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Easy enough for beginners and exciting enough to inspire experts, felted knitting offers endless possibilities for creative crafting. The method is simple and magical — knit the project large and loose, wash it in hot water, and see it transformed into a soft and cozy garment or accessory. Kathleen Taylor encourages you to explore the possibilities of felted knitting with 25 spectacular projects that include mittens, slippers, hats, bags, stuffed animals, and more. Embellish your life with unique and stylishly comfortable creations.
Beginning and veteran knitters alike can learn how to produce homemade self-patterning yarns with this easy, step-by-step guide. Instructions are provided for choosing materials and equipment, skeining and preparing yarn, and painting and dyeing the yarn--all with materials that are found in most grocery and craft stores. Twenty-five quick projects, each presented with dyeing and knitting instructions, will help develop the reader's technique and produce exciting, colorful garments, including gloves, mittens, scarves, and even a summer shell. Guidelines for modifying projects, tips on embellishing, and ideas for leftover yarn are also included.
"I Heart Felt: 33 Eye-Popping Projects for the Inspired Knitter" is a follow-up to the author's very successful first book on felting ("Knit One, Felt Too"), which was really meant as a beginner's guide. "I Heart Felt" will also be appropriate to newcomers in felting but it pushes the creative edges on just what you can do with felting, making for a hugely imaginative and engaging collection of 33 original designs--she experiments with felting textured knitting (cabled knits, for example), felting colored knitting (either combining yarns, including novelty yarns, for subtle or outrageously eyecatching results or felting Fair Isle and other multicolored knitting), and embellishments, either worked directly into the knitting or added to the project post felting.
Welcome to Kathleen Taylor's latest knitting extravaganza - a sock party in a book! The author of the best-selling Knit One, Felt Too and I Heart Felt is back with everything you ever wanted to know about socks, with 75 patterns to prove it. The Big Book of Socks is chock full of Kathleen Taylor's fun and fabulous designs for knitters of all ages and skill levels. There's something for everyone from stripes to cables to lace to intarsia and Fair Isle. You'll find funky toe-socks, snowflake house socks, booties, Christmas stockings, beaded socks, and many, many more. Taylor's instructions are a breeze to follow and she includes a special section that gives three different approaches to heel and toe construction. Each pattern contains sizing for children, women, and men, plus the book is packed with technique tips and information on selecting yarn and needles.
Why "fearless"? In the past, knitters have considered Fair Isle knitting , or stranded knitting as it's also known, to be an advanced style that involves the frightening task of taking scissors to your hard-won work. As intimidating as this may seem, the cutting process, or steeking, is actually not something to worry about. In Fearless Fair Isle Knitting , best-selling knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor walks knitters of all levels through the technique. With Taylor's simple patterns and large, easy-to-follow charts, the projects yield delightfully vibrant results. The 30 stunning designs, which represent Taylor's updates on classic Fair Isle motifs, include sweaters, socks, dresses, vests, mittens, hats, and bags. With this book, Fair Isle knitting has become more accessible than ever -- and serious knitters will agree... that's a beautiful thing.
See how simple Fair Isle knitting can be with seven patterns for a cold weather wardrobe of hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves. If you’ve never knitted Fair Isle before, but consider yourself a fairly handy knitter, the patterns in Fair Isle Hats, Scarves, Mittens & Gloves are for you! Detailed schematics and a special section on Fair Isle Basics makes trying Fair Isle absolutely fearless for first timers and seasoned knitters alike. Geometric Dazzle, Dakota Dreams, and Nordic Snowflake―all are unique Fair Isle patterns created by knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor and presented here in patterns for making hats, gloves, a scarf, and mittens for men and women. Patterns Include: Geometric Dazzle,Floppy Hat,Geometric Dazzle, Reversible Scarf,Geometric Dazzle, Fingerless Mittens,Nordic Snowflake Ha,tNordic Snowflake Gloves,Dakota Dreams Women's Mittens,Dakota Dreams Men's Hat.
See how simple Fair Isle knitting can be with five beautiful patterns for kid-size knits. Make a simple sleeveless dress, a jaunty matching hat, an adorable sweater and knit pants set, and a pretty cardigan―all in lovely, unique Fair Isle patterns. Knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor makes Fair Isle knitting accessible and approachable for all skill levels. If you’ve never knitted Fair Isle before, but consider yourself a fairly handy knitter, these patterns are for you! Detailed schematics and a special section on Fair Isle basics makes trying Fair Isle absolutely fearless for first timers and seasoned knitters alike. Patterns include: In the Flower Garden Children’s Dress In the Flower Garden Tam In the Flower Garden Children’s Cardigan In the Flower Garden Children’s Pants Geometric Dazzle Children’s Cardigan.
