Potter Craft imprint: 104 books
The Knitter's Book of Wool
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2011
In this complete guide to wool - the most popular yarn around - passionate wool expert Clara Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting.
What is wool? Clara starts with the fundamentals: what wool is made of, how it gets off the sheep,...
Knitting the Perfect Fit
Essential Fully Fashioned Shaping Techniques for Designer Results
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
This is the first book that delves deeply into easily mastered techniques that can be used to adapt and customise any project. Knitting the Perfect Fit is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in learning and perfecting shaping details in their knitting. Acclaimed designer and teacher Melissa...
Knitting Mochimochi
20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2010
Toys, people! Who doesn't love toys? They make you smile, give you something to squeeze and hug, and can even sit on the couch and watch TV with you. But could the toy be a couch, or an old-fashioned television? Is that too weird? Not if the toy is mochimochi, the super-cute and strange knitted toys...
Knitting Block by Block
150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2011
Create gorgeous sweaters, bags, afghans, and toys just by knitting the simplest of shapes—a square!
No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive...
Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material)
Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2013
Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting Essentials
What’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor...
Baby Beanies
Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2012
Easy-to-knit hats for easy-to-love babies
• 25 super-cute, simple-to-make hats for little heads
• Cute-as-a-button projects showcased with stunning baby portraits
• Perfect projects for beginning knitters make great baby gifts!
Whatever their activities, we think...
Tie-Dye
Dye It, Wear It, Share It
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2013
THE MODERN TWIST ON TIE-DYE
Tie-dye has grown up and resurfaced as one of today’s most inspired looks. Whether dip-dye, shibori, ombré, or the traditional circle pattern, the new take on tie-dye is amazingly fresh, fashionable, and fun. In Tie-Dye: Dye It, Wear It, Share It, acclaimed fashion...
by Wendy D. Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2011
Discover a new approach to sock knittingwithWendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up. This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect fit. And? No grafting!...
by Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2012
Whether you just bought your first sewing machine or have been sewing for years, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts will open your eyes to an irresistible range of ideas. A comprehensive visual reference, the book covers everything a home sewer craves: the basics of sewing...
Boyfriend Sweaters
19 Designs for Him That You'll Want to Wear
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2012
Perfect for Him. Perfect for Her.
Everyone wants the perfect cozy sweater. One they can dress up or down. It should be simple enough for him, yet stylish and flattering for her. Rediscover the boyfriend sweater, a versatile garment that both guys and girls will fall head over heels for.
Knitwear designer...
Warm Knits, Cool Gifts
Celebrate the Love of Knitting and Family with more than 35 Charming Designs
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2011
Warm hearts this winter with handcrafted gifts designed by knitting’s favorite mother-daughter duo.
With shawls to wrap up in, hats to pull over our ears, wool sweaters to keep us warm, and ornaments for the tree, autumn and winter lend themselves to knitting in a way like no other time of...
Short Row Knits
A Master Workshop with 20 Learn-as-You-Knit Projects
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Custom tailor your garments with short row knitting—the easy way to create darts, shape shoulders, set in sleeves, and more.
Add curves and three-dimensional shaping to your knits to create figure-flattering cardigans, wraps, and perfectly fitted hats and socks. Working partial rows into...
Quilting Happiness
Projects, Inspiration, and Ideas to Make Quilting More Joyful
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
Why do you love to quilt?
Is it the finished quilt itself, or the experiences you had while making it? Do you find more joy in designing a beautiful pattern or in improvising as you go? Are you happiest when making quilts for yourself or for others? Whether it is delighting in the colors and...
Knitting in Circles
100 Circular Patterns for Sweaters, Bags, Hats, Afghans, and More
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
You won’t believe what you can make with knitted circles!
One circle can become a stylish hat or an adorable shrug. Two, and you have a unique handbag or cover-up. Knit more circles, and you can make show-stopping scarves, capes, sweaters, afghans—even a stunning lace dress.
Only...