tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87404251095205142712024-03-05T23:29:57.861-05:00Knitter's bookshelfwhat to do with the perfect yarn? where is that amazing scarf pattern? Knitter's bookshelf is the place to FIND answers and see what inspires you! Submit suggestions for additions when you discover a resource that you have had wild success with to share with other knitters so we can all try before we buy or borrow!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-73064010794619554462008-12-05T09:40:00.011-05:002008-12-05T16:42:12.482-05:00Hot Knits 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBf1TfUpAC6Pmgl3YlJP1EUnUhXMiKqaj_oOr1H44oZqgVuAWsErtC8B9KDldHaL0GIQcjHKqLPfSj6NNyKhaDhbuI2sxcVcJ4U3KCJa_1BU8kLFjmg7k2DCNWfS_snfa_lIq6QIcVfcnC/s1600-h/hotknits+title+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBf1TfUpAC6Pmgl3YlJP1EUnUhXMiKqaj_oOr1H44oZqgVuAWsErtC8B9KDldHaL0GIQcjHKqLPfSj6NNyKhaDhbuI2sxcVcJ4U3KCJa_1BU8kLFjmg7k2DCNWfS_snfa_lIq6QIcVfcnC/s320/hotknits+title+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276316716529951330" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Inside...</span><br />So, this book is rated R. My teenage daughter and her boyfriend noticed these details right off. Who knew 18 yr-olds wanted to look at a knitting book? Must have been a slow day on the satellite t.v.<br /><br />Not for beginners - 6 projects for ADVANCED beginner, 18 Intermediate and 6 Advanced.<br /><br />So hurry up and get your skills up to speed so you can start cookin with gas.<br /><br />Very stylish textures, shapes. Exciting Colors and varieties of yarns. Ruffles, leather lacing and fringed borders. Yummm.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">The Yarn</span>...types and colors too numerous to list - check out the book. 30 projects!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53940686"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">The Book..</span></a>.<br />a modern mix...fun to make and stylish to wear.<br />Contents: Long mohair duster -- pull-over with ruffled borders -- bulky sideways-knit sweater -- chenille pullover with flared cuffs -- long-sleeved square-neck pullover -- colorblock sweater -- delicate v-neck pullover -- figure-flattering cardigan -- short-sleeved cotton pullover -- sleeveless ribbed dress -- updated Fair Isle sweater -- A-line raglan pullover -- quick-to-knit jacket -- shaped v-neck tank -- tunic with plunging v-neck and mandarin collar - short-sleeved two-color top -- V-neck lace tunic -- cropped summer T -- protrait-necked pullover -- textured tunic -- sleveless funnel-neck top -- zippered hoodie -- shaped-to-fit tube top -- single button textured cardigan -- bulky cabled pullover -- sporty zip-neck pullover -- contoured sleeveless shell -- fringed pullover -- sleeveless shell with self-trim -- empire waist turtleneck with heart medallion -- sweater assembly -- yarn choice and substitution -- material resources -- instructional resources -- indexUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-17375479212553360422008-12-04T20:54:00.006-05:002008-12-05T09:37:17.971-05:00Simple knits for little cherubs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8aCAIymPqVWo9_-9K5PPn2sVN3JgNDPZQvpvfnENPMLI3N_wLAr6piLnzyuncKxpP8IEACnpNS5OTcJF4_sFSjy_t3-FrhJWb_Fw-b7AXUiAt7Sn7CFIRJfDhMx_L_EP_2xs9_HM9Vtc/s1600-h/little+cherubs+title+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8aCAIymPqVWo9_-9K5PPn2sVN3JgNDPZQvpvfnENPMLI3N_wLAr6piLnzyuncKxpP8IEACnpNS5OTcJF4_sFSjy_t3-FrhJWb_Fw-b7AXUiAt7Sn7CFIRJfDhMx_L_EP_2xs9_HM9Vtc/s320/little+cherubs+title+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276309700061031202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">Inside....</span><br />Erika Knight's introduction to<span style="font-style: italic;"> simple knits for little cherubs</span> frames the patterns in this book perfectly with her description of the collection. Vintage. Retro feel. Nostalgic. Evocative as snapshots in a family album, treasured. Wow! And they are! for children aged two to five years, perfect silhouettes of classic sweaters, vests, fluffy bolero, mittens on a string and simple socks. Knight begins with an instruction guide on measuring! Oh so crucial before committing the time and yarn to a project made with hopes, dreams and wishes for the best childhood. Heirloom.