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Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Knit Local showcases 30 beautiful fashion, accessory, and home de;cor projects made with yarns manufactured and sold right here in North America. Expert knitter Tanis Gray stresses the wisdom of preserving local businesses, protecting the environment, and treating livestock humanely while tracing the journey of her yarns from sheep to skien." As informative as it is inspiring, this book is above all a stunning fashion source, with gorgeous projects...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Over 30 merry pompom designs inside to decorate your home, adorn your gifts and give as presents to loved ones on the special day. Enter a winter wonderland of fluffy festive fun, filled with the magic of pompoms! Pompoms are easy to make, have oodles of charm and will appeal to young and old alike. Over 30 lovely projects are inside to decorate your merry home, adorn your gifts and give as presents to loved ones on the special day. Starting with...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
With expert instruction in the use of hand-dyed yarn, this pattern book gives knitters and crocheters the edge they need to stitch with confidence. Working with artisan hand-dyed yarn opens a world of possibility for a crafter, but problems can arise if the patterning is accidental, inconsistent, or unattractive. The author shows how to analyze the dye skein and reveal its color repeat, allowing the crafter to employ stitch gauge and stitch count...
46) Easy knits for beautiful yarns: 21 shawls, hats, sweaters & more designed to showcase special yarns
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Drawn to a beautiful, unique yarn, but not sure what to do with it? Look no further. Gorgeous hand-dyed, variegated, self-striping, speckled, and other fun yarns abound for the knitter today, but sometimes the color variations and changes can make it difficult to find patterns that allow the yarn to shine. Oftentimes, the simpler the pattern, the more the yarn gets to take center stage. With this in mind, Toby designed all of the pieces in this book--hats,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First Edition.
Language
English
Description
Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! Unapologetic is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. This book provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed fibers and understanding how dyeing affects knitted yarn and knitted handspun. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, what to expect when working with color, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and...
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Every knitter loves stylish patterns, quick projects, and stunning colors. This collection of Noro knits has them all! Want more accessories to knit? This gorgeous entry in the Knit Noro series offers 30 brand-new designs that incorporate fun techniques - cabling, mitered squares, short rows, corrugated ribbing, slip stitch, and more - while still remaining accessible to knitters of every skill level. The projects make the most of Noro Yarns vibrant...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Creating colorful knits doesn't have to mean buying ten different balls of yarn. Stephanie Lotven, known for her whimsical knitwear designs, shows readers how to incorporate multicolor stripes and shapes into their knitting the easy way. Self-striping yarn is an amazing tool for making stripes and creating eye-catching rainbow details without needing to keep track of several yarns or switch colors in the middle of a project. Stephanie's brilliant...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Ironically, as we move toward a more technologically advanced world, the simple domestic crafts of old are making a comeback. People of all ages are discovering a deep love for weaving, knitting, crocheting and other fiber arts. Along with that has come the desire to create their own one-of-a-kind, artisan yarns. When it comes to yarn, fiber lovers know that spinning and dyeing go hand in hand. Yet many books on the yarn craft cover only one topic...
58) Good times roll
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Ric Ocasek's rock and roll classic 'Good Times Roll'--the third single from the Cars' groundbreaking debut 1978 album--leaps off the page in illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr.'s playful picture book. Two cats hysterically confront an unraveling ball of yarn with familiar feline antics that will charm parents and children alike, all to the tune of one of rock and roll's most memorable songs."--Back cover.
60) Yarn
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
Description
Visits different locations around the world where artists are using yarn in new ways, incorporating it into graffiti, structural design, and circus decoration.
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