Classic styles that men love to wear

Take a timeless approach to knitting with 20 classic styles that spotlight a distinctly modern twist.

As the knitting population grows, many enthusiasts are seeking ideas for taking their designs in new directions. Felting, the art of shrinking your knitting, is often the next step. Fabulous & Flirty Felt, is a fashion-forward book of felted projects that are bright, sassy, stylish, and fun. It includes basic knitting, crocheting, felting and yarn-dyeing techniques in addition to project patterns. Each project contains a basic pattern and incorporates unique variations. The bags use funky novelty yarn such as eyelash or ribbon yarn, while other projects feature knitted bobbles, crochet trim, knitted fringe, or eyelet holes with grosgrain ribbon trim. Specialty yarns including hemp and boucle are incorporated into the patterns, resulting in unique and fun handbags, accessories and home decor. All of the pattern projects contain detailed instructions that are easy to follow and accessible to new knitters and felters.

These fashionable crochet projects use yarn from Paton's, well-known for its high-quality product and cutting-edge designs. Everything is fresh, young, and colorful--and even beginners will be able to do them, thanks to the helpful basics section. Select from summer ensembles, elegant holiday outfits, springtime glamour, and accessories. Coordinate a tropical-bright beach cover-up and halter top with a pretty purse--or crochet a classic V-neck with a flattering tie. Each project comes with details on sizing the garment, choosing the hook, materials, and yarn tension.

Plus-size gals are a group that seems to be neglected in the plethora of crochet books on the market. The author, Margaret Hubert, has often been approached at trade shows and through her classes by women in this size category, begging her to design patterns that would fit them. A plus-size crocheter cannot simply take a smaller pattern and increase the number of stitches or rows to get a garment that fits and flatters. There are lots of proportion considerations when designing patterns for larger sizes.

Plus Size Crochet has 20 crocheted garments and accessories for plus-size women. The projects are stylish and flattering for various large figure types. There are also hints and tips to help the crocheter accommodate her special needs.

• All the basics plus the next level of stitches and skills
• The stylish projects you crave
• Over 200 color photographs and diagrams

• All the basics plus the next level of stitches and skills
• The stylish projects you crave
• Over 200 color photographs and diagrams

Ready, Set, Knit Cables teaches a variety of cable patterns and techniques in an easy to follow format that ensures success for beginners and intermediates alike. Twenty different cable patterns are presented in step-by-step instructions with photographs. Knitters will learn how to read charted cable patterns as well as directions that are written out row by row with abbreviations. Ten complete projects are included to give knitters interesting and unique ways to show off their new cable skills.

• A celebration of the increasing popularity of this relaxing and creative craft
•  Features knitting anecdotes, advice about materials, and a host of celebrity knitters
•  Includes a fascinating history of knitting fashions
• Knitting has never been so popular-it's more than a craft, it's a social occasion. This glamorous and gifty book will inspire knitters everywhere to pick up their needles and join the fun. With real-life knitting stories, yarn shopping advice, a fresh look at knitting fashion and knitting testimonies from celebrities, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves to knit.

Irresistibly cute baby hats with matching booties, in styles today's knitters will love.

BabyKnits Hats & Booties presents fifteen matching sets - thirty projects - to warm little heads and tootsies. Such sets have always been popular projects, the perfect gift for a newborn. These original patterns include both contemporary classics (like baby cables or wiggly stripes) and whimsical creations (like dots and ruffles). The matching booties share the same yarns and styling. The patterns use easy stitches and widely available yarns including bright cottons, soft baby weights, and novelty yarns. There are earflaps and curlicue tops and rosebuds. These projects will knit up quickly in time for a baby shower, and will be treasured by the lucky baby's family forever.

A baby's on the way, and you want to give something personal, something truly of yourself. The solution: Sit down and knit a jaunty cap or some fun booties for baby's sweet little feet. New parents will treasure any of the adorable projects in KNIT BABY HEAD & TOES!. This attractive, die-cut, how-to book contains 15 patterns for baby hats and booties.

KNIT BABY HEAD & TOES! is written with the beginning or occasional knitter in mind. All instructions are in plain English - abbreviations are kept to a minimum, and all terms are thoroughly explained. Plus, the unique color-coded column format makes it easy for knitters to follow the instructions for the size of their knitted item.