Natures Wrapture

Download or read book Nature's Wrapture written by Sheryl Thies and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adorn yourself with the exquisite textures, lacy patterns, and glorious colors of nature. Find 20 captivating wraps, shawls, and scarves in flattering styles ranging from casual accessories to elegant evening wear. The patterns display basic shapes and plenty of variety--ideal for confident beginners as well as experienced knitters. Requiring little or no finishing, projects such as Dragonfly, Snowdrift, Waterfall, Cocoon, and Supernova invite knitters to celebrate the mystery and magic that surrounds us. Knit yourself a natural wonder!

Download or read book Knitting by Nature written by Sheryl Thies and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this follow-up to her wildly popular books Ocean Breezes and Nature's Wrapture, Sheryl Thies has outdone herself with a stunning new collection of nature-inspired designs. Revel in knitting ideas gathered from a wide array of flowers, grasses, and vines. Choose from exquisite designs, including scarves, shawls, wraps, and shrugs Capture the beauty of plant forms with lace, cables, bobbles, and other knitting stitches Enjoy modern designs that require minimal or no finishing

Download or read book Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet written by Sheryl Thies and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be at the forefront of a stitching comeback! Tunisian crochet is a generations-old needlework technique that today's crocheters--and knitters--are rediscovering. Also known as afghan stitch, this versatile technique is worked on a long needle with a crochet hook at one end. Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accents Learn a variety of stitches, from basic to more advanced, including some that look just like knitting Read a brief history of Tunisian crochet and find out why it's experiencing such a resurgence

Download or read book Basically Brilliant Knits written by Melissa Matthay and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2003-06-16 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even if you're a beginner, you'll find success knitting these gorgeous wearables! Designs blend simple, classic shapes with stylish details for a fresh take on fashion. More than twenty projects include pullovers, jackets, cardigans, tees, and tanks Easy stitches and minimal shaping means you can knit a project over just a few weekends Learn to add buttons, zippers, and edgings and embellish sleeves, collars, and cuffs Projects for all seasons include breezy cotton and rayon yarns and cozy winter-weight wools

Download or read book Tunisian Crochet Encore written by Sheryl Thies and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top-selling author Sheryl Thies presents an exciting encore to Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet! In this volume, she reviews the basics of Tunisian Crochet, which any confident beginner can master, and then shares a variety of advanced techniques. Get excellent value with 16 all-new crochet patterns for women's garments and accessories Learn in-depth techniques, including double-ended Tunisian crochet, short-row shaping using Tunisian crochet, and mitered Tunisian crochet Discover a wide range of stylish projects that don't require fitting

Download or read book Free-Spirit Shawls written by Lisa Shroyer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-25 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge yourself in hand-painted and lace yarns. Many shawl projects take only one skein! What is actually more popular than knitting socks? Knitting shawls! 13 out of 35 of Ravelry's most popular patterns of all time are small shawls or wraps. And who better to curate a collection of these trendy-yet-classic designs than the editor of Knitscene, Lisa Shroyer? Free Spirit Shawls features 20 shawl projects that are presented along 4 themes: Color (simple colorwork), Lace (the infinite pretty possibilities achieved by simple yarnovers), Simplicity (variegated yarns and simple stitches used to create simple yet striking designs), and Texture (cables and knit-purl combinations). Technique features focus on special areas of expertise such as Shetland construction and the anatomy of semicircular shawls. With her intimate knowledge of what knitters are hungry to make and wear, Lisa has curated a contemporary collection that will reach far beyond simple trends and will continue to inspire for years to come.

Download or read book Knitting by Nature written by Sheryl Thies and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheryl Thies has a new collection of nature-inspired designs. Features 20 knitted scarves, shawls, wraps, and shrugs Includes lace, cables, bobbles, and other knitting stitches Offers modern designs that require minimal or no finishing