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Do you sometimes have all the pieces of your sweater done but just cannot bear the thought of putting it together? If so, you are not alone - so many knitters love knitting but hate the finishing process. This book helps make the process a little easier. It contains information about easy ways to sew your seams and pick up stitches. The illustrations are well done and the text is comprehensive.
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Introducing the adorable Miss Bea, a little girl who enjoys exploring the world around her. In this title she finds out about colours with the help of designer Louisa Harding who accompanies the simple children's story line with 10 designs for boys and girls up to 4 years. For the knitters, each garment has simple shaping and uses the basic knit and purl stitch to appeal particularly to new knitters; for the children, a simple narrative accompanies Miss Bea's adventures. Full instructions and helpful knitting guide included.
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Find out what Miss Bea and friends get up too at playtime with a story and pictures with which every young child can identify. Alongside this engaging story line, Louisa Harding presents ten designs for children from 1 to 4 years. Designed as quick knits and with new knitters in mind, stocking stitch is used in single colours and bright stripes. The accompanying instruction section includes colour coded sizing and an illustrated techniques guide to assist all knitters new to the skill.
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Babies and knitting is a perfect match. Baby sweaters are made of compact pieces- small in scale but big in creative outlet. Better yet, these projects are fun to make. There are 20 cute projects to make for your new baby or another special baby in your life.
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Baby Blankets are fun projects. They make great gifts or are a perfect project for the expecting mom. This book has 24 great baby blanket designs ranging from classic lace to easy checkerboard to a simple patchwork blanket. Don’t forget to checkout page 65 – pocket dreams. The little bear in there is too cute for words.
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Caps & hats are great portable projects. They’re small enough to slip in your bag and require a minimal investment of time and materials. Small projects like these are a great way to try out new knitting techniques, stitch patterns and color combinations. Best of all, hats are fun and practical. They make good gifts too. There are 22 fun hat patterns in this little book, ranging from a stocking cap, to a Scottish tam to a funky jester’s cap.
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Scarves are the ultimate on-the-go knitting project. The investment in time and money is minimal and the simple structured elegance of most scarf patterns makes them perfect for tiny widows of time. There are 26 great scarf patterns in this collection: some are easy, some more challenging. All are fun to make!
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Did you make everyone hats two holiday seasons ago? Scarves last season? Well now make pillows! They are a fun and fast project - they are small and therefore very portable - in general a great idea! We made a geometric pillow from this book. There are also some really easy, very classy, simple striped pillows and some stunning Aran ones too.
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For knitting on the run, why not try a bag or backpack project? Most require little shaping and minimal finishing and can be completed with out investing too much time or money. This collection of 27 bags and backpacks are great for knitters of all levels and there is bound to be a look that will suit everyone.
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From the Publisher
Knit unique scarves for yourself or to give as a gift--on the go, wherever you go. Twenty-five scarf designs, ranging from beginner to expert level, are ideal for practicing and developing your knitting skills. The patterns incorporate cables, colorwork, fine lace, and a variety of stitches and embellishments, and there are ideas for every occasion, season, and style. Novices will find quick success with a simple-to-make garter stitch scarf or a menswear striped scarf. Those with a bit more experience can have fun with a metallic shimmer scarf or a light and airy lace number. Generally quick to complete and portable, scarves can be worked while you're on the train, waiting in lines, passing time at the kid's soccer game. With this handy project collection, some yarn, and a pair of needles, you can enjoy the stress-relieving benefits of knitting any time.
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