Learn to create more than twenty-five crochet women's fashion accessories with the help of easy-to-follow instructions and stylish patterns.Sometimes, all it takes is the right accessory to pull off a great look. And if that accessory happens to be handmade by you? All the better! In this book, popular author/designer/teacher Melissa Leapman shows you how to make more than twenty-five fresh and beautiful crocheted accessories for women. From winter warmers like cozy...

The crochet diva divulges two hundred of her favorite crochet stitch patterns—including many original designs—to keep you busy stitching for years!With many original designs and others garnered from Melissa Leapman's years of experience in the industry, this book is geared toward crocheters of all levels and formatted in a way that encourages learning and skill-building.The beginning features a pattern library with a full explanation of stitch multiples and h...

Beloved knitwear designer Melissa Leapman offers a comprehensive stitch dictionary and guide with more than 300 original knitting patterns, including slip stitches, cables, and lace.Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction, information on how to most effectively use a stitch dictionary, and a wea...

There’s no such thing as too much yarn.As renowned knitwear designer Melissa Leapman knows all too well, every knitter has a stash of yarn that they just can’t bear to part with: the one or two extra balls of yarn bought “just in case,” or the bits and pieces leftover from completed projects.Stashbuster Knits gives you the absolute best way to use—and enjoy—your treasured yarn collection guilt free. Leapman offers valuable step-by-step guidance on organizing and sh...

Finally, a reason to make intentional holes in your knitting. Clear photos will show you exactly how to do everything, and the 4 projects will allow you to practice and showcase your new skills. Written in both text and chart form. Some knitters prefer the visual presentation of charts while others like the explicit words, the choice is yours. Knitted using 4 medium weight yarn, circular and double point needles. Multiple sizes for each pattern. Easy skill level.

One of the reasons knitting and colorwork master Melissa Leapman first learned to knit was her wish to make one special project—a sweater using Fair Isle technique. Now, for the first time, she brings her passion for advanced color knitting to knitters who want to knit with any and every color of yarn they can wrap around their needles.Conquer classic stranded knitting, “draw” images in yarn using intarsia, and make two projects in one with reversible double knitting. Leapman’s cle...

Introducing a fresh take on exciting mix-and-match squares. Choose from 15 fun motifs and make endless totes, bags, and other projects. Start with the 5 included projects to get a guided start to your newfound crochet skills. Stitch designs include: spiked stitch, cables 'n ribs, ruffled, colorful pebbles, and more.

These elegant designs are perfect for creating yourself, or a friend, a complete collection of lace creations. This easy level book includes an 8 page guide on knitting lace, covering techniques like: casting on and off, lace construction, increasing, decreasing, blocking and finishing. Designs include: cap sleeve top, lace-border top, long vest and boho vest. Projects can be made using size 3 light or 4 worsted weight yarns and knitting needles in US sizes 6, 4 millimeters, and 8, 5 milli...

This new technique enables you to create complex-looking fabrics using only one color per row. With detailed tips and instruction, you'll be a master mosaic knitter in no time. Patterns include: headband, hat, cowl, pullover, sampler throw, baby blanket, sweater and more. Projects can be made with US size 3 light or 4 medium weight yarn and a wide range of straight and circular knitting needle sizes. Sweater pattern includes sizing options for women's sizes small to 2X. All other wearable ...

From elegant wearable designs to a beautiful baby blanket, this book provides lace designs for your wardrobe and home. This easy level book includes an 8 page guide on knitting lace, covering techniques like: casting on and off, lace construction, increasing, decreasing, blocking and finishing. Designs include: two-color shawl, asymmetrical wrap, mandala shawl and baby blanket. Projects can be made using size 2 fine, 3 light and 4 medium weight yarns and 29" circular knitting needles in US...

Plus, make a unique gift to welcome a special baby into your life. Get re-acquainted with your long-lost knitting skills while also learning to use the Knook, a specialized crochet hook that makes it possible to create true knitted fabric without traditional knitting needles. Clear illustrations and photos are given for both techniques. Start with the washcloth tutorial and guide to basic techniques. Then choose from 10 sweet blanket designs.

If you're feeling crafty, colorful, and perhaps a bit cold, then look no further. This technique is used to create patterns with two colors per row, and the unused color is worked over, weaving it into the fabric. Projects include hats, scarf, cowl, afghan, and pillow with a varsity of diamond, zigzag and snowflake motifs. Each can be made using US size 4 worsted weight yarn and crochet hooks in sizes: G-6, H-8 and I-9; 4, 5 and 5.5 millimeters. Finished project vary widely in size. Easy+ ...