Knitter's book of yarn

The knitters yarn selling knittingcrochet wools, patterns. You know, the kinds that cost a fortune and so you only buy one skein and then struggle to figure out what you can make. The knitter s book of knowledge, a complete guide to essential knitting techniques, by debbie bliss is a massive compendium of everything one might want to know about knitting. If you have used yarn in crafts for a while, you might have already picked an acrylic version off the shelves without even realizing it. The ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn for every knitter who has asked the question, what can i make with this yarn. The yarn lover s ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetimethis title suitable for knitters who want to understand the ins and outs of sock knitting from the yarn up and create a perfect pair of socks every time. Buy knitter s book of yarn, the by clara parkes isbn.

Overall, the knitters book of yarn is a pretty helpful and interesting book. The yarn lovers ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime by clara parkes the knitters book of socks is a guide to all the elements of what makes a great sock. If youre new to socks, or if youre feeling rusty and in need of a refresher. We believe in a diverse and inclusive knitting community in which all are welcome. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the knitters book of yarn. The knitters book of finishing techniques softcover at. Suitable for advanced knitters wanting to further their designs. My hope is that these socks will start you on your own sockknitting journey. The ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn. The knitters book of yarn the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn book. The knitters book of yarn will teach you everything you need to know about yarn. Here youll find the best from the archives, as well as current adventures. The idea of the knitters yarn came about when patricia finally retired and sold her lovely shop in kinnerton street in 2016. It teaches you about design choices and techniques.

The gorgeous pair of socks that emerged from their first bath twice as long as when they went in. In this complete guide to wool the most popular yarn a. Oct 11, 2011 in the knitters book of wool and the knitters book of yarn, parkes educates knitters on the ins and outs of fiber and makes minutiae interesting. Youll find classic techniques to master, timehonored patterns to try, unusual yarns to work with, museums to see, books to read, and much more. The knitters book of wool brings specificity and clarity to these issues, which only makes sense, given the author. Clara parkes now offers a comprehensive guide to yarns and their qualities that will help you get the results you want for every project. A complete guide to essential knitting techniques knitting guru debbie bliss packs decades of knitting expertise into this musthave knitting reference book. Socks are a perennially hot topic in the knitting world and in this, the third book of her popular the knitters book of. And because knitters learn best by doing, the book includes 49 patterns by knittings biggest stars, such as cat bordhi, tara jon manning, margaret klein wilson, and teva durham, designed to. The nook book ebook of the the knitters book of finishing techniques by nancie m. Following the knitter s book of yarn, this book keeps the focus on yarn and looks specifically at sock design and techniques that make the best use of yarn. The knitter s book of yarn the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn book. Not only does it teach several methods of casting on, binding off, making seams, and everything else you need to successfully finish a project, it also shows you what each technique will.

Acrylic yarn is available in a rainbow of colors and is known for being strong and durable. Potter craft and i, backed up by even more other people, went to great pains to make this the most perfect book possible. But as we know, perfection is often a fleeting notion. Not only does it teach several methods of casting on, binding off, making seams, and everything else you need to successfully finish a project, it also shows you what each technique will look like when finished. Here, she describes the qualities that make yarn suitable for sock knitting, explores the different types of fibers that can be used in sock yarn, and analyzes stitches and stitch patterns commonly used in sock knitting. The knitters life list is a richly illustrated compilation of 1,001 experiences and adventures that devout knitters wont want to miss. Named one of the top 10 lifestyle books for fall 2017 by publishers weekly. Sep 08, 2015 cosy up to this book and discover the joys of knitting. This knitting book provides a rough framework for a variety of knitting projects.

