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These vibrantly patterned sweaters come from Canada's acclaimed Philosopher's Wool Company, known best for their distinctive color palettes and two-handed Fair Isle method. Sixteen sophisticated sweater patterns feature stunning stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular "Color Your Own" pattern. Discover
a remarkably simple Fair Isle technique that uses circular needles and
four simple stitches. Read about the history of The Philosopher's Wool
Company, from building their traditional-style farmhouse to dyeing their
own wool and designing their Fair Isle patterns. Learn Philosopher's
Wool's trademark technique for transforming pullovers into cardigans
with a pair of scissors and a few simple snips. About the Authors As owners of The Philosopher's Wool Company, Ann and Eugene Bourgeois are known throughout the knitting world for their innovative blends of color. In addition to making and dyeing their own yarn, Ann and Eugene sell pattern kits and a popular video featuring their two-handed Fair Isle knitting technique. |
Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified Author(s):
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Why follow a pattern to the letter? Transform it into a true original by taking part in the design process! Create a garment in the size, style, and gauge you want with one of six classic silhouettes. These templates will help you showcase your fashion flair. Customize six basic designs—a sleeveless shell, short- or long-sleeve pullover, cardigan, jacket, or coat. Choose your own styling details, such as body length, amount of taper, neckline shaping, and armhole type. Discover more freedom in your knitting with these versatile patterns or follow the clear step-by-step instructions to knit up each style as shown.
Laura Militzer Bryant is past president of The National Needlework Association and owner of Prism Yarns. She has been recognized with grants from the National Endowments for the Arts. Barry Klein is the owner of Trendsetter Yarns and past president of The National Needlework Association. He has designed patterns for Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, and Knitters. |
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Knitter's Template B555, $34.95, 144 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", full color, softcover w/ flaps, ISBN 1-56477-453-8 |
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Get inspired by this wonderful book of whimsical wearables for children! These playful patterns come from one of the knitting world's most popular design teams, whose enchanting style makes each project both fun to knit and fun to wear. Contains more than two dozen delightful, kid-sized projects for beginning to intermediate knitters. Colorful, quick-to-stitch knits include pullovers, cardigans, tunics, skimmers, pants, and jackets. Features sporty designs and trendy color schemes that will appeal to children and adults alike. About the Authors The signature children's designs of Mary H. Bonnette and Jo Lynne Murchland have been featured in such national publications as Family Circle Knitting, Knitters, Cast On, and Knit 'n Style. Together they own the Sassy Skein, a Florida knitting shop. |
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Wear bold, beautiful colors! Find styles to flatter your figure! Feel comfortable in your clothes! These gorgeous jackets, cardigans, and pullovers for medium to plus-size women are designed to make you look great—and guarantee a fit to make you feel great. Fourteen patterns are proportioned to fit and flatter women's sizes Medium to 2X. Projects include jackets, cardigans, and pullovers, plus elegant evening wear. Sleeves and necklines are styled to ensure a comfortable fit.
