Hobby & Craft Books

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softcover, 246 pages, 40+ projects, color throughout

OVERSHOT: A Manual for Creative Drafting and Weaving by Peter Mitchell.

As a "manual for creative drafting", OVERSHOT presents step-by-step instruction for and illustration of the creation of original overshot drafts. Aside from learning how to create unique and original overshot drafts from words and phrases ("name drafting"), and by the use of and combination of basic overshot motifs, the weaver should gain practice, understanding and confidence in modifying existing drafts in other weave structures as well as overshot.

OVERSHOT as a "manual for creative weaving", presents 27 methods for weaving an overshot draft. Detailed instructions and figures are provided for each method, as well as illustrations using an actual draft.

Also included in OVERSHOT are chapters covering: Profile blocks and drafts; Altering existing drafts; Designing with basic motifs; Overshot on six shafts; Overshot on eight shafts; Color - tips, methods and techniques; Tips and tricks; and Other helpful and useful information for the weaver.

OVERSHOT: A Manual for Creative Drafting and Weaving, is the successor to the popular and now out-of-print, ABCDraft, First Edition and Revised Edition.

About 100 pages plus 10 for the appendix and the index. Softcover, spiralbound

New Knits on the Block: A guide to Knitting what Kids Really Want by Vickie Howell, host of DIY's Knitty Gritty.

More than 25 projects - from firefighters hats and Hawaiian dress-up to Viking dress-up and alien tooth fairy pillows - complete directions that will make your kids (or grand-kids) the envy of the neighborhood.

120 pages, softcover, illustrated and full color pictures throughout.

Learn to Spin Silk on a Top-Whorl Spindle by Ruth Macgregor.

Silk, the stuff of dreams. . . .

Have you dreamed of silken yarns, their moonlight shimmer cool and fresh?

Have you wanted to learn to spin, but been put off by the thought of wool or fuzzy yarns?

Yearn no more — the answer is here!

Slim though it may be, this booklet will teach you to spin silk. From the first page to the last, the focus is silken: what silk is, what it wants from you, and how to get what you want from it.

Are you new to spinning? Or do you spin already and want to plunge deep into that silken glow?

In either case, welcome!

38 pages, softcover, 5.5" x 8"

Spinning Llama and Alpaca by Chris Switzer.

"Everything you might ever want to know about spinning the wool from the popular Andean camelid, but couldn't find the best book for", would describe this new book. All kinds of camelid raising lore, wool handling facts, spinning hints, including dyeing, abound here. Along with all the photos and illustrations, there are even some actual samples of wool and yarn.

50 pages, softcover, 8.5" x 11"

Projects for Alpaca and Llama edited by Crris Switzer.

Crochet (scarf & tam, toy 'paca bear), Felting (pin, vest), Knitting (baby booties, child's cap, doll, hat & cowl, mittens, socks), Knititng-Felting (mittens), Locker Hooking (pillow), Machine Knitting (ear-warmer), Weaving (belt, blanket, pillow, scarf, shawl, sweater-vest, vest)

60 pages, softcover, 8.5" x 11"

Beaded Hat & Scarf to Knit

Luxurious alpaca hat & scarf with beaded diamond pattern around hat band and each end of scarf.

Stocking stitch or crochet for cap. Reverse stocking stitch for hat band and scarf. One size fits most.

Yarn: Fingering Weight, 200 yards for the hat, 200 yards for the scarf.

Needles: 16" circular Size 5 (US) (3.75mm) Beads: Size 6/0

Alpaca Hat & Scarf to Knit from Dovetail Designs.

Extra long scarf and expandable hat are knitted lengthwise. Scarf is 72 x 6" (18x15cm) Stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch with crochet chain stitch for fringe and tassel.

Yarn: Sport or DK (Double Knitting), 160 yards for the hat & 525 yards for the scarf

Circular needle: 29" (74cm) - size 6 US (4.25mm) Crochet hook: size G/6 (4.25mm) - for fringe and tassel

Cap Sleeve Sweater to Knit Cap Sleeve Sweater to Knit from Dovetail Designs

Flattering cap sleeves fit snugly over the shoulder. Slightly fitted at the waist, this sweater is knitted in one piece with shoulder seams.

Optional crochet trim. Very quick to knit.

Stockinette stitch is used throughout.

Yarn: Tape (e.g. Patons Fresco or Karabella Linen Tape) Circular needle: size 11 (US) (8mm) Gauge: 7.5 sts = 2 inches (5cm)

Kimono Cardigan to Knit from Dovetail Designs

VERY EASY. A great project for beginner knitters who can knit and purl. Worked in one piece with optional button closure. Underarm and side seams. Three lengths: waist, hip (see photo) and above the knee.

Stocking st and reverse Stocking st ridges, beginning lower back.

Five adult sizes. Yarn: Sport or DK (double knitting) Circular needle: 29" (74cm) - size 6 (US) (4.25mm) Gauge: 9 sts = 2 inches (5cm)