From shawls, shrugs, and stoles to ponchos, capelets, and boas—wraps are both classic fashion staples and hot accessories of the moment. Lion Brand Yarn: Just Wraps features an exciting collection of designs that combine fashion finesse with creative flair. Just Wraps includes: • 30 original designs including a Western-style men’s poncho ("moncho"), and an adorable children’s capelet embellished with organza ribbon • easy-to-follow knit and crochet instructions • an array of new and interesting textures to inspire the creative crafter. Whether casually paired with your favorite jeans or the finishing touch to a glamorous outfit, a wrap suits every occasion. Lion Brand Yarn: Just Wraps provides knitters and crocheters with designs catering to every possible style and occasion. Edited by experts at this venerable institution, Lion Brand Yarn’s Just series appeals to knitters and crocheters of all levels of expertise. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this fresh collection of designs for ponchos, shrugs, and wraps is a must-have for knitters and crocheters of all stripes.

Lion Brand Yarn: Just Wraps: 30 Patterns to Knit and Crochet

Arts & Photography

Fashion

Potter Craft

It’s impossible to have too many bags, and now Lion Brand Yarn: Just Bags presents a new collection of innovative designs for knitting and crocheting fashionable carryalls of all types. Ranging in skill level from simple to challenging, and varying in stitches and styles, designs include a classic pocketbook appropriate for the office, a flashy purse to sport on a night out, and a roomy messenger bag to suit an active lifestyle. Just Bags features: • 30 original designs to knit and crochet a variety of bag styles • easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams on adjacent pages • colorful photographs and clear illustrations. Whether it’s a medley of classic colors or sophisticated metallic yarns, stitchers will be enthralled by this irresistible collection of bags tailored to every occasion, taste, and lifestyle. Lion Brand Yarn presents designs for purses, totes, and all sorts of carryalls—from glamorous and chic to practical and basic to knit and crochet. Lion Brand Yarn’s Just… series features a wide variety of portable and popular projects. Edited by experts at this venerable institution, these single-subject books appeal to knitters and crocheters of all levels of expertise. Other titles in this series include Lion Brand Yarn: Just Hats, Lion Brand Yarn: Just Scarves, and Lion Brand Yarn: Just Wraps.

Lion Brand Yarn: Just Bags: 30 Patterns to Knit and Crochet

Enjoy the practical advice, real-life knitting instruction, and irreverent humor of Yankee Kay Gardiner and Tennessean Ann Shayne, the duo behind the renowned knitting web log masondixonknitting.com. The ladies of Mason-Dixon Knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure through Knitopia, a place where knitting and creativity unite through the zaniest knitted items imaginable. Kay and Ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front doors of Saks the day after Thanksgiving: oh, the potential! Mason-Dixon Knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a how-to manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. In this book, Kay and Ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. Drawing creative inspiration from their surroundings, they present colorful blankets, sassy nightgowns, a delicate curtain, and much more to reveal that knitting can weave its way into just about every aspect of life. Most of these projects are the epitome of ease, but you can make them as simple or complicated as you prefer. Kay and Ann invite you to use your creative vision to interpret each pattern and give it your own personal touch. Full-color photography of these delightful home- and family-inspired knits accompanies each project. Along the way, Kay and Ann will introduce you to incredible knitting personalities, share their own knitting experiences, and present eye-popping knitting phenomena. Mason-Dixon Knitting explores the humor, fun, and outrageous possibilities of a realm in which knitting is much more than a craft—it’s a lifestyle. Inspiration, Guidance, and 30 Projects to Knit Featuring: Technical hints; Great (knitted) things you will do; How to cope with disaster; Must-knit tv; Mistakes you will definitely make; Knitting for the common good; Knitting something that looks like something else

Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardiner, Kay

Shayne, Ann Meador

Crafts & Hobbies

Knitting and crochet just got sexy. Celebrity swimsuit designer Ashley Paige reveals knit and crochet patterns forflirty, fabulous bikinis and more. They’re flirty, they’re fun, they’re fresh. They’re gracing the pages of Elle, Seventeen, InStyle, and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, and they’ve been spotted on the hot bods of Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani. They’re the crochet and knit swimwear designs of Ashley Paige, and now they’re available in Sexy Little Knits, a collection of twenty-four patterns for chic summer pieces—from swimwear and tanks to dresses and shorts. Ashley’s most popular knit and crochet patterns combine sophisticated color and fun stitches with elegantly form-fitting shapes. This assortment of stylish knitwear is presented in three chapters: “Peace, Love, and Bikinis” celebrates classic bikinis and one-piece swimsuits. “Sunshine, Good Vibes” includes patterns for dresses, tank tops, miniskirts, and short-shorts. “Cozy Homebodies” features slinky garments perfect for lounging, such as camisoles, bathrobes, and sleepwear. Each pattern is accompanied by clear instructions and helpful suggestions for customizing these designs with fun trims, clever color choices, options for more (or less) coverage, and creative stitch possibilities. Lushly photographed by fashion favorite Yu Tsai, Sexy Little Knits makes it easy to create a whole summer wardrobe at home or on the beach.

