The Knitter S Book Of Wool
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The Knitter S Book Of Wool
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Author : Clara Parkes
language : en
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Release Date : 2009
The Knitter S Book Of Wool written by Clara Parkes and has been published by Random House Digital, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Knitting categories.
In this complete guide to wool, passionate wool expert Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting.
The Knitter S Book Of Wool
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Author : Clara Parkes
language : en
Publisher: Potter Craft
Release Date : 2011-02-02
The Knitter S Book Of Wool written by Clara Parkes and has been published by Potter Craft this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-02 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
In this complete guide to wool - the most popular yarn around - passionate wool expert Clara Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting. What is wool? Clara starts with the fundamentals: what wool is made of, how it gets off the sheep, and how it is transformed from a jumbled mass of dirty fluff into a gorgeous yarn that so tempts us at our local yarn stores. Who makes it? Parkes conducts an inspiring tour of sheep breeds from around the world - introducing us to the animals who give us their wool - and explains how to best knit with yarns made from their fibers. Which yarn do I use? If only there were a way to read a skein to know how it would behave and what it wanted to become. Now there is! Parkes demystifies the generic (non-breed-specific) wool yarn you'll find at your local yarn shop, showing you how to best determine what every yarn longs to be. What do I knit? Parkes went to some of the most creative and inquisitive design minds of the kniting world to provide more than 20 patterns that highlight the qualities of specific types of wool. The Knitter's Book of Wool teaches you everything you need to know about wool - and its journey from pasture to pullover. The next time you pick up a skein, you won't have to wonder what to create with it. You'll just know.
The Knitter S Book Of Socks
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Author : Clara Parkes
language : en
Publisher: Potter Craft
Release Date : 2011-10-25
The Knitter S Book Of Socks written by Clara Parkes and has been published by Potter Craft this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-25 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long. All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In The Knitter’s Book of Socks, Clara Parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, following the sock yarn life cycle from its foundations to its final moments on a proud foot. By understanding a sock's basic needs—elasticity, strength, and moisture management—you’ll learn how to play with these tools like building blocks, confidently combining fiber, twist, ply, pattern, and clever stitch tricks to construct your perfect pair of socks. To help put these principles into practice, The Knitter’s Book of Socks also offers 20 fresh, original patterns from today’s sock-design luminaries, including Cookie A, Cat Bordhi, Ann Budd, Nancy Bush, Anne Hanson, and Melissa Morgan-Oakes. The socks presented here run the gamut from simple knit-and-purl combinations suitable for beginners to innovative designs with lush colorwork, swirling cables, and delicate lace. Understanding the elements of yarn is the first step on every successful sock knitting journey. With this book as your guide, you’ll learn how to make any sock yarn shine and love every pair of socks you knit.
The Knitter S Book Of Yarn
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Author : Clara Parkes
language : en
Publisher: Potter Craft
Release Date : 2011-02-02
The Knitter S Book Of Yarn written by Clara Parkes and has been published by Potter Craft this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-02 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Not all yarns are alike. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause nothing but frustration and disappointment. The gorgeous pair of socks that emerged from their first bath twice as long as when they went in. The delicate baby sweater that started pilling before it even came off the needles. The stunning colorwork scarf that you can’t wear because the yarn feels like sandpaper against your neck. If only there were a way to read a skein and know how it would behave and what it wanted to become before you invested your time, energy, and money in it. Now there is! With The Knitter’s Book of Yarn, you’ll learn how to unleash your inner yarn whisperer. In these pages, Clara Parkes provides in-depth insight into a vast selection of yarns, giving you the inside stories behind the most common fiber types, preparations, spins, and ply combinations used by large-scale manufacturers and importers, medium-sized companies, boutique dye shops, community spinneries, and old-fashioned sheep farms. And, because we learn best by doing, Parkes went to some of the most creative and inquisitive design minds of the knitting world to provide a wide assortment of patterns created to highlight the qualities (and minimize the drawbacks) of specific types of yarns. The Knitter’s Book of Yarn will teach you everything you need to know about yarn: How it’s made, who makes it, how it gets to you, and what it longs to become. The next time you pick up a skein, you won’t have to wonder what to do with it. You’ll just know–the way any yarn whisperer would.