Carol Rasmussen Noble is a knitwear designer and textile collector who has been knitting since the age of eight. As an author, Carol has written three books with subjects ranging from Fair Isle mittens to Orenburg shawls. She has sold her custom clothing designs and patterns since 1980. |
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Evoke the warmth and color of a budding garden with this collection of fresh, feminine designs. From understated embellishments to garments bursting with blooms, these knits will never fall out of fashion. Choose from 13 projects, including cardigans, pullovers, and a jacket. Adorn projects with orchids, roses, violas, daisies, butterflies, and ladybugs. Use Fair Isle and intarsia techniques or get a dimensional look with appliquéd motifs. Lavish garden photography complements these floral-inspired designs. This book is now IN STOCK! About the Author Lori Ihnen has designed knitwear for publications such as Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Easy Knits, and Knitter's Magazine. A Garden Stroll is her first book. |
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Luxurious next to the body, heavenly to a knitter's hands—the beauty and versatility of all-natural yarns make them more popular than ever. But what are the best ways to use these fibers? Now you can become a natural-knitting connoisseur with this complete introduction to 10 yarns from nature. This incredible resource is packed with proven tips on how to knit with angora, silk, alpaca, qiviut, cashmere, mohair, and more. Gorgeous sweaters and fashion accessories show off the unique characteristics of each yarn. Whether you prefer dazzling or down to earth, you'll find a design that suits your style. More than 20 classic patterns with contemporary touches include a coat, shawl, jacket, cardigan, stole, pullover, and vest. Discover the origins of each fiber, along with design suggestions, cleaning and care tips, and specific stitch patterns that work best with each fiber. Most yarn types are spotlighted in three different projects, offering a generous helping of styles to choose from. About the Author Candace Eisner Strick designs knitwear for several magazines and yarn companies. Together she and her husband run a pattern business online. This is Candace's third knitting book. |
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Knit up speedy gifts for friends, family, charities, and more! Whether you want to make one simple gift or a large quantity of items, you'll find lots of fun ideas in this easy-to-make pattern collection. More than 15 projects include a patchwork blanket, a ruffle-edged hat, scarves, socks, and even a pet bed. Features 10 national charities that will inspire you to share your hobby with others. Find expert advice on wear, care, and sizing--all invaluable to the charitable knitter. About the Author Kristin Spurkland's designs have been featured in national publications including Family Circle Knitting, Vogue Knitting, and Interweave Knits. |
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Slip a project card into your knitting bag and go! This elegant box is filled with hand-knit scarf patterns for every season. Sturdy laminated project cards feature photos, size, schematics, and materials information on the front; step-by-step directions are printed on the back. Twenty traditional-to-trendy scarf patterns for women and men are made with natural or novelty yarns. Designs include a textured triangle, a mock mink, double eyelets and cables. Simple shapes guarantee fuss-free knitting--one size fits all! About the Authors Melissa Matthay is a yarn-shop owner and designer for top yarn manufacturers such as Colinette and Tahki. Sheryl Thies is a writer and knitting instructor at Melissa's shop, The Knitting Tree. This is their second Martingale & Company® book. |
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Get ready to knit outside the box! This elegant box is filled with 20 hand-knit sweater patterns for every season. Sturdy laminated project cards feature photos, size, schematics, and materials information on the front; step-by-step directions are printed on the back.
About the Authors Melissa
Matthay is a yarn-shop owner and designer for top yarn manufacturers
such as Colinette and Tahki. Sheryl Thies is a writer and knitting instructor
at Melissa's shop, The Knitting Tree. This is their second Martingale
& Company® book. |
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One-of-a-kind silks, fun novelties, lush cashmeres, pools of color—gorgeous yarns meet spectacular style in this beautiful book for yarn lovers! Over 30 different yarns are showcased in this collection of wonderfully wearable sweaters. Follow ten easy steps to guarantee a perfect fit and style. Discover how easy it is to customize designs by varying yarns, gauges, and sizes, from body-hugging silhouettes to roomy, oversized styles. About the Author Julie Montanari has been knitting since the age of eight. After thirty years of knitting and building an enormous yarn stash, she was inspired to write her first book. |
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Turn
basic shapes into fashion statements with a simple "modular"
method! The technique works like a puzzle: start by knitting one shape,
and then build on that by knitting additional shapes to create a finished
garment. Includes 14 vest, jacket, and coat designs. About the Author Patricia Werner has studied with some of Europe's, Great Britain's, and America's most renowned knitwear designers. Her work had been showcased in galleries across the U.S. |
