Judith Durant fonde il suo background nella progettazione di costumi teatrali con una vasta esperienza artigianale per produrre opere illuminanti. Il suo percorso professionale, dai laboratori di costumi all'editoria, dimostra una profonda comprensione dei processi creativi e dell'esecuzione tecnica. I contributi di Durant hanno plasmato in modo significativo le pubblicazioni artigianali, in particolare nella maglieria e nella creazione di perline. Ora condivide la sua esperienza attraverso la scrittura, la redazione, il design e l'insegnamento, affermandosi come una figura versatile nel mondo dell'artigianato.
The secret to knitting great-fitting hats and shaping elegant sleeves lies in using the right increase or decrease techniques. Approachable and insightful, Judith Durant provides clear instructions and step-by-step photographs that showcase swatches for each technique. From working shaped lace to adjusting necklines, you’ll soon have a go-to strategy for successfully tackling knitting challenges of all shapes and sizes.
Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with detailed, in-depth instructions for creating 94 different styles of cable, from perfectly plain to fantastically fancy. Close-up photos and clear instructions teach you the techniques you need so you can make your cables truly one-of-a-kind.
Lace is making a statement in fashion and home decor trends and it's no wonder. Lace adds a delicate beauty to knitted items from dresses, skirts, shawls, and hats to pillows, curtains, and tablecloths. This book helps knitters create everything from hats and caps, mittens, gloves, and cuffs, socks, scarves, and shawls to children's sweaters.
This is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for babies and kids! From hats, mittens, socks, and booties to bibs, blanket buddies, sweaters, dresses, and adorable toys, this collection of 101 contemporary designs offers an incredible value and resource that knitters can repeatedly turn to for a new project
This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein of yarn, many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for beginners.
Introduces crafters to fun stitching techniques that perk up knitted items with beads. This book arms crafters with the skills to pair fibres and beads in unexpected ways. It describes Bead Knitting, Beaded Knitting, Slip stitch Bead Knitting, Carry-along Bead Knitting, and Hooked Beading.
Fortunately, sock yarn can be used for more than simply keeping toes toasty. In this book, the author has chosen not simply inventive sock patterns but also more than 5 dozen inspired patterns for other items that can be created from a single skein of sock yarn. It offers patterns for baby clothes, mittens, scarves, hats, jewellery, and bags.
Revamped, expanded, and still meticulously thorough, this reference is an essential tool for both experienced and new beadworkers. The original authors, both among the craft's most respected beaders, have revisited and revised the previous edition to bring it up to date with today's bead world. New products, such as stringing materials and synthetic waxes, are discussed, along with time-saving tricks and tips for every aspect of beading. Sections about off-loom stitches, stringing, finishing techniques such as picot edging and branched fringe, and embroidering, knitting, and crocheting with beads all feature updated instructions along with a new section on semiprecious stones. Full of definitions and illustrations, the book's step-by-step instructions, reference charts, and project photos inform and inspire.
A little luxury goes a long way! Discover the treasures you can knit from single skeins of the expensive yarns you dream about. More than 100 patterns include elegant wraps and scarves, cuddly baby blankets, evening bags, and dozens of other projects destined to become cherished heirlooms. Indulge yourself with a small sampling of creamy cashmere, lustrous alpaca, seductive silk, exotic soy, or organic linen. The softest fibers make the greatest treasures, even in small doses.
22 Handsome Projects for Every Level of Commitment
Judith Durant explores the notion of knitting for men, emphasizing that a sweater symbolizes a significant commitment in a relationship. She argues that investing time and effort into crafting a garment for a man who may not be around in the long run is a risk. This perspective challenges traditional views on knitting gifts and relationships, highlighting the emotional stakes involved in such creations.