Suitable for knitters who are eager to bring richer, more complex colour to their projects, this title features vital lessons, exercises and 25 inspiring garments to make that are suitable for different skill levels. It helps knitters learn to think creatively in their colour choices and consider each colour's origins, lore and myriad meanings.

Once again knitting is at the forefront of popular crafts and leisure time activities. Today, however, people turn to it not simply as a money-saving activity, but also as an opportunity to exercise their creativity, produce something original to wear or use, and do something relaxing and therapeutic away from the regular stresses and strains of modern life. Most patterns readily available to ...

The ultimate in creature comfort, soft and snuggly hand-knit socks are one of life's little luxuries, and this book features 20 simple designs. Each design is accompanied by step-by-step photographs showing every stage in the process. It is packed with advice on making extra special socks using yarns and embellishments.

Features 150 knitting patterns for combining two or more yarn colours, from working with multicolour yarn to stranding and intarsia. With easy-to-follow, simple instructions, this title helps knitters to add colour to their knitting.

The yarns used here are highly textural and attractive, which further encourages experimentation with yarn combinations and knitting techniques. The book will appeal to domestic knitters, professional knit designers, textile designers and students, and be a source of inspiration to anyone working with or interested in knitted textiles.

Features 20 items for children aged between 3 and 10, as well as an introduction to essential knitting techniques. This book includes the basic stitches as well as tips on following a pattern and fixing mistakes. It also includes small-scale items such as the cutest little slippers with animal faces.

Socks are amazing to create. This book teaches the different areas of the sock and the order in which they get knitted - toe up or toe down and what those terms mean. It features projects that are divided into 7 categories: Simple Socks, Texture Socks, Lace Socks, Colour Socks, Fanciful Socks, Kids Socks and Footsies - describing foot coverings.

Aims to increase the skills of the average sock knitter by exploring design and advanced stitch manipulation. This work helps knitters to be able to make modifications to suit their needs and aesthetics. It explores complex stitchery, treating the sock as a knitted canvas where elements are strategically and intentionally placed.

Featuring a collection of stitches, this book offers 150 swatches that can add stunning detail and finish to a knitted garment. It helps you transform an existing jumper with a beautiful lacy border or fancy frilled finish, or pep up a cardigan design with a pretty picot edge.

A collection of knitwear designs featuring 25 traditional projects worked in basic knit and purl stitch patterns, each with a different design element, be it an interesting combination of yarns, a clever use of stitch pattern, or an unusual form of construction.

Contains ideas for hats, gloves, scarves, socks, bags and jewellery. This title includes projects such as a French beret, a cloche hat, fingerless gloves, shoulder bag, striped beanie hat, lacy wrap, tweedie socks, pom-pom scarf and cozy slippers.

Presents information and resources, as well as step by step how to instructions for the knitting techniques. Using photos and illustrations, this guide demonstrates basic knitting stitches and shows readers how to decipher patterns and work with multiple colors. It explains how to fix common knitting mistakes and relax stiff shoulders and fingers.

Helps you to make your own accessories. The author designs knitted accessories for the trendsetting indie designer fashion boutique Seaplane in Portland, Oregon, and is particularly known for her felted hats and stylish bags. She uses knitting and felting techniques to create effects like ruffles, shibori-style pleats, and clever shaping.

A collection of hand-knit designs that range from delicate summer cardigans to jumpers to rough-and-tumble guernseys for your little ones.

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.

Containing a directory of motifs, blocks and patterns, this work helps you create your own designs from the motifs illustrated. Inspirations vary from simple geometric patterns, to pretty floral designs and picture blocks created from the motifs shown.

From an Argentinian revolutionist to a scientific genius to a rock 'n' roll band hailing from Liverpool, immortalise your favourite legend as a knitted character. This work features basic knitting instructions and contains a basic doll pattern and techniques for altering body shape and facial features.

Includes 23 projects of crochet suitable for beginners as they are small-scale and produce results in a short space of time.

A collection of quick and easy babywear designs aimed at first-time knitters and those with limited time. It includes a wide range of ideas, from a simple baby blanket to a stylish hooded sweater and zipped jacket.