Klassisch, modisch oder ausgefallen – die 265 Strickmuster eröffnen die Vielfalt der Mustervariationen in übersichtlicher und schöner Gestaltung. Innerhalb einzelner Kapitel sind die jeweiligen Muster nach Schwierigkeitsgrad geordnet – von einfach bis kompliziert. Ob erfahrener Stricker oder Einsteiger – in diesem Kompendium findet jeder passende Muster und ausführliche Anleitungen.
Stylish, easy, and stress-free to create, scarves are also great on-the-go projects—and that’s why they’ve earned a second volume in this popular series. This follow-up guide takes crocheters beyond the basics with more than 20 new and unique designs for men, women, and kids. With projects dreamed up by such top figures in the field as Gwen Kindler—President of the Crochet Guild of America—you know each one will be beautiful. Select from a range of designs: a simple striped scarf embellished with flowers on each end; a playful penguin scarf; a double-crocheted scarf with squiggles and pompoms in mustard yellow, deep red, and olive green mohair; and more.
Shows 'how to' crochet various purses and bags.
With some knitting needles, yarn, and these 25 patterns for colorful toys from the experts at Family Circle, it's possible to create an entire playroom's worth of fun for children. Watch a kid's eyes grow wide at the sight of such items as a friendly stuffed monkey and stackable alphabet blocks. A spirited puppy has a velvet button nose and his own special sweater to wear. The "It's a Hoot!" owl actually makes sounds, and it's made in simple stockinette pieces. Panda Pal is nice and big, and the bear's head makes a great pillow or seat. Each project features easy-to-follow instructions and charts where needed. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
“Features an interesting mix of designs for purses, totes, and backpacks, including a child’s backpack in the shape of a lamb. A good, easy-on-the-budget choice.”— Library Journal. “Contains 20 different styles of purses, bags and something for any occasion—even a sheep backpack! Everything from basic and simple stocking stitch using huge yarn, to colour work of various types, to aran and stitch patterns...all preferences and skill levels are covered.”— Knitters’ Forum.
“Designs by today’s most talented American designers.”—Publishers Weekly. “From ten of this country’s best knitwear designers...four or five patterns [each]... along with an essay on their careers and how they entered the field of knitwear design...patterns have been reworked to include yarns available now. Good selection.”—Library Journal. “Fabulous collection.”—Vogue Knitting International.
The first installment of a series on quick and portable knitting endeavors features twenty great ideas for knitting pillows, with color photos, complete instructions, and helpful charts for projects in a wide range of skill levels. IP.
