By using bigger yarn and hooks, openwork patterns, easy stitches, and other quick-crochet techniques, the patterns in Crochet in a Weekend can all be worked in approximately 10 to 12 hours or less--perfect for a relaxing weekend (or two) of your favorite hobby.
A delightful reminder of the techniques for household economies extolled by the wartime government. First published in 1943, all of the tips can be used to spruce up your wardrobe today. Old fashioned remedies for everything from washing silks and mending your clothes, to repelling the 'moth menace'!
ISBN-13: 9781912423699
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Master the Techniques, Understand the Weave Structures, Create Your Own
This comprehensive guide to floor loom weaving begins with the basics-parts of the loom, how to wind your warp and dress your loom; how to read and weave drafts-but then goes so much farther, explaining the different types of weaves and how to read and weave from charts, and exploring a variety of weaves in depth. The author covers each topic in ......
500 Patterns for Textures, Lace, Aran Cables, Colorwork, Motifs, Edgings
The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary features 500 innovative knitting stitch patterns. The stitches are divided into sections by type of stitch: texture, lace, cables, flower and leaf patterns, bobbles, lifted stitches, Fair Isle, intarsia, borders, and more. This is a reference stitch dictionary that any knitter would love to have on their craft ......
A fascinating insight into the work of a pre-eminent craftsperson, On Mending was inspired by Anni Albers' seminal work, On Weaving, (1965). Not a 'how-to' book, this is rather an in-depth look into the damage that we do, as manifested by our outer layers, our clothes.
Practical craft projects suitable for children aged 6–8 years, classes 1 and 2 of Steiner-Waldorf school to follow on their own or with support. Tips and techniques for teaching are included along with charming rhymes, anecdotes and stories to keep children engaged.
Crocheted fashion isn't just for cold weather! With these 9 refreshing designs, you can crochet yourself fashionable sleeveless tops that fit your style. Each piece is perfect on its own, or worn as a layer. You'll find a wide range of looks worked in warm-weather fibers, such as cotton and linen, that are fun to crochet and easy to wear. These ......
It's time to SUPERSIZE your amigurumi! Tiny crochet animals are cute, but the larger animals in this book are just the right size for hugs and cuddles. Worked with bulky yarn and larger hooks, these stuffed animals hook up fast, and all of the patterns are easy enough for even a beginner crocheter. Single crochet stitches form most of the ......
