Knitter's book of yarn

It teaches you about design choices and techniques. It describes in detail how each element of a yarn fiber, ply, dye, method of spinning, etc can affect your finished project. 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. Named one of the top 10 lifestyle books for fall 2017 by publishers weekly. How its made, who makes it, how it gets to you, and what it longs to become. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and. This book is ideal for beginners and also provides boundless knowledge for experienced knitters. Potter craft and i, backed up by even more other people, went to great pains to make this the most perfect book possible.

With information on everything from needles and yarns to tensioning and casting on, from basic stitches to buttonholes and beading, from cabling and entrelac. Elizabeth zimmermanns knitter s almanac by elizabeth zimmermann. The nook book ebook of the the knitters book of finishing techniques by nancie m. The knitters book of yarn by clara parkes books on. Even better, it explained why each element would behave that way. 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. 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.

The knitters book of finishing techniques softcover. The ultimate guide to understanding, using, and loving this most fabulous fiber is a mouthful of a title. Debbie bliss is one of the worlds most respected knitwear designers, authors, and teachersand the knitters book of knowledge is the distillation of her decades of experience into a single, indispensable reference. 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. The ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn by clara parkes 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. That workshop was the first time that id put all of my yarn and fiber knowledge together into.

The next time you pick up a skein, you wont have to wonder what to do with it. Fingerless mitts pattern excerpted from the knitters book of yarn this pattern was designed with gorgeous artisanal yarns in mind. The knitters book of yarn the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn book. The knitters book of wool brings specificity and clarity to these issues, which only makes sense, given the author. But as we know, perfection is often a fleeting notion. Steppingstones designed by clara parkes steppingstones guide us from one place to the next. 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. 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. In this complete guide to wool the most popular yarn a. Clara parkes now offers a comprehensive guide to yarns and their qualities that will help you get the results you want for every project. Mar 12, 2020 acrylic yarn is available in a rainbow of colors and is known for being strong and durable.

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. The knitters book of yarn author interview with clara parks. The knitters book of yarn book portland public library. The ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn for every knitter who has asked the question, what can i make with this yarn. 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. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause. The idea of the knitter s yarn came about when patricia finally retired and sold her lovely shop in kinnerton street in 2016. Socks are a perennially hot topic in the knitting world and in this, the third book of her popular the knitters book of. 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. The knitters book of finishing techniques softcover at. 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.

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. The knitters book of yarn by clara parkes overdrive. This knitting book provides a rough framework for a variety of knitting projects. It is a very readable and fun book due to the authors fabulous writing ability. Workshops are held regularly for all levels of knitters and crocheters. This 2009 hardcopy book with a dust jacket has 207 pages, almost all of which have color photos or black and white graphs. 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 ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn 9780307352163. Sep 08, 2015 cosy up to this book and discover the joys of knitting.

Anyone with a passion has a stash, whether it is a collection of books or enough yarn to exceed several life expectancies. There are many reasons why acrylic yarn is so popular for crafting. Feb 02, 2011 the knitters book of yarn ebook written by clara parkes. Here youll find the best from the archives, as well as current adventures. My hope is that these socks will start you on your own sockknitting journey. The knitter s book of yarn the ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn book. Hardcover published in october 2007 by potter craft. 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. 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.

This collection, as the title makes plain, is full of seamlesslyconstructed sweaters that begin at the neck, working from the top down. The knitters book of finishing techniques by nancie m. 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. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause nothing but frustration and disappointment. Whether or not you knit sweaters, this book of finishing techniques is very handy. The knitters book of yarn ebook written by clara parkes. We believe in a diverse and inclusive knitting community in. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. A complete guide to essential knitting techniques knitting guru debbie bliss packs decades of knitting expertise into this musthave knitting reference book. Hardcover published in october 2011 by potter craft. The knitters life list is a richly illustrated compilation of 1,001 experiences and adventures that devout knitters wont want to miss. 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. 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.

The book of yarn which should just be named the yarn book has it all. 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. Buy knitter s book of yarn, the by clara parkes isbn. The idea of the knitters yarn came about when patricia finally retired and sold her lovely shop in kinnerton street in 2016. The ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn. Buy knitters book of yarn, the by clara parkes isbn. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the knitters book of yarn. 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 book of yarn and the knitters book of wool. The gorgeous pair of socks that emerged from their first bath twice as long as when they went in.

Suitable for advanced knitters wanting to further their designs. 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. It delves into the physical aspects of yarn so that you can match the best yarn to a pattern. 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. Knitters on loving, living with, and letting go of yarn. Acrylic yarn is available in a rainbow of colors and is known for being strong and durable. The knitters yarn selling knittingcrochet wools, patterns. Overall, the knitters book of yarn is a pretty helpful and interesting book. If youre new to socks, or if youre feeling rusty and in need of a refresher. Overall, the knitter s book of yarn is a pretty helpful and interesting book. Youll find classic techniques to master, timehonored patterns to try, unusual yarns to work with, museums to see, books to read, and much more.