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by Rita Weiss
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2016
Quick and easy doesn't mean boring, as this vibrant crochet guide attests. Twenty-four simple patterns, each of which can be finished in 24 hours or less, include garments, bags, and home accessories. They're easy to pick up whenever you have a few moments to spare — but they're hard to put down! You'll...
One More Skein
30 Quick Projects to Knit
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2011
The author of AlterKnits Felt shows knitters how to turn a little yarn into fun projects and gifts—including baby clothes, bags, and household items.
“Two needles and one (or one more) skein of yarn—the possibilities never cease to amaze me,” writes Leigh Radford in the introduction...
by Joelle Hoverson
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts solves this problem. Joelle Hoverson, owner of...
by Janis Frank
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2011
One of my favourite things to knit...slippers just like Grandma used to make. This pattern includes instructions to make slippers that will fit adults from a woman's size 7-12 and a man's 6-13.
Literary Knits
30 Patterns Inspired by Favorite Books
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2012
More than 30 projects inspired by classic literature
Literary Knits features 30 knitting patterns inspired by beloved characters from classic books; from Pride and Prejudice to Moby Dick, The Catcher in the Rye to The Chronicles of Narnia—and many more in between.
Inspired by some...
Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice
Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
For many people, the best part of the winter holidays is the anticipation: planning the perfect gifts, decorating the house, looking forward to seeing family and friends. Holidays can be particularly special for knitters, whose preparations often start months in advance and involve their own creations....
Viva Poncho
Twenty Ponchos and Capelets to Knit
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2012
Twenty knit poncho designs that “could fit right into the pages of Vogue, Nylon and Lucky,” complete with “fashionista photos” and “clear instructions” (Publishers Weekly).
Whether worn as a beach cover-up or donned as an elegant evening wrap, ponchos are everywhere. Now, with Viva...
Take-Along Knitting
20+ Easy Portable Projects from Your Favorite Authors
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2009
Take your knitting on the run!
Are you a take-along knitter? Are you tempted to break out the needles in the library, on the bus, or even at the supermarket? Then Take-Along Knitting is for you! North Light editors have selected the best portable projects from our superstar authors, including Stefanie...
Wendy Knits Lace
Essential Techniques and Patterns for Irresistible Everyday Lace
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2011
At last—gorgeous lace projects that you can knit and wear every day.
From the celebrated author of Socks from the Toe Up comes a collection of knitted lace that you will want to live in. Whether you’re new to lace or a more adventuresome knitter, you will find plenty to occupy your needles....
Brave New Knits
26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Brave New Knits by Julie Turjoman, cofounder of Ravelry.com is the first book to celebrate the convergence of traditional hand-knitting and modern technology. The Internet has made it possible for the knitting community to connect through photos, pattern-sharing, and blogs that document the knitting...
Vintage Baby Knits: More Than 40 Heirloom Patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s
More Than 40 Heirloom Patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
While working as a vintage clothing dealer, combing through estate sales and eBay listings, longtime knitter Kristen Rengren amassed hundreds of knitting pattern booklets from 1920 through 1960. Now a knitwear designer, Rengren brings us the result of her combined passions in Vintage Baby Knits, a...
Comfort Crocheted Afghans
Three Heirloom Blankets for Home and Family
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Brighten your home—or brighten a loved one’s day—with these clear instructions for creating three cozy, colorful afghans.
For many of us, afghans are the epitome of comfort. Colorful and inviting, they are a staple of the home, without which a living room or bedroom just wouldn’t feel complete....
Comfort Knitted Afghans
An Heirloom Trio for a Cozy Home and Family
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Three beautiful blankets for staying warm in style.
For many of us, afghans are the epitome of comfort. Colorful and inviting, they are a staple of the home, without which a living room or bedroom just wouldn’t feel complete. And whether you’re making one for yourself, as a housewarming gift,...
Comfort Crocheted Afghans
Three Heirloom Blankets for Home and Family
Language: English
Release Date: June 24, 2014
Brighten your home—or brighten a loved one’s day—with these clear instructions for creating three cozy, colorful afghans.
For many of us, afghans are the epitome of comfort. Colorful and inviting, they are a staple of the home, without which a living room or bedroom just wouldn’t feel complete....