Whether you are a busy mom, an overbooked career gal, or gallivanting grandma who loves to knit but doesn't love waiting months for finished results, Vogue offers this potpourri of instant gratification projects. Using big needles, simple stitches, and chunky yarns (or a combination of all three), each of these 21 creations works up in a flash and requires only a few days, even hours to complete. From a 3/4-sleeve cotton pullover and a cabled tank to seed stitched mittens and retro tube socks, you'll find something for everyone. The book's convenient, compact format allows it to be stashed in any tote, so you can take advantage of every available knitting opportunity. Squeeze in a sleeve during a country ride or a scarf between the football game and dinner. This illustrated collection of portable quick knits is ideal for any knitter on the go!
Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl, the hip knitting supply store in downtown Manhattan, has designed more than 30 fun, fresh, beautiful patterns, most of which can be made in less than ten hours-some in as little as two!
Two leading knitwear designers, who have created classic pieces for private collections and galleries for more than 20 years, present an eye-catching assortment of intarsia projects, perfect for gift-giving.
Quickly master the basics of knitting, from casting on to creating neckbands and buttonholes, then start on a great project right away using this comprehensive illustrated course.
Vickie Howell--the popular host of DIY network's Knitty Gritty--plus a dozen contributing designers have stepped out of the box with 25 super-original, funky playtime projects that are as much fun for parents to knit as they are for children to receive.
By Gina Macris--Newcomers to knitting finally have the book they require: an honest-to-goodness beginner's guide that provides basic visual instruction geared to a real novice's needs.
With their simple shapes, versatility, and timeless style, scarves are in many ways the ultimate knitting project. They're ideal for beginners who are just learning to knit, as well as for more experienced knitters wanting to experiment with colors, fibers or their own designs. Vogue Knitting On the Go! Scarves presents more than twenty fabulous scarf designs for knitters of all skill levels, from a "Very Easy Very Vogue" mock cable-rib scarf to a whimsical knitted-leaf basketweave wrap to an intricate lace stole. In addition to an introductory section that covers all the basics, this book features step-by-step instructions, helpful charts and full-color photographs of the finished scarves.
Babies and knitting are a perfect match. Baby sweaters are made of compact pieces- small in scale but big in creative outlet. Better yet, these projects are fun to make. There are 20 cute projects to make for your new baby or another special baby in your life
Knitting for Baby: 30 Heirloom Projects with Complete How-to-Knit Instructions
In Knitting for Baby, knitters at all levels will find everything they need to create handmade expressions of love for those special babies in their lives. Master hand-knitting designer Kristin Nicholas and best-selling author Melanie Falick offer 25 fresh, irresistible designs sized for infants to two-year-olds, complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations. From booties and blankets to toys and sweaters, the exquisite projects showcase contemporary colors and luscious natural fibers that are as soft as a baby's skin.
The designs in Loop-d-Loop (for women, men, children, and the home) are fresh, modern, and eclectic, especially appealing to young knitters who like to set tradition askew and claim knitting as their own.
Yarn-Shop Favorites from Coast to Coast. Author: Durant, Judith
Contributed by yarn shops across the country, there are hats, mittens, scarves, bags, socks, ponchos, baby sweaters, belts, headbands, a cell phone carrier, and even a tea cozy and a set of coasters for the home.
KNIT BABY BLANKETS! is written with the beginning or occasional knitter in mind. All instructions are in plain English - abbreviations are kept to a minimum, and all terms are thoroughly explained.
The 19 fun, simple-to-follow patterns presented here make it easy for even first-time knitters to create beautiful stockings, not to mention delightful knit and felt ornaments for the Christmas tree.