Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter

Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter
Author: Kate Atherley
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1647000173

A knitting sourcebook full of patterns and techniques for making shawls and wraps with ease Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans aim to equip adventurous knitters with the skills to knit and create shawls and wraps of all shapes and sizes and to help them forge their own shawl-knitting paths. Tips and tutorials address the technical aspects of shawl knitting, from shaping to adapting stitch patterns to making color and fabric choices. A gallery of patterns using a variety of yarns both mainstream and indie provides knitters with inspiration for customizing and creating their own designs. More than a dozen patterns illustrate the featured knitting techniques. One-third of the patterns are aimed at beginning knitters, one-third teach intermediate knitters new skills for intriguing results, and one-third offer creative instruction in customizing. The featured yarns are a mix: some luxury fibers, some classics. Together, Atherley and McBrien Evans provide a 360-degree view of the shawl-creation process from designing to knitting

Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps

Vogue Knitting Shawls & Wraps
Author: Vogue Knitting Magazine
Publisher: Vogue Knitting
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781933027845

The most versatile of garments, a shawl can keep you warm in the winter, top off an elegant evening dress, or chase away the chill on a summer evening.

Vogue Knitting Shawls

Vogue Knitting Shawls
Author: Trisha Malcolm
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Knitting
ISBN: 9781931543972

The popular series for the "knitter on the go” showcases the perfect take-along project: timeless, elegant shawls. Twenty classic designs--from gossamer lace creations and glittery fashion statements to sturdy wraps made for warmth--span the seasons in style and color. They come in unique shapes and forms, too, including round, triangle, and mitered, and in a range of skill levels. There are even some patterns to crochet! And they’re all created by the best designers, such as Nicky Epstein, Fayla Reiss, and Amy Bahrt, who contributes a charming and whimsical Sheep Shawl. Superbly photographed so that beginners can follow easily, this is truly Vogue� fashion at its very finest.

Wrapped in Comfort

Wrapped in Comfort
Author: Alison Jeppson Hyde
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2007-06-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604684925

Create these romantic shawls and scarves with fabulous fibers; then wrap yourself up in the inspiring stories behind the designs. Create 12 beautiful shawls in half-circle or full-circle shapes, plus four scarves · Find projects for beginning to experienced knitters Choose from leaves, clovers, flowers, and other classic lace motifs Gorgeous designs will provide the comfort-- real-life tales will warm the heart.

Folk Shawls

Folk Shawls
Author: Cheryl Oberle
Publisher: Interweave
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781883010591

Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world. From the Himalayas to Spain, from Iceland to Japan, and from Mexico to Norway, many of the shawls featured here have been taken from examples of historic knitted shawls. Other designs have been translated into knitwear from patterns for woven or lace shawls. Included are 25 patterns as well as historical and cultural information about shawls that have been used for prayer and mourning, as bridal veils, and as christening garments. Each design is presented with a full-page color photo, written instructions, and charts.

Mystic Shawls 2

Mystic Shawls 2
Author: Anna Dalvi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2017-10
Genre: Knitted lace
ISBN: 9781937513832

Anna Dalvi is back with more Mystic shawls! From the author of Shaping Shawls and Ancient Egypt in Lace and Color comes the sequel to Mystic Shawls, filled with even more beautiful lace. Each of these shawls began as one of Anna's popular online knitalong patterns. Catch up with a dozen more shawl patterns from the Mystic series!

Shawls and Scarves

Shawls and Scarves
Author: Nancy J. Thomas
Publisher: XRX Books
Total Pages: 105
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0964639165

Projects and articles with enduring appeal from the archives of Knitter's Magazine.

Nature's Wrapture

Nature's Wrapture
Author: Sheryl Thies
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2010-01-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604681039

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!

One + One

One + One
Author: Iris Schreier
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Hats
ISBN: 9781454703174

Knitters love to make hats--and One + One: Hats, the second book in Iris Schreier's exciting new series, gives them a stunning array of fashionable, functional, and beautiful projects. Best of all, each one uses only two skeins of yarn! The hats come in a broad range of colors and textures, and Schreier explores a variety of knitting techniques, from knit and purl to lace; stranded colorwork and slip stitch; and double knit.