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Try any kind of yarn, use any size needles—you can't go wrong with this inventive, easy approach to knitted lace! Even the simplest project becomes a work of art when you use the unlimited colors and textures of hand-painted yarns. In these beautiful designs, the yarn does the work for you. Create over a dozen scarves and shawls that guarantee no hassles with fitting or shaping—one size fits all. Have fun with an incredible variety of exotic textures, colors, and fibers. Catch on to techniques quickly with a bounty of specialized tips for beginning to advanced patterns. About the Authors Carol Rasmussen Noble is a designer who has been selling custom clothing patterns since 1980. Cheryl Potter has written and designed for Vogue Knitting, Knitter's, Family Circle Easy Knitting, and Interweave Knits. Cheryl is also the owner of the yarn company Cherry Tree Hill Inc. |
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First knit, then felt—and let your "pursenality" pack a fashionable punch! From small, sleek handbags to roomy totes, these quick knitted and felted designs rank high on style and simplicity. You won't be able to make just one! Go trendy or traditional with Vintage Bubble Bag, Summer in the City Tote, and pretty, petite purses. Choose from easy projects that are worked on big needles with 100% wool and a splash of dazzling novelty yarns. Get a unique look with felting; simple instructions make the technique a snap. About the Author Eva Wiechmann started knitting at four years of age. She has owned her California knitting and needlework shop, Eva's Needlework, for 16 years. |
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Let the vibrant colors and rich textures of hand-dyed yarns guide you on your next knitting adventure! Instantly give a designer look to pullovers, cardigans, vests, and more. This project collection makes it easy to go from a striking skein of yarn to a spectacular fashion finish. Choose from 20 patterns that are based on simple knit, purl, and slip stitches. Enjoy classic silhouettes in pullovers, cardigans, vests, and more—including two men's sweaters. Knit with an array of fibers, from cotton, wool, and rayon to luxury fibers like alpaca, mohair and llama. Learn to strand two or more yarns together to create your own textures and colors. About the Author(s) Missy Burns and Anita Tosten are owners of Wool in the Woods, a design company. Their hand-dyed yarns, patterns, and designer kits have quickly gained popularity throughout the U.S. Stephanie Blaydes Kaisler joined the Wool in the Woods team as a freelance writer. |
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If you can knit, purl, and bind off, you're ready to tackle one of these terrific tees! Give this wardrobe staple a modern makeover with five unique approaches. Whether you're partial to basic beauty or bombshell glamour, you'll find styles to suit your every whim in this fun collection. Knit 20 classic-to-cool designs that spotlight comfy, easy-fitting fashions. Try five different construction techniques: bottom up, top down, side to side, from the corner, and garter-stitch squares. Choose from four distinct tee styles: Casual Corner, Workaday Wear, Café Chic, and Glamour Girl. About the Author(s) Laura Militzer Bryant is past president of The National Needlework Association and owner of Prism Yarns. She has been recognized with grants from the National Endowments for the Arts. Barry Klein is the owner of Trendsetter Yarns and past president of The National Needlework Association. He has designed patterns for Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, and Knitters. |
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When
you knit with hand-painted yarns, bright, bold, and easy-to-achieve
results are guaranteed! Knitters looking for adorable designs for little
ones will find lots of fun choices in this playful collection. Over two dozen projects are all small enough to be both quick and inexpensive to knit. Designs for children ages three to eight include sweater sets, hats and mittens, ponchos, and more. Yarn choices include preshrunk cottons; buttery-soft, washable merinos; and new novelty yarns—now widely available in hand-painted varieties. About the Author(s) Cheryl Potter is a fiber artist who has written and designed for Vogue Knitting, Knitter's, Family Circle Easy Knitting, and Interweave Knits. As the owner of Cherry Tree Hill Inc., she has published dozens of knitwear patterns. Cheryl has also designed yarns for Cashmere America and Lion Brand Yarn. |
Rainbow
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Touchable
textures, smooth shapes, classic styles--this beautiful collection of
handknit sweaters will bring you back to the basic beauty of the craft!
Instead of relying on today's busier yarns, these projects feature rich
pattern stitches worked in solid-colored fibers. About the Author(s) First-time author Ann McCauley has been knitting since childhood. She brings influences from her career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer to her first pattern collection. |
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Pair simple shapes with spectacular yarns that do all the talking—that's the winning combination at the heart of the chic Tricoter style. This all-new collection features fashion-forward sweaters that are fabulously fun to wear. Sixteen patterns spotlight today's contemporary silhouettes. Designs focus on either color work, unique details, or sophisticated features like ruffled cuffs. Easy-to-follow directions are featured on convenient fold-out pages.
About the Author(s) The designs of four-time authors Linden Ward and Beryl Hiatt have been featured in Victoria, Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, and other national publications. Together they own the world-renowned Seattle knitting shop, Tricoter. |
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Knitted
one too many sweaters that scream "homemade"? Help is here!
Finishing techniques are the key to turning out professional-looking projects.
This comprehensive reference gives you the know-how you need to get gorgeous,
polished results every time.
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The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques Author(s):
Nancie M. Wiseman |
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