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45 reviews
Jacqueline Fee

Interweave Pr, 1983

Must have for knitters, even if you are a visual learner
I am a learn-by-doing-and-watching person. I do not generally learn well from books, although I have purchased several, including Barbara Walker's Knit from the Top and several Zimmermann books. Nevertheless, if you are serious about improving your knitting and want to have a little fun at it, too, this is the book. The key to this book is to knit the "sweater sampler" by which Fee takes you ...

Warping All by Yourself

3 reviews
Cay Garrett

Interweave Pr, 1984

For Beginning weavers, this is a must!
Cary Carrett's concise,easy to read and follow instructions for warping a loom without help is all a beginning weaver needs to get off to a great start. Complete with diagrams and step by step description of her method, which works, by the way, this one book provides the solution to the problems which tend to block our enjoyment of weaving. For beginning weavers, it is a must!

Learning to Weave

23 reviews
Debbie Redding, Deborah Chandler

Interweave Pr, 1984

Great book for the beginner or experienced weaver
Having never woven in my life, I bought a 4-shaft table loom and with this book, in two days successfully warped my loom and wove a 5' sampler and a nice placemat. Although I had a little trouble initially understanding all the new-to-me weaving terminology, I was able to follow the book step by step with wonderful results. By the time I got to the end, I was very comfortable using my loom, ...

Finishing Touches for the Handweaver

3 reviews
Virginia M. West

Interweave Pr, 1988

A classic weaver's reference book, with clear instructions.
A great reference book for handweavers filled with finishing techniques to make your creations unique. Instructions are clearly written and illustrated, accompanied by lovely full color photographs. While some of the techniques may be time consuming to perform, the end result is worth it. This book is a standard for the weavers bookshelf and due to become a collector's piece - Interweave Press ...

Braids: 250 Patterns from Japan, Peru & Beyond

7 reviews
Rodrick Owen

Interweave Pr, 1995

Excellent book with a nice suprise inside
A most excellent book on braiding. Not only does he have pictures and instructions on each braid, there is a nice suprise for cheapska---I mean people who live frugally. In the equipment section Mr Owen offers three choices: The "proper" equipment (beautiful but rather expensive to build), a cheap version made out of multiple pieces of cardboard, washers and plastic bottles and a really really ...

The Craft of Chair Seat Weaving: With Cane, Rush, Splint, and Rope
George Sterns

Interweave Pr, 1991

Master craftsman George Sterns shares all the skills he has acquired after caning more than 10,000 chairs. Also included are techniques for handling difficult shapes and mounting decorative medallions, plus guidelines for finding and preparing materials.

The Prolific Knitting Machine

6 reviews
Catherine Cartwright-Jones

Interweave Pr, 1990

Fantastic! The best help I ever had with my machine.
The author poses a new twist on the art of knitting. When searching for answers to most knitting machine questions, I found more help here than anywhere else.

Anchor Manual of Needlework

1 review
INTERWEAVE PRESS

Interweave Pr, 1990

A must for anyone interested in needlework!
This book outlines a variety of needlework techniques ranging from hand and machine sewing to lacemaking and tapestry work. It is especially valuable as a reference when repairing an old piece of needlework or lace (e.g. a vintage wedding dress). The new edition lacks some of the more complex examples found in the original (1958) edition and the sewing machine info is updated (unfortunately for ...

The Knitter's Guide to Sweater Design

1 review
Carmen Michelson, Mary-Ann Davis

Interweave Pr, 1989

Highly Recommended
I collect any knitting books that help me create designs. Several people recommended I purchase this book and I am very glad I did. It has loads of great design information in it!

Hollyhock Days : Garden Adventures for the Young at Heart

2 reviews
Sharon Lovejoy

Interweave Pr, 1994

A lovely guide from green dreams through secret gardens
A companion book to her popular classic "Sunflower Houses," this treasure book also can stand on it's own to give as a gift to children through grandparents...the watercolors range from the whimsical to botanical impressions. I use this as a guidebook when I seek inspiration, good memories, and ideas beyond the practical garden books. This book starts at planning a simple garden for children and ...

Angora: A Handbook for Spinners

3 reviews
Erica Lynne

Interweave Pr, 1992

A great source for the one (or two) bunny family!
This is a book for those that don't want to have a rabbitry. It is designed for the person who wishes to raise just one rabbit as a pet and as a wool source. Comprehesive and well written, it includes sections on how to grade, harvest and use your fiber.

Knitting in the Old Way

24 reviews
Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Interweave Pr, 1982

A must have for the free spirited knitter
If you hate to buy patterns, if you rather do your own thing, if you just want to know how to figure out what to do with the yarn you bought at that yard sale but you have no pattern for it, than you need this book. This will teach you about sweater parts, how to figure out how many stitches you need with the yarn you have and the idea that is in your brain. This is an excellent reference book ...

A History of Hand Knitting

9 reviews
Richard Rutt

Interweave Pr, 1989

One of my favorites -- now the rest of you can read it
I've lost count of how many times I've read this wonderful book. Along with Anne McDonald's "A Social History of American Knitting," it occupies a place of honor on my knitting bookshelf. If you are a history nut and a knitting nut, as I am, this is the book for you.

Rug Weaver's Source Book

1 review
Linda Collier Ligon

Interweave Pr, 1984

Positive review about a useful book
This is a very useful book for anybody who is new to weaving rugs. Each chapter is written by a weaving artist/craftsperson who specializes in a particular weave structure for a specific type of rug. There are patterns with drafts and guidelines and tips for mastering the required techniques for each type of rug. Occasionally, an author might deter a beginner from attempting a rug, ...

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