Open up a world of knitting possibilities with these fun and stylish sock designs using Japanese stitch techniques.In Knitted Socks East and West, author Judy Sumner compares knitting a sock to writing a haiku: both challenge you to create something beautiful and original within a sparse, strict format. In this, her first book, she recounts how she came to study hundreds of exquisite Japanese stitch patters and then apply her new knowledge to the sock desig...

Open up a world of knitting possibilities with these fun and stylish sock designs using Japanese stitch techniques.In Knitted Socks East and West, author Judy Sumner compares knitting a sock to writing a haiku: both challenge you to create something beautiful and original within a sparse, strict format. In this, her first book, she recounts how she came to study hundreds of exquisite Japanese stitch patters and then apply her new knowledge to the sock desig...

In this all-crochet addition to the One-Skein Wonders® series, Edie Eckman and Judith Durant offer 101 exciting crochet projects — including jewelry, scarves, bags, hats, dresses, and home decor items — that each use just one skein of yarn. With projects organized by yarn type and weight, you'll be crocheting lacy shrugs for the springtime and heavy-duty beanies for the snowy winter months. Whatever your experience level, you're sure to find a delightfully portable project that suits your ...

Move beyond granny squares with 144 motifs for crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars! "You may never what to put your crochet hook down again." — Detroit NewsAll the things you love about granny squares are also true of crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars. Motifs of any shape are fun, creative—and a perfect way to use up small bits of yarn. In this book, teacher and designer Edie Eckman opens up the door to crocheting creativity wi...

In this easy to understand guide, bestselling author Edie Eckman shares 150 beautiful decorative crochet borders that will put the finishing touch on any project.A crochet border is the perfect finishing touch on the edges of any fiber project, but creating one often means shaping the edging around an unforgiving 90-degree angle. It’s no easy task, but Edie Eckman guides you through it with style and poise.This collection includes 150 vibrant crochet frames...

350 stitch patterns you'll use again and againKnitting Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia gives you quick visual access to a comprehensive collection of stitch combinations that enable you to create your own designs or modify existing patterns with ease. Each stitch is accompanied by a full-color photo and diagram to make learning even easier, while sidebars guide you through tricky parts of various stitch patterns.knit and purl patterns • ribs •...

Some books are nice additions to a library, and others are cornerstone selections. This book is one of those foundational references you can rely on for years to come.From its easy-to-use format, to the collection of 200 pattern stitches, this book is a quick and easy guide to all things knitting. The techniques and insight you glean from Knitting - The Complete Guide can be applied to any project, such as the socks, gloves, hat and sweater projects featured inside.

Get hooked on Interlocking Crochet!Do you want to create incredible crochet projects that will leave even experienced crocheters amazed and wondering, "How did she do that?" Would you like to crochet one project that has two unique, attractive looks? Try the technique of interlocking crochet, which takes simple stitches and turns them into richly textured, reversible fabrics.There has never been a book that explores this technique so thoroughly. In...

Whether it's at the park, on the bus, or on lunch break, this handy deck makes it a cinch to crochetwherever and whenever. Inside are 25 fantastic pattern cards that range from posh to playful, each with step-by-step instructions and a beautiful photograph of the finished project.

Say "goodbye" to crochet's stiff, boxy, hippie-child reputation and "hello" to Crochet that Fits-garments that fit your shape accessories that fit your style, and looks that fit right in with today's fashion trends!This book teaches an innovative, easy way to crochet fashions that are soft, shaped and drape able-from a little black dress that fits like a glove and a lacy baby-doll top, to cute and cozy slippers, ruffled shrugs and hobo bags. By using Mary Jane Hall's Gradu...

With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and a handy stitch dictionary, this guide unleashes the creativity and fun of sock knitting.From cast-on stitches to binding off, Getting Started Knitting Socks details simple steps to help turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handl...

You won’t believe what you can make with knitted circles!One circle can become a stylish hat or an adorable shrug. Two, and you have a unique handbag or cover-up. Knit more circles, and you can make show-stopping scarves, capes, sweaters, afghans—even a stunning lace dress.Only Nicky Epstein, always on the cutting edge of knitwear design, could dream up these innovative garments and accessories that all start with a simple shape. In her bestselling book Knitting Block b...