For as long as people have knitted, they have gathered to share their craft--and each other’s company.  Knittin g bees brought industrious colonists together to socialize.  Knitt ers joined forces during the World Wars to knit warm socks for soldiers.  And today the bond between knitters is as strong as ever, with knitting circles springing up in neighborhood coffee shops and community centers, making their way online, and taking up social causes.  This book puts the knitting circle, with all its profit and pleasures, within reach of anyone who wants to Knit It Together.  A delightful, practical resource for knitters hoping to start or join a circle, or for a knitting circle looking for patterns or inspiration, the book provides how-to tips as well as wonderful stories of knitting circles... Less

For as long as people have knitted, they have gathered to share their craft--and each other’s company.  Knittin g bees brought industrious colonists together to socialize.  Knitt ers joined forces during the World Wars to knit warm socks for soldiers.  And today the bond between knitters is as strong as ever, with knitting circles springing up in neighborhood coffee shops and community centers, making their way online, and taking up social causes.  This book puts the knitting circle, with all its profit and pleasures, within reach of anyone who wants to Knit It Together.  A delightful, practical resource for knitters hoping to start or join a circle, or for a knitting circle looking for patterns or inspiration, the book provides how-to tips as well as wonderful stories of knitting circles... Less

After losing her only child, Mary Baxter joins a knitting circle to fill the empty days. The other women welcome her into their circle despite her reluctance to open her heart to them. Eventually, through the hours they spend together, Mary is able to tell her own story of grief and, in so doing, face some new truths.

Knit Knitavain Style encourages you to begin your knitting adventure by taking the Joyful Knitter Oath and discovering the state of mind called Knitavia. There are over 20 patterns in Knit Knitavian Style that are inspired by natural surroundings and can be used in your daily life. The author has included thoughtful blurbs, entertaining observations as well as interviews and resources for knitters. You'll meet Althea Crome of Bugknits and learn about her experience as a knitwear designer for the movie Coraline. Enjoy Christine Shively, the dynamic founder of Knots of Love, and discover how her organization is making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Next you'll skip over to the hipster world of Rachel-Marie of KnittyDirtyGirl. com and soak in a fiberlicious day in the life... Less

This primer uses clear, step-by-step instructions to teach the basics of knitting. Beginners will learn to master the techniques that are needed before starting a project and learn which choices result in successful garments. A natural progression of skills is taught, and each skill is punctuated by a knitting project, enabling first-time knitters to create simple scarves and sweaters. Patterns are presented in an accessible format, with text, photographs, and line drawings to offer advice, anticipate difficulties, and provide rescue techniques.

Tracey Ullman has been known for almost 20 years as an award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer, well-loved for her eccentric and iconoclastic humor. She is also an avid knitter, and she brings the same freewheeling spirit to her most recent production, a book she created with knitwear designer and yarn-shop owner Mel Clark. Although she has been knitting since the age of four, Ullman was, she says “helpless to make anything other than long, holey scarves” until she met Clark, who taught her how to follow a pattern and knit for real.Passionate and funny, serious and spirited, Knit 2 Together features lively lessons for beginners and more than 30 original designs for knitters of all abilities and stripes—from witches britches and house slippers to a saucy apron and a table... Less

The quotations in this book are extraordinary. They celebrate the spirit of bold thinking, collaboration and teamwork. None of us can be the best at everything. But when all of us combine our strengths, we can and will be the best at virtually anything. Together we can always accomplish what none of us could achieve alone. Create the Perfect Gift! Add your company logo to the cover! Just click customize and upload your logo online. Add a custom page inside the book! Just click customize and add your message for the custom page. Create a completely custom book jacket using your own artwork! Just click customize and add your custom logo and message to create a one of a kind cover. Questions or help creating your custom book please call 1-800-535-2773. Custom logo price listed includes one... Less

It's been 10 months since Jack died, and Sandra, a tightly wound academic, copes with her grief by immersing herself in the history of textiles....

Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency. Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the pinnacle of power, bending the nation to his will in the cause of democracy. Jackson’s election in 1828 ushered in a new and lasting era in which the people, not distant elites, were the guiding force in American politics. Democracy made its stand in the Jackson years, and he gave voice to the hopes and the fears of a restless, changing nation facing challenging times at home and threats abroad. To tell the saga of Jackson’s presidency, acclaimed author Jon Meacham goes inside the Jackson White House. Drawing on... Less

Get ready to be thrilled by a delightful array of loop-de-loops, circles, balls, bobbles, stripes, animal-inspired patterns, and florals. Readers will find more than 350 new and unusual edge combinations in Knitting Over The Edge. Both novice and seasoned knitters will be able to carry out these designs with confidence. Nicky Epstein, author. Hard cover. 190 pages. Printed in USA.

