Rita Weiss Bücher

Part of the pleasure of knitting is discovering and experimenting with beautiful new stitches. And if you have been looking for new stitches to add creativity to your knitting projects, you've come to the right place. Rita Weiss has collected 50 fabulous stitches you can use in many different ways -- for sweaters, baby items, afghans, hats, even socks -- anything you might want to create with your knitting needles. Have fun swatching these patterns, then pick your favorites and start creating magic in your next project! Stitches include Garden Glories, Grapes, Bear Claw, Wings, Little Blossoms, Zig Zag Bobbles, Climbing Vine, Dueling Banjoes, Cherry Tree, Tassels, Hearts, Eyelet Leaves, Raindrops, and many more.

Whether you want to make an easy edging or an heirloom doily, Beginner's Guide to Lace Knitting by Rita Weiss is your complete guide. Learn all about making deliberate holes to form open patterns; then get started with 14 projects for a range of skill levels. Designed for a wide range of yarn weights, these include Lace Scarf, Crescent Shawl, Coaster, Heirloom Flower Doily, Scarf of Many Colors, Lacy Hat, Lovely Lace Scarf, Delightful Doily, Lovely Lace Collar Two Ways, Fir Cone Lace, Easy Edging, Lacy Market Bag, Elegant Edging and Winter Lace Afghan. The book also covers lace knitting tools and materials, how to make the special stitches that create lace (such as a Yarn Over and a Pass Slip Stitch Over), and how to read symbol charts.

Easy to carry along in the project bag Includes a wide variety of interesting stitches for all skill levels from beginner to advanced 96 stitches, in 5 categories (Simple Knit & Purl Stitches, Ribbings, Embossed Stitches, Multi-Color Stitches, and Eyelets & Cables) Easy-to-follow, excellent instructions and clear photograph of each stitch Perfect gift for any knitter Other Leisure Arts knit publications by the author include 50 Fabulous Knit Stitches, 50 Fabulous Lace Stitches, 50 Fabulous Aran Stitches, 50 Fabulous Knit Borders, 50 Fabulous Garter Stitches, 50 Fabulous Ripple Stitches, Knit Baby Afghans by the Pound, Quick Knit Afghans, and Knit Doilies.

Illustrates and describes basic crocheting techniques and provides instructions for five simple projects.

Here is a book that instructs anyone, even young children who can sew, in the art of quiltmaking, and gives authentic, simple patterns which were used in the past to teach quiltmaking. Step-by-step instructions and full-size templates for 12 quilts. Illustrated.

5628 Shawls, Wraps, & Knit a shawl, wrap, or poncho in just one weekend? Yes, it's possible! These 11 designs can all be made in a short time, whether it's a standard "weekend" of Friday night through Monday morning, an extended holiday weekend, or a couple of days where you settle in and really get " lost" in your work. Quick projects like these are great when you need a new fashion accessory or a gift for a special day. But even if you take your time and just enjoy the relaxing experience of knitting, you end up with something beautiful -- to wear or to give to someone who needs a warm hug.

This guide offers straightforward techniques and tips to elevate your crochet skills. It focuses on enhancing creativity and proficiency through clear instructions and innovative patterns. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your existing abilities, this book provides valuable insights to help you create more intricate and beautiful crochet projects.

Popular quilt designer Rita Weiss presents 11 stunning afghans to crochet made with the new 16 oz. size skeins of yarn. These beautiful designs include solids and patterns of eye-appealing colors Afghans by the Pound (Leisure Arts #3693)

The monogram is an attractive and popular way of personalizing your wardrobe or household linens: tablecloths, napkins, sheets, pillowcases, towels, handkerchiefs, blouses, shirts, dresses, sweaters, jackets, and other items.This collection contains 350 unusual and striking monograms taken from a rare Viennese album printed at the turn of the century. All the monograms that can be composed with pairs of letters are here. The book also includes a number of crowns plus several large and small alphabets with numerals, both Roman and Arabic. All are charted for ready use in different forms of needlework — needlepoint, latch-hooking, counted cross-stitch, crochet, or knitting.The informative introduction tells you how to enlarge or reduce the monograms, and gives simple directions on how to do them in your favorite form of needlework.