The Yarn Whisperer
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Author : Clara Parkes
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2013-09-03
The Yarn Whisperer written by Clara Parkes and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-03 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
“In this charming series of linked essays,” the renowned knitter and author explores the meaning and importance of knitting in her life (Vogue Knitting). In The Yarn Whisperer, Clara Parkes offers reflections and stories from a lifetime of knitting through twenty-two captivating, poignant, and laugh-out-loud funny essays. Recounting tales of childhood and adulthood, family, friends, adventure, privacy, disappointment, love, and celebration, Parkes hits upon the universal truths that drive knitters to create. With surprising insight and wry humor, she draws clever parallels between life’s twists and turns what knitters see on their needles. Stockinette, ribbing, cables, even the humble yarn over can instantly evoke places, times, people, conversations, all those poignant moments that we’ve tucked away in our memory banks. Over time, those stitches form a map of our lives (From the preface).
A Stash Of One S Own
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Author : Clara Parkes
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2017-09-12
A Stash Of One S Own written by Clara Parkes and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-12 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
In this anthology from the author of The Yarn Whisperer, twenty-one devoted knitters examine a subject that is irresistible to us all: the yarn stash. Anyone with a passion has a stash, whether it is a collection of books or enough yarn to exceed several life expectancies. With her trademark wit, Clara Parkes brings together fascinating stories from all facets of stash-keeping and knitting life—from KonMari minimalist to joyous collector, designer to dyer, spinner to social worker, scholar to sheep farmer. Whether the yarn stash is muse, memento, creative companion, career guide, or lifeline in tough times, these deeply engaging stories take a fascinating look at why we collect, what we cherish, and how we let go. Contributors include New York Times–bestselling authors Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and Debbie Stoller, Meg Swansen and Franklin Habit, Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner, Adrienne Martini, and a host of others. Named one of the top ten lifestyle books for fall 2017 by Publisher’s Weekly.
The Knitter S Book Of Knowledge
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Author : Debbie Bliss
language : en
Publisher: Lark
Release Date : 2015
The Knitter S Book Of Knowledge written by Debbie Bliss and has been published by Lark this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
A knitting reference for beginners as well as experienced knitters.
Knitlandia
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Author : Clara Parkes
language : en
Publisher: Abrams
Release Date : 2016-02-16
Knitlandia written by Clara Parkes and has been published by Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-16 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
The renowned knitter and author of The Yarn Whisperer spins tales of a creative life enriched by world travel in this New York Times–bestselling memoir. In Knitlandia, Parkes invite readers and devoted crafters on excursions to be savored, through seventeen of her most memorable journeys across the globe. Her knitting adventures span from the fjords of Iceland to a cozy yarn shop in Paris’s thirteenth arrondissement. Also known for her PBS television appearances and hugely popular line of small-batch handcrafted yarns, Parkes weaves her personal blend of wisdom and humor into this eloquently volume that is part personal travel narrative and part cultural history, touching the heart of what it means to live creatively.
The Knitter S Handy Book Of Patterns
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Author : Ann Budd
language : en
Publisher: Interweave
Release Date : 2002-06
The Knitter S Handy Book Of Patterns written by Ann Budd and has been published by Interweave this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Includes how-to information.
The Knitter S Life List
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Author : Gwen W. Steege
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-10-21
The Knitter S Life List written by Gwen W. Steege and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-21 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Knit a traditional gansey sweater with indigo yarn. Tour a spinning mill. Discover five ways to cast on for socks. Meet your personal knitting hero. The Knitter’s Life List is a richly illustrated compilation of 1,001 experiences and adventures that devout knitters won’t want to miss. You’ll find classic techniques to master, time-honored patterns to try, unusual yarns to work with, museums to see, books to read, and much more. Get inspired and live the knitting life of your dreams!