Fill your home with splashes of color with any of these 25 beautiful throws and wraps. Whether you want to make a lovely quilt to pass down from generation to generation or a fireside blanket for winter nights, you will be sure to find a project to cherish as you transform your yarn into a wonderful range of fabrics. The designs for this stunning collection of crocheted afghans, comforters, blankets, and more are inspired by a whole range of sources. You can get an heirloom effect with wraps and throws based on antique lace and traditional textiles or, if your dream is of pioneer patchwork, try one of the patterns influenced by everything American—from Navajo motifs to crazy quilt patchwork. All the information you need is here, provided in a way that is so simple to understand, with charts and detailed instructions for 25 projects, plus 10 extra ideas for ways of using the same instructions to make larger or smaller items, such as bed covers or pillows. And don't be afraid of the professional, luscious look of the blankets you see in the photos—the designs have been created with simplicity in mind, so even novice crocheters will produce exquisite pieces in no time at all. Many of the projects are made up of small, easy-to-work-with squares and motifs, so you can carry on crafting while on the move.
Featuring twelve pieces suitable for early-intermediate pianists, Volume I - The Ladybug's Dance is a jazz piano folio designed to foster the student's own expression and interpretation of what they play, to encourage the first steps toward unleashing their own composition and arrangement skills.
Even if you only have a few minutes to spare each day, with this book you'll enjoy creating stylish crochet projects that are gorgeous - and take nearly no time at all. Here are 50 innovative projects, large and small, for you, your children and your home. All have been designed to give fast results - from pretty necklaces, gloves and jackets to beautiful children's fashions and stylish home accessories. Make the most of a few spare minutes while travelling on the train, waiting for the bus or taking a work break - and you'll be surprised just how quickly these clever projects come together. Divided into five chapters, there's also an equipment and techniques section to guide you through basic stitches and essential techniques, so even beginners can start to crochet straight away. Whether you're a beginner or handy with a hook, Crochet in No Time will inspire you to create fabulous, fun projects right now.
Features 24 patterns that make the best use of the ultra-desirable fashion yarns, such as cottons, tapes, mohairs and metallic threads. From lacy wraps to stylish ponchos, boleros and jackets and including wonderful hats and scarves, these patterns show the modern styles.
Knitting in No Time is a modern collection of 50 projects that offers new and established knitters the know-how they need to create a quick-to-knit range of garments and accessories using simple stitches. Created by knitwear designer Melody Griffiths, the projects include both traditional and new knitted garments, from bright skinny scarves to fingerless mittens and deliciously enveloping shrugs, shawls and ponchos, as well as more substantial outerwear and a range of matching accessories. Projects can be extremely fast to knit; for instance, choose a triple-twist wool and even a beginner can create a roomy knitted tote in just half a day, while a soft pull-on hat can be made in three hours. Extra-large knitting needles and super-thick yarns produce great results in no time, and there are also tips on knitting in the round and other techniques that will speed up the knitting process. Each project comes complete with an estimated making time and its own series of tips, including how best to handle the yarn, the right type of cast-on and speed-knitting hints.
Knit one of these fabulous patterns, and go party! Twenty-five luxurious designs let you show off with bold and bright colors using an amazing range of glittering, metallic, and ribbon yarns, or stay chic with black and white. Jackets, shrugs, wraps, vests, camisoles, boleros, and a host of accessories will get you noticed.
Featuring twelve pieces suitable for early-intermediate pianists, Volume I - The Ladybug's Dance is a jazz piano folio designed to foster the student's own expression and interpretation of what they play, to encourage the first steps toward unleashing their own composition and arrangement skills.
This collection of 25 up-to-the-minute patterns covers jumpers, cardigans, boleros, dressy tops, camisoles, sweaters, wraps, coats and gilets, as well as accessories such as corsages and bags.
