Crafts

Amy O'Neill Houck

Crochet for Bears to Wear: More Than 20 Perfect Projects for Your Favorite Teddies and Friends

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

A guide to crochet techniques and garment constructions, such as seamless top-down crochet, ribbing, unusual starts and finishes, amigurumi and lots of lace. It features 20 cozy garments and cute accessories, from a baseball jersey, cap, bat and ball to a sundress and basket, that bears can wear. Page dim. 218 x 209 x 9 Weight: 326 grams

Alicia Paulson

Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living: 30 Projects in Decorative Embroidery, Counted Cross Stitch, and Crewelwork

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

In this follow-up to "Stitched in Time," Paulson shares 30 of her dream projects in decorative embroidery, counted cross-stitch, and crewelwork--all accompanied by stitch charts, templates, pattern pieces, and instructions.

Boo Davis

Dare to Be Square Quilting: A Block-By-Block Guide to Making Patchwork and Quilts

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

"Boo Davis is a rock star! Dare to Be Square Quilting is the perfect patchwork primer for beginners and a refreshing review for experienced quilters. A must-have book for any quilt or craft library." --Denyse Schmidt (author of Denyse Schmidt Quilts) . . . My approach to quilting is an approach for true beginners. I don't like triangles, circles, hexagons, diamonds, rhombuses, or any shape that makes measuring a chore. (Can we stop right here and ponder the word rhombus? Man, that word is hilarious.) In this book, every project is designed using only squares and rectangles. Why just squares and rectangles? Because straight seams are easy to stitch! Craft a modern quilt with independent quilt-maker Boo Davis, whose fun, slightly quirky designs take quilts into new graphic territory. Using only simple shapes like rectangles and squares you'll see robots, skulls, alarm clocks, and owls come to life as fabulous, full-size quilts. With 10 charming quilt patterns, and 15 eye-popping patchwork projects perfect for afternoon or weekend crafting, Dare to Be Square Quilting reinterprets quilt traditions such as basket weave, rail fence, and housetop designs in a bold new way. With advice on ...

Ruth Singer

The Sewing Bible: A Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing Techniques

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Whether you're a beginning knitter or advanced, whether your tastes range from simple knit-purl stitching to fancy Daisy or Moroccan screen, this dictionary of stitch patterns is indispensable!Young knitters, old knitters, hip knitters, traditional knitters: they all enjoy different styles. But every knitter from age 5 to 95 needs a good dictionary of stitches. 400 Knitting Stitches is a comprehensive guide that invites knitters to experiment with a variety of new stitch combinations. The book is conveniently divided into eight categories: knit-purl, crossed and cables, slipped, lacy, double, twisted, cast-off, and fancy stitches. Making a romantic lacy wrap or a classic cable sweater? Whatever your style, there's a stitch in here for you.Each of the 400-plus featured stitches is accompanied by easy-to-follow written and charted instructions, as well as a full-color photograph. A section on basic knitting information and techniques at the front of the book makes this volume even more invaluable. From advanced knitters experimenting with their own designs to beginners looking for clear instruction and explanation, 400 Knitting Stitches is an essential reference for knitters of all ...

Doris Chan

Crochet Lace Innovations: 20 Dazzling Designs in Broomstick, Hairpin, Tunisian, and Exploded Lace

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Everything crochet is new again! Doris Chan is not just a crochet designer--she is a self-described "fiberazza, tinkerer, and crochet advocate." And yet, when it came to exploring a few of the more traditional crochet techniques, such as Broomstick, Hairpin, and Tunisian crochet, she resisted. Why would anyone be interested in these antiquated methods? Who wants to struggle with strange hooks, sticks, and looms anyway? After Doris took a few choice crochet classes taught by her peers, the answer soon became abundantly clear. Broomstick, Hairpin, and Tunisian lace are incredibly cool. The methods are easy to learn, and the results look spectacular--completely unlike anything else. So now, Doris has officially caught the bug, and she is eager to share her own twist on these techniques. Crochet Lace Innovations is a collection of 20 stylish designs that use these treasured crochet lace methods to create garments that are not only modern and flattering, but custom-fit to a broad range of sizes. Chapters include designs using not only these three classic methods, but also the "exploded"lace (working lace patterns in thicker yarn for a completely eye-opening effect) that has become ...

Wendy D. Johnson

Toe-Up Socks for Every Body: Adventurous Lace, Cables, and Colorwork from Wendy Knits

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Lifelong knitter Johnson gives sock knitters just what they want--21 patternspresenting more intermediate and advanced designs from complex cable socks tolacy anklets for the entire family.

Stephanie A. Wells

The Earring Style Book: Making Designer Earrings, Capturing Celebrity Style, and Getting the Look for Less

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Create an entire earring wardrobe no stylist required Stephanie Wells s unique, trendsetting Double Happiness earrings have been regularly spotted on Oprah, Alicia Keys, Rachael Ray, and Beyonce. Here, the award-winning designer shows you how to make 40 of her signature earring styles without sacrificing time or budget. You ll learn basic jewelry making skills, as well as Double Happiness techniques for making frames, wrapping wires and beads, and connecting multiple wraps. Whether your style is chic, glamorous, rock-and-roll, or bohemian, you ll find easy-to-make earrings that will revive and revolutionize any outfit."

Jodi Kahn

Simply Sublime Gifts: High-Style, Low-Sew Projects to Make in a Snap

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Gift giving has become a major part of our modern everyday lives and finding the perfect present is an ongoing challenge. So what better way to give something personal, meaningful and unique than to make it yourself? This book offers the secrets to whipping up more than 30 sophisticated-looking gifts quickly and inexpensively. Page dim. 253 x 188 x 9 Weight: 440 grams

The Art of Knitted Lace: With Complete Lace How-To and Dozens of Patterns

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

The perfect book to take knitters through the hot summer months and beyond, this guide is filled with beautiful designs ranging from simple to complex. Lace-hungry knitters will learn to master the basics and knit the exact design their heart desires.

