Folk Vests
Title | Folk Vests PDF eBook |
Author | Cheryl Oberle |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 274 |
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.
Folk Shawls
Title | Folk Shawls PDF eBook |
Author | Cheryl Oberle |
Publisher | Interweave |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781883010591 |
Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world. From the Himalayas to Spain, from Iceland to Japan, and from Mexico to Norway, many of the shawls featured here have been taken from examples of historic knitted shawls. Other designs have been translated into knitwear from patterns for woven or lace shawls. Included are 25 patterns as well as historical and cultural information about shawls that have been used for prayer and mourning, as bridal veils, and as christening garments. Each design is presented with a full-page color photo, written instructions, and charts.
Classic Knitted Vests
Title | Classic Knitted Vests PDF eBook |
Author | Nancie Wiseman |
Publisher | Martingale |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Knitting |
ISBN | 9781564774729 |
Knitted Jackets
Title | Knitted Jackets PDF eBook |
Author | Cheryl Oberle |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2013-04-15 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1620332892 |
These 20 patterns, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced, take knitters on a world tour of buttoned, clasped, and tied coats, jackets, and wraps. Inspired by open-front garments and textiles from around the globe--including Austria, England, Japan, Peru, and Norway--these figure-flattering designs bring a contemporary edge to a variety of knitting traditions. Step-by-step instructions and copious photographs illustrate how to use standard stockinette, garter, and cable stitches to create chic projects such as shepherd's frocks, tweed coats, Peruvian gauntlet wraps, and Faroese-patterned jackets. More advanced techniques for fanciful lace and colorwork and the history behind beach pattern is also included.
Folk Mittens
Title | Folk Mittens PDF eBook |
Author | Marcia Lewandowski |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 331 |
Release | 2013-02-25 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1620332434 |
Offering mitten patterns from around the world, this introduction to folk knitting is followed by a generous section on the techniques of knitting mittens. Among topics covered are gauge, wool selection (including techniques for washing and felting wool), casting on, plait edging, ribbed and unribbed cuffs, and a long section on the ever-elusive thumb. Also detailed are techniques for hand-knit mitten cords, finishing, and sizing.
Folk Life
Title | Folk Life PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 172 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Folklore |
ISBN |
A journal of ethnological studies.
Fun & Fancy Jackets & Vests
Title | Fun & Fancy Jackets & Vests PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Lose |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing (NY) |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780806912981 |
Applique methods are used to make novel vests and jackets - Traditional stitching makes way for no-sew methods in some of these garments - Wearable art.