NCW Libraries

"Anyone can learn to knit-and who better to learn from than the authorities at Vogue Knitting? Vogue Knitting: The Learn-to-Knit Book is the ultimate guide to learning all about yarn, needles, patterns, and, of course, those two basic stitches: knitting and purling. Readers can follow along with beautiful step-by-step photographs that teach how to cast on, bind off, and knit up a collection of stitches ranging from basic stockinette to basket weave,...

When it comes to knitting, who knows better than your grandma? If you get tangled in a ball of wool, she's always the first person you call to help you sort your cross stitch from your cable. While recruiting for her fledgling online knitwear company, Katie Mowat swiftly realized that it was mainly older women, namely grandmas, who were volunteering their services, and so Grannies Inc. was born. Since 2009 they have gone from strength to strength,...

"The seed stitch is still one of the most popular among knitters, yet few designers have adapted its rich texture or combined it with other techniques--until now! In her innovative guide, Rosemary Drysdale, the well-known author of Entrelac and Entrelac 2, uses the seed stitch as never before, incorporating it into colorwork, cabling, geometric patterns, and more, and creating 60 innovative swatches. Twenty-five gorgeous projects range from pillows...

"This beginner-friendly guide comes with over 50 embroidery patterns so you can put your new skills to work. Author Kelly Fletcher brings enthusiasm and joy for the needlecrafts through both traditional techniques and innovation. With easy-to-follow instructions, [her book] guides you through an array of stitching techniques and decoration ideas. The patterns offer a wide range of subjects to choose from: cute animal patterns; boho chic borders and...

Designs and instructions for quilts for the four seasons are followed by the "Workshop" of quiltmaking techniques.

"A fun and funky embroidery book for everyone featuring 10 projects and more than 50 motifs including a full range of shapes, skin tones and hair textures"-- Provided by publisher.