Knitting & Sewing Books

Learn how to knit with simple, easy-to-follow guides and over 20 cute and cozy project patterns! Interested in knitting but unsure where to start? Everyday Knitting offers simple, step-by-step tutorials geared toward beginning knitters. Master the basics of knitting and improve your technique with clear, comprehensive instructions for casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitches, and more. Once you’ve mastered the basics, move on to fun and functional practice projects to hone your skills. From selecting the right yarn to choosing the tools you need to get started, Everyday Knitting covers everything you need to know to make lace bookmarks, scarves, fingerless mitts, and even friendly knitted critters. Features include: Clear, step-by-step instructions to build confidence in beginning knitters Over 20 practice projects to help you hone your skills and create fun, usable items Handy instructional guides to teach you how to decipher a chart, read a pattern, increase and decrease rows, purchase yarn for your project, and more Stitch galleries to provide inspiration with nearly two dozen stitch patterns including a variety of cable and lace stitches

Tricot Homewear . Vos tricots sont beaux, ils sont élégants, ils vous vont bien et ils époustouflent tout le monde ! Mais la qualité première d'un pull, c'est bien d'être chaud et confortable. Alors tricotez juste pour vous, profitez du temps qui passe, du feu dans la cheminée, des longues soirées d'hiver... Grâce aux explications claires et détaillées, à vous les gros pulls, les chaussettes confortables, les couvertures douillettes, les ponchos bien chauds....

Tricoter pour bébé. Brassière, bermuda, cardigan, robe mais aussi bonnet, chaussons, combishort, jupe à bretelles... . Vous trouverez dans ce livre 20 jolis modèles de layette à tricoter, tout en coton, organisés selon six thèmes et panoplies : marin, tendresse, dentelle, aquatique, carreaux et exotique !. Laissez-vous guider grâce aux explications détaillées, patrons et schémas pour réaliser une belle garde-robe intemporelle, colorée et confortable pour vos petits de la naissance jusqu'à 6 ans selon les vêtements.. Que vous soyez débutante ou experte le niveau de difficulté est précisé pour chaque modèle ainsi que les points utilisés, ce qui permet de s'entraîner à plusieurs techniques : finition picots, jersey rayé, point mousse, zigzags ajourés, broderie....

Des points et des techniques élaborés pour tricoter trente modèles de vêtements, de la taille 34 au 48 : tunique, pull, gilet ou veste. Avec un rappel des techniques de base.

Mailles nordiques . Plongez dans l'univers chaleureux du tricot nordique avec 12 modèles intemporels, nommés selon des villes scandinaves, conçus pour affronter l'hiver avec style. . Bonnet en jacquard bicolore, gilet épais en point irlandais, pull col roulé aux motifs délicats... chaque création mêle tradition Scandinave et modernité, pour des pièces aussi confortables qu'élégantes. Claires, illustrées et accessibles à tous, les explications pas à pas de Frédérique Alexandre vous accompagnent du premier montage à la dernière maille, que vous soyez débutant curieux ou tricoteur confirmé !. Des fils douillets, des motifs nordiques, des coupes actuelles : il ne vous reste plus qu'à choisir vos aiguilles et savourer le plaisir de créer.

Accessoires à tricoter Bonnets, écharpes, bandeaux, plastron, mitaines ou chaussettes... Découvrez une collection de 20 modèles d'accessoires au tricot, réalisés en laine, en mohair et soie, en cachemire ou en alpaga pour vous tenir chaud et en style tout au long de la saison froide.Simples ou plus travaillés, ils utilisent différentes techniques : torsades, point cloqué, point de godron, côtes perlées, fausses côtes anglaises, jacquard, point de sable, point ajouré, côtes frisées, torsades à noppe, losanges ajourés.Que vous soyez débutant ou plus expérimenté, laissez-vous guider dans la réalisation de pièces uniques grâce aux explications détaillées et aux schémas clairs. Mettez de la douceur dans votre hiver.

Knitting is always a pleasure, whether you're a beginner or expert! Cozy or urban, these 25 designs will enhance your outfits from autumn to spring. There's something for everyone in this book filled with soft and colourful creations!

