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Created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own designs, this book provides easy-to-follow charted instructions for 18 sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweaters constructions. Each style is then provided in 15 sizes ranging from toddler to large adult, then further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 stitches per inch combining for 90 options for each of the six styles, or 540 patterns in all. The cardigan and neckline variations make for more...

Work from the ground up with knitwear design: create your own socks

Sock Knitting Master Class showcases methods for designing and knitting creative socks, featuring signature elements and techniques from 16 top designers. You'll learn what makes good sock design, and then dive into knitting 18 spectacular, brand-new patterns featuring the widest variety of techniques.

With patterns divided into two sections by top-down and toe-up construction, Sock Knitting Master Class explores such techniques as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork,...

Discover fresh new designs for scarves, shawls, and cowls. With Scarf Style 2, you'll follow up to the best-selling Scarf Style and learn from the experts

Scarves are comfort food for knitters, and a great way to learn new techniques without a big investment in time or materials. You'll be introduced to many basic knitting techniques such as color, lace, cables, and more. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, Scarf Style 2 offers a wide range of patterns for all ages and skill levels. As scarves remain the most popular go-to project for knitters, you'll...

Take a step in a new direction

Go beyond top-down or toe-up construction in New Directions in Sock Knitting. In the eighteen designs curated by knitting super star Ann Budd, you'll be treated to projects that range from traditional sock patterns to more challenging and innovative sock constructions. The socks in this collection use a variety of knitting techniques including double knitting, intarsia in the round, short-row shaping, mirrored color and texture patterns, and multi-directional knitting in both traditional and innovative ways. These techniques will have you...

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...

Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group.

Following the basics for each of the five sweater types are three diverse patterns from top...

Margaret Budd served as a Methodist Missionary in China from 1947 to 1949 during the Communist takeover and then in India from 1949 to 1971. One Woman’s Pilgrimage is her memoir of life as a Missionary. She chronicles the day to day experiences of Missionary life in fascinating detail; a life that was changing fast after the second world war and soon to disappear. From the bombing of Ningpo to the perils of a new harmonium, Margaret Budd throws a light on a unique world with courage and absolute faith.

Inspector Paws, a battle-scarred alley cat, is dismayed when his caretaker, Stella Clayton, decides to take a cruise despite threats from her best friend's soon-to-be husband. Jo plans to marry the despicable Leroy Garvey onboard, but Leroy makes it clear he wants Stella nowhere near. After all, as he tells her, "Accidents can happen at sea."

In an effort to protect Stella, Paws sneaks onboard The Spirit of the North, bound for Alaska. Before he can find her, the ship sets sail, and Paws is now a feline stowaway Soon, he's caught and tossed into Captain Bonar's brig with little hope of...

In his quest to travel to the world's deepest canyon on each continent, Jeff Budd flew from his home in Sitka, Alaska, to the mountains of Tibet, the volcanoes of Peru, and the wilderness of Antarctica.

He visited each continent in the attempt to visit the deepest canyon on each continent: Africa's Fish River Canyon, Europe's Vikos Canyon, Asia's Yarlung Tsangpo, Antarctica's Dry Valleys, South America's Colca and Cotahuasi Canyons, and North America's Copper Canyon. For Australia, Budd visited a bevy of canyons to get it right. His amazing trip wasn't really a feat of human...