Jillian Moreno, Amy R. Singer

Big Girl Knits: 25 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women with Real Curves

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Big Girl Knits" features twenty-five unique patterns for women size 14 and up. From flattering pullovers and sexy tees to sleek skirts and fun accessories, this book is overflowing with options for knitting up an entire wardrobe to compliment your shapely shape. Part knitting instruction, part fashion guide, "Big Girl Knits" is packed with expert advice to help you make the most of the three Bs: Boobs, Belly, and Butt. All the garments and accessories featured in the book are proportioned to fit and flatter a big girl's body. Learn two fabulous adaptations to add to your knitting toolbox that you can apply to any sweater pattern. The book also features an easy-to-use measurement guide and tips to help you choose the right yarn, colors, and styles for you. "From the Hardcover edition.

Sue Havens

Make Your Own Toys: Sew Soft Bears, Bunnies, Monkeys, Puppies, and More!

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Havens helps home sewers create adorable soft toys whose looks fall somewhere between classically cute and Japanese modern and which can be extensively customized.

Kay Gardiner, Ann Meador Shayne

Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitter's Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

The ladies of Mason-Dixon Knitting collect more than 30 unbelievable patterns, a how-to manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Full-color photography of these delightful home- and family-inspired knits accompanies each project.

Melissa Leapman

Continuous Cables: An Exploration of Knitted Cabled Knots, Rings, Swirls, and Curlicues: 20 Designs Plus an All-Original Stitch Dictionar

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Expert knitwear designer Leapman goes beyond the traditional, ordinary cables explored in her first book, "Cables Untangled," providing knitters with an original collection of projects and stitch patterns featuring beautiful, closed-ring cables.

Jil Eaton

Jil Eaton's Knitting School: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Confident Knitter

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Acclaimed knitwear designer Eaton offers a full knitting course with 19 essential lessons designed to help new or lapsed knitters discover the pleasure of the craft and create a variety of her signature quick-to-knit projects.

Melissa Leapman

Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Beautiful, intricate, flowing, mysterious, iconic--cable knit sweaters are all that and more. They are classic, stylish wardrobe staples. For many of us, cables are the main reason we were compelled to learn to knit in the first place. But it's necessary to be an ultra-advanced knitter to even think about knitting cables, right? Not really. In Cables Untangled, widely published author, knitwear designer, and teacher Melissa Leapman demystifies this perennially popular technique, guiding the reader through the process step by step. Even if you've mastered just a few basic knitting techniques, you can turn out beautiful cables too A comprehensive resource book for knitters of all levels, Cables Untangled features over twenty cabled projects, from simple household items to clothing, fashion accessories, and gifts for virtually everyone on your list. Every project is beautifully photographed and includes useful detail shots of every piece of cabled fabric. In addition to the projects, Cables Untangled includes an invaluable Cable Stitch Dictionary, giving you the tools to be a skilled and creative cable-knitter. Extra resources include: - A guide to using knitting charts and ...

Toyoko Sugiwaka

Felt Me a Smile

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

This quirky and cute new craft book will appeal to the many fans of the Japanese crafting aesthetic. Its 16 simple, useful, and practically irresistible animal-themed projects use felting, embroidery, crochet, and fabric-painting techniques with amusing results.

Melissa Leapman

Mastering Color Knitting: Simple Instructions for Stranded, Intarsia, and Double Knitting

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

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 clear instruction proves that knitting with multiple colors may appear more complex, but it doesn't have to be difficult. She includes the quickest, easiest, and most intuitive methods for each technique, using knowledge honed over years of color knitting workshops with knitters from across the country. Once you've learned the basics, practice your new skills by creating projects for yourself, your friends, and everyone on your gift list. Each chapter includes a handful of sample projects to get you started, a Designer Workshop that teaches you important concepts in every designer's toolbox, and a pattern treasury of unique patterns to apply to projects of your own creation--more than 50 patterns and 12 ...

Sok Song

Crease + Fold: Innovative Origami Projects Anyone Can Make

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Inspired by traditional techniques, Sok Song captures the timeless spirit of origami in every modern model he designs. Inside, he shows how paper can be transformed into anything from an exquisite watercolor orchid to a wallet made from a subway map. These imaginative projects will teach you the fundamentals of origami as you create playful animals and other designs perfect for greeting cards, jewelry, and more. SOK SONG's passion for origami transformed his self-taught hobby into an award-winning design business. His paper artistry has been featured in magazines including "Vanity Fair," "Marie Claire," "GQ," and "Vogue"; as contributions to other origami books; on TV on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and "America's Next Top Model"; and in museums including the American Museum of Natural History.

Nicky Epstein

Knitting Block by Block: 150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Create gorgeous sweaters, bags, afghans, and toys just by knitting the simplest of shapes--a square No one forgets the sweet victory of completing their first knitted block, but most of us quickly move on to more complex constructions, only making swatches for guage. In this comprehensive volume, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 new patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. Inside you will find: 150 original block patterns, from simple textures to embossed pictorials, intricate lace to cables, colorwork, double knit, and more, all with Nicky's signature wit, verve, and style. More than ten exclusive project designs that will make you say "I can't believe that is made out of blocks "Detailed guidance for creating exciting pieces out of block knitting, without using increases or decreases.Exclusive cut-and-paste project design pages. Simply cut out the printed blocks and arrange them to help create your own masterpieces. Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects, and now not limited to just afghans ...