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">The Yarn...</span><br />Samples:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Short-sleeved sweater</span> pg 26<br />Yarn: Fine yarn (4 ply) e.g. Jaeger Matchmaker 100 percent merino wool<br />Gauge: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) measured over stockinette stitch using US 3 (3.25mm) needles<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">the blanket</span> pg 100<br />Yarn: Medium wieght yarn e.g. Rowan wool cotton (50% merino/50% cotton)<br />Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 4 inches (10cm) using US 6 needles (4mm)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51780424"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">The Book...</span></a><br />Contents: introduction -- yarns and colours -- equipment & tension -- sizing -- classic sweater -- short-sleeved sweater -- denim pinafore -- firl's games sweater -- fluffy bolero -- dressing gown -- scottie dog cardigan -- fairisle border cardigan -- boy's diamond pullover -- reinbdeer zipper cardigan --- stripy hat -- stripy muffler -- mittens on strings -- simple socks -- patched blanket -- velvet rabbit -- pyjama bag -- top dog -- erika's tips -- substituting yarns -- suppliers - acknowledgmentsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-78802339336087621712008-12-04T15:46:00.011-05:002008-12-05T16:41:17.550-05:00Knit Christmas Stockings! 19 Patterns for Stockings and Ornaments<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTieZEAThG3JqE-3XIzaIc2HZwMqrS8BBZiWXJ9w1b4SFhbr1MXTKSpH1KPbxTCCd0aY8i07qzbtbzffEoabMManLG8OylhOCO3JCQMo67M_B-6aj1dkx4uDGeIqhdlUmv53FjqiwmoKY/s1600-h/christmas+stockings+title+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTieZEAThG3JqE-3XIzaIc2HZwMqrS8BBZiWXJ9w1b4SFhbr1MXTKSpH1KPbxTCCd0aY8i07qzbtbzffEoabMManLG8OylhOCO3JCQMo67M_B-6aj1dkx4uDGeIqhdlUmv53FjqiwmoKY/s320/christmas+stockings+title+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276039616590335106" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">Inside...</span><br />Gwen Steege edited<span style="font-style: italic;"> Knit Christmas Stockings!</span> and compiles a jolly variety of holiday cheer complete with color chart instructions, felting information and guides for beginning knitters. All instruction sheets are very easy to read, laid out in a format that is clearer than many patterns with tiny font. Large photos and colored-in charts are also a big help to new color-work knitters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">The Yarn...</span><br />Samples:<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Mix-and-Match Socks</span> pg 60 (Worsted Weight version)<br />Yarn - Brown Sheep <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lamb's Pride Superwash</span>, 100% wool, worsted weight, 3 1/2 oz (100g)/200yd (183 m) skeins<br />Gauge - 20 stitches = 4 inches (10cm) on US #8 (5mm) needles in stockinette stitch<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Star Brocade</span> pg 78<br />Yarn - Plymouth <span style="font-weight: bold;">Galway</span>, 100% wool, worsted weight, 3.5 oz (100g) 210 yd (192 m) skeins<br />Gauge - 20 stitches = 4 inches (10cm) on US #6 (4.0mm) needles in stockinette stitch<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >The Book...</span><br />CONTENTS: Stockings Up! -- Winter Wonderland -- Rustic Lodge -- Christmas Sampler -- Furry Felts -- Pampered Pets Mix-and-Match Socks -- Jester's Bells -- Star Brocade - Snazzy Argyles -- Gifted Stocking -- Victorian Flowers -- Mini-Socks -- A Heart, a Star a Tree -- Mni Felted Mitts and Socks -- Ski Sweater Ornaments -- Contributing Designers -- Index<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaLvnELBi4gVxqktBsq_d4UqtCpW8wSbKtoXuhnw9HhS8o8w8uMMlenAqXZzuT_QStWrM4oF8QLf5mi7-TcXpxYaSe64vD0Pp6PWTRgkYWNay0cEVhm220i1ahFUdrgldd13kFxi1oqHr/s1600-h/christmas+stockings+cataloging+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaLvnELBi4gVxqktBsq_d4UqtCpW8wSbKtoXuhnw9HhS8o8w8uMMlenAqXZzuT_QStWrM4oF8QLf5mi7-TcXpxYaSe64vD0Pp6PWTRgkYWNay0cEVhm220i1ahFUdrgldd13kFxi1oqHr/s320/christmas+stockings+cataloging+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276103128800533426" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-16677093437141996002008-12-04T15:12:00.013-05:002008-12-05T16:37:52.258-05:0025 