Hobby & Craft Books

FAST FUN & EASY NEEDLE FELTING: 8 Techniques & Projects—Creative Results in Minutes, by Lynne Farris

Creative Wool Accents are the Latest Way to Play!

48 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, softcover, color photographs throughout, 4 pattern templets

HANDMADE FELT BOOK

Another wonderfully illustrated Japanese felting book. Text is Japanese but with the numerous step-by-step photographs and illustrations, you really dont need words. Plenty of bags, hats, book covers, tea cozies, coasters, and so much more. Techeniques include both wet felting and needle felting. 88 pages, softcover.

FELT STYLE: 35 Fashionable Accessories to Create and Wear, by Chrissie Day

Felting is an exiting and inspiring craft that lets you turn loose wool fibers and simple knitting into stylish, fashionable felted items. 'Felt Style' is packed with 35 projects on clothing and accessories that you'll love making and adore wearing. From elegant bags to cozy slippers, contemporary jewelry to stylish scarves, these attractive, soft-textured felt projects are bursting with rich color and modern appeal.

'Felt Style' includes chapters on bags, jewelry, scarves, and hats, each full of beautiful projects that you'll be eager to try yourself. Each project has step-by-step photographs and instructions to show you exactly how to make and finish the gorgeous item of your choice.

The practical step-by-step techniques section guides you through all the felting methods used — including felting with fibers and felting knitted fabric — with useful tips and advise for getting a professional-looking result.

With only the most basic equipment needed, you'll soon be happily making felted accessories at home for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

128 pages, color photographs throughout, softcover

K2.22 Casual Cardigan to Knit - a Dovetail Design by Val Love.

This very easy cardigan is worked in one piece with shoulder seams. Light weight with three-quarter length sleeves that are gently sloped with a decrease panel from shoulder to cuff. Drape front or close with your favorite pin.

Chest sizes given in inches and (metric) XS 30 (76) S 34 (86) M 38 (96.5) L 42 (107) XL 46 (117) XXL 50 (127)

• Yarn: DK (double knitting) or light worsted
• Stitches: Stocking stitch and k1, p1 rib
• Knitting needle: Size 9 (5.5mm)
• Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1" (2.5cm)
• Skill level: Easy

K2.23 Saratoga Shrug to Knit from Val Love's 'Dovetail Designs'

This cozy shrug may be casually draped or pinned for a more dressy occasion. Worked in one piece, the fitted shoulders are created with right and left slant increases. Body of shrug is worked in reverse Stocking stitch and deep ruffle edge is worked in one piece in rib on a circular needle.

Chest sizes given in inches and (metric) XS 30 (76) S 34 (86) M 38 (96.5) L 42 (107) XL 46 (117) XXL 50 (127)

• Yarn: Worsted cotton stria
• Stitches: Reverse St st and k1, p1, rib
• Knitting needles: Sizes 11 & 7 (8 & 4.5mm)
• Gauge: Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1" (2.5cm)
• Skill Level: Intermediate

K2.24 Vest with Collar to Knit by Val Love of Dovetail Designs

This colorful vest goes with everything, has a convertible collar and zipper closure, and is knitted in one piece with shoulder seams. Vest has ribbed sides for a trim fit and zipper slides open from neck and hem.

Chest sizes given in inches and (metric): XS 30 (76) S 34 (86) M 38 (96.5) L 42 (107) XL 46 (117) XXL 50 (127)

• Yarn: Chunky
• Stitches: Stocking stitch & k1, p1 rib
• Knitting needle: Size 11 (8mm)
• Gauge: 3 sts = 1" (2.5cm)
• Skill level: Intermediate

K2.25 Hooded Swing Jacket to Knit from Val Love's 'Dovetail Designs'.

Three button jacket, with hood or convertible collar, is knitted in one piece with shoulder seams. Fitted sleeves are worked from shoulder to cuff with short rows at shoulder. Jacket is wider at the bottom for unrestricted movement.

Chest sizes given in inches and (metric): XS 32 (81) S 36 (91) M 40 (102) L 44 (112) XL 48 (122) XXL 52 (132)

• Yarn: Chunky
• Stitches: Garter
• Knitting needle: Size 11 (8mm)
• Gauge: 3 sts = 1" (2.5cm)
• Skill level: Intermediate

K2.26 Lightweight Jacket to Knit from Val Love's Dovetail Designs

Roll collar jacket with single button or belt, is worked in one piece with shoulder seams and is slightly fitted at the waist. Collar is worked in reverse Stocking stitch; hem and cuffs roll naturally in Stocking stitch. This lightweight alpaca jacket is a versatile, packable, coverup for day or evening.

Chest sizes given in inches and (metric): XS 30 (76) S 34 (86) M 38 (96.5) L 42 (107) XL 46 (117) XXL 50 (127)

• Yarn: Alpaca sport
• Stitch: Stocking and Reverse Stocking stitch
• Knitting needle: Size 6 (4.25mm)
• Gauge: 5 sts = 1" (2.5cm)
• Skill level: Easy

Tartan: The Highland Habit by Hugh Cheape

The author takes the story of tartan from the medieval love of display to the Victorian invention of exclusive clan identity. Highland history is vividly illustrated and described in an exciting and entertaining way.

A full-color section on individual clan tartans, with historical information on each clan, enables you to find your own tartan and learn about your family history.

No thread counts but pictures that are clear enough for you to use a small magnifying glass and do a thread count. Softcover, 112 pages, 6" x 7½"

Flitting Fingers: Tatting in the Nineteenth Century, by Virginia Mescher

This book is a history of tatting in the nineteenth century. Virginia has referenced over 60 different books and magazines from the 1800’s. Some of the chapters include; Early tatting history, tatting tools and materials, tatting needles, uses for tatting, patterns from the nineteenth century, patents for tatting.

Spiral bound, 110 pages, b&w illustrations throughout, 5½" x 8½"