This collection of inspiration and must-have knitting tips will provide you with what you need to stitch together a beautiful pattern for everyday living. Personal size gift book features yarn motif on cover and coordinating artwork on each page. 192 pages; 6 x 4.

Books. Kate Jacobs follows up her bestselling A FRIDAY NIGHT KNITTING CLUB about Georgia Walker's Manhattan knitting store with KNIT TWO. The store's multi- generational knitting club has some new projects that reflect what the members are confronting in their pe

Learn the easy way to knit socks on circular needles in full color pages. Make cuffs, feet and toes match exactly from sock to sock, no more measuring as you go. 80 pages.

The Promise Me fragrance name was inspired by Nancy G. Binker's book. Promise Me: How a Sister's Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer. Promise Me infuses the essence of the Komen promise into a sophisticated floriental fragrance with notes of mandarin, pink peony, and warm musk. Promise Me is an alluring Floriental fragrance, combining classic elegance with a modern twist. Introduced with breezy aldehydes and sparkling citrus notes, the initial impression is fresh and uplifting. As the fragrance becomes one with your skin, the floral bouquet blossoms in the heart, revealing sensual femininity. The background lends warmth and opulence, enveloping the scent with a long lasting trail. Top Notes: mandarin, bergamot, blood orange, sparkling yuzu, fresh aldehydes Mid... Less

A unique, visually inspiring, all-color survey of knitted textile designs and patterns. Francoise Tellier-Loumagne has taught textile and knit design in France for more than thirty years. Drawing on her experience as teacher and practitioner, she has assembled a creative and inventive overview of stitches and fabrics, both hand-knitted and machine-made, presenting hundreds of sumptuous ways of working with yarn, from silk thread to Shetland wool. Other books propose patterns to copy; this book uses basic patterns as points of departure, opening up endless possibilities for sophisticated knitting designs. The book is organized by fabric types: simple knits, jacquards, fine jersey knits, interlock, open-work, and many others. It covers hand knitting, domestic machine knitting, and... Less

Real life, with its greatest hurts and grandest dreams, is the basis for Circle of Friends, Just off Main, a deeply engaging women's fiction series by actress Jennifer O'Neill. Book one, A Fall Together, introduces the quintet of primary female characters. Varied in age, ethnicity, and economic status, they are united by their small town citizenship, their spiritual crossroads, and the determination to take on their personal issues with hope. In this season of the faith journey, they laugh, cry, and pray together through a teenage pregnancy, breast cancer, a troubled exhusband, and other major matters of the heart.

A unique, visually inspiring, all-color survey of knitted textile designs and patterns. Francoise Tellier-Loumagne has taught textile and knit design in France for more than thirty years. Drawing on her experience as teacher and practitioner, she has assembled a creative and inventive overview of stitches and fabrics, both hand-knitted and machine-made, presenting hundreds of sumptuous ways of working with yarn, from silk thread to Shetland wool. Other books propose patterns to copy; this book uses basic patterns as points of departure, opening up endless possibilities for sophisticated knitting designs. The book is organized by fabric types: simple knits, jacquards, fine jersey knits, interlock, open-work, and many others. It covers hand knitting, domestic machine knitting, and... Less

Books. Kate Jacobs follows up her bestselling A FRIDAY NIGHT KNITTING CLUB about Georgia Walker's Manhattan knitting store with KNIT TWO. The store's multi- generational knitting club has some new projects that reflect what the members are confronting in their pe

sixth spring books never too old to knit beautiful basics for baby boomers. join the countless other women and men in their prime who are discovering or rediscovering the craft of knitting the only book of its kind on the market never too old to knit is the ultimate how to guide designed specifically for a mature audience baby boomers who never learned to knit or who are returning to the flock after having put their needles aside. in addition to covering all the basics it provides a larger type format timely discussions on the health and stress relief benefits of knitting and thirty classic projects created by veteran designers from darling baby gifts to simple scarves and sweaters for both men and women. this useful reference proves that its never too late to learn how to knit ... Less