more bags to knit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVKErsP1qttPDEs3Rz_VpyDwghBTR1DryL2XqCJlvdUeopa8ns9lL7k9FZNSiwdzs_d-XpePlvAPsd6JNjiBrXOc-L7pPVNfCP4TEmhCUNoI0Pp0_pa2jSYzQXIY0CQtBeLIh1byGH791/s1600-h/25+more+bags+king+title+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVKErsP1qttPDEs3Rz_VpyDwghBTR1DryL2XqCJlvdUeopa8ns9lL7k9FZNSiwdzs_d-XpePlvAPsd6JNjiBrXOc-L7pPVNfCP4TEmhCUNoI0Pp0_pa2jSYzQXIY0CQtBeLIh1byGH791/s320/25+more+bags+king+title+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276031690383608530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" >Inside...<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This is</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" > the first handbag pattern book that I purchased that included instructions on finishing with a full lining - and for that I prize it. Emma King divides</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" > <span style="font-style: italic;">25 more bags</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" > into</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">three sections</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">--</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" >Anytime, Weekend, and Evening. Any skill level can find something fun to try and succeed with, incorporating techniques such as knitting with color, beads, sequins and embroidery. Don't spend hundreds on a status bag! Instead, make something authentic, gorgeous and unattainable to everyone who lives close to the outlets.</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />The Yarn...<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sample</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >projects</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" >:<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fleur</span> pg 10</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yarns: Rowan <span style="font-weight: bold;">Summer Tweed</span> 1 3/4 oz (50g) balls</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Rowan<span style="font-weight: bold;"> All Seasons</span> Cotton </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1 3/4 oz (50g) balls</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" >, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Rowan <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kid Silk Haze</span> 1oz (25g) balls</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Gauge (Tension): 17 sts and 25 rows to 4 in (10cm) using US 7 (4.5 mm) needles measured over pattern</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Frill Seeker </span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">pg 26</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yarns: Rowan Felted Tweed 1 3/4 oz (50g) balls, Rowan Kid Silk Haze 1 3/4 oz (50g) balls 3 colors</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Gauge: 14sts and 20 rows to 4in (10cm) using US 10 1/2 (6.5mm) needles measured over reverse stockinette stitch</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://www.worldcat.org/wcpa/oclc/86112151?page=frame&url=%3D%3FUTF-8%3FB%3FaHR0cDovL3d3dy5sb2MuZ292L2NhdGRpci9lbmhhbmNlbWVudHMvZnkwNzI3LzIwMDY5MDYzNTQtZC5odG1s%3F%3D&title=&linktype=digitalObject&detail=">The Book...</a></span><br />Contents: ANYTIME: Fleur--True Blue--Very Berry--Tangerine--Frill Seeker--Crimson and Clover--Flutter--Cinnamon--Purple Haze WEEKEND: Ludo--Daffodil--Waffle--Whirl--Daydreamer--Orchard--Blancmange--Sky EVENING: After Eight--Treasure--Gem--Dash--Soiree--Cherry Drop--Vintage--Caramel TECHNIQUES: Yarn Information--Abbreviations--Acknowledgments and Suppliers<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWOV6W3DhI4Hzqsqnhc44BPHToOXYiMiCT6enLoM8lFtPO_PsLawnbib4z4v50ziJaV1IO0hKi_4R5D9hkyZNEQk2Ye8KXPGUgJ4Hd7HGJgIJkEG8gWVHybku1vP08MegoH4wTkMU4cik/s1600-h/emma+king+25+cataloging+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWOV6W3DhI4Hzqsqnhc44BPHToOXYiMiCT6enLoM8lFtPO_PsLawnbib4z4v50ziJaV1IO0hKi_4R5D9hkyZNEQk2Ye8KXPGUgJ4Hd7HGJgIJkEG8gWVHybku1vP08MegoH4wTkMU4cik/s320/emma+king+25+cataloging+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276037755233809778" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-73516772778193570432008-12-04T12:16:00.010-05:002008-12-05T09:06:24.834-05:00The