For The Love Of Knitting

Author : Kari Cornell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610603881
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book For the Love of Knitting written by Kari Cornell and published by . This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One surviving cotton sock tells us that the Egyptians were knitting as long ago as the first millennium AD. Tenderly preserved shawls and sweaters bespeak our great-grandmothers handiwork. And colorful strands of yarn escaping from a basket in the corner show that the tradition lives on with us. That tradition, celebrated in the stories and essays in this book, knits together a world of warmth and memory, wisdom and camaraderie. These writings--sometimes amusing, sometimes moving, always entertaining--comprise a charming scrapbook reflecting the myriad cultural and historical aspects of knitting. Ranging from the days of World War II to our own time, they include offerings by Jamaica Kincaid, Melanie Falick, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg Swansen, Susan Gordon Lydon, Pam Allen, Lela Nargi, Perri Klass, Teva Durham, and many others. Artwork by Solveig Hisdal, fiber artists Debbie New and Karen Searle, and photographer Chris Hartlove, along with historical photographs, vintage advertising, and pattern booklets, brings the color and textures of these stories to vibrant life. Whether you ply knitting needles yourself or simply appreciate the art, this collection will enfold you in all the softness, warmth, and beauty of knitting today and yesterday.

Author : Alice Hoffman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507206569
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Faerie Knitting written by Alice Hoffman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman and master knitter Lisa Hoffman comes Faerie Knitting, a magical melding of words and yarn where the ordinary is turned into the extraordinary and where imagination becomes creation. The magic of storytelling and the magic of knitting—woven together in 14 original patterns inspired by each story. “How fairy tales are told and remembered has a great deal in common with knitting traditions. It is no mistake that we describe storytelling as knitting a tale, or weaving a story, or spinning a yarn.”—Alice Hoffman, from the Introduction of Faerie Knitting Featuring fourteen original fairy tales, Faerie Knitting is an entrancing collection of stories of love and loss, trust and perseverance. Seamlessly woven into the plot of each tale is a magical garment or accessory inspired by the bravery and self-reliance of the tale’s heroine and brought to life through an imaginative and bespoke knit pattern. From the Blue Heron Shawl and the Love Never Ending Cowl, to the Three Wishes Mittens and Amulet Necklace, each project is as wearable as it is magical. Lush, atmospheric photography captures the enchanted faerie domain while beautifully rendered charts and instructions are well suited for beginner and advanced knitters alike. Presented in an elegant linen case with foil accents that evoke the fairy tale tradition, Faerie Knitting is a rare gift for creators—and lovers—of magic.

Author : Melanie Falick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781552855829
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book For the Love of Knitting written by Melanie Falick and published by . This book was released on 2004-04-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'For the Love of Knitting' is an anthology of personal essays and stories that celebrates the appeal and love of this age-old art. The heart-warming, and sometimes sad tales of Jamaica Kincaid, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Melanie Falick, Meg Swansen, Perri Klass, Pam Allen, Naomi Dagen-Bloom, Susan Gordon Lydon, Lela Nargi, Teva Durham, Clinton W. Trowbridge, and Denyse Specktor touch on all aspects of knitting, from shearing the sheep and knitting the first stitch to giving the finely knitted hat, sweater, or socks as a gift.Historical photographs, vintage pattern books and advertisements, postcards, posters, artwork, and full-colour contemporary photographs by Chris Hartlove and others accompany the text.

Author : Kari Cornell
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 9780760335123
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book For the Love of Knitting written by Kari Cornell and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2009-03-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One surviving cotton sock tells us that the Egyptians were knitting as long ago as the first millennium AD. Tenderly preserved shawls and sweaters bespeak our great-grandmothers handiwork. And colorful strands of yarn escaping from a basket in the corner show that the tradition lives on with us. That tradition, celebrated in the stories and essays in this book, knits together a world of warmth and memory, wisdom and camaraderie. These writings--sometimes amusing, sometimes moving, always entertaining--comprise a charming scrapbook reflecting the myriad cultural and historical aspects of knitting. Ranging from the days of World War II to our own time, they include offerings by Jamaica Kincaid, Melanie Falick, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg Swansen, Susan Gordon Lydon, Pam Allen, Lela Nargi, Perri Klass, Teva Durham, and many others. Artwork by Solveig Hisdal, fiber artists Debbie New and Karen Searle, and photographer Chris Hartlove, along with historical photographs, vintage advertising, and pattern booklets, brings the color and textures of these stories to vibrant life. Whether you ply knitting needles yourself or simply appreciate the art, this collection will enfold you in all the softness, warmth, and beauty of knitting today and yesterday.

Author : Lorna Miser
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 0823099520
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting written by Lorna Miser and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the people she has met and the manner in which they touched her life, twenty beautiful patterns are accompanied by loving tales in this beautifully illustrated craft book for knitters of all levels.

Author : Debbie Harrold
Publisher : Collins & Brown
ISBN 13 : 1909397083
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All You Knit is Love written by Debbie Harrold and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could be more romantic than a hand-knitted gift for the special person in your life? Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements or weddings, All You Knit Is Love contains twenty knitting patterns to show you care. Knitted characters include animals such as penguins (‘You’re P-p-p-perfect’) and chicks (‘You’re Tweet’) as well as chillies (‘Hot Stuff’) and of course the famous pea (‘Ha Pea Valentine’s’). So forget flowers and chocolates and say it with knitting. Word count: 12,000

Author : Cynthia Guggemos
Publisher : Leisure Arts
ISBN 13 : 1601404816
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lots of Love Knits for Kids written by Cynthia Guggemos and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sugar and spice and everything nice. That's what these adorable knit sets for infants and toddlers are made of! Choose from a sassy boatneck pullover, a sweet raglan sleeve tunic or a simple cardigan with a matching blanket. Heart patterns (worked in Stockinette Stitch on a Garter Stitch background) adorn all the designs, including a coordinating cap and a hat with a turned-up brim. Soft and sweet or bold and spicy, your little miss is going to love one of these sets from Cynthia Guggemos. The cardigan fits infants, sizes 6 and 12 months; the pullover and tunic fit sizes 2, 4, and 6. The cap is for both infant and toddler sizes; the hat is for toddler size. The blanket is 35 x 45. All are worked using worsted weight yarn. Lots of Love Knits For Kids (Leisure Arts #4659)

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Love of Knitting written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lee Gant
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1632280299
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Love in Every Stitch written by Lee Gant and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her inspiring book, Love in Every Stitch: Stories of Knitting and Healing, master knitter, teacher, and widely published knitwear designer Lee Gant shares real-life stories about the power of knitting. As an employee of three different yarn stores, a teacher of countless knitting classes, and a volunteer with at-risk youth, Lee has had the opportunity to gather diverse stories. The stories Lee shares about herself and fellow knitters from around the world illustrate how each stitch and purl can comfort and calm, heal and renew. A suicidal teenager crochets through pregnancy. A dying woman finds comfort in the company of knitters. A woman finds the courage to face her estranged parents. A woman going blind realizes she can still knit — and experience life. And Lee’s life, riddled with more than just anxiety, has at last become stable and productive. This book includes stories of women, men, and teens who have experienced profound change and enlightenment through knitting and crochet.

Author : Lisa Bogart
Publisher : Revell
ISBN 13 : 0800719700
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Knit with Love written by Lisa Bogart and published by Revell. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through stories, tips, and spiritual truths this book captures the joy of knitting and inspires readers to share their beautiful creations with those around them.