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.

Offers a resource designed to help develop preventative approaches for learning mentors to work and deal effectively with the emotional needs of vulnerable young people. This book helps ensure that children and young people can learn ways to feel safe and valued and to have a sense of self-efficacy.

From runways to department stores, lace is everywhere. This book contains a collection of quick knits that take a modern twist. It includes such designs as: a lace pattern typically used for baby wear boldly translated into a woman's scalloped jacket, a delicate lace edging used to accent a featherlight lingerie dress, and more.

A collection of 19 contemporary garments that celebrate results without the intricate techniques. It features projects accompanied by photographs, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, thorough materials lists, and a Design Notebook that covers ways to maximize style while simplifying knitting and finishing techniques.

Expand your idea of what a wrap can be! Shawls, ponchos and capelets are all the rage because they look fabulous on everyone, no matter the occasion. Following in the footsteps of the extraordinarily popular Scarf Style, Wrap Style is a collection of 24 classic and contemporary wraps from 18 knitwear designers. The designs vary from simple to challenging and explore shape and silhouette ...

Color work is a form of knitting for projects of various types and complexity. Knitting is more fun when two or more colors are used and gives the knitter an opportunity to learn new techniques. This title features classic use of traditional color techniques by top knitwear designers. It shows ways to achieve colorful effects in your knitting.

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.

Expand your idea of what a scarf can be! This collection of 31 elegant, whimsical, and ingenious scarves taps the expertise of over twenty-five knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments.

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