Fast Fun Knits

Brighten your mood with these quick, quirky, colorful knitting projects! Includes photos. Every project in this delightful collection has been designed to enhance your happiness, from feeling more energetic to chilling out. With a flair for blending the practical with the pretty, author Claire Garland taps into the comfort, contentment, and cheer that knitting can bring. · Most projects use one ball of yarn, making them quick, accessible, and affordable—all things to smile about · Projects are perfect for taking happiness everywhere—ideal for knitting groups and knitters on the go · The knits make great gifts—so you can make others smile too!

Create unique i-cord words and shapes with this modern guide to French knitting! French knitting, also sometimes called spool knitting or i-cord knitting, has been around for centuries. The technique traditionally involves knitting with a handheld 'dolly' or spool with four pins around the edge, to produce a narrow tube of knitting known as an i-cord. The technique involves wrapping the yarn around the pins and then lifting loops over to create the stitches. It's a simple craft that children can do but is a little slow to create the fabric, and many kids lose interest before a decent length of i-cord is produced. Luckily, technology has moved forward and now there is a hand-held mechanical mini knitting mill available that makes light work of knitting i-cords. Once the machine is threaded (with a grown-up's help) all you need to do is turn the handle and watch the magic happen as the i-cord emerges in seconds from the bottom of the mill! This fresh and modern book gives you all the tips you need to get your mechanical mini knitting mill up and running and then 40 fabulous ideas for projects – from gifts to clothing, accessories to home decor and more. No knitting mill? No problem! All the projects can be knitted in the traditional method too. Children and adults alike will love the unique designs included, with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. Create cute wired shapes, from flowers and hearts to names and words. Sew i-cords without wires onto clothing and bags for a unique, personalized look. Make gorgeous décor for kids' bedrooms with wall hangings and dreamcatchers. Give handmade gifts in the form of i-cord jewellery and hair accessories. Have fun with pompoms, charms, beads, feathers and sequins to add some bling! This beautiful book will get kids (and adults!) excited to try out a traditional craft in a brand new way and enjoy the making process – the perfect bonding activity to do with your kids! The 40 project ideas will spark further creativity – the possibilities for this craft are limited only by your imagination – and will foster a lifelong love of making.

Fill your life with colorful, quick, and stylish knits. Fill your life with colorful, quick, and stylish knits. Acclaimed young designer Lauren Aston specializes in patterns using super bulky yarns and big needles, so you can quickly knit up a pillow cover, blanket, or bean bag for your home. If you’re looking for something new to wear, there are patterns for a hat, slipper socks, a snood, and a shawl that can all be made in no time. There is also a full techniques section explaining the stitches you will need to know. Using a variety of yarns and needle sizes, you will soon be able to achieve the same stunning results as Lauren herself.

A knit stitch and a purl stitch are all it takes to create a textured cardigan, a seed-stitch afghan, a baby set, and much more.

Low in fat and high in fibre, these twenty novelty knitted pieces of fast food are ideal as quirky gifts, play-aids or just to amuse yourself!

This book is a "toy chest" filled with inventive patterns! Knitters will love creating this collection of 60 cool toys, which range from tools like a hammer and screwdriver to a ballerina doll. Whip up a menagerie of stuffed animals, a jumbo tic-tac-toe board, hand puppets, or a unique medieval set with a king, queen, dragon, and castle! Every project will capture your heart.

From cozy cardigans and a whimsical blanket shaped like a sheep to a pinwheel beret, embroidered booties, and tiny legwarmers, this book has a large selection of projects for infant wear.

An introduction to knitting designed to teach novice knitters how to create a variety of stylish fashion items offers an overview of essential techniques, step-by-step instructions for fifty creative projects, and helpful tips on embellishing a project with individual touches.