Crafts, embroidery & sewing

In this book, Karin Eder shows how traditional knitting patterns can be turned into real eye-catchers.With fresh colors, new combinations and clear instructions, cable and right-to-left patterns are given a contemporary look - without any dusty charm.Each pattern is presented with a photo, material information and needle size. Colored knitting charts make reworking particularly easy. Whether sweater, scarf or cushion cover - there are specific projects for each pattern that show how versatile the techniques can be used.Ideal for anyone who likes to be creative. Even beginners with basic knitting skills will find plenty of inspiration and a sense of achievement here.With attention to detail - for more fun with knitting.80 pages, illustrated throughout in color, large format, 21 x 28 cm, hardcover

Mehrfarbiges Stricken• Moderne Motive• Umfangreicher Technikteil• Das neue Buch der ErfolgsautorinErfolgsautorin Andrea Rangel legt ihr neues Werk vor: 150 neue Strickmotive laden zum Mehrfarbigen Stricken ein. Neben grafischen Designs und Norweger-Muster-ähnlichen Motiven finden sich in diesem Buch zahlreiche moderne, urbane und trendige Ideen sowie eine Vielzahl von Tier- und Naturmotiven.Zusätzlich zu der umfangreichen Strickmotiv-Sammlung sind 3 Projekte (Mütze, fingerlose Handschuhe und Pullover) mit ausführlichen Anleitungen vorgestellt, anhand derer man die bunten Muster selbst ausprobieren kann. Auch das Errechnen der passenden Maschenanzahl für die gewünschte Größe, der Musterrapporte sowie mögliche Problemlösungen werden dabei gezeigt.Der sehr umfangreiche Technikteil beschäftigt sich mit grundlegenden Fragen, etwa welches Garn man aussucht, wie die Spannfäden gehandhabt werden, wie Strickdiagramme gelesen werden und was Steeks sind.160 Seiten.Die Autorin:Andrea Rangel lebt und strickt auf Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Kanada. Ihre Anleitungen wurden in namhaften Strickmagazinen, wie z. B. in Brooklyn Tweed Wool People, Twist Collective, Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Knitty, veröffentlicht. Ihr umfangreiches Wissen gibt sie auch in Strick-Workshops weiter. Im Leopold Stocker Verlag bereits erschienen: „200 bunte Strickmotive“ (2. Auflage 2021).

April warm, May cool, June wet, fills the farmer's barn and barrel. All farmers' and weather rules With name days and sowing tips Small weather encyclopediaIn this one In the book you will find a detailed collection of old farming and weather rules. Find out how you can use the centuries-old wealth of experience of our ancestors to make reliable long-term predictions even without weather forecasts and state-of-the-art satellite systems. With a wealth of information about weather, this book is a useful and entertaining companion for all gardening and nature activities.

Techniques &~ Projects for beginners. Homemade is the trend, this book makes learning to sew fun because instead of dry theory it starts with practical examples. Learning by doing is the best way to characterize the approach that Choly Knight uses in the book Just Sew! introduces you to the art of sewing with and without a sewing machine. After a short introduction to the equipment and materials, you can start working on the first workpieces without any long cramming of theory. The first few stitches create a pillow cover, a pin cushion or a herb cushion. Cuddly toys, fabric flowers, napkins, all sorts of bags and pennies will soon be on the "curriculum" of this book. Thanks to the rapid progress in the form of finished work, the initial joy and enthusiasm are maintained. Practical: The different sewing techniques are always explained using a specific workpiece and the book provides the necessary patterns for all pieces. Of course, there are also detailed introductions to the necessary basics such as sewing on buttons, setting the corresponding buttonholes, binding edges, sewing in zippers and much more. Taking measurements is also explained and sewing by hand is also on the program. 144 pages.

People are knitting again - an old folk art is appreciated againThe large workbook of traditional Alpine knitting patterns brings103 templates for women's socks and men's socks, vests, jackets and jackets. ?128 pages.Each pattern is shown with a photo and in knitting chart.Instructions for correctly knitting and measuring stockings and vests. Simple and elaborate patterns such as forgotten Liab, Tulipan or the extremely eye-catching Prince's Lamp.Cable pattern, draw stitch model, band model and gap model

Sample sheets with over 100 templates for trees of life, stars, braided ribbon patterns, crosses, numerous animal and plant symbols such as pomegranate and ear of corn, hare, dove and deer. All meanings are explained.

treasure trove for every hobbyist and DIY enthusiast: these games provide entertainment for young and old in a friendly atmosphere. The focus is on fun and skill. Shooting lane, curling rink, flying duck and wheel of fortune... spinning top skittles, fox and hen, mill etc. Catapult, blowpipe and many others. 160 pages, 150 color photos