Knitter's Handbook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOXcEgahUidvmAs7BtLW0tBF33clC-fRVWdCvOegBBMXMflByTibSM6CvexlqI02qVcFFudYYLY6uMYfzilgGL6hg5Ky-v4y5o7q49xf5c0ciHrh7u7SdRGbgNYoEsRATAFIEoAlq-c6f/s1600-h/Knitters+handbook+title+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 108px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOXcEgahUidvmAs7BtLW0tBF33clC-fRVWdCvOegBBMXMflByTibSM6CvexlqI02qVcFFudYYLY6uMYfzilgGL6hg5Ky-v4y5o7q49xf5c0ciHrh7u7SdRGbgNYoEsRATAFIEoAlq-c6f/s320/Knitters+handbook+title+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275985645312195234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >Inside...</span><br />I never go anywhere that I plan to knit without <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The Knitter's Handbook</span> (fortunately it comes in a portable size and weight, unlike many other things I carry along daily). Too bad I can't get it loaded onto my BlackBerry, then I would have one less thing to keep track of! It also shows signs of constant use because I have those little post-it yellow tabs hanging out of some of the important (right now!) pages. This is the one book you can keep at your side no matter what and get your problem solved.<br /><br />This handbooks is 100% essential skills and helpful hints, abbreviations, terms and of course stitch illustrations and instructions. I have found things in this book that I thought I knew how to do right and learn, hey! This is really the way I should be doing this!<br /><br />Includes as well a chapter on Crochet, because sometimes knitters encounter the need to crochet, and we all don't do it often enough to remember how it's done.<br /><br /><a href="http://firstsearch.oclc.org.proxycu.wrlc.org/WebZ/FSPage?pagetype=return_frameset:sessionid=fsapp14-47176-fobmoi9e-f7gdlj:entitypagenum=22:0:entityframedurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fcatdir%2Fenhancements%2Ffy0627%2F2005283055-b.html:entityframedtitle=WorldCat:entityframedtimeout=15:entityopenTitle=:entityopenAuthor=:entityopenNumber=:">The Book...</a><br />Contents: basics-bind-offs--buttons, buttonholes & zippers--cables--cast-ons--circular knitting--color--crochet--decreases--edges & borders--extras--grafts & seams--increases--lace--shaping--symbols & charts--index--quick accessUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-6201112381988365332008-12-04T10:17:00.020-05:002008-12-05T16:40:27.415-05:00complete feltmaking<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPxB0RvYDCcQvDSkmaK3DDBw-O-hxzV4ULjLJJ3ROJavJJLx8Wd_sYmcEFv7-qfE0d1YwdpizFCiPPr34sW6_nh226UHoRe1zY8IhxEY-e34uBSdUgSouwHxGsj3vLs_qie5TAjlaTTJ5/s1600-h/complete+feltmaking+title+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPxB0RvYDCcQvDSkmaK3DDBw-O-hxzV4ULjLJJ3ROJavJJLx8Wd_sYmcEFv7-qfE0d1YwdpizFCiPPr34sW6_nh226UHoRe1zY8IhxEY-e34uBSdUgSouwHxGsj3vLs_qie5TAjlaTTJ5/s320/complete+feltmaking+title+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275984082644312066" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >Inside...</span><br />Gillian Harris' <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">complete feltmaking</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">/ </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">easy techniques and 25 great projects</span> begins with a marvelous and succinct account of what real handmade or hand rolled felt begins as and what catalyzes wool fleece to link each fiber of wool to move and link together to "full". Fulled or felted wool becomes dense, hardened and shrinks the wool giving us a fire retardant, water repellent, warm and insulating, soft and cozy, breathable protective, pliable, colorful, non-fraying medium with which to create fiber art.<br /><br />This book is a how-to resource and Harris passes along the tips and tricks she has collected and also encourages the reader to experiment and discover different ways of doing things for yourself. A range of projects is included to instruct and inspire and launch the reader into feltmaking with original ideas.