Whether you are looking for a simple scarf, chic evening wrap, or classic shawl, this book by Louisa Harding, one of the world's most influential designers, will inspire you to create beautiful hand-knitted garments. Harding's signature feminine style is showcased in this beautiful collection. Beginners will appreciate the simple and delicate stitch pieces, which result in surprisingly sophisticated fashions. Intermediate and advanced knitters will value the projects that involve more complex techniques incorporating lace, cable, and beading. Each design features a brief introduction that reveals the creative inspiration behind it and unlocks some of the secrets of the artistic process. Step-by-step instructions for each shawl, wrap, and scarf are accompanied by gorgeous color photographs of the finished work. With its blend of traditional techniques and modern sensibilities, Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves will appeal to knitters who want to learn new skills and to those looking for fresh ideas and creative inspiration.

Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves: 21 Elegant and Graceful Hand-Knit Patterns (Dover Crafts: Knitting)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Harding, Louisa

Crafts & Hobbies

Dover Publications

Not only is a knitted hat, pair of gloves, or a scarf a thoughtful and useful handmade gift, it's also one that's easy to make. Louisa Harding writes and designs for Vogue Knitting, Knitting magazine, and other publications, and knitters of all skill levels will love her simple patterns with uncomplicated finishing techniques for these handy accessories. Illustrated with handsome and instructional photographs, these great designs can be adapted for the whole family. Knitters can learn fun ways to embellish their creations with ribbons, beads, or embroidery, and there are also helpful tips and hints throughout, from how to measure proper length for a scarf to making the perfect pom-pom.

Hats Gloves Scarves: Easy Designer Knits for Family and Friends

Arts & Photography

Fashion

Hamlyn

20 original designs for everyone.There is something very comforting about being wrapped up against the  winter weather - this book gives you a collection of 20 original  patterns for stylish hats, gloves and scarves to satisfy your cravings  for comfort. With everything from French berets, cozy mittens and  snuggle scarves, these are desirable hand-knitted accessories that you  won't want to be without. Whether you know them for yourself or for your  loved ones, you are guaranteed to find a project to inspire you.

Knits for Hats, Gloves & Scarves (The Craft Library)

Take a timeless approach to knitting with 20 classic styles that spotlight a distinctly modern twist. 
• More than 20 pullovers, jackets, and cardigans feature easy coloring, textured stitching, and trouble-free details 
• Try three different yarn weights; then get a perfect fit with expert sizing secrets 
• Simply alter details for an endless variety of unique looks

Modern Classics: Knit Over Twenty Timeless Designs

Martingale & Co Inc

For the millions of fashion-conscious knitters of today--a full color, gorgeously illustrated guide for making sleek and stylish knitwear."Vintage Knits" presents 30 patterns, updated and reinterpreted from original postwar designs from the Yesterknits Museum. 85 photos.

Vintage Knits: 30 Knitting Designs from Rowan for Women and Men

Dallas, Sarah

Storey, Martin

HARGREAVES, KIM

Guy, Lucinda

Mably, Brandon

Peake, Sharon

Fassett, Kaffe

Trafalgar Square Books

This inspired collection of patterns for mother and baby includes designs with a simple flare and an elegant, modern feel for use with organically grown, undyed yarns. The projects are designed for beginning to average knitters so that essential baby accessories such as booties, mittens, hats, and simple knitted toys are quickly completed and instantly cherished. A cot blanket is an example of a group project designed to be made in one evening, and slightly more ambitious designs include an adorable dress, a chunky jacket, or a kimono sweater for a baby and wonderful, cozy items for mothers such as an unusual "bump" sweater for pregnant women, nursing sweaters that are convenient and stylish, and herb-scented pillows that delight the eye and soothe the spirit.

Natural Knits for Babies and Moms

Interweave

Learn to pamper friends and loved ones with lavish and fun knitted gifts. Projects are broken down into four different categories by style and include hats, mittens, purses, wraps, tops, sweaters, and socks--all of which are simple to make and require minimal yarn. Tips are provided for embellishing each project with different fabrics, edgings, and stitching patterns, making personalization easy, even for novices. Beautiful photographs and color illustrations detailing how to create each piece, as well as contemporary designs and small, quick projects make this guide a must-have for the gift-giving knitter.

Knitting Little Luxuries

Learn from best-selling author and knitwear designer Louisa Harding unique and creative ways to bring big appeal to your knitting using only the tiniest of elements. The 24 projects in Knitting in the Details showcase small, quick-to-knit patterns in Louisa's romantic, feminine, and cherished signature style, from a beret with ribbon embroidery or a beaded scarf to a simple knitted vest with eyelets or a tank top with applique hearts.
Each of the four chapters in Knitting in the Details explores a different set of embellishment methods, offering clear technique instruction accompanied by illustrations. Add your own personality by customizing projects and find fresh inspiration to create a unique piece of knitwear with additional design tips and ideas. Filled with inspiring images and photographs from the coast of France, Knitting in the Details evokes fashionable femininity and enchantment and showcases projects transformed by creative and well-placed embellishment.

Knitting in the Details: Charming Designs to Knit and Embellish

Renowned British knitwear designer Louisa Harding offers an inspired collection of patterns for mother and baby's first eighteen months together, created with organically grown and naturally produced yarns. Beautifully photographed, Louisa Harding's latest book of clothes and accessories has a modern feel which is both elegant and simple . A unique "bump" sweater gives the mother-to-be room to grow, and inventive nursing sweaters for the new mother are convenient and stylish. From an adorable dress, chunky jacket, and kimono sweater to charming kitted toys and herb-scented pillows, this collection seamlessly combines adorable shapes, cuddly textures, and environmentally friendly material . You will find patterns for essential baby acccessories, including hats , mittens, blankets, and booties, and the simplest pattern for knitted toys. The projects are designed for the beginner or average knitter, so new mothers and grandparents-to-be or friends wanting to offer a nurturing gift can make exquisite finished items with ease.

Natural Knits for Babies and Mums: Beautiful Designs using Organic Yarns

Search Press

This is the first in a series of collectable soft-back books. The book's central character Miss Bea, a playful little girl, is with her friends at the playground. Written as a story book and designed to appeal to children aged 1 to 4 years with engaging photographs and illustrations. Knitting patterns for the garments Miss Bea and her friends are wearing are found at the back of the publication. All designs in "Miss Bea's Playtime" are knitted in stocking stitch, written with beginners in mind they are either single colour or brightly striped. The instruction section of the book has been developed to include colour-coded patterns plus an illustrated techniques guide, making instructions easier to follow.

Miss Bea's Playtime

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Rowan Yarns Ltd.

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