| KNITTING TITLES
The Best of Interweave Knits: Our Favorite Designs from
the First 10 Years (October 2007, $24.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 10¼, 160
pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-033-3). Join Interweave Knits as we celebrate a
decade of publishing innovative and appealing garment designs for knitters everywhere.
Find 25 stylish patterns that stand the test of time-scarves, stoles, cardigans,
pullovers, vests, jackets, tops, and even a couple of terrific totes-that represent
the creative work of more than 20 notable designers including Véronik Avery, Debbie
Bliss, Norah Gaughan, Kate Gilbert, Kristin Nicholas, Leigh Radford, and more.
This must-have pattern collection also includes favorite articles derived from
the popular Beyond the Basics column, articles that provide in-depth information
on essential techniques.
About the author: Ann Budd is a book editor
for Interweave Press and the former managing editor of Interweave Knits.
She is the author of The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns, The Knitter's
Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, Getting Started Knitting Socks (Interweave
Press, 2007) and coauthor of Wrap Style, Lace Style, and Bag
Style (Interweave Press, 2007).
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Bag Style: Innovative to Traditional, 22 Inspirational
Handbags, Totes, and Carry-alls to Knit and Crochet (November 2007,
$21.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 128 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-043-2.) Custom handbags
and handcrafted purses are hotter than ever-bags have become the trendy way to
show off personal style. Following the success of Scarf Style, Wrap
Style, and Lace Style-with
more than 100,000 copies sold-the editors of Interweave Knits have selected
signature bag designs by top knitwear designers sure to be a hit with beginner
and experienced knitters alike! Each project features gorgeous photographs and
step-by-step instructions, and all techniques are explained in easy-to-understand
detail. Find totes, messenger bags, delicate purses, backpacks and more; knitters
and crocheters will find loads of practical projects and inventive inspiration.
About the authors: Pam Allen is the former editor in chief
of Interweave Knits and the author of Knitting for Dummies and Scarf
Style. This is her third collaboration with Ann Budd in the Style series,
following Wrap Style and Lace Style (Interweave Press, 2005 and
2007). Ann Budd is a book editor for Interweave Press and the
former managing editor of Interweave Knits. She is the author of The
Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns, The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater
Patterns, and Getting Started Knitting Socks (Interweave Press, 2007).
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Folk Style: Innovative Designs to Knit including Sweaters,
Hats, Scarves, Gloves and More (October 2007, $24.95, Paperbound, 8½
x 9, 160 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-020-3). Ethnic knitting traditions get a modern
twist in this gorgeous collection by 16 knitwear designers, including Pam Allen,
Véronik Avery, Annie Modesitt, Kristin Nicholas, Leigh Radford, and more. Patterns
include a patchwork jacket, felted mukluks, a Slavic stovetop hat, a tribal baby
carrier, Fair Isle socks, Nordic star pullover, shibori neck wrap, felted gauntlets,
a Mexican floor pillow, Peruvian tunic, and much, much more. Filled with luscious
lifestyle photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, Folk Style
has everything the knitter needs to create amazing styles.
About the author: Mags Kandis has been a knitwear
designer for over 18 years. As the former creative director of Mission Falls, she spearheaded 12 knitting
pattern books sold through yarn shops across North America. Some of the most enjoyed
titles are Wee Knits and Wee Knits, Too (designs for 6 to 24 months),
Smitten (a collection of mittens) and East + West (a merging of
cultures translated into knit designs).
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Knitting Little Luxuries: Beautiful Accessories to Knit (November 2007, $21.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 128 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-054-8).
Knitting Little Luxuries blends the appeal of the small project with the
pleasure of making sumptuous designs. With exquisite details, decadent textures,
and beautiful shapes, Louisa Harding's latest book presents 20 coveted patterns
to pamper today's knitter. Four evocative chapter groups, "Details," "Urban,"
"Luxury," and "Warmth," show a collection of projects such as hats, mittens, purses,
wraps, tops, scarves, socks, and sweaters, and include additional variations using
different yarns, edgings, stitches, or embellishments to provide extra inspiration
for personalization. Beautiful photography, contemporary designs, and the appeal
of small, quick-to-knit projects will make Knitting Little Luxuries the
new favorite of knitters looking for gorgeous gifts to knit.