<br /><br />Recently, felted items seem to be showing some popularity in my favorite clothing catalogs (slippers, moccasins, purses, hats, garments), so taking this book out for a spin may help you refine your creative vision for it just a little ahead of the current trend. Aside from trends, fulling or felting has an ancient history that Harris reviews so you can regard it as one of the all time classics in fiber material processes.<br /><br />Projects included are marked with skill level ranging from beginner through advanced techniques. Includes 3-D projects.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >The Yarn...</span><br />for Flat Felting:<br />Wool fleece--wool tops or roving - Fine Wool<br />merino wool tops<br />Merino, Blue Faced Leicester, Jacob, Shetland<br />Grades: Micron, Bradford Count, Blood Count<br />for Knitted Felting:<br />at least 70% wool and NOT superwash wool - it will not shrink if it is superwash<br />100% wool works best<br /><br />sample project knitted felting "Flirty Flower" page 78<br />Yarn: 1 ball <a href="http://www.soysilk.com/yarn-pages/karaoke.html">South West Trading Company <span style="font-weight: bold;">Karaoke</span></a> wool--50% silk/50% wool; approx 110 yd. (101m) per 50 g ball, 1 ball <a href="http://www.theknittinggarden.com/no-kureyon.htm">Noro <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kureyon</span></a> approx 110 yd. (101 m) per 50 g ball (100% wool)<br />Needles: 1 pair of US 10 1/2 (6.5mm) needles<br />Shrinkage rate: approx. 25-30%<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" ><br />The Book...</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnl1chDBMocAdDEhC16IY4ZJXAzqFrCVN9lCZbpOSH301Gc4hnPYRtdNPL3bCpN4dRlzrWTAd7WZQgIYlYMMGsHW45z_Ubq5zcbRLFpdMxhimppKqUeq7ZkXVXwhRjZL8w8btocOyGOlc/s1600-h/complete+feltmaking.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnl1chDBMocAdDEhC16IY4ZJXAzqFrCVN9lCZbpOSH301Gc4hnPYRtdNPL3bCpN4dRlzrWTAd7WZQgIYlYMMGsHW45z_Ubq5zcbRLFpdMxhimppKqUeq7ZkXVXwhRjZL8w8btocOyGOlc/s320/complete+feltmaking.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275965891959895362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Contents: introduction--history--wool fleece--equipment--SIMPLE FLAT FELT: petal play--paper chase--full bloom--ewe and me--heartfelt rug--3-D SHAPES: highly strung--dotty spotty--cute booties--tea time cozy--dapper flapper--KNITTED FELTING: flirty flower--icy stripes--carousel cushion--patchwork perfect--I love you--NEEDLE FELTING: tooth fairy pouch--heart to hearts--under cover--jingle bell--pouting trout--ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: cobweb cool--nuno felt shawl--blooming slippers--bowl over ball--field of poppies--templates--glossary--resources--acknowledgmentsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-14095783577406581912008-12-03T18:25:00.016-05:002008-12-05T16:45:05.051-05:00Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaY6k0mlcl68PCsyVZyQuSXkK2-XJgBykyRwj_1re4X_7_Fb5BniA4qT3oTv8E8v6DqMrfKASgDetc1sUMSdFZEhhrx9nvuZCcz6qUNyEwO1UR60Xnqc4v-NIbttp-ECTvqjPCa-ZrZnT/s1600-h/epsteins+knitted+flowers+title+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaY6k0mlcl68PCsyVZyQuSXkK2-XJgBykyRwj_1re4X_7_Fb5BniA4qT3oTv8E8v6DqMrfKASgDetc1sUMSdFZEhhrx9nvuZCcz6qUNyEwO1UR60Xnqc4v-NIbttp-ECTvqjPCa-ZrZnT/s320/epsteins+knitted+flowers+title+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275975364388901362" border="0" /></a><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/CONCER%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-11.jpg" alt="" /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >Inside...</span><br />Sometimes flowers just have to be added...and when they are knitted flowers, this book is the go to. Nicky Epstein's "botanical yarn garden" appeals on so many levels. Jennifer Levy's larger than life photos of real and imaginary creations, knitted,felted and or beaded or any combination of those tempt any knitter to try the garden of wooly delights. Many of these blossoms can be made from skeins you may already have on hand, which makes them even more serendipitous. The Necklette found on page 18 - a floral scarf of Russi Sales Serpentine looks to be the precursor of Epstein's later<a href="http://www.vogueknitting.com/node/395"> Swarovski Crystal floral adornment</a> found in <span style="font-style: italic;">Vogue Knitting's Silver Anniversary</span> issue.