When the pregnancy test is positive, you've started a journey that will change your life. You experience changes in your body, emotions, and way of life along with the baby's growth and development throughout each stage of pregnancy. For a healthy baby and you, you need the knowledge to assist you decide what to do and get the answers to your questions. If you're expecting your first child, you have both a lot to look forward to and a lot to worry about. This book condenses the enormous field of pregnancy counselling to specific, crucial information that is focused on what matters most to expectant mothers. Before the baby is born, take proactive measures for your confidence and peace of mind. Also, remember that birthing is a modern (yet old) approach to pregnancy and childbirth. "Natural" acknowledges that having a kid is a wonderful biological event and rite of passage rather than a disease and that pregnancy and birth are normal processes. This pregnancy book is unique from other publications for first-time mothers because it only contains the information you need. Everything is here. This incredible book has all the information you require about your miraculous nine months, from conception to birth and beyond. The warm and sympathetic narration of Nora B. Mcgee will put expectant parents at rest at every stage of life's most amazing adventure. The most recent medical knowledge is provided combined with practical guidance, realistic insight, easy-to-use tips, and plenty of reassurance as Nora addresses your most pressing and personal problems and worries. Given the numerous options available to expectant mothers and the constantly shifting nature of pregnancy and delivery, more parents than ever before, you'll learn the most recent information on prenatal screenings, drugs, and dietary supplements during pregnancy, as well as information on multiple pregnancies, every birthing choice, and more. Both your pregnant sex life and your pregnancy lifestyle (including job, exercise, travel, beauty, skincare, and more) receive equal consideration. Find out what the latest health and food trends are, including information on juice bars, raw diets, coffee use, e-cigarettes and edibles, push gifts, baby bump posts, omega-3 fatty acids, grass-fed and organic foods, and more. anticipating becoming a father? You're also covered by this book. Your pregnancy has been clarified, demystified, and is fully supported. The book Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives is filled with useful advice, such as how to nourish each of the five senses of unborn children and give them an Ayurvedically balanced diet and mindful eating habits to awaken their body intelligence. The mother's stress is reduced and the baby's emotional environment is improved through specific yoga positions, meditation practises, and advice on mindful communication with a partner. Parents go through exercises to get ready for childbirth. This remarkable book from renowned experts in mind-body health is inspiring, comprehensive, and amazingly educational. It will significantly improve the experience of pregnancy and birth for both parents and babies. If you are ready for this journey, click the BUY button now!
You and everyone else out there are aware that for women, feeling and looking young is a major source of confidence without which they would not be as confident. However, there is a simple, startling method to stop looking old, reverse ageing, and become a newer, younger self. Lifestyle coach Kathleen Taylor will demonstrate how in this straightforward, step-by-step programme.Top models use a top-secret beauty formula that keeps them looking soft and innocent for a very long period. a well-kept secret that makes you an attraction magnet. Amazing techniques for reviving your youth (even if you feel elderly). The simplest procedures to follow to effortlessly obtain the desired results in the least amount of time, plus much more. This book, AGEING BACKWARDS: AN EFFECTIVE GUIDE TO MAINTAINING THAT YOUTHFUL LOOKS FOREVER, is for you if you want to turn back the biological hands of time and look a few years younger than your actual age.is the road map that will enable it. You should have your confidence entirely restored by the end of this book, and you should look beautifully young and charming. The approach Kathleen uses in this book, which is supported by science and laced with years of experience, will improve your life. Looking and feeling younger has never been so simple according to author Kathleen Taylor. Kathleen unveils the revolutionary science that will enable you to significantly slow down the ageing process and change the course of your life. Aging Backwards: An Effective Guide to Maintaining That Youthful Looks Forever is designed to be practical and includes realistic methods that are the most efficient way to safely reach a healthy weight. You'll be able to get better sleep, have more energy, and have sharper mental clarity thanks to Kathleen's recommendations. These simple-to-follow strategies are certain to produce results and include delicious, healthful dishes. With the help of this book, discover the keys to a healthy body and a youthful appearance! Learn how to keep your skin looking young and healthy using natural, secure, and efficient ways. Learn the finest eating habits to maintain a healthy body and mind, as well as the greatest natural substances and masks to make you seem younger. Get the best advice for avoiding wrinkles and feeling young. Activate this book's potential to reap the rewards of improving your health and youth! Rejuvenate your skin and face to look younger! Why are you holding out? By scrolling up and selecting the "BUY NOW" button, you can stop the aging process from happening and live a more fulfilling life in a younger body.
Are you looking for a dietary plan to increase your stamina and strengthen your immune system? Do you want to discover the best ways to include superfoods in your diet for better mental and physical health? " Superfoods and Healthy Eating : A Nutritional Guide to Enhance Energy and Immune Function" is the ideal option if you're sick of feeling drained, want to strengthen your immune system, and want to enhance your general health. In this thorough book, we cover four issues that health-conscious people like you often encounter: Low Energy Levels: Do you struggle with exhaustion and a lack of vigor frequently? Learn how to use superfoods to provide your body with the crucial nutrients it needs to boost your energy levels and keep you running all day. Discover the immune-boosting characteristics of superfoods that may help bolster your body's defenses and protect you from infections at this age when immunity is of the highest significance. Dietary Conundrums : Do you struggle with knowing how to include nutrient-dense superfoods in your regular diet? With the help of our book, you can easily include these potent foods into your diet and enjoy healthy eating. Want to improve your capacity for thought and cognitive function? Our dietary guide reveals the superfoods that promote brain health and improve concentration, memory, and general cognitive function. Why this book is the best answer for you: Comprehensive Nutritional Guide : Our book offers a comprehensive nutritional guide to superfoods, including their advantages and how they may improve your health. Observation-Based Advice : This manual guarantees that you will get the correct advice to improve your well-being since it is supported by scientific research. Practical Application : Utilize easy-to-follow recipes and meal plans to learn how to include superfoods into your everyday meals simply and efficiently. Designed for Your Health Objectives : This book is tailored to meet your health requirements, whether they be more energy, a strengthened immune system, or better cognitive function. When purchasing this book, you should anticipate: Discover the benefits of superfoods for your health and their hidden mysteries. Find out how to include nutrient-dense superfoods in your diet regularly. Learn about superfoods that are designed to boost your immune system. Use potent superfoods to improve brain health and cognitive performance. Start moving in the direction of a healthier, more active self! Unleash the power of superfoods to improve your health. Your full road map to reviving your health and embracing a vibrant lifestyle is " Superfoods and Healthy Eating: A Nutritional Guide to Enhance Energy and Immune Function ". Make the decision now for your well-being; don't put it off! Get your copy now to start living a healthier and more rewarding life. It's time to use the power of superfoods to enhance your health!