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All across America, people are knitting for peace. In yarn shops and private homes, churches and synagogues, schools and even prisons, they meet on weekday evenings or weekend afternoons to knit afghans for refugees, mittens for the homeless, socks for soldiers, or preemie caps for AIDS babies. The tradition goes back as far as Martha Washington, who spearheaded knitting efforts for the soldiers of the Revolutionary War, and has seen a recent flourishing...
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The only baby-knitting book you'll ever need, Big Book of Baby Knits features a collection of over 80 adorable projects that range in difficulty so there's something for everyone to accomplish, no matter your skill level! With clear instructions, written patterns with charts, gorgeous photography, and tips along the way, projects can be accomplished fairly, quickly. From baby clothes and toys to baby blankets and accessories, these achievable designs...
3) Knit Like a Latvian: Socks: 50 Knitting Patterns for Knee-Length Socks, Ankle Socks and Legwarmers
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Create legwarmers, ankle socks, and knee-length socks from fifty beautiful Latvian designs.
Knit yourself a pair of stunning Latvian socks with this collection of traditional Latvian sock knitting patterns. There are fifty different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the socks, such as leg warmers and ankle socks so, even if you are an inexperienced knitter, you can create a beautiful traditional design.
Knitted socks have always...
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A lovely and easy to understand knitting pattern collection to make 6 different headbands.A variety of yarns and knitting styles (such as cable and lace) are used to enable to reader to practice different types of knitting and produce some lovely headbands to wear and gift,Suitable for beginner knitters upwards.
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6 Shades of Stitches is a handy reference guide that invites knitters to experiment with a variety of new stitch combinations. Step-by-step instructions and a full-color photo of a hand-knitted swatch are included for each stitch.
With Marina's knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality. This timeless and influential book is poised to inspire a whole...
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Fashion-forward knitters who crave more than a project book will delight in this visually rich collection. Emma Robertson presents a unique and creative approach to knitting as she walks readers through her process from the kernel of inspiration to its rewarding execution. For each of the 15 stylish projects, Robertson presents hand-drawn sketches, eye candy-laden mood boards, and Polaroids of the objects that inspired her-and encourages knitters...
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Like mother, like daughter! Mom & Me Knits offers everything a knitter needs to stitch up fashionable pieces for herself and her little one. Stefanie Japel, celebrated knit designer and mother of two little girls, has created smart, sophisticated pieces for mothers and more whimsical, youthful interpretations for daughters. From an elegant Lace Cardigan and a casual Halter Top to a cozy Shawlette and a fun Surfer Tee, this sweet book has something...
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The bestselling guide to crochet from the Mollie Makes team, with 15 exclusive projects. Crochet remains extremely popular among young crafters, with more and more people taking it up. This book is aimed at complete beginners, with step-by-step techniques and easy, fun projects of all levels. The team behind Mollie Makes magazine have brought together all their favourite crochet designers to share their tips, stories and beautiful projects. The beginner's...
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The New York Times—bestselling author of “Yarn Harlot” returns with more witty stories about knitting, motherhood, friendship, and more.
In this all-new collection of yarns, New York Times—bestselling author and self-proclaimed yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is all wound up about life, motherhood, losing her beloved washing machine, and, of course, knitting.
With trademark humor and wit that have sustained her through thick and thin,...
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Over 25 Christmas-themed knitting patterns based on the hit Nudinits animation. Have yourself a very merry Christmas with the bare-bottomed inhabitants of Woolly Bush! It's festive time in this fairytale village: the twinkling Christmas lights are on, the bird is in the oven, the figgy puddings are steaming away – time to sit down and have a quick stiff one with a copy of the Radio Twines – only with no clothes on! Sarah Simi, the knitter extraordinaire...
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It's time to enjoy more bare-bottomed fun from Woolly Bush. Bernard and Barbara invite you to the Woolly Bush Carnival and all that entails – there's dancing round the maypole, a baking competition, vegetable growing, archery, farm animals and a dog show to enjoy. Patterns include Jim the farmer, his dog Willie and his pig and piglets, the chickens and cockerel as well as the village Vicar and his binoculars. Packed with lots of dinky objects to...
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An introduction to the wide world of knitting by way of making your own hat.
Knitting is an excellent handcraft and something people love the world over. For crafting newbies, knitting can seem highly daunting: you need needles (but what size?), yarn (but what weight?), and a pattern (but what kind?), and very quickly knitting can start to resemble another language, tricky to navigate and even harder to master. Knit a Hat teaches you everything you...
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Learn and Master the Art of Macramé
"A wonderful resource for beginning and advanced macramé artists." ―Elizabeth Majka, Library Journal
#1 New Release in Ribbons, Knots, Macrame & Rope Work
Learn the art of macramé and craft beautiful and practical creations such as wall hangings, plant hangers, jewelry, and much more.
Develop a new creative hobby or just improve your macramé skills. New to macramé or an accomplished macramé artist?...
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Create twelve dolls and over fifty garments and accessories to dress them in with this wonderful collection, featuring easy-to-follow instructions.
Make an adorable, knitted doll for the little person in your life. Children will love all twelve dolls in this knitting pattern collection, which has been designed to provide the perfect playmate.
Each doll has their own personality and style, whether it's Faye with her cute bunny ear hast and cozy boots,...
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Nudinits is back with a guide to getting it all out in the open. Bernard and Barbara, from the eccentric village of Woolly Bush, deep in the English countryside, are here to give you some helpful reflections on outdoor life. Woolly Bush has all the standard features of a typical village – the cake shop, the vegetable show, the vicar – apart from two big differences: it's all made of wool, and none of the characters have clothes on! With all the...
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Whether you stitch up a pair of cute baby shoes, knit a clever cardigan, or upcycle adult sweaters into children's sweaters, Sweet & Simple Handmade by Melissa Wastney has something for all the little ones in your life. This how-to book features 25 adorable-and very practical-projects designed for babies and young children up to age 10. Inside you'll find reusable patterns, detailed instructions, and endless inspiration for garments, bags, quilts,...
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Japanese Wonder Knitting offers the perfect foray into the techniques and application of Japanese-style knitting.
Japanese knitting dictionaries have quickly become the favorite go-to reference for experienced knitters all around the world, and Japanese Wonder Knitting takes this trend a step further, giving step-by-step lessons in executing classic stitches the Japanese way. Like its companion volume, Japanese Wonder Crochet, this book introduces...
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Over the course of a year, Esther Rutter-who grew up on a sheep farm in Suffolk, and learned to spin, weave and knit as a child-travels the length of the British Isles, to tell the story of wool's long history here.
She unearths fascinating histories of communities whose lives were shaped by wool, from the mill workers of the Border countries, to the English market towns built on profits of the wool trade, and the Highland communities cleared for...
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