Foiled Mini Address Book. Our classic faux Old Leather, although often mistaken for real leather, are printed covers with a leather-like pattern. Capturing the beauty of 15th-century Italian bound books, our Old Leather series draws inspiration from these antique bindings, which were often made of brown or red morocco (fine goatskin leather), and decorated using delicate foliage patterns in gold tooling, a method introduced to Europe from the Middle East. These unique address books have an elastic band closer, a convenient memento pouch and an alphabetic thumb index. Our Mini-sized eco address book fits into a purse, coat pocket, or briefcase with ease and looks stunning when displayed next to the phone in an office or at home. Paperblanks Address Books are one of the most unique,... Less

Knitting has recently exploded in popularity. Professionals, punks, and feminists are embracing this ancient craft, an activity that was previously relegated to the realm of the traditional woman, the mother and homemaker. While knitting books featuring such hip projects as iPod cozies and yoga mat bags abound, few explore the subculture of knitting in any depth. Who are these people? Why knitting, why now? Wills takes the reader on a fascinating tour of this subculture, complete with lively anecdotes and revealing interviews. Those who are new to the craft will enjoy a fascinating introduction to the knitting community, while those who have been unable to put down their needles since knitting that first scarf will glean new ideas for their next blog session, online shopping spree, or... Less

Tracey Ullman has been known for almost 20 years as an award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer, well-loved for her eccentric and iconoclastic humor. She is also an avid knitter, and she brings the same freewheeling spirit to her most recent production, a book she created with knitwear designer and yarn-shop owner Mel Clark. Although she has been knitting since the age of four, Ullman was, she says “helpless to make anything other than long, holey scarves” until she met Clark, who taught her how to follow a pattern and knit for real.Passionate and funny, serious and spirited, Knit 2 Together features lively lessons for beginners and more than 30 original designs for knitters of all abilities and stripes—from witches britches and house slippers to a saucy apron and a table... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : Folding Techniques for Designers : Paperback : Laurence King Publishing : 9781856697217 : 1856697215 : 15 Apr 2011 : Many designers use folding techniques in their work to make three- dimensional forms from two-dimensional sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal and many other materials. This book explains the key techniques of folding, such as pleated surfaces, curved folding and crumpling. It covers over 70 techniques explained by drawings.

Working Together Works! There's magic in a team. The right team can bring almost any dream to life, and the inspiring quotations in this book truly put that spirit into words. Who's on your team? Here's the perfect way to inspire, motivate or celebrate their achievements. Success is always sweetest when it's shared! Create the Perfect Gift! Add your company logo to the cover! Just click customize and upload your logo online. Add a custom page inside the book! Just click customize and add your message for the custom page. Create a completely custom book jacket using your own artwork! Just click customize and add your custom logo and message to create a one of a kind cover. Questions or help creating your custom book please call 1-800-535-2773. Custom logo price listed includes one color... Less

The Knitting loom pattern book is one of our most popular items. The book is full of great information to help you enhance the quality of your knit projects. This fun 61 page book includes lots of patterns and information for knitting with round knitting looms. Create afghans, baby booties, christmas stockings, hats, scarves, socks, sweaters, and much more. Over 50 pictures and illustrations to teach you how to make the most of your knitting projects. Best of all the patterns will work on most round knitting looms. Here is a little feedback we received on this item. Great pattern book! Very easy to follow. Thank you. - Kathy Lewis, Akron, OH. Finally a pattern book I can follow.- Candice Davis, Saint Johnsville, NY. Great Book for all skill levels. Will reccomend to my freinds... Less

Creating an afghan is a great way to learn new stitches and hone knitting skills. This collection of 12-inch square patterns provides beginner and intermediate knitters with detailed instructions and charts. Mixing and matching the 20 block patterns will allow knitters to create one-of-a-kind gifts such as spa cloths, throws, or full-size afghans.

Katharine Cobey's imagination and intelligence ooze from the pages of this book. Follow Katharine's guidance for simple knitting techniques and shaping insights to knit your own unique garments - from dramatic and splendid coats, to sweaters, scarves, shawls, etc; all diagonal and seamless. The power of some of Katharine's gallery installations in the final chapter bring me to tears.

A fractal is a complex geometric figure made up of patterns that repeat themselves at smaller and smaller, or larger and larger, scales. In nature, they're found in fern leafs and corals. In this book, they're found in the pattern for a scarf, the cables of a pullover, and the intricate hemline of a skirt. The pentagon is a familiar five-sided figure that, in nature, can be spotted in the starfish or sand dollar; in this book it's spotted in the yoke of a pullover, the textures of a cardigan, and the shape of a shawl. In nature, water waves and chemical waves abound; in this book, they flow as the patterns in a hat and mittens and in the gores of a skirt.Knitting Nature is a singular book created by one of the most innovative and respected designers working today. Norah Gaughan, who got... Less