Kristi Porter verbindet beim Stricken Design, technisches Fachwissen und eine Leidenschaft für das Lehren auf einzigartige Weise. Ihre Arbeit zeichnet sich durch einen praktischen und gleichzeitig ästhetisch ansprechenden Stil aus, der aus einem tiefen Verständnis des Handwerks und dem Wunsch resultiert, andere Strickerinnen zu befähigen. Sie versteht es meisterhaft, komplexe Techniken zu entmystifizieren, Kreativität zu fördern und Einzelpersonen dabei zu unterstützen, eigene, einzigartige Muster zu entwickeln. Durch ihren fesselnden Unterricht fördert Porter eine lebendige Gemeinschaft von Schöpferinnen und teilt ihre lebenslange Begeisterung für das Stricken und seine unendlichen kreativen Möglichkeiten.
32 Projects for Warm Weather
Bulky sweaters be gone! Knitting in the Sun gives you more than 30 projects designed exclusively to knit and wear in warm weather. You'll find patterns to keep your needles clicking whether you're lounging by the pool or taking a break at the beach:
Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You’ll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces. Select the supplies that are right for your projects Learn how to read a knitting pattern Practice working common stitches and creating different textures Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wear Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!
Irresistible Patterns for Your Favourite Pup, and You!
Who loves you, baby? Your dog does, that's who, and there's no creature more deserving of a hand-knit expression of that love. Plus, he'll look darn cute in any number of the more than twenty easy-to-follow patterns in Knitting for Dogs. It's the perfect way to spoil the pet that spoils you with affection.You'll find designs here for every kind of dog, from sequined sweaters for your toy dog princess to a handsome sport coat with racing stripes for your L or XL big boy. But why stop there when you can knit a hat with Fair Isle trim or fingerless Aran gloves to match your pet's jaunty sweater? And because accessories make the dog, there are patterns for everything from a cat-shaped squeaky toy to a walk-in-the-park shoulder bag for carrying keys, doggie treats, and the all-important plastic bags.With foolproof instructions on how to properly measure a dog so that the project comes out just right, Knitting for Dogs will provide hours of entertainment for you and turn even the average pooch into the envy of the dog-run set. So whether you're a beginner or expert knitter, on the cutting edge of fashion or all about what's practical, you'll find something here to please both you and your canine companion.