Lesley Stanfield Books

A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia on knitting techniques by professional knitwear designers Lesley Stanfield and Melody Griffiths

A fabulous collection of beautiful blooms for embellishing garments, accessories and homewares.

Learn how to make knitted and crochet flowers, and how to use them to decorate clothing, hats, bags, and belts, to embellish home accessories, or to make a bouquet or display piece. The flowers are cross-referenced to a separate section featuring pattern instructions and information on yarn requirements.

150 Knitted Trims offers a beautiful and diverse collection of contemporary and classic trims, illustrated with over 200 color photographs. Each trim is displayed in a swatch with complete row-by-row instructions, plus information on the dimensions of the finished trim and the amount of yarn required per length. Select from colorful zigzags and chevron patterns; twisted cords and bobble fringes; woven ribbon-effect braids; textured leaves, flowers, fruit and more. And there are project ideas galore for using the trims on items such as baby blankets, bags, and throws, plus inspirational suggestions for color and embellishments.Suitable for both beginners and avid knitting enthusiasts, 150 Knitted Trims is organized in two main sections for ease of first, a directory of the trims shown actual size (so they can be "tested" on your designs). And second, easy-to-follow complete pattern instructions for each trim. Each design is graded according to skill level. An additional section includes a refresher course of stitches and techniques used for guaranteed success.A companion book to 150 Crochet Trims , and another book that all knitters and crocheters will want to add to their library!

Expand your knit and crochet repertoire with this delightful menagerie of miniature bugs and beasts: from creepy crawlers and weird wrigglers to beautiful butterflies and splendid metallic butterflies.

A fabulous collection of 300 stitches and timeless classics to knit.

75 beautiful butterflies, bugs, fruit, vegetables & other beasts to knit & crochet.

Cross stitch is one of the most widely practised decorative crafts, capable of producing sophisticated effects whilst being simple and accessible. This book presents more than twenty step-by-step cross stitch projects.

Diese Sammlung von 300 Strickmustern wendet sich an Strickerinnen von der Anfängerin bis zur Expertin. Die Faszination am Stricken lässt sich nur schwer erklären, besonders wenn das Gegenüber nicht strickt. Aber wer einmal die Technik der Maschenbildung beherrscht, den lässt die Faszination nicht so schnell wieder los. Irgendwann begibt sich jede Strickerin auf die Suche nach neuen Mustern, die noch in der eigenen Sammlung fehlen. Wenn Sie also auf der Suche sind, dann ist dieses Buch genau richtig für Sie. Denn dieser Titel enthält einfache Muster ebenso wie raffinierte, neu entworfene und alte, fast vergessene Strickmuster. Zahlreiche Strickschriften und Zählmuster helfen, übersichtlich dargestellt, beim Nacharbeiten der verschiedenen Muster, damit garantiert einzigartige, wunderschöne neue Modelle entstehen. 208 Seiten, 19 x 24,6 cm, Flexobroschur