Author: Collective
Publisher: Marie-Claire
Number of pages: 96
ISBN: 9791032301821

DK brings you an all-encompassing embroidery book on needlework, stitches and more!  Whether you are an embroidery beginner wanting to learn the basics or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love! Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities. Dive straight in to discover:  - Over 200 decorative stitches with practical ideas on where to use them - A comprehensive stitch gallery allowing readers to quickly find the stitches they’re interested in  - Featuring several handy how-to guides and basic embroidery considerations for beginners   Full of top tips on which threads, needles and fabrics work best with which stitches, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before!  Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a plethora of beautiful stitch types or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love.  From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book has more than 200 stitches explained in excellent detail, with a practical stitch gallery providing readers with a clear view of each stitch, suitable for both beginners and proficient stitch enthusiasts. It’s time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this embroidery starter kit that’ll redefine textile art as you know it! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So whether you fancy taking up a new skill or simply find sanctuary in sewing, unleash your creativity and craftiness with this modern embroidery book. When you’ve finished Embroidery Step By Step why not also try Sew Step by Step, a complementing title as part of DK’s Step by Step series. Unleash your creative potential with a plethora of stunning stitches! Proving the perfect embroidery gift for the stitching lover in your life, embark on embroidery projects and create inspiring stitches to treasure forever. An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 embroidery and needlepoint stitches.

Crochet more than 30 adorable food-inspired creations with easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns for beginners and experienced crocheters. Crochet Cafe is an amigurumi crochet pattern book featuring over 30 sweet and savory foods, from avocado toast and bento boxes to spaghetti and cannoli. Lauren Espy, author of the bestselling Whimsical Stitches , provides clear instructions, detailed photographs, and helpful tips for turning yarn into irresistibly cute meals, snacks, and treats. Inside, you’ll find: • 30+ FOOD-INSPIRED PATTERNS: Crochet breakfast favorites, lunches, dinners, desserts, and drinks. • BEGINNER-FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONS: Learn the essential stitches and techniques needed to create each project. • DETAILED PHOTOS AND HELPFUL TIPS: Follow every pattern with confidence, whether you’re new to amigurumi or an experienced crocheter. • A MENU FULL OF CUTE CREATIONS: Make eggs Benedict, avocado toast, a bento box, burrito, spaghetti and meatballs, red wine, cannoli, and more. • HANDMADE GIFTS WITH PERSONALITY: Create charming crochet food for birthdays, baby showers, holidays, stocking stuffers, party favors, play kitchens, or cheerful home décor. A delightful gift for crocheters, crafters, amigurumi fans, and food lovers, Crochet Cafe offers hours of relaxing creativity—and plenty of playful projects to make, display, and share. Pick up your crochet hook and start playing with your food!

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au crochet . Ouvrez le coffret et découvrez : .

• Un ours et un lapin de 27 cm, avec plus de 25 vêtements et accessoires à crocheter
• Les cartes avec les instructions, diagrammes et schémas
• Le carnet technique
• Un joli pochon pour tout ranger et transporter votre matériel partout avec vous !

A great gift for new and experienced crocheters alike, Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions. With colorful and eye-catching "candy-box" sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded sections: - Basic stitches - Fans & Shells - Bobbles & Clusters - Spike stitches - Post stitches - Mesh & Filet - Cable stitches - Tunisian stitches, and more! Each stitch pattern shows a large finished swatch in actual size, along with step-by-step photo instructions that clearly explain where the yarn goes each step of the way. Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers excellent useful instruction and inspiration for all crocheters.

A complete beginner’s guide to knitting, with 100 inspiring swatches to choose from and a stunning patchwork blanket project to pull all your skills together. Fully illustrated and packed with inspiration, this comprehensive guide is suitable whether you're looking to learn the basics, build your skills, or complete a satisfying knitting project. Starting with a thorough user guide, you'll learn essential techniques, from casting on and 10 basic stitches (knit, purl, garter, stocking, moss) to understanding charts, tension, abbreviations, and even how to rescue a dropped stitch. The book then dives into a curated collection of 90 knitted swatch patterns (33 to get you started and another 57 to take it further); from cables and colorwork to adding delicate embroidered details. The blanket project is knitted swatch-by-swatch, making it an ideal on-the-move project, perfect for busting your yarn stash. Also discover key finishing techniques, including joining squares, creating a professional-looking selvedge and caring for your finished knitwear. With indexes for stitches, techniques and square patterns, you'll quickly find exactly what you need. Beginners will appreciate the clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, while more experienced knitters will find inspiration in the diverse stitch patterns and the challenge of combining them into a cohesive project. A translation from the French edition by the 'Marabout collectif' of craft authors.

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Vos propres modèles ! . Dans cette bible du macramé, plus de 30 noeuds, des motifs en filets et des chaînes à 4 et 6 fils sont expliqués pas à pas et richement illustrés. Vous découvrirez qu'en les combinant, en déplaçant les noeuds, en les orientant différemment, en ajoutant des franges ou encore des pompons, vous pourrez créer des modèles à l'infini. Pour ceux et celles qui souhaitent s'exercer avant de se lancer, retrouvez aussi 13 projets séduisants et de niveaux de difficulté variés, du porte-clé à la tenture murale à 3 panneaux, en passant par l'incontournable suspension pour plante.. Destiné aux débutants comme aux initiés, ce guide délivre également tous les conseils pour bien choisir son matériel et obtenir des finitions impeccables..