About the author: Louisa Harding has been designing knitwear professionally for more
than fifteen years. In 2005 she launched a signature line of yarns and design
collections in the U.S. and U.K., distributed by Knitting
Fever. Her designs have appeared in Rowan
Knitting Magazine, Vogue Knitting,
and Knitting Magazine.Her previous books include Natural Knits for Babies and Moms (Interweave
Press, 2006) and the "Miss Bea" series of children's handknits. She lives in England.
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 Felt
Forward: Modern Designs in Knitted Felt (November 2007, $21.95, Paperbound,
8½ x 9, 128 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-039-5). Bring knitted felt into the future
with Felt Forward, a contemporary collection of felted wearables, accessories,
and home décor objects created in a range of cozy fibers, and an elegant color
palette, using innovative techniques. Two never-been-seen before techniques include
knitting onto rings or hoops, then felting to create unique shapes, or quilting
knitted pieces together andcutting away shapes to reveal negative shapes. Projects
include soft and comfortable felted tops, purses and tote bags, colorful embossed
hats, jewelry and accessories, slippers, pillows, modern home accessories, and
even a strand of felted lights. With clear instructions and tips on making, shrinking,
and using knitted felt, anyone with basic knitting skills has the tools to create
one-of-a-kind pieces.
About the author: Maggie Pace began making knitted felt
in 2003 and immediately fell in love with it. Her company, Pick Up Sticks, produces
patterns and kits of her trademark three-dimensional flowers as well as hats,
bags, and other items, which can be found in yarn stores across North America
and in Europe. Her first book, Felt It!, was published in 2006. She lives
in Oakland, California.
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Knit Kimono: 18 Designs with Simple Shapes (September
2007,$24.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 128 pages, ISBN 978-1-931499-89-7). In Knit
Kimono, author Vicki Square has created 18 unique designs, each illustrating
a knitted interpretation of a style or feature of traditional kimono. Although
the projects may look difficult, they are based on simple rectangular shapes that
require very little shaping on the knitter's part, and are ideal first-garment
projects for knitters wanting to venture beyond scarves. The styles and shapes
of the garments run the gamut from short to long, rectangular sleeves to shaped,
straight to overlapping front opening, with sleeves or without, casual to dressy.
Learn the brief history of the traditional kimono shape and how it has endured
through centuries of political and social change.
About the author: Vicki Square is the author
of Folk Bags, Folk Hats, and the best-selling The Knitter's Companion.
Her designs have been both self-published and featured in Spin-Off and
Fashion Knitting magazines. Vicki has taught knitting for more than 10
years, as well as painting and drawing at Colorado State University. She lives
in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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HARMONY GUIDES
The Harmony Guides have been a longstanding reference
for handcrafters for more than thirty years, offering clear, concise instructions
and photographs for stitches. Now completely updated, all swatches are worked
in contemporary yarns, beautifully photographed and accompanied by easy-to-follow
instructions. Designer Erika Knight lends her expertise in the series redesign,
updating the Harmony Guides with new stitches and extra design tips throughout.
These handy-sized books are the perfect size for any knitter's travel tote-collect
them all!
About the editor: Erika Knight is a design consultant,
with a special interest in knitwear, who brings her considerable expertise of
the market to inform the choice of projects, fabrics, and textures in the Harmony
Guides, designing 25 original stitches for each guide. Erika is the author
of Simple Knits for Easy Living, Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, and
Simple Knits for Little Cherubs. She lives in England.
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The first three titles in the new edition
of the series:
Harmony Guide: Cables & Arans, 250 Stitches to Knit
(October 2007, $22.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 8½, 272 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-058-6).
Harmony Guide: Knit & Purl, 250 Stitches to Knit
(October 2007, $22.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 8½, 272 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-056-2).
 Harmony
Guide:Lace & Eyelets, 250 Stitches to Knit (October 2007, $22.95,
Paperbound, 8½ x 8½, 272 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-057-9).