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >The Yarn...</span><br />Samples:<br />Rose Pillow: Lion Brand <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lion Suede</span>--GAUGE: 12 sts and 18 rows = 4 inches/10cm over St st using size 9 (5.5mm) needles<br />Stellata Thistle: 1 13/4oz50G ball (each approx 138yd/126M) of Alchemy Silk Purse (silk) in #82W Janbay Saphhire--1 ball #02W Deep Sea<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >The Book...</span><br />Contents: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stitch pattern flowers;</span> American Beauty Rose, Rose Pillow, Twist Flower, Floral Clusters, Necklette, Butter cups, Bridal Gloves, Ruffle Rose, Rose Bag, Fringe Loop Stitch Flowers, Blossom, Basic Flower--<span style="font-weight: bold;">Petal Constructed Flowers</span>; Wallflower, Flower-trimmed cardigan, corkscrew flowers, pop daisy, mod podge flora, electra floral--<span style="font-weight: bold;">Cord Flowers</span>; les fleurs, felted cord flowers, cord bl--ooms, lazy daisy spiral, lazy daisy flat--<span style="font-weight: bold;">Felted Stitch Pattern Flowers</span>; Trumpet, sunflower, five-star flower, florals, moody blue, flower on shoes, felted rose bag--<span style="font-weight: bold;">Felted Cut Flowers</span>; felted trio, hat/Dahlia, three-petal flower angel rose--abbreviations and techniques--resources<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovG_Fa7B4rPDZ56hL9A1BY1kmbUXYny3Lfu6Ra6QKOI7xnY6XnyV2Z717ETIHQexpYuxbH3ZwXPX0mOuF1lKjahn9iAY1mUGfUzjh7DPE5EpKZFM1X4nojS1NZ2S7K9GLD3dn4gkLEEnP/s1600-h/knitted+flowers+classification+worldcat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgovG_Fa7B4rPDZ56hL9A1BY1kmbUXYny3Lfu6Ra6QKOI7xnY6XnyV2Z717ETIHQexpYuxbH3ZwXPX0mOuF1lKjahn9iAY1mUGfUzjh7DPE5EpKZFM1X4nojS1NZ2S7K9GLD3dn4gkLEEnP/s320/knitted+flowers+classification+worldcat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275976036661867362" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-40441042223999134062008-12-03T18:03:00.009-05:002008-12-05T09:11:21.260-05:00Knitting never felt better: the definitive guide to fabulous felting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADWNtP7ME1r4WB0WnOhyphenhyphenIK_P6ZtXnsiZFwLFlQwchhI1kK0BaC-vsh64Tw9RrplwjzzrAQgB99fAAnZjWDEkzXSxVgUPyeS-ITGTBy5fvlECT4_nVI9hafycxh7BGrr2CGs5lSzln4VAr/s1600-h/epstein+felt+better+title+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 52px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADWNtP7ME1r4WB0WnOhyphenhyphenIK_P6ZtXnsiZFwLFlQwchhI1kK0BaC-vsh64Tw9RrplwjzzrAQgB99fAAnZjWDEkzXSxVgUPyeS-ITGTBy5fvlECT4_nVI9hafycxh7BGrr2CGs5lSzln4VAr/s320/epstein+felt+better+title+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275977496546493266" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Inside...</span></span><br />Nicky Epstein's guides are such a pleasure to browse through. This handbook for felting does not disappoint. Knitting an object or swatch from wool that is not washable and then washing it on purpose is the beginning of some very interesting textures and fabrics. Photos in this book are consistent in providing sample swatches throughout of different fibers, patterns and techniques all with before and after felting has occurred. Instructions are detailed and easy to execute. Each chapter offers several projects including shawls, scarves, jackets, hats, bags, dog coats and toys. Accessible for beginning knitters and all the way through to masters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Yarn...</span></span><br />favorite felting yarns recommended are:<br />Brown Sheep Company <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lamb's Pride</span>--Cascade <span style="font-weight: bold;">220</span>--Crystal Palace Yarns--<span style="font-weight: bold;">Iceland</span>--Knit one, Crochet Too <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paint Box--</span>Noro/Knitting Fever. Inc. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kureyon</span>--Manos del Uruguay/Design Source <span style="font-weight: bold;">Handspun Semi-Solids</span>--Plymouth Yarn Co. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Galway</span>--Reynolds/JCA <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lopi</span>--Nashua Handknits/Westminster Fibers Inc. