Creative Knitting and Crocheting

Creative Knitting and Crocheting by Rosalin Carlson. Published by Hearthside Press Inc, New York, NY, 1969. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. 192 Pgs. LCCN 70-92489. Everything you need to know about knitting for plain or for fancy, original designer clothes, afghans, etc. This book presents a novel and wonderfully usable approach to the problems both of the beginning knitter and of the advanced veteran. Starting with the simplest basic knit and crochet stitches, the author, by means of the sampler method and more than 160 of the most lucid drawings imaginable, shows you how to hold two needle (one in the case of crochet), a ball of yarn, and get underway. Meticulous instructions on shaping side seams, inserting zippers, on hems, facings, crochet trims, assembling and finishing, buttonholes, pockets, everything is spelled out. The author also leads you into the creative world of charting and designing completely original fashion knits: capelets, pullover, cardigans and dresses, with a variety of sleeve and skirt styles, necklines and collars. She includes knitting with oversized needles, and using sewing patterns for knits. There are complete directions on charting, including a stitch-gauge chart; instruction on color knitting and working with Scandinavian designs. Description text copyright 2013 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 27694.