Needlecrafts category: 4727 books
KnitLit the Third
We Spin More Yarns
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2010
Whether you’re a veteran knitter or brand-new to the needles, KnitLit creators Linda Roghaar and Molly Wolf welcome you into their ever-growing circle with KnitLit the Third, an all-new collection of stories about the ups, downs, ins, and outs of knitting.
With more than seventy contributors...
The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater
Essays on Crafting
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2018
The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater is a memoir about life truths learned through crafting.
People who craft know things. They know how to transform piles of yarn into sweaters and scarves. They know that some items, like woolen bikini tops, are better left unknit. They know that making a hat...
The Knitter's Gift
An Inspirational Bag of Words, Wisdom, and Craft
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2004
Passionate knitters know that knitting is more than just a craft or a hobby. Knitting forms the texture and a background for their lives, binding them to their mothers and grandmothers who shared their great legacies; to friends and family who wear their homemade gifts; and to their fellow knitters....
by Ruth Braatz
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2016
Easy knitting patterns for American Girl and other 18 inch dolls, exclusively from Frugal Knitting Haus. Patterns include four different ponchos and vests for Fall dress up. Also included is an easy but attractive tam that can be worn with any of the cover up patterns.All patterns in this book...
Love in Every Stitch
Stories of Knitting and Healing
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2015
In her inspiring book, Love in Every Stitch: Stories of Knitting and Healing, master knitter, teacher, and widely published knitwear designer Lee Gant shares real-life stories about the power of knitting. As an employee of three different yarn stores, a teacher of countless knitting classes, and a...
by Ruth Braatz
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2016
For 18 inch dolls! Get started on some comfy cozy pajamas for your 18 inch doll for winter. The "cut away" jaunty jacket style is modern and perfect for any doll. It has an easy pants pattern to go with it. You can either add buttonholes, if you wish, or use snaps and sew buttons on top of jacket....
To Knit or Not to Knit
Helpful and Humorous Hints for the Passionate Knitter
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014
To Knit or Not to Knit is a unique Dear Abby/mini-knitting essay collection, offering humorous tales of triumph and terror on the needles, with a witty nod to the famous and infamous throughout history.
As Mrs. Wicks happily quotes everyone from William Shakespeare to Beatrix Potter, she adds...
by Anon
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
How to Read a Dress
A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an authoritative...
Stylish Wraps Sewing Book
Ponchos, Capes, Coats and More - Fashionable Warmers that are Easy to Sew (Download for Patterns to Print)
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
This DIY sewing book presents a fabulous new collection of lightweight wraps that are easy to sew and look fantastic!
Stylish Wraps Sewing Book provides five free full-sized patterns that can be used to create 22 timeless wraps to keep the chill off—and look great in the process. All the...
Handmade Bags In Natural Fabrics
Over 25 Easy-To-Make Purses, Totes and More (Tuttle Sewing Books)
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2014
Make your own charming purse, tote, clutch, satchel or eco tote with this fashionable bag making book.
Handmade Bags in Natural Fabrics offers patterns for twenty-five basic bag styles along with sixty variations and the know-how to customize each bag to suit any style—from sweet-and innocent...
by Andrew Bolton, Jack White
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Anna Sui's trendsetting rock-and-roll looks have made her one of this decade's top five fashion icons (Time). Here, in the first book to cover the entire scope of Sui's twenty-year career, fans get rare access to the designer's creative process. This richly visual retrospective celebrates her influence,...
by Sarah Corbett
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
Sarah Corbett is the founder of the Craftivist Collective and a vocal global advocate for the craftivism movement.
This is Quiet by Susan Cain with added craft, for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic, Betsy Greer’s Knitting for Good, and Rozsika Parker’s The Subversive Stitch.
A...
Naked Fashion
The New Sustainable Fashion Revolution
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2012
Naked Fashion invites you to join the movement of consumers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals who are using their purchasing power, talents, and experience to make fashion more sustainable. Anyone with an active interest in fashion and where our clothes come from or looking for a career...