Desde las islas Orcadas, al norte de Escocia, Hilary Grant nos acerca los diseños y motivos más populares del Fair Isle knitting, una técnica tradicional aun por descubrir en nuestro país. Si tu pasión es tejer, el punto nórdico te ayudará a perfeccionar tus habilidades como tejedora y obtener prendas icónicas, ricas en color y detalles. · 30 prendas de invierno: gorros, mitones, manoplas, bufandas, jerséis. Podrás realizar hasta 30 proyectos de punto, desde accesorios para tejer en una tarde hasta piezas que requieren semanas de labor. · Técnicas básicas y consejos prácticos: aprenderás los puntos básicos y técnicas específicas como tejer en circular, crear un tejido doble y dar forma a las prendas, así como los métodos para unir las piezas y hacer los acabados. También descubrirás los mejores trucos para cuidar y lavar tus prendas de punto más preciadas. · Instrucciones detalladas: cada pieza incluye instrucciones textuales punto a punto, patrones visuales de los motivos geométricos utilizados y hermosas fotografías de las piezas acabadas.
Following on from the success of her first title,?Stitch London, Lauren O?Farrell has created another cute and quirky collection of projects, but this time with an American twist.This unique knitting title will show you how to knit all of the most famous New York people and places, as well as some unique accessories inspired by life in the ?Big Apple??itself. Created for city chicks who don't like rules but love knitting, the projects are simple enough for beginners, yet bonkers enough to inspire more seasoned knitters. The book is brilliantly written in Lauren's sassy style, with clever tips and techniques throughout.
The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The Empire City.?I Knit New York contains?ten knitting patterns inspired by the history and geography of the Capital?of the World. We asked five of our favorite New Yorkers to design patterns and share their favorite New York secrets from subway to skyscraper.Designers include Brittney Bailey (b.woolens/Purl Soho), Kathleen Dames (kathleen dames | knitwear design), Kirsten Kapur (Through the Loops), Xandy Peters (creator of Fox Paws and other stacked stitches), and Lars Rains (Modern Lopi), plus an essay from Kay Gardiner (the Northern half of Mason-Dixon Knitting),?a #buttonhunt in the Garment District with Kathleen Dames (host of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames podcast), and a multiborough yarn crawl with Lisa Chamoff (founder of Indie Untangled).Want to know where to find the New York that the locals know and love? IKNY shares shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, and more. And if you can't make it to the City, we include lists of our favorite books, movies, TV shows, and songs, so you can bring NYC?home.Patterns include: 42nd & Lex - open-front lace cardiga
The "Simple Crocheting Techniques for the Beginner" is really what this book is about. If you've never done it before or have only thought about doing it, you've got the right guide. Everything is kept very basic so that anyone can do it. Something as simple as how to hold the crocheting needle is taught. You'll discover how this tool can do wonders and learn which different types and sizes are best for making which specific things. Of course the material for the yawn is covered and which type is best for crocheting what. As you proceed along, not only will you be amazed at how much can be done by crocheting, you'll see how even a beginner can create some awesome stuff. It's just a matter of learning the right techniques and eventually mastering them. There's nothing like a hand-made blanket that you created with your own hands by crocheting. Being a beginner is not a problem. This book will teach you how and get you on your way to making some pretty neat stuff. You might get pretty good at it and your friends and family night even pay you to crochet something for them. You never know.
Learn to hand knit welts and waves with ease and precision in this debut volume from knit designer Adrienne Larsen. Recommended for intermediate to advanced knitters, Welts and Waves uses a two needle system with an altered three needle bind off to achieve conventionally demanding looks with precision and ease. The collection is comprised of a wide range of projects from apparel to home goods including sweaters, blankets, and accessories. The artistry of these complex, gorgeous designs paired with Larsen?s clear and comprehensive instruction makes Welts and Waves a must-read for anyone serious about knitting.