Sexy Little Knits: Chic Designs to Knit and Crochet

Paige, Ashley

Knitters of all levels looking for new ideas need look no further than Suss Cousins’s luxurious, original designs for the home. The unique SoHo-meets-Sweden style that makes her one of the country’s most sought-after knitters and designers is visible in every pattern. A thoroughly modern designer who has become a leader in the current knitting renaissance, Suss Cousins’s approach is fresh and inspiring. With her one-of-a-kind knack for mixing colors and textures, it’s no surprise Suss has developed a following among hip knitters everywhere. Some of Hollywood’s hottest stars are among her fans, and thousands of knitters know her work through her stores and classes in New York and Los Angeles, her website, and her new yarn line. Now Suss turns her talents to a whole new area (and a subject that’s close to her own heart): knits for the home. As much a home design book as a knitting guide, Home Knits includes patterns for 30 projects—from pillows and throws to bedspreads and wall hangings. There’s something for everyone here—from the knitting novice to the seasoned expert—and each project is presented as part of an overall design approach, with ideas and inspiration for using handknits to create a warm, inviting space in every room of the house. Fill your rooms with the luxury, warmth, and style of handknits. Indulge your knitting passion and make your home a soothing haven for family and friends: Suss Cousins’s handknit designs for the home help you create a living space that is personal, original, and luxurious. Keep the mood easy and uncomplicated with soft seat covers, supple mohair throws, and an array of knitted textures in polished cotton, handpainted wool, and even Ultrasuede. From pillows and placemats to rugs, lamp covers, hand towels, and bed canopies, the projects range from clever accessories you can complete in a few hours to unexpected and original pieces to cherish for years to come.

Home Knits: Luxurious Handknits for Every Room of the House

Cousins, Suss

Perfect for would-be stitchers who love the idea of beautiful handmade crafts for the home but don’t have lots of time, The Impatient Embroiderer is full of projects that are quick, clever, and elegant. With this wonderful array of machine-stitch and quick-stitch embroidery techniques, you will be able to dress up anything from pillows and curtains to jackets and jeans. Easy-to-follow instructions help you match stitch to fabric, so whether you are working on cotton or velvet, you can expect polished results no matter what your skill level.

The Impatient Embroiderer: 20 Great Projects You Can Make in a Hurry

Emerson, Jayne

Perfect for would-be stitchers who love the idea of beautiful handmade crafts for the home but don’t have lots of time, The Impatient Patchworker is full of projects that are quick, clever, and elegant. Using patchwork patterns and techniques, you can create beautiful items for home and war-drobe, all with a unique handmade look. Create placemats, throws, tote bags, and more, using the easy to follow step-by-step instructions that accompany each design. Filled with tips for choosing and matching fabrics, piecing projects together, and sewing shortcuts, The Impatient Patchworker will guide you to create patchwork projects simply and wonderfully.

The Impatient Patchworker: 20 Great Projects You Can Make in a Hurry

Create lovable, handmade dolls and animals to treasure for a lifetime. Toys to Knit includes: • Over 25 patterns for making a collection of soft, cuddly dolls, teddy bears, elephants, fish, kangaroos, soft blocks, and other knit toys for toddlers as well as grade-schoolers • A whole wardrobe of patterns for doll's clothes such as sweet little tutus, skirts, pants, coats, sweaters, tiny hats and shoes, scarves, purses, wands, and other precious, must-have accessories that belong in every doll's closet • A range of projects catering to knitters of all abilities • Clear instructions and easy-to-follow charts These adorable projects will delight knitters of every level and charm children and adults alike.

Toys to Knit: Dozens of Patterns for Heirloom Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and Accessories

Chapman, Tracy

Antiques & Collectibles

Big Girl Knits features twenty-five unique patterns for women size 14 and up. From flattering pullovers and sexy tees to sleek skirts and fun accessories, this book is overflowing with options for knitting up an entire wardrobe to compliment your shapely shape. Part knitting instruction, part fashion guide, Big Girl Knits is packed with expert advice to help you make the most of the three Bs: Boobs, Belly, and Butt. All the garments and accessories featured in the book are proportioned to fit and flatter a big girl’s body. Learn two fabulous adaptations to add to your knitting toolbox that you can apply to any sweater pattern. The book also features an easy-to-use measurement guide and tips to help you choose the right yarn, colors, and styles for you.

Big Girl Knits: 25 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women with Real Curves

Jillian Moreno

Amy R. Singer

Designer looks. Creative know-how. Use-what-you-have ingenuity. Thrift meets craft in Sew Stylish, as author Katie Ebben presents easy sewing techniques to help you embellish, reinvent, and recycle everyday clothing and accessories. Whether it’s trimming a plain shirt with a ribbon, lengthening curtains with a false hem, or patching the elbow of a cardigan, each project blends sewing instruction and creative inspiration simply and wonderfully. Chapters focus on trimming, patching, hemming, darning and disguising, customizing, and reinventing, with step-by-step instructions and drawings to ensure polished results on the first try. Easy-sew ideas for customizing clothes and home accessories. Make it quick; make it your own. Sew Stylish offers simple makeovers for everything from jeans to sweaters to off-the-rack basics. Author Katie Ebben presents a modern twist on traditional sewing techniques and demonstrates clever ways to embellish, reinvent, and transform items for home and wardrobe. Eighteen inspiring projects incorporate everything from beading and appliqué to hemming and trimming. The approach is fun and lighthearted, and the clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions provide foolproof formulas to give soft furnishings and clothing a new lease on life.

Sew Stylish: Easy-Sew Ideas for Customizing Clothes and Home Accessories

Ebben, Katie

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