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Creative Focus</span>--<span style="font-weight: bold;">Shetland-type wools.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" ><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://catalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v3=1&DB=local&CMD=010a+2006932952&CNT=10+records+per+page">The Book..</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-7590032571188592482008-12-03T17:26:00.016-05:002008-12-05T16:54:25.355-05:00Knitter's Bible<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHSLNx1sDuNwOyPB0lKeplHSrP3slDJxkW3om4g-wGN4kJy94ug9iRnIIbQ7UAkdcHkOsBrU4k2r5-AewidvH8UDWk7zu9IlQUBmU7OGutKmwplyx3tet7bMdAZeM_tUZ39KdHOLche8H/s1600-h/knitters+bible+title.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 67px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHSLNx1sDuNwOyPB0lKeplHSrP3slDJxkW3om4g-wGN4kJy94ug9iRnIIbQ7UAkdcHkOsBrU4k2r5-AewidvH8UDWk7zu9IlQUBmU7OGutKmwplyx3tet7bMdAZeM_tUZ39KdHOLche8H/s320/knitters+bible+title.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275978687608645762" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica;font-size:130%;" ><b></b></span><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);"><br />Inside...</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" ><div><span style="font-size:100%;">This book is robust with resources for beginning and intermediate knitters - in a true handbook style including large photographs and very helpful illustrations of techniques and projects that work with them. The introductory chapter addresses yarn, needles, knit, purl, cast on, bind off, increase, decrease, ribs, and gauge (tension). The next section instructs on lace, fair isle, cables, embossed, short rows, twisted stitches, intarsia and circular knitting. Every aspect a beginner or intermediate knitter may need guidance on may be found in the following sections including projects, correcting mistakes, edgings, assembling garments and rleading knitting patterns. The stitch library is also a terrific resource to refer back to again and again.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >The Book</span>...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1lzrs7Fm6dC2w7F04UgNQC5tuD5Mxyjm9AJREE2_7aKOFTlPIpCceMw0raFD2UMfmL_vJOgQ0wNSZQQhFFZWRTBp1Dm_8S9qj5VIGasYPxovRm49apK-qnwIUQyRr4eVJt8NerIkBRqa/s1600-h/knitters+bible+classification.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1lzrs7Fm6dC2w7F04UgNQC5tuD5Mxyjm9AJREE2_7aKOFTlPIpCceMw0raFD2UMfmL_vJOgQ0wNSZQQhFFZWRTBp1Dm_8S9qj5VIGasYPxovRm49apK-qnwIUQyRr4eVJt8NerIkBRqa/s320/knitters+bible+classification.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275979718529066818" border="0" /></a><br /></div></span><br /></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740425109520514271.post-7888887288954696062008-11-30T22:28:00.029-05:002008-12-04T12:09:38.907-05:00Twinkle's big city knits : thirty-one chunky-chic designs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLtBaBLGavWWPNpbx18M4GMJ-oot5EvsrBbmhDtxy_nDN0uMPclA8is3_LESokQzmTHhVbAjkQso0pwXd7jNvVs8OnLb-kjCadtc4YQKbnll5fvpgQbmlIFd_wMQisutBKe7hWtqSq_pS/s1600-h/Twinkles+title.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLtBaBLGavWWPNpbx18M4GMJ-oot5EvsrBbmhDtxy_nDN0uMPclA8is3_LESokQzmTHhVbAjkQso0pwXd7jNvVs8OnLb-kjCadtc4YQKbnll5fvpgQbmlIFd_wMQisutBKe7hWtqSq_pS/s320/Twinkles+title.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275981045541722434" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Inside....</span><br />Twinkle's big city knits: thirty-one chunky-chic designs is the kind of book that features narrow choices for yarn selection but oh!!!! what yarn it is! <a href="http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Twinkle_Yarn-Soft_Chunky_Yarn-4333.html">Twinkle's soft chunky yarn</a> and Twinkle Handknits Cruise. This book has fabulous photographs of the garments which highlight the shimmering colors and textures and also features large illustrations of instructional techniques.