Knit & Crochet Social Hour // Tues, Jan 14 @ 5:30 pm
Monthly // All ages // Bring your latest project, exchange ideas and learn new stitches from your fellow knitters/crocheters for this meet up group with those that share a "common thread" with you.
Over 300 contemporary and traditional stitches
by Mary Webb
Kit CRAFT Knit
Part of our Library of Things Learn to Knit Kit! // Knitting Stitches is a small-format, portable guide to more than 300 stitch patterns. From the most basic to the more intricate, these traditional and contemporary patterns are demonstrated in clear, colorful illustrations with concise step-by-step instructions. With the stitches grouped by kind cable, bobble and the various others, locating a specific stitch and determining its degree of difficulty is fast and easy. This is the perfect reference for discovering the pleasure of creating just the right pattern and texture for a knitting project.
50 socks, hats, and mittens
by Ann-Marie Nilsson
746.43 NILSSON
An accomplished designer's signature patterns for hats, gloves, wristbands, socks, and ankle-warmers are collected in this enticing project book. Using two-ply yarn in an array of colors and including both color photography and black-and-white charts to illustrate the designs, this guide gives comprehensive instructions for following the patterns within. With different color combinations and innovative techniques, knitters of every skill level and commitment to the craft will expand their knitting skills and gain valuable inspiration for creative cold-weather gear.
50 fun crochet and knitting projects to color your world
by Sania Hedengren
746.43 HEDENGREN
Don’t buy a spool of ribbon when wrapping presents for the holidays, crochet an ornate cord instead! Protect your laptop with a crochet cover, and make a matching one for your iPhone. Make a shawl for a friend made of colorful granny squares, and crochet teddy bears for the kids. All while the ring on your finger is ornamented with a radiant crocheted flower. Featuring stunning photographs and step-by-step instructions for projects of all shapes, sizes, and sorts, Yarn, Yarn, Yarn is perfect for everyone in love with knitting, crocheting, and decorating with yarn.
Amigurumi techniques made easy
by The Japan Amigurumi Association
746.434 COMPLETE 2021
Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters. This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association, whose thousands of members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi. It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to create their own toy.
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