Getting Started Knitting Socks (August 2007,
$18.95, Hardbound, 8 x 8, 136 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-029-6). From cast-on stitches
to binding off, this handbook details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly
complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful
photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters
will be able to produce high-quality socks and handle more complicated techniques,
such as the Kitchener stitch at the toe. Using instructions for five different
sizes-from child through adult large-at five different gauges, knitters can produce
styles ranging from delicate dress socks to thick and furry slipper socks. More
adventurous knitters can add variety and flair by following one of 16 unique designs
or trying one of the dozens of rib, cable, and lace patterns provided. With plenty
of tips and a handy stitch dictionary, this guide unleashes the creativity and
fun of sock knitting.
About the author: Ann Budd is a book editor
for Interweave Press and the former managing editor of Interweave Knits.
She is the author of The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns , The Knitter's
Handy Book of Sweater Patterns and coauthor of Wrap Style, Lace
Style and Bag Style (Interweave Press, 2007). She lives in Boulder,
Colorado.
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 The
Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters: A Knit-to-Fit Workshop (September 2007,
$24.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages, ISBN 978-1-931499-69-9). Yearning to use
handspun yarn in commercial knitting patterns or need to resize a sweater pattern
because it doesn't fit? Say hello to The Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters,
a step-by-step workshop that teaches any knitter to easily adapt sweater patterns
to her own measurements and chosen yarn. The Twisted Sisters, a group of women
in Oregon and Tennessee who delight in dyeing, spinning, knitting, and crocheting,
illustrate how to adapt the same basic sweater pattern to many different styles
and introduce the elements of sweater design through increasingly challenging
projects. These 10 projects, from sweaters, coats, and vests to pullovers and
jackets, give the knitter confidence to alter commercially available patterns
to their needs, even when they aren't offered in their size. Learn to change yarns,
proportions, neckline styles, sleeve length, color and stitch patterns, add collars
and edgings, and much more.
About
the author: Lynne Vogel is a dyer, spinner, knitter, crocheter,
weaver, and avid hiker of the woodland trails around Sewanee, Tennessee, where
she lives with her husband, James, and dog, Monk. Lynne teaches workshops nationwide.
She is the author of Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook (Interweave Press, 2001).
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CROCHET TITLES
Crochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution
(October 2007, $21.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-044-9).
Featuring 18 fashionable patterns from emerging crochet artists that take crochet
into new territory, this beginner-friendly book of projects dispels the "unhip "
reputation of crochet with designs that are edgy and stylish. Projects range from
crochet jewelry to thigh-high stockings, retro bags, scarves, sweaters, shrugs,
camis, home décor objects, and explore color, texture, design, embellishment,
and how to customize patterns to fit personal style. Up-and-coming designers are
profiled throughout the book to give an entertaining and inspiring insight into
this new generation of crocheters-what inspires them, how they find community
with other crocheters, and creative ideas for breaking the rules and representing
their individual crochet style. This book will inspire everyone to start their
own crochet revolution.
About the author: Kim Werker is the founder and creative
director of the online magazine, Crochet Me.com, and editor of Interweave
Crochet magazine. She is the author of Get Hooked: Simple Steps to Crochet
Cool Stuff and co-author of Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting. Kim
wrote a column about crochet and the Internet in Knit.1, has appeared on
HGTV's Uncommon Threads, and will appear on the new show Knit and Crochet
Today. She lives in Vancouver, BC.
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Crochet Jewelry: 40 Beautiful and Unique Designs
(October 2007, $24.95, Paperbound, 8¾ x 8¾, 128 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-035-7).
Contemporary head-turning accessories are easy to make with the step-by-step photographs
and instructions adapted from simple crochet techniques found in this book. Choose
from multicolored bead and crochet necklaces, lacy spiderweb chokers, delicate
yarn and wire bracelets, lively cherry earrings, mohair flower pins, or pretty
cocktail rings embellished with beads and stones. Experiment with a range of materials,
from sumptuous ribbon and eyelash yarns to silver and gold wire, and find out
how to decorate finished crocheted pieces with beads, crystals, ribbons, feathers,
embroidery, and silk flowers. All the core techniques are demonstrated, from working
basic stitches to adding findings and finishings, and each design includes a recipe
of ingredients, suggested color palette, and easy-to-follow instructions.
