Needlework dynamo Vickie Howell is back with a high-spirited, playful collection of goodies to crochet. This book pays creative tribute to popular culture past and present with 40 projects inspired by celebrities in fashion, music, film and television.
Needlework dynamo Vickie Howell is back with a high-spirited, playful collection of goodies to crochet. This book pays creative tribute to popular culture past and present with 40 projects inspired by celebrities in fashion, music, film and television.
The fiber world is all abuzz about sustainable yarns and alternative materials, and AwareKnits jumps on this trend with a socially conscious approach to knitting and crochet. Knitting superstar Vicikie Howell and activist-knitter Adrienne Armstrong present a groundbreaking volume that’s part pattern book and part crafty call to action. They offer 31 stylish projects that use a variety of "green” yarns, including ones from soy, corn, and hemp.
A knitting adventure with projects, patterns, rituals, yoga, creative inspiration, numerology, knitting experts, astrology, community, and more. Vickie Howell, the DIY channel’s popular queen of fiber, pens a love letter to knitting with The Knit Vibe—a book like no other—with interviews, patterns, and an in-depth look at the knitting community and the creative potential of knitting. Dive into a special section on the health benefits of the craft, catch a glimpse of knitting’s superstars in conversation with Howell, or try your hand at loads of how-tos and projects from the likes of Bristol Ivy, Kaffe Fassett, Diva Zappa, Amy Small, and many more. “Pick up some yarn, start where you are, get creative” is the message Howell weaves through the book and her online series, The Knit Show. Gathering inspiration from all facets of the knitting universe, the book offers chapters on The Makings (go-to knitted gifts), The Surroundings (cool projects for your knitting space), and The Intention (vibe-y rituals, yoga, and self-care all every knitter—and would-be knitter—craves). “From inspirational interviews with kniteratti including Kaffe Fassett, Erika Knight, former Vogue Knitting editor Trisha Malcolm, Diva Zappa, and Siedah Garrett to yoga poses, vitamins, and rituals for stitcher-specific self care, The Knit Vibe is like your coolest, Palo Santo-burning girlfriend who also knows her way around two-color brioche.” —Vogue Knitting “Not like anything you’ve seen in a knitting book before.” —CraftGossip “The chapters on intentions and community enhance the stitch-by-stitch joy that all makers know.” —Yarn Market News
Shows how to create a variety of cool knitting projects, offering ratings of project difficulty as well as instruction in different needlecraft techniques.
What can I make with this ball of yarn?" Finger Knitting Fun is the answer! So quick and simple, a perfect project for children, learning how to knit with your fingers is the best way to start crafting without cumbersome needles! All you need is some yarn and your hands to create modern and sophisticated knitted strands that you can use in any project around the house or everyday fashion. From jewelry and wearable accessories to wall art, door curtains, and room decorations, Finger Knitting Fun includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions for 28 projects, which use yarn and other exciting materials such as paracord, leather, and more. DIY Lifestyles expert Vickie Howell provides you with a wonderful resource with the basics of finger knitting and over 28 things to make with the beautiful fabric that you create. Grab that ball of yarn and easily turn it into a charming knitted piece with endless possibilities.
Knitting without needles is crafty fun for the whole family! Bring the joy of finger knitting to your own home with this easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated guide. Adapted from Finger Knitting Fun by award-winning DIY/lifestyles broadcaster, designer, and author Vickie Howell, Fun and Easy Finger Knitting for Beginners is the complete, family-friendly guide to this classic and enjoyable craft. Simple, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos make it easy to learn the techniques and create a wide variety of stylish projects, including jewelry, wearable accessories, wall art, gifts, and room décor, using yarn and other materials such as leather lacing, ribbon, and paracord. Learn it! Learn the basics of finger knitting, including two- and three-finger techniques, methods for joining new colors and strands of yarn, fastening off, and finishing stitches. Wear it! Make and wear fun and easy necklaces, a wristband, a headband, and scarves. Use it. Love it! Create and display pillows, a basket, and a decorative wreath. Projects are rated from levels one through three, so it’s easy to find just the right fit. Tips and extra ideas are sure to spark creativity and promote success. All you need to start exploring the creative possibilities is a ball of yarn!