The next time you pick up a skein, you wont have to wonder what to do with it. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause. The ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn by clara parkes 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I wanted to continue to knit with the beautiful lambswool yarns that helped to make her garments so special and i am now selling lambswool no. Book s of ocks the knitters the yarn lovers ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime clara parkes author of the bestselling the knitters book of yarn and the knitters book of wool. Following the knitters book of yarn, this book keeps the focus on yarn and looks specifically at sock design and techniques that make the best use of yarn. The knitters book of yarn by clara parkes books on. The knitters book of yarn breaks it down into the essentials, focusing on the most common types of fibers and how their qualities impact yarns behavior. We believe in a diverse and inclusive knitting community in. Here, she describes the qualities that make yarn suitable for sock knitting, explores the different types of fibers that can be used in sock yarn, and analyzes stitches and stitch patterns commonly. The knitters book of finishing techniques by nancie m. Whether or not you knit sweaters, this book of finishing techniques is very handy. This collection, as the title makes plain, is full of seamlesslyconstructed sweaters that begin at the neck, working from the top down. In this complete guide to wool the most popular yarn around passionate wool expert clara parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting.

Knitters on loving, living with, and letting go of yarn. And because knitters learn best by doing, the book includes 49 patterns by knitting s biggest stars, such as cat bordhi, tara jon manning, margaret klein wilson, and teva durham, designed to. Overall, the knitter s book of yarn is a pretty helpful and interesting book. The idea of the knitter s yarn came about when patricia finally retired and sold her lovely shop in kinnerton street in 2016. In the knitters book of socks, clara parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, following the sock yarn life cycle from its foundations to its final moments on a proud foot. The knitters book of yarn ebook written by clara parkes.

In the knitters book of wool and the knitters book of yarn, parkes educates knitters on the ins and outs of fiber and makes minutiae interesting. Steppingstones designed by clara parkes steppingstones guide us from one place to the next. How its made, who makes it, how it gets to you, and what it longs to become. The knitters book of yarn is a beautiful book with some terrific patterns and it is the best resource book about yarn that there is. Buy knitters book of yarn, the by clara parkes isbn. The ultimate guide to understanding, using, and loving this most fabulous fiber is a mouthful of a title. The book of yarn which should just be named the yarn book has it all. It is a very readable and fun book due to the authors fabulous writing ability. The knitters book of yarn author interview with clara parks.

In the knitter s book of wool and the knitter s book of yarn, parkes educates knitters on the ins and outs of fiber and makes minutiae interesting. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and. Even better, it explained why each element would behave that way. This book is ideal for beginners and also provides boundless knowledge for experienced knitters. The knitter s book of yarn breaks it down into the essentials, focusing on the most common types of fibers and how their qualities impact yarns behavior. It describes in detail how each element of a yarn fiber, ply, dye, method of spinning, etc can affect your finished project.

The knitters handy book of topdown sweaters is the latest in her series of handy books which give instructions for simple garments in a wide range of gauges and sizes. That workshop was the first time that id put all of my yarn and fiber knowledge together into. It delves into the physical aspects of yarn so that you can match the best yarn to a pattern. It will help you understand how different yarns behave, and how this affects your knittingwhich ultimately will help you plan and complete more successful projects. Hardcover published in october 2007 by potter craft. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause nothing but frustration and disappointment. Feb 02, 2011 the knitters book of yarn ebook written by clara parkes. The ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn 9780307352163.

The knitters book of yarn and the knitters book of wool. This 2009 hardcopy book with a dust jacket has 207 pages, almost all of which have color photos or black and white graphs. With information on everything from needles and yarns to tensioning and casting on, from basic stitches to buttonholes and beading, from cabling and entrelac. There are many reasons why acrylic yarn is so popular for crafting. Fingerless mitts pattern excerpted from the knitters book of yarn this pattern was designed with gorgeous artisanal yarns in mind. The knitter s book of yarn is a beautiful book with some terrific patterns and it is the best resource book about yarn that there is. All too often, the root cause of a socks triumph or failure is the yarn itself. The following errors have been discovered in the first printing of the knitters book of yarn. Anyone with a passion has a stash, whether it is a collection of books or enough yarn to exceed several life expectancies. It will help you understand how different yarns behave, and how this affects your knitting which ultimately will help you plan and complete more successful projects. The knitters book of finishing techniques softcover.