The Art of Exquisite Felted Knits

Shibori Knits: The Art of Exquisite Felted Knits

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An ancient Japanese art dating to at least the eighth century CE, shibori has many interpretations. Though there is no direct translation of the word to English, shibori essentially denotes a shaped-resist textile, and is commonly associated with weaving and dyeing fiber. The world of shibori knitting is vast and relatively unexplored.

Shibori Knits highlights the intersection between shibori and knitting, offering 20 patterns that utilize this transformative technique. Internationally acclaimed knitwear designer Gina Wilde guides knitters through three dynamic ways to add shibori to knitting. The first method uses physical resists (marbles or corks) that prevent specific areas of knitting from felting; where there are no resists, the garment does felt, creating unique fabric with bobbles and dimensionality. Another method uses nonfelting fibers as resists—for instance, a silk yarn knit with a wool yarn—to create windowpane effects or even mimic woven strips of fabric when felted. The third method creates ruffles and spirals when the fibers are worked in more than one direction; when felted, the work will shrink differently in the alternate directions. The textures created from each method offer a unique way to redefine felting and bring the beautiful and unexpected world of shibori to the knitter.

Knitters of every skill can explore this exciting method of creating art out of knitting. With detailed information on fibers and their shibori potential, a primer on technical felting concepts, and a thorough resource guide, Shibori Knits shows knitters how to create colorful, sculptural, and delicate projects, transforming knitting into something new.

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30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track

Knockdown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track

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Knit neat items inspired by sassy roller derby girls with the thirty hip knitting patterns that you will find in Knockdown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track. Roller derby, with its cheeky players, fast-paced jams, heart-stopping pileups, and rowdy, raucous atmosphere, is just as hot as the designs in this unconventional book. The Naptown Roller Girls of Indianapolis, Indiana, share the patterns they use when they’re knitting in the off-time. On skates, they're hell on wheels; in their spare time, they've discovered that knitting is a relaxing, creative outlet.

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Dare to Bead

Dare to Bead (Search Press)

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Dare to Bead shows you how to create stunning jewellery and other items from the vast range of beads available. The focus is on off-loom weaving - joining beads by means of various techniques and turning them into something beautiful: from tassel fob to table mat, from bracelet to bookmark. Techniques include basic ropes, tassels and lariats, brick stitch and peyote in various applications and combinations. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned colour photographs of all finished main projects, as well as alternative styles and colour schemes, Dare to Bead also offers loads of suggestions for variations. It will give you both the inspiration and the know-how to get started with skill and confidence.

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Rowan Summer Crochet Book

Rowan Summer Crochet Book By The Each

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Rowan - Summer Crochet for Spring / Summer 2010 exclusively crochet patterns. It's filled with gorgeous crochet sweaters vests and a romantic lacey shrug. The designs in the book are made from Rowan Siena and Cotton Glace yarn collections.

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iPod Repair Steps

iPod Repair Steps

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Get more life out of your iPod

Like every other electronic device, iPods break down. Until now, the prospect of repairing an iPod was daunting, if not nearly impossible for the average user. In this full-color, inexpensive guide, the owner of the fastest-growing chain of iPod repair shops in the U.S. shares the secrets of figuring out what is wrong with an iPod and fixing it--without paying costly repair bills. He also reveals how to make an iPod work even better.

http://www.filesonic.com/file/474145484

Simply Pretty Beading

Simply Pretty Beading

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*Beading titles perform consistently well: Beautiful Beaded Bags (August 2004) has sold over 30,000 copies; 1001 Beads (September 2004) has sold over 16,000 copies; and Beautiful Beaded Jewelry (March 2004) has sold over 15,000 copies

* Vibrant colours and funky designs are sure to appeal to today's crafters

Readers will find 35 easy to follow, original ideas, each with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Jewelry designs include rings, bracelets, earrings and hair slides. Projects are assigned a skill-level, allowing beaders with varying experience to pick and choose with confidence. Beaders will be inspired to express their personality through creative jewelry everyone will be envious about.

http://www.filesonic.com/file/474161534

Wendy Knits Lace

Wendy Knits Lace: Essential Techniques and Patterns for Irresistible Everyday Lace

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With 20 original patterns for gorgeous lace shawls, sweaters, hats, gloves and of course socks, popular blogger and author Wendy D. Johnson provides thorough instruction on the best lace techniques for aspiring, experienced and advanced knitters. Many knitters are intimidated by lace, but with a little guidance anyone can create beautiful pieces. As she did for the toe-up sock technique, Wendy demystifies lace knitting by thoroughly explaining the basics and offering the best techniques to create the most intricate-looking patterns. She shares a wealth of tips that will help new lace knitters avoid any frustration. Twenty projects for beginners through to advanced knitters include scarves, shawls, afghans, accessories and sweaters. Ranging from a lightweight seashell camisole for summer to a thick cowl for winter, Wendy presents projects that are surprisingly easy and fun to create and great to wear year-round.

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