Vickie Howell, the DIY channel's popular queen of knitting, knows that all knitters even the most experienced sometimes need help. What kind of yarn is best for a specific project? How do you pick up dropped stitches without ripping a project apart? How do you knit and purl Continental-style? With her unmistakable charm, Vickie delivers practical answers to every knitter's questions, offering tips on choosing a project, selecting needles and yarn, finding the speediest knitting method, and even handy new ways of carrying your knitting and the best times to work on it. With its convenient size, lie-flat spiral binding and easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations, this is an item that should be in every knitting bag.
Top designers contribute a a variety of original projects to knit for children, including such items as a wizard's hat, princess crown, mermaid dress up, pirate bath set, alien tooth fairy pillows, and more.
The host of HGTV’s Knitty Gritty presents “craftographies” of the most influential designers in the industry and profiles of under-the-radar newbies. Bestselling author and stitchery dynamo Vickie Howell puts down her needles to pay tribute to her fellow crafters! Her extraordinary new collection features interviews with thirty successful professional craftspeople as well as profiles of a diverse group of approximately sixty amateurs. And every interview includes a photo of the subject, plus a peek at their work or their studio. This project—a true labor of love—also documents how social networking sites, groups like Stitch ’n’ Bitch, and alternative sales outlets such as Etsy have helped create a close community of crafters passionate about their work and each other. Includes interviews with such influential crafters, designers, and business people as: Renowned quilter Denyse Schmidt The Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo Artist and designer Mary Engelbreit Emmy-nominated host of Creative Juice, Cathie Filian Indie craft documentarian Faythe Levine Scrapbooking legend Sandi Genovese Project Runway winner and fabric designer Jay McCarroll TV Host and author Mark Montano Craft pioneer Carol Duvall Famed fabric designer Amy Butler “Bad ass!”—Christina Batch-Lee, marketing for Etsy “The kind of book you can’t stop devouring from the moment you open the cover and when you’ve finished reading you’re hungry for more . . . It’s the kind of book that changes lives.” —Margot Potter, The Impatient Crafter “[Vickie’s] heart, soul and intentions [with Craft Corps] are touching, and crazy cool!”—Amy Butler, world-renowned fabric designer
The knitting superstar and TV host shows you how to kick it up a notch with fast, fabulous projects to help beginners become pros in no time. In Step It Up Knits, celebrity needlecrafter Vickie Howell presents all the techniques needed to become a master knitter—plus twenty-five gorgeous projects. From cabled wrist warmers to slouchy beanies, lacy headbands, and cozy cowls, each project is small enough to take on the go and whip up in just a weekend—and the step-by-step photographs, detailed instructions, helpful diagrams, and inspiring project shots make it easy to follow along!
