Patterns to keep you warm all winter—and warm the hearts of everyone on your gift list. This is an outstanding selection of knitting patterns from established designer and bestselling writer Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter’s Bible and Knitter’s Bible project books. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles for those who are new to knitting, all the projects included are beginner, easy, or intermediate skill level. As well as patterns and project instructions, you will find an explanation of the abbreviations used, a knitting needle conversion chart, a skill level key, a standard yarn weight chart, knitting techniques, and making-up techniques.

The popular series for the "knitter on the go” showcases the perfect take-along project: timeless, elegant shawls. Twenty classic designs--from gossamer lace creations and glittery fashion statements to sturdy wraps made for warmth--span the seasons in style and color. They come in unique shapes and forms, too, including round, triangle, and mitered, and in a range of skill levels. There are even some patterns to crochet! And they’re all created by the best designers, such as Nicky Epstein, Fayla Reiss, and Amy Bahrt, who contributes a charming and whimsical Sheep Shawl. Superbly photographed so that beginners can follow easily, this is truly Vogue� fashion at its very finest.

From plain Bobble hats to Berets, Balaclavas, Ear Flap Hats, Sideways Bucket Hats - they're all here in Lady's and Gent's sizes along with matching Scarves.Learn how to use Sew-As-You-Go to knit tubular scarvesfor a double bed effect on a flat bed machine.If you don't like hand sewing, learn how to use your kitting machine to sew on a hat band - you can use the same system to sew any two pieces of knitting together.There's a shrug pattern in three adult sizes and a mock crochet trim or picot trim you can add straight to the garment using your knitting machine to give a hand crochet look.From a simple, Mock rib scarf to a gent's Balaclava, all the pattern are complete - there are no sizes in brackets to mark out and, as usual with an Easy Peasy Book, there are plenty of hints and tips to get you going.

Learn to stitch caps, wraps and more with Quick and Simple Knit Hats and Scarves! Look inside to find: • 14 unique patterns from independent knitting designers. • Simple technique guides for creating eye-catching stitches and designs. • Beautiful and durable projects perfect for any skill level.

A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for hats and scarves from established designer and bestselling author Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter's Bible and Knitter's Bible project books. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles for the new-to-knitting market, all the knitted hat and scarf projects included are either Beginner, Easy or Intermediate skill level, and the majority are Easy. As well as patterns and project instructions, you will also find an explanation of the abbreviations used, a knitting needle conversion chart, a skill level key, a standard yarn weight chart, knitting techniques and making-up techniques. Projects include: Garter Stitch Scarf, Rib Stitch Hat and Scarf Duo, Wave Pattern Scarf, Ribbon Scarf, Seed Stitch Set, Bramble Stitch Wrap, Denim Cap, Hooded Capelet, Flower Hat, Beaded Scarf, Ski Hat.

Colorful Handknit Clothes and Toys for Babies, Tots and Kids This book is packed with tons of bright and cute handknits to make for the special little ones in your life, whether you're a beginner or an expert knitter. Best of all, every design is functional and touchable, guaranteed to get plenty of use and love. From a cozy stroller blanket with clever ties and a pocket for a small stuffed bear, to a cotton rollneck sweater with an intarsia giraffe, this book has something to make any wee one happy. Inside Soft + Simple Knits for Little Ones, you'll find: • An easy-to-follow illustrated techniques section that will teach beginners knitting basics • Patterns for irresistible toys, including a trio of hand puppets, lovable fairy dolls and a castle purse complete with a cast of royal finger puppets to fit inside • Patterns for comfy, fun clothes babies and kids will actually want to wear, like a stylish and warm swing jacket with matching mittens, a fleecy-soft shark sweater and even a foxy stole for pint-sized fashionistas These knits are so fast and easy, you can create a soft and simple gift in a single afternoon. Get started today!

Beginning knitters often learn to knit scarves because they're quick and easy to complete. But don't abandon scarves just because you're an accomplished knitter! This amazing collection of 47 knit hats and scarves contains so many great projects, you'll want to knit them all. You can knit for yourself, babies and kids, men and women, friends and family - no matter their style or location. You'll find projects that are easy to knit, with basic stitches and few color changes. You'll be inspired by the projects that are a little more complex, with new stitches and a variety of colors and types of yarns. And you'll be delighted with the variety, because there truly is something for everyone. Designs include scarves that are elegant, warm and cozy, lacy, and glitzy scarves, as well as a faux fur collar & cuffs, a chic cowl & cuffs, ski bands, an easy roll-brim hat, a funky hemmed hat, a triangular scarf, and a child's patriotic hat. Stapled; 64 pages.