It's back, it's bigger, and it's even better! This is a revised and expanded edition of Van Gelder's out-of-print classic 1980 text, "Ikat." Added chapters cover "shifu" (Japanese paper spinning and weaving), ikat for knitting, and a Sumba warp-ikat technique for creating mirror images. Included with each ikat technique is a project with specific instructions for the reader to try. The larger format of the redesigned layout adds to the book, and high-quality paper makes diagrams and photos (some new contemporary pieces are added) clearer than in the earlier edition. This is a must for any would-be resist dyer, and an important reference for those who have tried the techniques. 50 color pages.

Ikat II : Ikat with Warp, Weft, Double, Compound Weaving, Shifu, and Machine Knitting

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Lydia Van Gelder

Crafts & Hobbies

Unicorn Books and Crafts

The book includes 16 knitting designs, eight of which are textured patterns, and eight of which are colorwork. The designs are all photographed against scenery from California's Highway 1, and they are named accordingly, such as "Golden Gate" and "Bodega Bay." Three of the patterns are for children, and one design is a blanket. You will find: Step by step instructions; Charts; Color photos; Variety of designs.

Pacific Coast Highway

ALICE STARMORE

Jade Starmore

Patrick McHugh

This is free-form patchwork knitting with an attitude, albeit, a kind, gentle tone; a tone such as, "Hey! Knitting is fun. Break the rules." If you're a rule breaker, check out this author's personal style of conveying her knowledge and view of knitting. Good text and succinct photos and diagrams. Very nice little look at the possibilities.

Knitting for Anarchists

Anna Zilboorg

N.W. Damm & Son are proud to present a design book where the designers have had total freedom to create specially designed and unique garments. Included are twenty-two practical designs which show how fantastic and lovely garments can grow from something as simple as needles and skeins of yarn. Handknitting allows an unbounded freedom to create a completely personal expression through colors, embellishments, structure and styling. You would be surprised at how many objects can give birth to creativity: everything from an elegantly worked bridal gown or a postcard to nature's shifting light, grey stones and even rough logging roads. Norway has always been identified as a knitting nation, and its knitwear is regarded with wonder. Norwegian knitting is associated with traditional patterns and Norwegian motifs, which are readily recognised by the rest of the world. In keeping with tradition, classic Norwegian-spun wool yarns are used in this book. Knitting is the most Norwegian of all crafts, and the skill has been passed from mother to daughter. It is hoped that this book can give inspiration to the subject and that there will be many capable and creative knitting designers in the future.

Norsk Strikkedesign: A Collection from Norway's Foremost Knitting Designers

Used. Very Good conditions. May have soft reading marks and name of the previous owner.

Not Just Socks for kids by Sandi Rosner

Sandi Rosner