Discover 17 stunning knitting patterns that celebrate the joy of wool, from treasured yarn brand Malabrigo.This collection features Malabrigo’s most-loved patterns from the last 20 years, along with new designs that that are sure to become fan-favourites. You’ll find timeless staple knits with intriguing textures and techniques, including shawls, sweaters, hats, mitts, socks and cardigans. With beautiful photography from Uruguay, you’ll be inspired to cast on immed...

Women who love to knit are determined to find time to practice their craft, despite the many roles they fulfill throughout the day. They knit while traveling or commuting, while waiting for their kids, while socializing. Times like these call for projects that are easily transportable and have stitch patterns that are simple to memorize.Véronik Avery has created 30 such projects for Knitting 24/7, a collection of stylish clothing and accessories that make use of those “in-...

Discover a new approach to sock knitting with Wendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up.This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect fit. And? No grafting! Wendy provides all the how-tos, tips, and techniques you need, as well as the pros and cons behind all of the cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, gl...

A comprehensive guide to all the basic Tunisian stitches and techniques from the designer behind the crochet blog Poppy & Bliss.Tunisian Crochet Workshop will help you on your way with step-by-step instructions for techniques, including colorwork, shaping, and working in the round.Once you've tried your hand at the workshops, there are also twelve beautiful, contemporary designs to create. With projects ranging from fashion accessories to decorative ...

Featuring creative patterns for people of all ages and feet of all sizes, this project collection is a favorite among crocheters. Designed for men and women, pattern sizes range from a child's small to a men's extra large and are made with worsted-weight yarn. Patterns include cowboy boots, house slippers, high-top sneakers, tennis socks, work boots, track shoes, Mary Janes, and ski boots.

Check out this fancy footwork!Discover the joy of socks! Knitting the Perfect Pair leads you step-by-step through a variety of styles, from warm and classic to cool and fashionable. Take a walk on the wild side with fishnet stockings. Wrap your toes in the romance of lace-cuffed cable socks. Treat your feet to the ultimate comfort of cozy thrummed house socks, or dress them up in fancy Fair Isle socks or socks with funky, textured stripes. You'll find styl...

Watch your crocheting skills bloom with this step-by-step guide to crafting a beautiful botanical blanket.A granny square is a piece of square fabric produced in crochet by working in rounds from the center outward. Granny squares are made separately and then assembled to create a blanket. Since you work on small pieces one at a time, this technique is perfect for those who are new to crocheting.A crocheting basics section provides techniques, abbreviations, ...

This e-book contains 16 patterns written from 2009 to 2013. Included are a piggy hat, a Cheshire cat headband for the kids, flower balls to decorate the house, winter hats, scarfs and many other beautiful patterns. Sayjai is best known for her Amigurumi: the pink lady doll, monster rabbit, plus a little witch, nurse and mermaid. The patterns in this book are mostly easy, but you have to know the basic crochet stitches to read them.

Made using light, medium, and bulky weight yarns, the scarves in this pattern collection are tried-and-true fashion accents. The 16 designs included in this book range from classic and elegant stitches to fun and funky designs; they are easy to create, and are suitable for beginning, intermediate, or experienced crocheters. Projects include Flouncy Shades of Blue, Picots in the Sun, Orange Blossom, Mardi Gras, Hints of Lavender, Cape Cod Circles, and Azure Scallops.

Custom tailor your garments with short row knitting—the easy way to create darts, shape shoulders, set in sleeves, and more.Add curves and three-dimensional shaping to your knits to create figure-flattering cardigans, wraps, and perfectly fitted hats and socks. Working partial rows into your knitting is simple: instead of knitting the whole row, you stop before you get to the end, then you turn your work, and knit in the other direction. These short rows create the...

Versatile, timeless, and exquisite describe the five beautiful shawls in this project book. Made using size-three thread, the Celtic Nature Shawl has round motifs worked seamlessly together, giving the impression of lacy detail work—yet it's easy to make. The Alborada Shawl uses a fine-weight cotton yarn and is made of pineapple shapes that create a sophisticated lace effect. Random placement of different motifs make for a beautiful edge for the Art Deco–inspired shawl that uses a DK-weigh...

Learn the essential knitting stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide.Starting with the two basic knitting stitches, knit and purl, this step-by-step guide builds on fundamental skills with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited for beginners looking to build a foundation o...