The Art of Knitted Lace is the perfect primer for everything you need to know about knitting lace every day - whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced knitter. In her introduction, designer kristin Omdahl leads you through knitted lace basics, including tool tips, chart reading guidlines, terminology, and of course, knitting instructions.

10 beadweaving stitches and techniques detailed enough for beginners, yet still a great reference for more seasoned beaders.
25 projects have detailed instructions—including clear step-by-step photos—that beaders of all skill levels can complete.
Easy to find tools and materials means you can get started today creating these beautiful necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

Scrollers can pick from more than 300 unique seasonal patterns to create decorative and inexpensive holiday ornaments in this handbook. Angels and nativity figures, wildlife, and holiday classics such as Santa, elves, and snowmen make up some of the wide variety of themes covered in these patterns. The entire scrolling process is discussed, with instructions on selecting the proper woods and cutting tables, sanding and preparing the pattern, and hanging the ornaments. A special section instructing beginners is included allowing scrollers of any skill level to enjoy these holiday projects.

Some of the patterns included are: Geranium Vest, Triangle, Fishermen's Double-Knit, Wet Mittens, Big 'n' Little Diamonds, Odessa, Samarkand, Classic Socks, Apples'n' Cream, Galloway, Plaid Flower Cardigan, Tulips, Boatman, Cables and Diamonds, Fair Isle Socks, Socks for Babies, Peace Fleece, and Woman's Cardigan. Detailed instructions & charts along with photos in color.
 


Some of the patterns included are: Geranium Vest, Triangle, Fishermen's Double-Knit, Wet Mittens, Big 'n' Little Diamonds, Odessa, Samarkand, Classic Socks, Apples'n' Cream, Galloway, Plaid Flower Cardigan, Tulips, Boatman, Cables and Diamonds, Fair Isle Socks, Socks for Babies, Peace Fleece, and Woman's Cardigan. Detailed instructions & charts along with photos in color.

From America's oldest yarn company comes two new practical, portable titles packed with classic and contemporary patterns for 35 hats and 42 scarves for knitting and crocheting hobbyists. Full-color photos. Line drawings.

Crochet flowers inspire creativity. You can use them to personalize hats, bags, sweaters, and more. They are quick and easy to whip up and a resourceful use of those luscious yarn scraps you just can't bear to toss. I've been creating a bouquet's worth of these vibrant, blossoming embellishments and they're just waiting to be attached to finished pieces.

Using wonderful fabrics, trims, and accents, the talented designers from Ruby Tag Bags have created more than 25 fabulous, one-of-a-kind purses that women will have to own and love to make. The design romance begins with classic materials, including colorful crazy quilts, delicate lace, and vintage velvet; unique adornments such as glistening mother-of-pearl buttons; and pretty ribbon and floral embellishments. Even the project names—like Camelot, Polka Dance, and Lady of Spain—have a touch of magic

Category: Craft and hobby, Knitting, Crochet, Patterns, Techniques, Lace
Instructions and ideas for creating ten lace designs feature in this guide. These range from a lace-edged handkerchief to a Victorian bedspread and tablecloth. Information about the needles and materials needed is included, together with advice about stitch techniques, filet crochet and patterns.