The star of HBO's Tracey Takes On . . . shares her love of knitting alongside "unexpectedly enticing designs" in a book that will have you in stitches (NPR).Tracey Ullman has been known for almost 20 years as an award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer, well-loved for her eccentric and iconoclastic humor. She is also an avid knitter, and she brings the same freewheeling spirit to her most recent production, a book she created with knitwear desi...

The star of HBO's Tracey Takes On . . . shares her love of knitting alongside "unexpectedly enticing designs" in a book that will have you in stitches (NPR).Tracey Ullman has been known for almost 20 years as an award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer, well-loved for her eccentric and iconoclastic humor. She is also an avid knitter, and she brings the same freewheeling spirit to her most recent production, a book she created with knitwear desi...

Knitting can be a challenging craft, but even more challenging than knitting itself is the cryptic language—a mix of abbreviations, numbers, jargon, punctuation marks, and other symbols—in which patterns are usually written. It’s no wonder so many beginners (and even some whose skills are quite advanced) are intimidated by the bewildering code—or that so many yarn-shop owners grow frustrated by the amount of time they must spend deciphering patterns for the uninitiated.Enter Kn...

Edge of Eternity is the epic, final novel in Ken Follett’s captivating and hugely ambitious Century trilogy. On its own or read in sequence with Fall of Giants and Winter of the World, this is a compulsive, gripping blockbuster about the fight for personal freedom set during the Cold War.A FIGHT AGAINST INJUSTICE1961, and in the United States George Jakes, a bright young lawyer in the Kennedy administration and fi...

When Weekend Knitting was first published in hardcover in 2003, a modern generation of knitters was just starting to discover this "hot new hobby." Since then, knitting has grown wildly popular and Melanie Falick’s book has gone on to become a knitting classic and a huge bestseller.Weekend Knittin**g brings together unique, innovative, and still-fresh projects for beginning and more-experienced knitters, many of which can be completed in a weekend or less. Every p...

This is a very easy crochet pattern and great for beginners. The size of the Doll depends on the size of the crochet hook, thickness of yarn and how you stuff them; a bigger hook and thicker yarn makes a bigger doll. A doll stuffed tightly is bigger than one stuffed loosely.Size: The dolls are 3 inches/ 7.5 cm high (excluding ears).This crochet pattern is written with U.S.A. crochet terms: ch = chain, sc = single crochet (UK : dc = double crochet), st = sti...

Chicks, start your sticks! This time it’s all about knittingStop letting worry knit your brows, ladies. Let go of your fear of knitting, and take hold of The Chicks with Sticks® Guide to Knitting. With more than 30 simple, chic projects plus simple step-by-step instructions, this book is the complete guide to starting and enjoying this fun, rewarding hobby. New knitters can finish up their first projects in a weekend; more advanced beginners (that is, the ones who have kni...

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...

The author of AlterKnits Felt shows knitters how to turn a little yarn into fun projects and gifts—including baby clothes, bags, and household items."Two needles and one (or one more) skein of yarn—the possibilities never cease to amaze me," writes Leigh Radford in the introduction to her new book. Radford's fascination with the creative potential of these raw materials is evident throughout One More Skein, where she melds the alternative approach ...

Take your knitting on the run!Are you a take-along knitter? Are you tempted to break out the needles in the library, on the bus, or even at the supermarket? Then Take-Along Knitting is for you! North Light editors have selected the best portable projects from our superstar authors, including Stefanie Japel, Jane Davis, Hannah Fettig and more, all gathered in one place. With easy-to-follow patterns that celebrate the joys of knitting everywhere you go, you'...

Make adorable crochet dolls with over fifty unique patterns for clothes and accessories.With a range of clothing and accessory patterns, dress up your doll for home and abroad, from basic underwear and shoes to dresses, dungarees, sweaters, coats, and hats. As well as wardrobe essentials, you can create accessories to match each outfit, including a teddy for bedtime, a bucket for the beach, cakes for the kitchen, and even a penguin for the North Pole! There's a rang...