Rita Weiss Knihy

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.

Accompanying CD includes block sizes 4" to 15."

More 48-Hour Afghans (Leisure Arts #5511) by the Creative Partners (including Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss, Lisa Gentry, Mary Jane Protus, Glenda Winkleman, Michele Thompson, and Marty Miller) is the new companion publication to the highly popular crochet collection 48-Hour Afghans (#3694). These afghans can be completed in as little as 48 hours of crochet time and include designs using the granny stitch, shells, waves, fans, clusters, and join-as-you-go. When a quick gift is needed, this is the book crocheters will reach for! 12 easy and intermediate projects for crochet using medium or super bulky yarn: Rosey Outlook, Quick Granny Throw, A Touch of Tuscany, Peach Sundae Cuddler, Sweet Baby, Warm and Cuddly Afghan, Shell on Shell, Crested Wave, Flirty Fans, Clouds by the Seaside Throw, Clever Clusters, and Crayon Box Join-as-You-Go Log Cabin.

The days of standing at the copier making copy after copy are over. This title presents a CD which you can just pop into your PC, select a block and print the copies you need at home.

When you need a quick and easy gift or want to spice up the kitchen, why not crochet a cotton potholder or dishcloth? The fun designs in Potholders and Dishcloths by Rita Weiss will not only add a bit of delightful decor, but they are also wonderfully practical. Featuring cotton crochet thread in sizes 3 and 10 and worsted weight cotton yarn.