About the authors: Waejong Kim and
Anna Pulvermakher are co-owners of Loopy Mango, a New York boutique specializing
in handmade clothes and jewelry, the latest fashions, and unique vintage pieces.
Anna and Waejong met at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. Their shared passion for
crochet led to the foundation of Loopy Mango where their creations are available
for sale. Loopy Mango designs have been featured in magazines such as Elle
and Vogue. They both live in New York City.
FIBER ARTS TITLES
Bags with Paper and Stitch: Innovative Surface Techniques
for Embellishing Bags (September 2007, $24.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 10¾,
128 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-051-7). Explore the art of papermaking and how to
transform distinctive papers into unique, one-of-a-kind embellished handbags.
Fiber artist Isobel Hall shares her secrets for creating bags from various types
of papers and materials, including silk cocoon strippings, linen, flax, merino,
paper clay, Translucent Liquid Sculpey, and much more, plus how to personalize
bags with brooches, charms, trinkets, and other found objects. Also learn how
to use embossing enamels and metals on paper fabric, how to embellish bags with
stumpwork, crewelwork, embossed metals, and where to find various types of handles
to finish off bags. Photos of these beautiful bags are followed by thorough recipe
lists and step-by-step instructions.
About the author: Isobel Hall is a teacher and textile
designer who specializes in creating handmade paper to make embroidered bags.
She teaches papermaking, bookmaking, and bag making. Isobel lives in Almeria,
Spain.
How We Felt: Designs and Techniques from Contemporary Felt
Artists (October 2007, $24.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 10¼, 144 pages, ISBN
978-1-59668-031-9). Felt artist Carol Huber Cypher takes readers behind the scenes
in search of the techniques and inspirations that define the best contemporary
feltmakers. The work of more than 20 artists is highlighted in diverse forms,
from hats, capes, dresses, bags, jewelry, to rugs, pillows, an ottoman, and other
decorative pieces, and includes photos of signature works plus in-depth information
on creating their unique effects. A gallery showcases other artists and provides
further ideas to spark the fiber artist's imagination. Readers are encouraged
to use the examples and instructions to inform their own creative endeavors.
About the author: Carol Huber Cypher is an accomplished
beader and feltmaker who has studied felting for more than 15 years. She often
teaches feltmaking alongside beadwork at national bead shows in addition to conferences,
guilds, colleges, seminars, museums, and stores. Carol is an adjunct faculty member
in the fashion program at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. She has appeared
on PBS' Beads Baubles and Jewels, the DIY Network's Uncommon Threads,
and is the author of Hand Felted Jewelry and Beads (Interweave Press,
2005) and Mastering Beadwork (Interweave Press, 2007). Carol lives in Esopus,
New York.
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BEADING AND JEWELRY MAKING
Create Jewelry Pearls: Luxurious Designs to Make and Wear
(July 2007, $22.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 10¼, 120 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-023-4).
Make gorgeous jewelry from pearls of every shape, size, and color with 20 stunning
designs from the editors of Beadwork magazine. Create Jewelry Pearls
explores classic, special occasion, and fashion forward designs incorporating
this irresistible gem, from simple stringing projects to more intricate bead weaving
designs. Accompanying the projects are chapters on the history, science, and culture
of pearls that provide intriguing context for the iconic gem, while information
on selecting, working with, and caring for pearls help the reader make the most
of their treasures. Quotes, anecdotes, and images of pearls through the years
round out this informative and entertaining book.
About the authors: Marlene Blessing is the editorial
director for Beadwork, Stringing, and Step by Step Beads magazines.
Jamie Hogsett is the former editor of Stringing magazine
and special projects editor of Beadwork magazine, and the author
of Stringing Style.
