Vogue Knitting Revised and Updated

The ultimate knitting reference, from the world's most recognized knitting magazine, gets a thorough update--including 1,600 color images and brand-new sections with techniques and designs! First published in 1989, Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book instantly became a beloved resource for knitters. The second edition, released in 2002, further cemented its place as the most trusted knitting resource. The past 15 years have seen many exciting advances in knitting, and this update encompasses them all. It features an expanded library of cast-ons, increases, decreases, and bind-offs; in-depth sections on newly favorite techniques such as brioche, entrelac, double knitting, and mosaic knitting; and design and construction chapters that go beyond just sweaters to encompass dozens of options for hats, mittens, socks, gloves, and more than 25 shawl shapes. Comprehensive chapters cover lace and cabling, and provide even more Information than before on knitters' tools, correcting errors, finishing, embellishing, and garment care to give you a masterly understanding of every stage of knitting. With updated, revised, and fresh material throughout, 65 additional pages, and more than 1,600 photos and hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations, Vogue Knitting The Essential Knitting Book is surprisingly easy to navigate with thorough indexing and footnote cross-referencing. From beginners needing to learn the very basics to seasoned knitters wanting a refresher on a complex technique, every knitter will cherish this guide for years to come.

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Vogue Knitting

With more than 900 knitting patterns--including 100 that are brand new--covering everything from knit and purl to colorwork, this is the most comprehensive knitting stitch dictionary ever published. A companion volume to Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book, this ultimate stitch dictionary compiles the best of the Vogue Knitting Stitchionary series into a single huge and comprehensive volume. More than 900 stitches, including 100 entirely new examples, encompass knit and purl textures, cables, lace, colorwork, edgings, and other original combinations. Pulled from actual patterns that appeared in Vogue Knitting magazine, these stitches come from a range of top designers and are as unique as their creators. Use the patterns as written or tweak them, combine stitches for beautiful effects, and find inspiration to design your own stitches, garments, and accessories. The patterns feature both text and chart instructions whenever possible to accommodate every learning style. Featuring enhanced photography, hundreds of additional charts, and an index, Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary is beautiful, user-friendly, and an endless source of creativity.

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Open and Unabashed Reviews on Vogue Knitting

In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book." Don't say we didn't warn you: these reviews are known to shock with their unconventionality or intimacy. Some may be startled by their biting sincerity; others may be spellbound by their unbridled flights of fantasy. Don't buy this book if: 1. You don't have nerves of steel. 2. You expect to get pregnant in the next five minutes. 3. You've heard it all.

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Vogue Knitting Quick Reference

Are you an avid knitter who wouldn't dream of leaving home without needles and wool? Shouldn't you have a knitting reference you can take along too? This is the knitter's indispensible companion, answering all your questions on supplies, stitch techniques, finishing and much more.

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Vogue Knitting Knitopedia

An A-to-Z reference of more than 400 articles on knitting techniques, history and lore is illustrated with color photos, illustrations, charts, patterns and maps.

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Crochet

Presents over 250 basic and complex knitting stiches, each illustrated by a color photograph of a knitted sample swatch.

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Vogue Knitting the Ultimate Sock Book

Presents a historical overview of sock knitting, twenty-five patterns for men's, women's, and children's socks, techniques for basic through advanced sock-knitting, and a sock design worksheet.

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Vogue Knitting the Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Anyone can knit--and who better to explain the essentials than Vogue Knitting? The magazine's definitive guide to yarn, needles, patterns, and, of course, knitting and purling, features beautiful step-by-step photographs that teach how to cast on, bind off, and master a collection of stitches. It includes links to video instruction, and more than 20 easy first projects from Vogue Knitting that range from staples like scarves and hats to impressive sweaters.

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Vogue Knitting Stitchionary

Presents over 250 basic and complex knitting stiches, each illustrated by a color photograph of a knitted sample swatch.

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The Ultimate Hat Book

Features fifty knitting patterns for hats, and discusses the history and types of knitted hats, techniques, and ideas for embellishments.

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Vogue Knitting the Ultimate Sock Book

Presents a historical overview of sock knitting, twenty-five patterns for men's, women's, and children's socks, techniques for basic through advanced sock-knitting, and a sock design worksheet.