Desde las islas Orcadas, al norte de Escocia, Hilary Grant nos acerca los diseños y motivos más populares del Fair Isle knitting, una técnica tradicional aun por descubrir en nuestro país. Si tu pasión es tejer, el punto nórdico te ayudará a perfeccionar tus habilidades como tejedora y obtener prendas icónicas, ricas en color y detalles. · 30 prendas de invierno: gorros, mitones, manoplas, bufandas, jerséis. Podrás realizar hasta 30 proyectos de punto, desde accesorios para tejer en una tarde hasta piezas que requieren semanas de labor. · Técnicas básicas y consejos prácticos: aprenderás los puntos básicos y técnicas específicas como tejer en circular, crear un tejido doble y dar forma a las prendas, así como los métodos para unir las piezas y hacer los acabados. También descubrirás los mejores trucos para cuidar y lavar tus prendas de punto más preciadas. · Instrucciones detalladas: cada pieza incluye instrucciones textuales punto a punto, patrones visuales de los motivos geométricos utilizados y hermosas fotografías de las piezas acabadas.
Following on from the success of her first title,?Stitch London, Lauren O?Farrell has created another cute and quirky collection of projects, but this time with an American twist.This unique knitting title will show you how to knit all of the most famous New York people and places, as well as some unique accessories inspired by life in the ?Big Apple??itself. Created for city chicks who don't like rules but love knitting, the projects are simple enough for beginners, yet bonkers enough to inspire more seasoned knitters. The book is brilliantly written in Lauren's sassy style, with clever tips and techniques throughout.
The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The Empire City.?I Knit New York contains?ten knitting patterns inspired by the history and geography of the Capital?of the World. We asked five of our favorite New Yorkers to design patterns and share their favorite New York secrets from subway to skyscraper.Designers include Brittney Bailey (b.woolens/Purl Soho), Kathleen Dames (kathleen dames | knitwear design), Kirsten Kapur (Through the Loops), Xandy Peters (creator of Fox Paws and other stacked stitches), and Lars Rains (Modern Lopi), plus an essay from Kay Gardiner (the Northern half of Mason-Dixon Knitting),?a #buttonhunt in the Garment District with Kathleen Dames (host of The Sweater with Kathleen Dames podcast), and a multiborough yarn crawl with Lisa Chamoff (founder of Indie Untangled).Want to know where to find the New York that the locals know and love? IKNY shares shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, and more. And if you can't make it to the City, we include lists of our favorite books, movies, TV shows, and songs, so you can bring NYC?home.Patterns include: 42nd & Lex - open-front lace cardiga
The "Simple Crocheting Techniques for the Beginner" is really what this book is about. If you've never done it before or have only thought about doing it, you've got the right guide. Everything is kept very basic so that anyone can do it. Something as simple as how to hold the crocheting needle is taught. You'll discover how this tool can do wonders and learn which different types and sizes are best for making which specific things. Of course the material for the yawn is covered and which type is best for crocheting what. As you proceed along, not only will you be amazed at how much can be done by crocheting, you'll see how even a beginner can create some awesome stuff. It's just a matter of learning the right techniques and eventually mastering them. There's nothing like a hand-made blanket that you created with your own hands by crocheting. Being a beginner is not a problem. This book will teach you how and get you on your way to making some pretty neat stuff. You might get pretty good at it and your friends and family night even pay you to crochet something for them. You never know.
Learn to hand knit welts and waves with ease and precision in this debut volume from knit designer Adrienne Larsen. Recommended for intermediate to advanced knitters, Welts and Waves uses a two needle system with an altered three needle bind off to achieve conventionally demanding looks with precision and ease. The collection is comprised of a wide range of projects from apparel to home goods including sweaters, blankets, and accessories. The artistry of these complex, gorgeous designs paired with Larsen?s clear and comprehensive instruction makes Welts and Waves a must-read for anyone serious about knitting.