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Create Jewelry Crystals: Dazzling Designs to Make and Wear
(September 2007, $22.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 10¼, 120 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-022-7).Crystals
are a favorite design element in the jewelry designer's toolbox. Following in
the footsteps of Create Jewelry Pearls, Create Jewelry Crystals
presents 20 stunning designs from the editors of Beadwork magazine that
showcase crystals. All projects are glamorous, fashionable, and represent a rich
variety of ways to use these gemlike beads. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings,
and brooches range in difficulty from easy stringing pieces to more challenging
seed bead weaving designs.
Crystal lovers will also learn crystal
basics, the difference between manmade glass crystals and rock crystal, plus
entertaining tidbits about this specialty bead.
About the authors: Marlene Blessing is the
editorial director for Beadwork, Stringing,
and Step by Step Beads magazines. Jamie Hogsett is the former editor of Stringing magazine and special projects editor of Beadwork magazine, and the author of Stringing Style.
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Zulu Inspired Beadwork: Weaving Techniques and Projects
(November 2007, $24.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 128 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-034-0).
Part how-to, part history, part travelogue, Zulu Inspired Beadwork is a
beading journey in a book. Bead master Diane Fitzgerald shares her expertise on
Zulu beadwork in this first book devoted to the beading techniques used by Zulu
women. Begin with an introduction to Zulus and their beadwork, an inside look
at the importance of beads in this South African culture, and the many beading
techniques-some of which have never been published until now-used by Zulu women
to create adornment. Projects include netted diamond earrings, a netted triangle
and swag bracelet, zigzag chain, and a Zulu wedding necklace. Techniques include
netting, wrapping, fringing, braiding, and weaving.Readers will find gorgeous
photographs of original Zulu beadwork juxtaposed with the author's interpretation
of the design and techniques.
About the author: Diane Fitzgerald is a bead collector,
jewelry designer, and the owner of Beautiful Beads in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is the author of eight beading books
including Netted Beadwork, Beading with Brick Stitch, and The
Beaded Garden (all from Interweave Press) and writes frequently for Beadwork,
Bead & Button, and Jewelry Artist. Diane lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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WEAVING TITLES
The Handweaver's Pattern Directory: Over 600 Weaves for
4-Shaft Looms (October 2007, $34.95, Hardbound with concealed wire-o,
7 x 9¼, 256 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-040-1). The Handweaver's Pattern Directory
is a full-color practical guide to weave structures for 4-shaft looms that
features drafts for 600 weaves including twill, zigzag, diamond, herringbone,
block drafts, and specialized techniques. Each structure includes a color photograph,
threading and treadling sequences, and degree of difficulty. Readers will find
sections on tools and equipment, types of fibers and yarns, weaving basics, finishing
techniques, ideas to encourage experimentation with different yarns, looms, and
colors, and a full glossary of international weaving terminology. The compact
size and lay-flat binding is convenient for keeping near the loom.
About the author: Anne Dixon weaves, lectures, demonstrates,
and teaches, emphasizing the importance of a thorough understanding of weaving
structures so that students can learn to design for themselves. She has published
booklets about inkle weaving, has contributed articles to a number of U.K. and
American publications, including Handwoven, and has exhibited and sold
items both in the U.K. and abroad. She is a Guild member of the Association of
Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers, and a founding member of the Braid Society.
Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Dreaming Patterns, Weaving
Memories (November 2007, $19.95, Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 96 pages, ISBN
978-1-59668-055-5). A richly illustrated look at Andean weaving, which embodies
the living history and culture of the Peruvian highlands, this guide extensively
catalogs many of the intricate patterns found in traditional Peruvian textiles.
Exploring the personal histories of the Quechua people who sustain this tradition,
it examines how they weave extraordinary amounts of cloth on simple backstrap
looms-just as their forbears have done for thousands of years-to make clothing,
rugs, bedcovers, potato sacks, hunting slings, and sacrificial fabrics for both
their villages and for interested tourists. Learn how pattern names such as Meandering
River or Lake With Flowers relate to the geography and history of the region and
how the traditional natural materials and colors enhance the value of the work.
About the author: Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez is an expert
in historic Peruvian weaving techniques. She founded the Center for Traditional
Textiles of Cusco and established weaving co-ops in nine remote mountain villages
in Peru that perpetuate traditional techniques and foster economic development
in the region.
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