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Crafts, Hobbies, & Collecting May / June 2024 |
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The Beginner's Guide to Knitting : Easy Techniques and 8 Fun Projects
by Lynne Rowe
Unlock the Art of Knitting: Expert Guidance, Easy Projects, and Essential Tips to Begin Your Knitting Journey with Confidence! Renowned knitting expert Lynne Rowe will be your trusted mentor, walking you through every step of the way. With Lynne's expert guidance, you'll effortlessly learn how to hold your needles, select the perfect yarn, decipher knitting patterns, execute various stitches, employ seamless sewing techniques, and conquer your very first knitting projects.
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Abstract embroidery : slow stitching with texture, colour and creativity
by Emily Botelho
"Emily Botelho's stunning abstract embroideries are works of art in thread and have earned her a worldwide following...she showcases 12 beautiful projects inspired by three distinct environments: coastal, mountain and urban. She leads the reader through her unique creative process, from finding inspiration and creating bespoke fabric backgrounds to embellishing each embroidery with a diverse range of stitches, beads and found items that capture a moment in time"
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Essential knit sweaters : patterns for every sweater you ever wanted to wear every day
by Frauke Ludwig
"Each of the designs is a classic, essential type of sweater everyone should own-jacket cardigan, turtleneck, oversize tunic, slouchy cardigan, hoodie, raglan pullover-and all knit in easy stitches but with added details to make them unique. Knitting tutorials and detailed instructions make the sweater designs accessible for beginner to advanced knitters"
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Colourwork in the round : all the techniques you need plus 5 stunning projects
by Anna Dervout
"Get ready to try this great knitting style and make beautiful garments! With the help of author Anna Dervout, you'll soon have colorwork spilling off your needles with ease, as you create delicate, modern patterns for women and children alike to wear. Colorwork refers to a technique used to knit patterns in multiple colours; it requires the simultaneous use of several different colors in the same row. Colorwork is used for sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens, but also a wide range of accessories (cushions, Christmas stockings or coasters). An understanding of colorwork paves the way to integrating a vast range of knitting motifs: horizontal, vertical, geometric or stand-alone. Discover different colorwork techniques using circular needles, which are becoming increasingly popular among knitting enthusiasts. You'll learn how to choose your yarns, manage tension, knit in the round, and integrate a seamless change of color into your work. Anna does the hard work of demystifying this traditional knitting technique so that it no longer holds any secrets. Illustrated step-by-step instructions guide you through the learning process; at the end of the book there's the chance to put your knowledge into practice to create five superb patterns, each suited to a different skill level: create a hat, a sweater or a cardigan and see all your hard work pay off!"
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Complete guide to natural home remedies : over 100 recipes, essential oils, herbs, and natural ingredients to treat common aches and pains
by Melissa Corkhill
"Complete Guide to Natural Home Remedies is a comprehensive guide including 100+ recipes and nearly 70 applications to understanding how to use herbs and oils to help the mind, body and soul. Herbal remedies include everything from teas to ointments to tonics and tinctures. They help with ailments such as bug bites and stings, food poisoning, insomnia, shingles, sore throat, acne, arthritis and so much more! Easy to follow chapters are divided by the body's primary systems including digestive, nervous, respiratory, urinary, and skin as well as sections on the remedies to help the heart and mind. With the recipes and their uses in the forefront, this book is the go-to guide for home remedies"
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Iredell County Public Library
201 N. Tradd Street, Statesville, North Carolina 28677
704-878-3090www.iredell.lib.nc.us |
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