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Lace Knitting

The newest volume in Vogue Knitting’s must-have series! Lovely, versatile lace comes in infinite varieties—light and airy, chunky, intricate—and is perennially popular with knitters. Featuring clear, concise instructions, charts, and gorgeous color photographs of over 150 designs, this fifth installment in the successful Stitchionary series provides a complete catalog of lace patterns from the Vogue Knitting archives. This is sure to be an essential reference for every knitter’s library. Stitchionary #5 includes: - Easy mesh patterns: straightforward and perfect for first-time lace knitters - Allover patterns: range from small and simple to fairly complex and challenging - Combinations: lace teams up with cables, embroidery and more - Edgings: helps knitters find the perfect finishing touch for any garment. - Motifs: an excellent starting point for a design - Panels can stand alone or team up with other patterns to create stunning effects - Chevrons: add movement and visual interest with their undulating rhythms.

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Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Knit purl

Presents over 250 basic and complex knitting stiches, each illustrated by a color photograph of a knitted sample swatch.

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A Passion for Knitting

The World of Knitting Right at Your Fingertips More than a how-to book, A Passion for Knitting goes beyond teaching the craft and introduces readers to the culture of knitting. In Part I, you'll find fully illustrated instructions for learning stitches and mastering technique, presented with unprecedented clarity. They're so simple that you really can learn without a teacher. With this book in hand -- and no prior experience -- you will be able to knit a gorgeous sweater, scarf, or throw. Next, Part II welcomes new knitters to the worldwide knitting community, exploring the myriad benefits this popular craft has to offer. This section, unique among all other guides, invites readers to Tap into the power of knitting as a means of reducing stress and expressing creativity Meet the design "gurus" and other stars of the knitting world Discover opportunities for fellowship and networking with other knitters in clubs, conventions, and unique cultural fiber tours to countries ranging from England to Peru Use their knitting skills to meaningfully support charities Learn about the fashion trends in knitting from Trisha Malcolm, editor in chief of Vogue Knitting

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Cables

Presents basic and complex knitting stiches, each illustrated by a color photograph of a knitted sample swatch.

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Cables

Presents basic and complex knitting stiches, each illustrated by a color photograph of a knitted sample swatch.

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Last Minute Knitted Gifts

“Lovely gifts in luscious yarns . . . that will never go out of style” that can be completed in about 10 hours or—way—less (Planet Purl). Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts solves this problem. Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl, the hip knitting supply store in downtown Manhattan, has designed more than 30 fun, fresh, beautiful patterns, most of which can be made in less than ten hours—some in as little as two! Known for her keen sense of color, Hoverson includes instructions for classic gifts like baby booties and bonnets, sweaters, and scarves, plus imaginative options like a cashmere tea cozy, a felted yoga mat bag, floor cushions, and a poncho—surely something for everyone on the gift list. And to make each present extra-special, Hoverson offers easy tips on how to incorporate knitting and other yarn embellishments into the gift wrap.

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French Girl Knits

Superbly fitted and fashioned in luxurious yarns, these imaginative patterns follow four thematic vignettes inspired by French daily life, film, and history. Each section features dramatically different types of yarns, colors, and stitch patterns combined with timeless, figure flattering silhouettes that are suitable for knitters of all skill levels. Using innovative seamless construction methods, the need for sewing seams has been nearly eliminated by fashioning patterns in one piece from start to finish, easily allowing for adjustments for a custom fit. A handy design workshop features in-depth tutorials that teach seamless construction methods and provide valuable technical information for both beginning and seasoned knitters. Perfect for all body types, the designs are figure flattering with curve friendly waist shaping, empire waist detailing, and stitch details such as lacing, openwork, lace edgings, and bell sleeves that highlight the silhouette.

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The Principles of Knitting

A revised and updated edition of a popular classic primer shares comprehensive guidelines for beginning and experienced knitters that demonstrate how to approach a full range of techniques, incorporating into the new edition the author's broadened insights from the past 25 years.

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Vogue Knitting Stitchionary

Presents over 250 basic and complex knitting stiches, each illustrated by a color photograph of a knitted sample swatch.

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