With a growing reputation for gorgeous patterns, the owner of Dolce Handknits presents 16 of her top-selling designs. Stylish and contemporary, these patterns range from weekend casual to office chic. Find something luscious for every season and skill level, including tanks, pullovers, and cardigans Enjoy a skillful combination of fashion and wearability; you'll reach for these garments again and again Experience the joys of knitting--the patterns feature soothing, meditative repetition with just enough challenge to keep things interesting

This is no ordinary cable book! Let Andra show you how easy it is to accent your work with cables. These 16 classic designs include something for each season--several patterns are presented with variations for spring and fall. You'll find styles to flatter every figure in sizes from Small to 2X. Gain confidence as a designer as you start with a simple scarf, make a matching hat, and then create a summer shell, luscious sweaters, and more. You'll soon discover that if you can knit and purl, you can make anything!

Four mini workshops with 24 patterns and spectacular photography in this compilation help knitters think creatively, find inspiration in their surroundings, and shape those elements into garment design. Stunning patterns are arranged by season, reflecting the colors and beauty of nature that inspire feminine designs. From an amber-beaded cardigan that captures the feeling of hay fields drying in the sun to a long, belted coat with a spray of coral roses inspired by flowers in local markets to an intarsia jacket that evokes memories of a fall hike in a forest, each pattern is rich with color, detailing, and romantic knitting style. The design workshops throughout this guidebook challenge knitters to find inspiration in their surroundings, build color palettes, swatch creatively through knitting and sketching, and finesse their style and fit.

The birth of a baby is a celebration, and Special Knits is based on our need to create lovingly-made items for new little people, in soft yarns that are gentle against delicate skin. Each stitch is invested with affection and care by the knitter. Some of the designs in this book are simple to make - their special quality lies in the softness of the fabric, usually a cashmere mix. There are other projects where the uniqueness of the design comes from a scattering of beads, a velvet bow, or an organza ribbon that frames the gentle curve of a baby’s cheek. Most of the designs require little knowledge of complicated techniques; a simple garter-stitch blanket is perfect for a beginner and is given a touch of luxury with an edging of satin. Easy knits are embellished with a ribbon or a scattering of beads, while for those knitters who prefer more of a challenge, there is a sampler blanket or a cross-stitch embroidered gingham cardigan. What better gift for a new-born than to create a special hand-knitted and unique garment. In an age of the throwaway, these are garments that will become the modern classic, knits to cherish and hand down through generations.

Bliss shows how the knitted fabric can work to create a look: a simple ribbed yoke on a child's summer coat pulls into give an A-line effect. She varies the styles so that there is something to choose whatever your shape or size.

Whether having a picnic on a sunny, summer afternoon, exploring a windswept beach or venturing out for a brisk winter walk, some experiences are made for memories. 'Special Family Knits' is a heartwarming collection of hand-knit designs that celebrate making time for family and friends. Classic lines, flattering silhouettes and ample texture work together to make stylish pieces that are created from a real passion for the knitted stitch. The book is divided into three chapters – beach, picnic and country – and projects are included for knitters of every skill level. From delicate summer cardigans to chunky jumpers to rough-and-tumble guernseys for your little ones, each design is made to endure. Beautiful photography and concise easy-to-follow instructions accompany each of the twenty projects. No matter if you’re young or old, the carefree and relaxed knits in Debbie’s signature style are guaranteed to please.

It's hard to imagine authors Kim Diehl and Jo Morton could get any better--until they joined forces to share their signature looks. Enjoy stitching this creative blend of 14 spectacular quilts, all created from classic blocks. Discover fun ways to exchange blocks with friends or make a scrappy mix yourself Enjoy a wide variety of small- to medium-sized quilts, ranging from a table topper to wall hangings and lap quilts Ideal for quilters who love scrappy patchwork style and classic applique