Knitting category: 1218 books

Written for anyone with basic knitting skills, this guide to making, shrinking, and using knitted felt includes 20 stylish, contemporary projects for the modern crafter. Beautiful photographs, step-by-step instructions, and illustrations walk the first-time felter through all the processes. Projects...

Treat your feet with this inspiring selection of 10 fun and practical toe-warmers. A hand-knitted sock is a pleasure to own and will always outlive its commercially produced poor relation. Make them for yourself or as a unique gift for a treasured friend. If you have mastered the basics of knitting and...

The perfect finishing touch to the front door of any dollhouse, this mat measures 2 1/4 x 4 inches. This pattern was previously published in Miniature Crocheting and Knitting for Dollhouses (0-486-23964-0).

Six easy skill–level baby blanket projects, all made with worsted-weight yarn   No need to get fussy with matching the exact yarn recommended in the pattern, though if you'd like to, suggestions are also provided—all you need to do is get your gauge, and go! This 32-page book also packs in several...

From simple to sculptural, the original cable patterns explored in this must-have resource create a foundation of techniques for designing signature knitwear. Basic twisted stitches, complex interpretations of cables, reversible cables, adding texture and color, turning stitches around, constructing...

Developed by Russia's Komi people, these patterns were originally passed down visually from knit pieces, so they're easy to understand and knit. They only look complex! This updated version of Charlene Schurch's previous collection includes her original designs plus new versions of several mittens.Mittens...

Caps are wonderful knitting projects—small and portable, providing just the right mix of challenge and simplicity. From the basic watch cap to fanciful multicoloured and textured creations, knitters will be enticed by the intriguing diversity of style and technique: double-, triple-, and quadruple-thicknesses...

Knitters who want to create today's popular fashions in a minimal amount of time will love this book, with 50 projects that can be completed using just two basic stitches knit and purl. This book explains each technique in easy-to-follow instructions, so that even beginners will be successful in creating...

The most unique tribute to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton--instructions for a handknit wedding scene complete with adorable dolls and a foldout illustration of Westminster Abbey so you can display your creations.Knit Your Own Royal Wedding features projects for Prince William,...

Special knit and crocheted projects deserve special buttons, and sometimes the best fasteners are the ones that fade quietly – and artfully – into the background of the garment. What better way to procure unique sweater-matching buttons than to make them yourself? REQUIRED SKILLS Basic...

Here is a unique and exciting selection of contemporary hand-knitted bags, specially created by knitwear designer Emma King. They range from big stripey hand-held bags, to small clutch bags, to super-functional baby bags, to chic evening purses. The designs use a wide range of techniques, including...

If you have ever wanted to transform yourself into a different character, this is the book for you. Become a Victorian gent, a pirate or even a rabbit by simply donning one of our fantastic knitted disguises! The hilarious projects beards, moustaches, wigs, glasses and even a knitted bald head will...

This is a knitting pattern for a scarf. The pattern includes both written instructions and a chart for the stitch. The design was "re-created" from a blanket and can easily be expanded back to blanket size.

A simple slouchy hat knitting pattern with garter stitch stripes knit in the round.LevelIntermediate: knit, purl, decreaseGauge18 stitches and 30 rows per 4”/10 cm in st st, blockedSizeAdult Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) shown in size MediumTo fit size: 20 (23, 23, 23) inches/...