Knit one of these fabulous patterns, and go party Match a satin skirt with the shimmering copper top or a pretty summer dress with the frill-edge bolero to make a terrific summer ensemble. Or keep warm at a winter party without any loss of style wearing the latest in shrugs, wraps, and gilets. Plus, this beautiful collection of knitted-wear offers gorgeous accessories such as corsages and bags to accent every outfit. "Party Knits" is a great new collection of 24 up-to-the-minute patterns that will allow you to go wild with bold and bright colors using an amazing range of glittering, metallic, and ribbon yarns, or stay chic with black and white. Making your own party pieces allows you to find just the right shade of wool to coordinate with your outfit. Follow unique patterns to add instant glamour to your party attire, or keep in pace with traditional craft to create a contemporary look. It's your party and you'll style how "you" want to
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.
A guide to the 300 knitting stitches you really need to know, including brand new stitches and timeless classics. Each chapter has a number of simple designs for beginners, including row-by-row instructions and easy to read charts - allowing the reader to get accustomed to the standard charts given for the more complex patterns.
This collection makes use of the fashion yarns now available in crochet, such as cottons, tapes, mohairs and metallic threads to allow readers to create a variety of garments including hats, ponchos, scarves and jackets.
Even if you only have a few minutes to spare each day, with this book you'll enjoy creating stylish crochet projects that are gorgeous - and take nearly no time at all. Here are 50 innovative projects, large and small, for you, your children and your home. All have been designed to give fast results - from pretty necklaces, gloves and jackets to beautiful children's fashions and stylish home accessories. Make the most of a few spare minutes while travelling on the train, waiting for the bus or taking a work break - and you'll be surprised just how quickly these clever projects come together. Divided into five chapters, there's also an equipment and techniques section to guide you through basic stitches and essential techniques, so even beginners can start to crochet straight away. Whether you're a beginner or handy with a hook, Crochet in No Time will inspire you to create fabulous, fun projects right now.
How well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet and feeding? Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition and its effects upon health and wellness and the dietary management of various disorders of dogs and cats. By using the book's cutting-edge research and clinical nutrition information, you'll be able to make recommendations of appropriate pet food and proper feeding guidelines. Pet nutrition experts Linda P. Case, MS, Leighann Daristotle, DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek, PhD, and Melody Foess Raasch, DVM, provide complete, head-to-tail coverage and a broad scope of knowledge, so you can help dog and cat owners make sound nutrition and feeding choices to promote their pets' health to prolong their lives. Tables and boxes provide quick reference to the most important clinical information. Key points summarize essential information at a glance. A useful Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices chapter dispels and corrects common food myths. New clinical information covers a wide range of emerging nutrition topics including the role of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid families in pet health and disease management. Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-prepared foods and provides answers to pet owners’ questions on these topics. Completely updated content reflects the latest findings in clinical nutrition research. Information regarding functional ingredients and dietary supplementation provides a scientifically based rationale for recommending or advising against dietary supplements. Guidelines for understanding pet food formulations and health claims differentiate between "market-speak" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practice advice for evaluating and selecting appropriate foods.
Melody Webb's reflections on her twenty-five-year-long career in the National Park Service is an insider's account of a public bureaucracy. As a woman, she was working in a male-dominated agency; as an idealist, she attempted to champion the wise use of the national parks in a pragmatic political agency. Webb's career began in Alaska during President Gerald Ford's administration. She helped set up the mechanism that permitted Alaskan Natives to claim up to 2 million acres of federal land to preserve culturally significant areas. Following a dozen years of historic preservation work in Alaska and New Mexico, Webb spent the second half of her tenure in management positions. She served as superintendent at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and then as assistant superintendent, in charge of all park operations at Grand Teton National Park. During this period the Park Service was faced with conflicting mandates: there was a growing demand for recreational land use and, at the same time, environmental requirements and tight budgets limited the NPS's options. Webb's frankness about the day-to-day politics within an institution that many Americans feel should be above politics make this book an eye opener for historians and anyone who has an interest in the National Park System.
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