Books

It is time to get excited for the new 10 Fashion-Forward Knits for Men & Women Pattern Book featuring Jody Long's Ciao Yarn. This incredibly versatile collection will make your imagination run wild with possibilities for using Ciao in your next project. The publication features the following complete knitting patterns: 

• Valentina Jacket with Belt
• Siena Sweater
• Marina Sweater
• Grazia Cowl
• Pia Hat
• Aria Mitts
• Matteo Scarf
• Gino Hat
• Luigi Gloves
• Lucia Cardigan

Softcover
43 pages
Designer: Jody Long
Copyright 2019

More information on individual patterns is available at Knitting Fever. 

It is time to get excited for the new 8 Fashion-Forward Knits for Men & Women Pattern Book featuring Jody Long's brand new yarn Andeamo Lite. This incredibly curated collection has something for everyone to use Andeamo Lite in your next project. The publication features the following complete knitting patterns: 

• Adley Sweater
  
• Dayana Cabled Pullover
• Hunter Men's Cardigan
• Noor Cardigan
  
• Sadie Cardigan
• Talia Cabled Sweater
• Taylor Hat and Cowl
• Whitney Shawl

Softcover
44 pages
Designer: Jody Long
Copyright 2021

More information on pattern requirements are available at Knitting Fever. 

Introducing 8 designs for the delicious yarn Rovesoft by Jody Long. Each design is given in a wide range of 6 sizes from S-3XL. The sizing guide gives several measurements for each garment to make project planning a success! The publication features the following complete knitting patterns: 

• Phoebe Cardigan
• Willow Sweater
• Candace Sweater
• Donna Sweater
• Layla Sweater
• Harlow Cardigan
• Zela V-Neck Pullover
• Greta Cape

Softcover/Magazine Format
48 pages
Designer: Jody Long
Copyright 2022

Woven Optical Illusions explores a variety of optical effects through the medium of weaving. Suitable for weavers of all experience levels, it explains the basic principles behind the illusions and shows how to create the effects in selected weave structures to give a wide range of examples and possibilities. Projects are taken from concept through weave design and development to a woven result. With over 500 illustrations, including detailed drafts and images, this fascinating book is designed to whet the appetite of anyone who is interested in optical play. Includes Clear step-by-step explanations of the complete design process and describes the science behind the optical effects and some of the history of their discoveries. It also incorporates inspirational images from other weavers working in optical effects and projects range from plain weave through to advancing twills, featuring tied weaves such as summer and winter, taqueté and beiderwand, double cloth, colour-and-weave, shadow weave, and deflected double weave.

Yarn Cake Amigurumi is a collection of 15 adorable amigurumi animals and creatures to crochet using multicolored yarn cakes.

Amigurumi is the art of using crochet to make toys.  The varied and fun creations in this book range from Biscuit, the adorably cute little duckling, and Aggie, the punkish bull, to Garrick, the mythical dragon, and Jasper, the inquisitive puppy.

All the projects are made using ombré yarn cakes, which have seamless fades of color hues, from light to dark and allow the readers to crochet lots of color, without the need to constantly change yarn. These creations will stand out among the sea of solid colored amigurumi designs, with their bold, transitional striping and flair.

Publisher: GMC Publications
Publish Date: November 07, 2023
Dimensions: 8.1 X 9.2 X 0.6 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language: English
Type: Paperback
EAN/UPC: 9781784946678

Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Morneo leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want, establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers twelve delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand- spun yarns.

Simple One- and Two-Color Embroidery Motifs and Small Crafts. Part of Make Good: Japanese Craft Style. Embrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-color embroidery motifs
 
Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian style. The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that evokes a personal feel and conjures a sense of nostalgia.

The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colors—creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colors. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more.

With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.

• Size: 8.34"W x 5.92"H x 0.46"D  
• 192 Pages
• Shambhala | Roost Books
• Author Yumiko Higuchi