Folk Vests
Title | Folk Vests PDF eBook |
Author | Cheryl Oberle |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 265 |
Release | 2013-03-15 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1620332663 |
Knitters will delight in these 25 traditional and innovative vest patterns collected from around the world and through the ages. Both functional and decorative, these wonderful projects for men's and women's vests are accompanied by folk stories and regional histories from the country of the design's origin, including Tibet, Scandinavia, Guatemala, Japan, North America, and many others. More than a pattern book, readers will feel connected to the cultures behind the projects as they bring these native crafts to life.
Classic Knitted Vests
Title | Classic Knitted Vests PDF eBook |
Author | Nancie Wiseman |
Publisher | Martingale |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Knitting |
ISBN | 9781564774729 |
Vogue Knitting Socks Two
Title | Vogue Knitting Socks Two PDF eBook |
Author | Trisha Malcolm |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Knitting |
ISBN | 9781931543149 |
Each of these 20 fun projects lets you experiment with color, pattern, design, and technique. "This is another offering in the popular "Vogue Knitting on the Go" series... featuring designs by leading knitwear designers. This volume includes some ambitious projects. But overall there are more socks here to interest beginning and intermediate knitters. Recommended for public libraries."--"Library Journal."
Norwegian Patterns for Knitting
Title | Norwegian Patterns for Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Mette N. Handberg |
Publisher | Trafalgar Square Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781570764486 |
Refreshing and crisp, more than 20 knitting projects fill this volume, inspired by traditional Norwegian garments. Suited for an active lifestyle, these innovative patterns include a variety of options such as classy vests, beautiful jackets, warm mittens, and stylish hats. Included with each individual project are inspirational photographs, step-by-step instructions, design templates, and pattern charts.
Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book
Title | Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Klein Wilson |
Publisher | Countryman Press |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2003-10-28 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780881505795 |
Gorgeous knitting patterns designed for the colorful natural-fiber yarns produced by the Green Mountain Spinnery of Putney, Vermont. This inviting, lavishly illustrated book presents 30 of the most popular designs from the famous Green Mountain Spinnery, a collective of highly creative knitters, designers, and craftspeople located in rural Vermont, whose passion for natural fibers, colors, and designs is legendary. Knitters of all abilities, from beginner to advanced, will find a wealth of designs (and color combinations) from which to choose from appealing sweaters, vests, cardigans, and children's sweaters, to accessories such as hats, scarves, socks, and mittens. Each design is fully illustrated with color photographs, pattern charts, and schematics. A delightful addition to any serious knitter's library. Full-color throughout.
New American Knits
Title | New American Knits PDF eBook |
Author | Amy Christoffers |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 2014-07-11 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1620335271 |
Practical and stylish pieces for daily life! New American Knits offers garments that are casual but polished, equally appropriate whether running errands, at the office, or socializing with friends. Author Amy Christoffers takes her inspiration from the clean lines and elegant functionality of American sportswear and creates projects that have a classic nostalgic feel. In designing her fashionable modern uniform, Amy focuses on beautiful everyday sweaters, tops, and pretty accessories. Included are sections on texture and lace and pops of colorwork to add visual and knitterly interest. Projects feature traditional, seamless, and semi-seamless construction as well as detailed finishing. New American Knits has a "country house" feel with touches of heather grays, tweeds, slubby textures, and muted tones. The book is visually elegant with a streak of casual bohemian style, much like the projects themselves.
Country Weekend Knits
Title | Country Weekend Knits PDF eBook |
Author | Madeline Weston |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2008-10-28 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780312388096 |
Fashions come and go, but some designs are truly timeless. Country Weekend Knits features a collection of twenty-five classic patterns that showcase the rich heritage of traditional British knitwear. Many of these beautiful knitting patterns are based on original designs dating as far back as the eighteenth century, which have been passed down through generations of knitters, and reinterpreted here in contemporary colors and yarns. The rich textures, the soft natural colors, and intricate patterns of these appealing knits instantly conjure up a host of comforting images while evoking the serene charm of the English countryside. Beautifully photographed, the designs and patterns are interspersed with evocative, scene-setting photographs of the coastline and the countryside. With complete step-by-step instructions for every sweater.