manual is useful for beginning and experienced stitchers alike. It features special chapters on fabric, motifs, grannies, and flowers that highlight a myriad of patterns, including beautiful lace, shell, and cluster stitch variations, and gorgeous circular and hexagonal designs.

The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary. Provides the most comprehensive collection of crochet stitches ever, all culled from the archives of Vogue Knitting, the most trusted source for knitting and crochet.

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.

Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Not only can you make beautiful pieces of art and work on it virtually anywhere, crocheting also provides stress relief and is a great way to pass time without wasting it. This work shows you how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work.

Intends to build an entire collection around one simple stitch that creates many intriguing effects. Shown in knitting instructions as 'k1b' (knit 1 below), this title presents the technique that involves knitting into the stitch one row below the stitch on the needle with either a knit or a purl stitch.

One of the greatest challenges a crocheter can face is finding the perfect stitch pattern for a project. This is the portable source for stitch inspiration. It includes cards which features a stitch design on the front side and instructions on the back.

One of the greatest challenges a knitter can face is finding the perfect stitch pattern for a project. This book includes 101 cards, featuring stitch photography on one side and instructions on the other. It features a colour-coded system which divides the cards into themes such as - Knit and Purl, Lace and Eyelets, Cables and Arans.

Discusses using plain knit or crocheted backgrounds to which surface decoration can be added. Packed with information, this book contains over 90 original textured and creative stitch motifs to make, as well as 34 projects including 7 garments with templates and instructions. It includes author's 'how-to' section as well as a stitch guide.

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.

Celebrates the patterns and designs of 1940s knitwear. Drawings and photographs from the original pattern magazines accompany modern colour photographs of the garments. This work also provides a history of wartime Britain and America, using the actual words of the knitters and designers used by the fashion magazines.

Covers everything you need to know to knit and crochet for the men and boys in your life - from what men will and won't wear, body types and fit issues, choosing colours and fibres and texture, to how to adjust and adapt patterns for men.

Offers a collection of knitting- and crochet-stitch patterns designed for making crib covers, heirloom shawls, and blankets and afghans. This work features 200 stitch patterns, mix-and-match block designs, and a selection of trims, each with a photograph, easy-to-follow instructions, and motif diagrams where appropriate.

This volume, written by two experienced teachers of embroidery, shows how to gain mastery over your sewing machine and produce exactly the effect you want. Techniques include running stitch, zig zag, satin stitch, whip stitch, combined stitches and cable stitch.

Featuring contemporary sweaters, this work helps you knit classic silhouettes with ultrachic Tricoter twist.

Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs, discover new ways to combine colour, pattern and texture. Crochet is one of the oldest and most fascinating ways of creating a fabric out of yarn. Find out ..