<br /><br />This yarn is a dream to work with - so soft you need to be careful not to pull too hard. It knits up very quickly due to its size, and the book profiled here highlights quick projects using the entire palette available. When I was on the hunt to acquire this yarn this time last year, I had a tough time getting it to ship to me since it was not carried in my LYS. After all was said and done, I ended up with two shipments of identical orders. As I worked diligently away on some socks using SWTC ToFutsies and microscopic needles, my daughter was cranking away on size 15 needles. The luscious canary yellow (softer than it sounds in hue) soft chunky yarn was quickly becoming Twinkle's Hoodie and I wanted to be doing that instead. She churned out the gorgeous super sized seed-stitched results while I was stuck on the teeny tiny stitches at the total opposite of the spectrum. Use this book to be inspired to create your own soft chunky iterations too. The yarn is pricey but must-have. Double check measurements that correspond to S, M, L - they seem on the slighter side.<br /><br />The author says the following about gauge: "For chunkies, there are fewer than three stichtes to an inch, so exact gauge is crucial. For accuracy, I suggest making a larger swatch and measuting from the middle. Make it match: If your gauge does not follow the example precisely, use a larger or smaller needle until it's right."<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >The Yarn.....</span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sample yarn info from the Best Friend Cardigan found on pg. 18:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GAUGE:</span> 9.5 sts and 14.5 rows = 6 inches (5 cm) in St st using size 19 needles<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">YARN:</span> Twinkle Handknits Soft Chunky (100% merino wool - 83 yd/77 m per 200g ball)<br /><br />Sample yarn info from the Biker Vest found on page 98:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GAUGE</span>: 4 strands tog-11 sts and 18.5 rows = 5 inches (13cm) in Lace pattern on size 15 needles<br />9 sts - 4 inches (10cm) in garter stitch<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">YARN: </span> Twinkle Handknits Cruise (70% silk, 30% cotton; 120 yd/112 m per 50 g skein) or any super bulky weight yarn</span></span><a href="http://catalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=2&ti=1,2&Search_Arg=Wenlan%20Chia&Search_Code=NAME%40&CNT=100&PID=nS8qpBNKI0iJ6t-T9Rro-Xg6CNHm&SEQ=20081203170211&SID=1"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><nobr></nobr></span></span></a><span style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><a href="http://firstsearch.oclc.org.proxycu.wrlc.org/WebZ/FSPage?pagetype=return_frameset:sessionid=fsapp14-47176-fobmoi9e-f7gdlj:entitypagenum=16:0:entityframedurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fcatdir%2Fenhancements%2Ffy0701%2F2006025315-b.html:entityframedtitle=WorldCat:entityframedtimeout=15:entityopenTitle=:entityopenAuthor=:entityopenNumber=:"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);font-size:100%;" >The Book...</span></a><br />Contents: Downtown: Groovy sweater (dress) -- Best friend cardigan -- Karate sweater -- Pilot hat and flying gloves -- Biker vest -- Chelsea sweater -- Balthazar vest -- Tuxedo jacket -- Resort: Seaside sweater -- St. Bart's mini -- Coco jacket -- Hamptons halter -- Twiggy tunic -- Feather scarf -- Convertible cardigan -- Night on the town: Incredible skirt -- Princess caplet -- Mini bolero -- Marilyn jacket -- Evening shell -- Mohair shrug -- Shop the town: Twinkle hoodie -- Aspen hat -- Skating sweater -- Rockefeller sweater -- Magic shawl -- Shopping tunic -- Diamond scarf. </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><a href="http://firstsearch.oclc.org.proxycu.wrlc.org/WebZ/FSPage?pagetype=return_frameset:sessionid=fsapp14-47176-fobmoi9e-f7gdlj:entitypagenum=16:0:entityframedurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fcatdir%2Fenhancements%2Ffy0701%2F2006025315-b.html:entityframedtitle=WorldCat:entityframedtimeout=15:entityopenTitle=:entityopenAuthor=:entityopenNumber=:"><br /></a><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://catalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=2&ti=1,2&Search_Arg=Wenlan%20Chia&Search_Code=NAME%40&CNT=100&PID=nS8qpBNKI0iJ6t-T9Rro-Xg6CNHm&SEQ=20081203170211&SID=1"><br /></a></span></div></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0