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Zusatztext "Great way to sample new techniques and fibers without wasting time and cash." - KnitSimple "Needlework heaven! indeed... Those who seek instant gratification will love this book and want to take it everywhere." - Bangor Daily News "The cute designs are interesting! stylish! and very portable." - Anchorage Daily News "The answer to your stash-busting prayers... You'll want--no! NEED--to add [this book] to your collection." - Knight Ridder/Tribune News "A must for every knitter who's ever stared at her stash wondering what to do with her singles." - Yarn Market News "Cover to cover! One Skein is love at first sight." - Spun Magazine "I really like the innovative ideas in this book." - Knitting News "You will be inspired by what you could do with small amounts of yarn." - Knitty.com Informationen zum Autor Leigh Radford is the art director and knitwear designer for Interweave Knits ! and the author of Alterknits: Imaginative Projects and Creativity Exercises . She lives in Portland! Oregon. Everyone has the time to spend on projects requiring only one skein...so don't miss out on the fun! Zusammenfassung These knitted and crocheted fashion accessories and decorative accents for the home vary in their required levels of skill! but all can be completed quickly and require only one skein of yarn. The stitch patterns and clear instructions make it easy for even procrastinators and the less-than-diligent to create a ruffled cravat! a drawstring bag! a tank top! cozy scarves! arm and leg warmers! lace wristlets! fingerless gloves! a mohair pillow! and even a sweater for a baby. Several projects do not require any new yarn at all-instead projects such as the Felted Striped Tote or the Labyrinth Circle Rug are designed using up a skein's worth of leftovers from other projects. A guide to terms and techniques! a resource directory! and a bibliography are also included. Put it On ...