A knitting adventure with projects, patterns, rituals, yoga, creative inspiration, numerology, knitting experts, astrology, community, and more. Vickie Howell, the DIY channel’s popular queen of fiber, pens a love letter to knitting with The Knit Vibe—a book like no other—with interviews, patterns, and an in-depth look at the knitting community and the creative potential of knitting. Dive into a special section on the health benefits of the craft, catch a glimpse of knitting’s superstars in conversation with Howell, or try your hand at loads of how-tos and projects from the likes of Bristol Ivy, Kaffe Fassett, Diva Zappa, Amy Small, and many more. “Pick up some yarn, start where you are, get creative” is the message Howell weaves through the book and her online series, The Knit Show. Gathering inspiration from all facets of the knitting universe, the book offers chapters on The Makings (go-to knitted gifts), The Surroundings (cool projects for your knitting space), and The Intention (vibe-y rituals, yoga, and self-care all every knitter—and would-be knitter—craves). “From inspirational interviews with kniteratti including Kaffe Fassett, Erika Knight, former Vogue Knitting editor Trisha Malcolm, Diva Zappa, and Siedah Garrett to yoga poses, vitamins, and rituals for stitcher-specific self care, The Knit Vibe is like your coolest, Palo Santo-burning girlfriend who also knows her way around two-color brioche.” —Vogue Knitting “Not like anything you’ve seen in a knitting book before.” —CraftGossip “The chapters on intentions and community enhance the stitch-by-stitch joy that all makers know.” —Yarn Market News
Find and train the perfect hunting dog with this expansive reference book. For centuries, man has hunted with dogs. Today there are dozens of purposefully bred sports dogs to choose from. The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book delves into the various breeds that exist, offering information on their temperaments, skills, and looks. Included in The Ultimate Hunting Dog Reference Book is advice on: Choosing the perfect hunting dog Caring for your dog’s health Training you dog Fun games to play with your dog The best hunting strategies With more than sixty breeds of hunting dogs to choose from, there is bound to be the perfect match for you and your hunting style. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Contemporary Dance Lighting: The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty dynamically guides students toward aesthetically, creatively, and skillfully becoming lighting designers for dance in the 21st century. The book is organized in three parts, covering everything from the aesthetic considerations of lighting for dance to the tools and technology designers use to create compelling artistry. Part I, "Beginnings" establishes context, explaining the structure of the book and illuminating the history of contemporary dance and lighting. Part II, "The Poetry" elaborates on the key artistic and aesthetic elements of contemporary dance lighting: visual narrative; controllable functions and qualities of light; use of space, color, and time; importance and intricacies of collaboration; and continual effects and evolution of technology. Part III, "The Nitty-Gritty" steers students through the technical knowledge and skills necessary to design lighting, including understanding your tools and positioning instruments; creating layered light plots; organizing extensive paperwork; and archiving. The dance Artifice, choreographed by Jerry Pearson, is sequentially explored throughout the book to convey key concepts. "Further Reflections" conclude each chapter, written by a diverse group of renowned professionals, inviting young designers directly into the world of lighting design. This textbook is for use in Lighting Design and Design for Dance Lighting courses at the university level, along with professional training programs.
From Vicki M. Stringer, “the reigning queen of urban fiction” (Publishers Weekly), three exciting novels that will keep you coming back for more. Let That Be the Reason Let That Be the Reason begins when a drug dealer abandons his girlfriend Pamela Xavier, leaving her with nothing but a stack of bills, an empty refrigerator, and an impending eviction notice. Backed in a corner and with no prospects in sight, Pamela decides to get her hustle on. Transforming herself into Carmen, she learns to deal with the streets, the playas, the drug lords, and of course the law—by any means necessary. In no time, she is running a call-girl service, a fencing operation, and a drug cartel—all while still being a mom. Carmen wants money, but she also wants happiness. The problem is, she doesn’t quite understand what real happiness is and what real love means—or what it all costs. Imagine This Imagine This continues the saga of Pamela as she does jail time and has to decide who she really is: Pamela, a woman who, more than anything, loves her son and wants to be there to raise him; or Carmen, the ruthless baller, who does the crime, serves the time, and honors, at any expense, the code of the street. The Reason Why Pamela was a naive coed from Detroit, going to classes by day and clubs by night. The hottest spot was Jazzy Jay’s and that’s where one of the guys slipped his gun in her pocketbook, knowing that the police who had just descended on the club wouldn’t check the girls for weapons. She didn’t know his name or anything other than he was cute and charming. But, when she tracked him down to return his property, she found out his name was Chino, his game was hustling, and his plan was to make her his woman—and give her more than she ever bargained for out of life, love, and the pursuit of money.
