When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters

When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters
Author: Marion Edmonds
Publisher: Taunton
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2007
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781561588404

Featuring levelheaded advice from two Rknitting nanas, S this complete survival guide should be in every knitter's yarn bag.

The Secret Language of Knitters

The Secret Language of Knitters
Author: Mary Beth Temple
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0740793276

The expert knitter and author of Hooked for Life shares an irreverent guide to the loopy world of knitting jargon from “Acrylic” to “Yarn Porn”. If you’ve ever wanted to know what knitters really mean when they say “frog”, “WIP”, or “stash”, The Secret Language of Knitters is for you. Written by acclaimed crafting author Mary Beth Temple, this dictionary will make you laugh as you learn the ins and outs of knitting terminology. Ideal for the knitting novice as well as the yarn-obsessed, it includes entries such as: * Design Elements noun: Mistakes. As in “The fact that one sleeve is five inches longer than the other is not a mistake, it is a design element.” * Moth noun: The devil incarnate, eater of both stash and finished objects. Should be treated with a zero-tolerance attitude. * Stress Knitting noun: When the going gets tough, the tough get knitting.

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off
Author: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2007-04-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1603420991

Cast off with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee on the ultimate journey through the knitter’s world. Pack your crafting bag, chart a course to the nearest yarn shop, and pick your traveling companion by looking for the telltale needle holes in her purse. With wry humor and a contagiously obsessive love for everything knitted, Pearl-McPhee takes you on a hilarious tour of the Land of Knitting and introduces you to the wacky, wonderful people that choose to inhabit it.

The Knowledgeable Knitter

The Knowledgeable Knitter
Author: Margaret Radcliffe
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2014-10-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1603428879

Knitting is a combination of skill, determination, and adaptability. Whether you’re looking for a suitable substitute yarn, trying to modify a pattern, or fixing a mistake, Margaret Radcliffe offers proven advice that will help you solve all of your knitting quandaries. With this definitive guide, you’ll not only learn how to adjust armholes and shape collars, but why certain techniques work best in different situations. Radcliffe gives you the confidence and inspiration that will help you become a better, happier, and more confident knitter.

Knitting in Plain English

Knitting in Plain English
Author: Maggie Righetti
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2007-04-17
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780312353537

In this revised edition, Righetti gives readers expert advice on making different types of garments as well as working with new patterns and different kinds of yarn. Her easy-to-understand instructions offer basic principles that make any project rewarding.

Loom Knitting Primer

Loom Knitting Primer
Author: Isela Phelps
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2007-03-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780312366612

A beginner's guide to knitting on a loom.

Keaghan in the Tales of Dreamside

Keaghan in the Tales of Dreamside
Author: J. Daniel Batt
Publisher: J. Daniel Batt
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2014-12-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0990638537

There is world of adventure just a dream away. There is more to your home than what you’ve seen. There is a place you have never stepped foot in. Your home has an outside, an inside, and a side you didn’t know existed: Dreamside. If you have a very healthy dose of curiosity and courage, you might be able to find it. In fact, on an afternoon not too many days ago, a young boy named Keaghan discovered the way in. This is the story of Keaghan and his adventures in Dreamside, a strange world of twisting hallways, a labyrinth just beyond the walls (and through and between) of every home. Keaghan must journey to the Heart of Dream, over the Sea of Teeth, through the dark and deadly Blether House, into the House of No, through Overside and Underside, and more wonderful and frightening places in a race to to stop the invading Cra-gin and their horde of ravaging Tomsi. Can Keaghan save his home, his Dreamside, and all of reality? Can Keaghan unlock the mystery that is the Boy at the End and prevent the destruction of the Tree of Dream? And can Keaghan do all this when every one of his friends have fallen in the Dream War and left him alone? Collecting Books I through V of the Tales of Dreamside Series "This is a phenomenally imaginative series, with a strong, relatable child protagonist, collected in this handsome, beautifully illustrated edition. It can also be appealingly dark, with eerie fairy-tale motifs . . . overall, an original, entertaining YA fantasy." —Kirkus Reviews "A marvelous epic fantasy that is contemporary and timeless all at once. Keaghan's travels . . . take him into some pretty perilous places, and he gets to know some stalwart companions and encounter some downright scary villains. Batt's creative genius is paired with a gift for writing fast-paced, exciting prose that is accessible both to kids and adults who enjoy fantasy. I found myself enjoying every minute spent following Keaghan as he maneuvers through his alternative world. This is epic fantasy that entertains and fully involves the reader. It's highly recommended." —ReadersFavorite.com

Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material)

Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material)
Author: Sally Melville
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0307965589

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting Essentials What’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and fits exactly how you want it to. Pattern drafting has never been easier to understand as Sally breaks down each skill, including how to • calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patterns • create a pattern for an existing garment that you love • shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlines • combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilities • rescue a project when it doesn’t turn out as expected • finish your projects with a professional look • knit 12 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the book With Sally’s knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to adjust patterns to fit you better than ever and create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality.

Home Made, Best Made

Home Made, Best Made
Author:
Publisher: Readers Digest
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1998
Genre: Cookery
ISBN: 0762100761

Provides recipes and instructions for making a wide variety of homemade items, including treats from the kitchen, home decorations, cosmetics and natural home remedies, yard and garden ornaments, pet and wildlife projects, and gifts.