Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches.

MARY THOMAS

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Hodder&Stoughton Ltd

This book contains the fruits of centuries of experience and invention in knitting and is quite possibly the best single manual of knitting patterns ever written. Turning its pages, you will see the patterns grow from simple to more elaborate. You will find this to be the best arrangement for instructional purposes as well as a demonstrations of the orderly and scientific methods on which knitting patterns are based. You will be astonished at the great beauty and variety of these patterns, and you will come to realize the potential of knitting, in practiced hands, as one of the finest of crafts.The author begins with basics, with the distinction between knit and purl sides of the fabric and the use of simple black-and-white charts to present patterns. She then introduces a new motif or design in each chapter. Charts, diagrams, and photographs are used liberally along with the text to illustrate each pattern and steps in the creation of each, with special symbols to indicate critical points, so that you can guard against going astray. The patterns range from cross and cross-over motifs through slip-stitch patterns, eyelet patterns, faggot and lace faggot stitch, bias fabrics, lace knitting, embossed motifs and patterns, medallion knitting, picot point knitting, and filet lace. Concluding chapters are devoted to seamless garments and accessories, modern garments, and ornamental uses of increasing and decreasing. There are lists of French and German knitting terms and an index of textures.Special attention is given throughout to explaining the how and why of each pattern, and the properties of each in terms of horizontal and vertical stretching so that selection of patterns can be made practically as well as aesthetically. The beginner will find this book an excellent guide and instruction manual, and the experienced knitter will find it an almost inexhaustible encyclopedia of patterns, methods, and suggestions.

Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Hodder and Stoughton Limited

First published in 1934, Mary Thomas' book has long been a favorite of novice and experienced embroiderers alike. Updated by Jan Eaton, it pictures and describes more than 400 embroidery stitches arranged by usage.

Book of Knitting Patterns

Hodder&Stoughton

There is a knitting book as dependable as your own private instructor, as complete, as explicit, and equally as helpful . . . Mary Thomas's Knitting Book. It's a veritable encyclopedia of knitting, clearly and definitively explaining and illustrating every method, operation and stitch, and a good number of the patterns you are ever likely to need or use.After an engaging history of the craft and its implements, Miss Thomas carefully lays the foundation of knitting in the opening chapters ― how to hold needles, wind yarn, gauge stitches, control tension, etc. ― and builds gradually upon it in the following sections. These explain in lucid progression every operation in common knitting, from basic knit stitch and purl, casting on and casting off, shaping by decreases and increases to turning, triangular shapes and mitres, and knitting on the diagonal or bias.For the reader who has mastered these fundamental procedures, Miss Thomas devotes the remainder of the book to fancy knitting stitches and techniques, including color knitting by stranding and weaving; pattern weaving; knitting woven, by frame with its complement of stitches (plain, raised, rib, etc.), looped, beaded, embroidered by chart, using cross stitch, honeycomb, etc.; and making patterns for garments and working out their details (armholes, belts, buttonholes, collars, hems, necklines, pockets et al). To put what the reader learns into practice, she offers instructions and patterns for making various Shetland shawls, gloves, and socks.More than 250 technique diagrams clearly illustrate every operation and pattern as to position of hands, yarn, and needle, so the knitter will have no trouble in following along. For all knitters, whether beginner or adept, a chapter of helpful knitting hints on blocking, picking up dropped stitches, lengthening, knitting up, mending, taking-back (correcting), etc. completes these invaluable and personalized lessons.Unabridged republication of original (1938) edition.

Knitting Book

<p>Illustrated instructions for making 16 different crocheted snowflakes. Basic crochet instructions also included.</p>

Crocheted Snowflakes (American School of Needlework, Book 1025)

American School of Needlework

<p>Crocheted Christmas Ornaments &amp; Snowflakes</p>

Christmas Ornaments & Snowflakes in Crochet Thread (ASN-1033)

Crocheted Lace Baskets (7 Designs for Thread)

Knit and Crochet Baby Book

Favorite Crocheted Edgings. No. 1036.

American School of Needlework, Inc.

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Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns

Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

Book of Knitting Patterns

Knitting Book

Crocheted Snowflakes (American School of Needlework, Book 1025)

Christmas Ornaments & Snowflakes in Crochet Thread (ASN-1033)

Crocheted Lace Baskets (7 Designs for Thread)

Knit and Crochet Baby Book

Favorite Crocheted Edgings. No. 1036.