Knitting without needles is crafty fun for the whole family! Bring the joy of finger knitting to your own home with this easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated guide. Adapted from Finger Knitting Fun by award-winning DIY/lifestyles broadcaster, designer, and author Vickie Howell, Fun and Easy Finger Knitting for Beginners is the complete, family-friendly guide to this classic and enjoyable craft. Simple, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos make it easy to learn the techniques and create a wide variety of stylish projects, including jewelry, wearable accessories, wall art, gifts, and room décor, using yarn and other materials such as leather lacing, ribbon, and paracord. Learn it! Learn the basics of finger knitting, including two- and three-finger techniques, methods for joining new colors and strands of yarn, fastening off, and finishing stitches. Wear it! Make and wear fun and easy necklaces, a wristband, a headband, and scarves. Use it. Love it! Create and display pillows, a basket, and a decorative wreath. Projects are rated from levels one through three, so it’s easy to find just the right fit. Tips and extra ideas are sure to spark creativity and promote success. All you need to start exploring the creative possibilities is a ball of yarn!
The knitting superstar and TV host shows you how to kick it up a notch with fast, fabulous projects to help beginners become pros in no time. In Step It Up Knits, celebrity needlecrafter Vickie Howell presents all the techniques needed to become a master knitter—plus twenty-five gorgeous projects. From cabled wrist warmers to slouchy beanies, lacy headbands, and cozy cowls, each project is small enough to take on the go and whip up in just a weekend—and the step-by-step photographs, detailed instructions, helpful diagrams, and inspiring project shots make it easy to follow along!
Vast research substantiates the integration of science and literacy, but there are very few books that correlate findings and address specific practices. Integrating Science and Literary Instruction connects scientific research and best instructional practices in literacy and integrates this with the inquiry-based scientific process. The authors emphasize process, not a particular program, and focus on three overall areas that influence the merging of literacy and science: inquiry-based instruction, extensions of the science literacy framework, and special issues within the design of each section. Each chapter provides in-depth information to support and guide those in the educational field as they implement a science-related literacy focus. This book includes: -A discussion on the connection between literacy and science -An overview of the Inquiry Based Science Process -Details on how to integrate science into the literacy process -A resource guide with names of books that can be integrated into a science inquiry based lesson For K-8 teachers, principals, central office administrators, and university professors.
Cosy cowls are the hottest winter accessory! Vickie Howell's beautiful designs are super easy to make and can be finished in no time. Whether you like cowls long and loose, or short and sweet, there's several here to make for yourself or give to friends. Crochet with several different techniques: colourwork, cables, lace, simple or complex stitches! Each piece is made in yarns from Vickie Howell's Sheep(ish) line.
The fiber world is all abuzz about sustainable yarns and alternative materials, and AwareKnits jumps on this trend with a socially conscious approach to knitting and crochet. Knitting superstar Vicikie Howell and activist-knitter Adrienne Armstrong present a groundbreaking volume that’s part pattern book and part crafty call to action. They offer 31 stylish projects that use a variety of "green” yarns, including ones from soy, corn, and hemp.
Drawn from DIY Network's television show "Knitty Gritty," a collection of projects includes step-by-step instructions for such items as ponchos, shrugs, leg warmers, pillows, and a sampler afghan.
Features 31 crochet and knitting patterns made with eco-friendly yarns such as soy, hemp, organic cotton and recycled knitting supplies. This title offers easy-to-follow knitting projects for yourself and your home which include knitting mitten instructions, sock knitting, crocheted aromatherapy pillow and crocheted shopping bag.|This title features 31 gorgeous crochet and knitting patterns made with eco-friendly yarns such as soy, hemp, organic cotton and recycled knitting supplies. It offers easy-to-follow knitting projects for yourself and your home which include knitting mitten instructions, sock knitting, crocheted aromatherapy pillow and crocheted shopping bag. Basic techniques cover everything from knitting abbreviations and types of eco yarn for knitting, to crochet basics and felting and types of knitting stitches needed.
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