Knits For Hats Gloves Scarves

Not only is a knitted hat, pair of gloves, or a scarf a thoughtful and useful handmade gift, it's also one that's easy to make. Louisa Harding writes and designs for Vogue Knitting, Knitting magazine, and other publications, and knitters of all skill levels will love her simple patterns with uncomplicated finishing techniques for these handy accessories. Illustrated with handsome and instructional photographs, these great designs can be adapted for the whole family. Knitters can learn fun ways to embellish their creations with ribbons, beads, or embroidery, and there are also helpful tips and hints throughout, from how to measure proper length for a scarf to making the perfect pom-pom.

There is something very comforting about being wrapped up against the winter elements, and this book offers a collection of desirable handknitted accessories that you won't want to be without. Whether you knit them for yourself or for your loved ones, you will find a project to inspire you. The designs are modern, stylish and fun; the patterns, easy, approachable and quick to knit. A simple knowledge of the most basic knitting skills is all you need to tackle the projects and there are plenty of helpful hints on how to adapt the designs for the whole family. When every accessory can be knitted in just a few hours you'll enjoy the knitting - and the wearing, wrapped up cosy and warm.

'I think we are all so increasingly obsessed and addicted to the new...that there's a danger of us forgetting to look back, appreciate and hold onto the amazing things, values, skills and traditions that previous generations and the past offer us. I'm really interested in marrying the old and the new...wearing a modern sleek designed hat, hand knitted old-school style in real wool!' - Lily Cole. These 30 projects are inspired by some of the most popular and fashionable accessories sold by the North Circular. Each project has clear instructions and beautiful photography. There is also advice on ethical buying and sourcing local, sustainable wool. Handmade doesn't have to mean compromising on style or quality.

Previously published in the book Fearless Fair Isle knitting: 30 gorgeous original sweaters, socks, mittens, and more.

Knit yourself stunning Latvian accessories including gloves, hats, scarves and shawls with this collection of colourwork knitting patterns and charts from the author of Knit Like a Latvian: Mittens and Knit Like a Latvian: Socks. Stranded colourwork knitting never goes out of fashion because the results are so beautiful. This is the third title in our Knit Like a Latvian series which looks at knitting patterns using traditional Latvian colourwork designs. This title features 40 patterns for gloves, hats, wraps and scarves all featuring a distinctive Latvian colour work design element. You can choose from gloves and fingerless mittens with selected colourwork details on the cuffs or an all over stranded colourwork design on a scarf or wrap for maximum impact. Knitting has always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture: girls are taught to knit at a young age, and some schools still teach knitting as part of the curriculum. It is also traditional for brides to give socks and mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe. Author Ieva Ozolina has designed a range of accessories featuring traditional Latvian motifs and design elements such as Latvian braids to create this beautiful collection. The wider variety of projects and styles will give this title broad appeal and the accessibility of some of the projects such as the wraps and scarves make them suitable for less experienced knitters while the more detailed patterns for gloves will appeal to more experienced knitters. The size of the smaller projects means they don't use very much yarn and they make very portable projects for when you're on the move. Knit Like a Latvian Accessories also looks at the stories behind the design motifs which are steeped in folk tradition - for example, if you include the sun motif design in your knitting it is thought that the item will offer extra warmth to the wearer - so you can understand the traditions behind the knitting.

Presents a series of knitting patterns which use the Peruvian wool Cascade 220, including designs for hats, scarves, and mittens for all levels of proficiency.

Knit one and bead too: these patterns combine two favorite crafts for breathtaking results.

There is something very comforting about being wrapped up against the winter elements, and this book offers a collection of desirable handknitted accessories that you won't want to be without. Whether you knit them for yourself or for your loved ones, you will find a project to inspire you. The designs are modern, stylish and fun; the patterns, easy, approachable and quick to knit. A simple knowledge of the most basic knitting skills is all you need to tackle the projects and there are plenty of helpful hints on how to adapt the designs for the whole family. When every accessory can be knitted in just a few hours you'll enjoy the knitting - and the wearing, wrapped up cosy and warm.