![]() Next come the basic stitches, one at a time, and your first project: a simple scarf.Īfter you master the stitches, you'll tackle shaping techniques and make an evening bag, a simple top, and some fun and funky toys! Working in rounds easily leads to working motifs and more intriguing projects like the Color Study Lap Blanket. Types and weights of yarn will become comprehensible and you'll learn about gauge and its importance in simple language.Ĭlear diagrams will address how to hold the hook and yarn and how to form stitches. ![]() Swartz comfortably demystifies the technique, the jargon, and the process, easily bringing novices "into the loop." It's all spelled out in pictures and text: You'll begin with a trip to the yarn store for all the necessary tools and to learn how to shop for yarn and equipment. Want to make the crochet pieces you're seeing everywhere, but don't know how to get going? Getting Started Crochet was designed for the total beginner.Īuthor Judith L. Other books by the author include: Handknitting with Meg Swansen, Meg Swansen's Knitting and Sweaters from Camp while the list of videos are: Cardigan Details, Knitting Around, Knitting Glossary and Knitting Vacations with Meg Swansen - Cardigan Details. If you have ever wanted to try lace knitting, this is the book that will inspire your to pick up your needles! A gallery of work from 5 additional artists, complete biographies of each of the designers and a wonderful collection of inspirational poems and quotes scattered through the book will make this a treasured part of the reader's book collection. In addition to the patterns, the book includes pages of instructional diagrams showing knitting techniques as well as detailed information on subjects like Splicing, Blocking, Gauge, Needles and Yarn and Charts. Gathering is a must for both coffee tables and knitting baskets.Ī total of 42 projects graded by knitting skill are covered in this book including Easy designs like "A Beginner's Triangle" shawl, "Sampler Tabard" and "Bridal Purse" Easy-Intermediate projects like "Shrug" (a stole with sleeves) and "Rippling Rainbow" shawl Intermediate projects like "Faux Russian Stole", "Cocoon" vest, "Shaped Triangle" shawl, "Magic Circle" shawl, "Bejeweled Cat's Paws" shrug, "Faroese" shawl (pictured on front cover), "Cobweb" doily, "Shetland Tea" shawl, "Frost Flowers & Leaves" shawl, "Spiral Shawl", "Super-Spiral Shawl", "Roseleaves Tunic", "Ljace-Kofte" sweater, "Rose Lace Vest", "Feather & Fan Pullover", "Vine Lace Cardigan", "Ribbed Lace Pullover", "Lace Tam", "Vanalinn Gloves", "Birch Leaf Socks", "Medrith's Little Lace" socks, "Lace Cuffed Socks", "Picture Hat", "Classic Pinafore" child and doll dress and "A Pair of Pillows" Experienced projects like "Sampler Stole", "Shetland Baby Robe", "Shetland Lace Shawl", "Feather and Fan Shawl", "Mediterranean Lace" shawl, "Magickal Earth Shawl", "Patchwork Lace Jacket", "Dewdrops Pullover" and "Hexagonal Shoulder Bag" as well as Adventurous projects like "Ingrid's Bridal Knot Shawl" and "Short-row Pullover".Įach design is wonderfully photographed in colour with detailed closeups of the stitchwork as well as clear instructions and stitch guides. ![]() Gathering illustrates the lace-knitting secrets of success: lace charts and how to read them, choosing yarns and the needles to match as well as the miracle of blocking. Some of the designs are simple enough for the new knitter while others will stimulate seasoned knitters. This collection includes sweaters and vests as well as shawls, scarves, gloves and socks that range from simple to spectacular. Meg Swansen has gathered a talented, diverse group of 34 of North America's best lace knitters for A Gathering of Lace. A Gathering of Lace samples the best traditional and contemporary lace knitting. Today "lace" doesn't just mean doilies knit in very fine yarn often the yarns are not fine and the needles large for fast knitting and greater impact. ![]() We will advise if a situation like this exists when you place your order, or you can contact us and we will verify availability before you order. While we will try to provide books out of our inventory and/or can order them from our suppliers, sometimes this may not be possible. Master List of Spinning/Dyeing Books and VideosĪlso note that occasionally books become unavailable or a new source for out of print books is located.Master List of Knitting Books and Videos.Master List of Weaving Books and Videos.Below (and at the other links above) are detailed descriptions for a subset of the books available. Camilla Valley Farm Weavers' Supply is pleased to offer hundreds of books on Fibre Arts related topics.
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