Bøger af Debbie Bliss

Suitable for novices and experienced knitters alike, 20 practical yet beautiful projects include garments, toys, and nursery accessories. Full-color photos and step-by-step directions explain basics plus cabling, Fair Isle, and other techniques.

Nothing warms the heart more than a handmade gift. The thoughtful consideration and time poured into a hand knit is guaranteed to make the recipient feel cherished. Knits to Give is a collection of 30 gift ideas from top knitwear designer Debbie Bliss.Divided into five sections-For Her, For Him, For Baby, For Kids, and For the Home-Knits to Give contains the solution to numerous tricky gift-giving problems. Each project is designed to give maximum enjoyment with minimum fuss; some are quick, entry-level projects that suit the beginner knitter, yet still result in an individual and enticing personal gift. It will be difficult to decide where to start with this array of charming projects: An elegant beaded clutch bag or lacy stole for her, a stylish iPad™ cover or seed-stitch tie for him, the ultra-cute bunny booties or sun hat for Baby, a ladybug backpack or lion cub scarf for the fun-loving kid, or the heart motif cushion or colorful table placemats for the home? Debbie Bliss has taken hand-crafted gifts to a whole new level in Knits to Give; every one is a joy to make, give, and receive.

The arrival of a new baby awakens your senses-there's nothing quite like the touch of her soft skin against your own, the sweet smell of her hair as you cuddle her dry after a bath, and the delightful sight of one of her radiant inaugural smiles. Now, renowned knitwear designer Debbie Bliss presents a wonderful new collection of knitting projects with all that's warm and lovable about babies in mind.Styled specifically around a trio of core nursery items-booties, blankets, and teddy bears-and featuring Debbie's own special yarns that are not only gentle against newborn skin but machine-washable, these projects are perfect for every nursery and mother-to-be. Knitters are offered six blanket patterns-including reversible and hooded varieties-sure to keep little ones warm in an array of indoor and outdoor settings. Plus, you'll find seven types of booties, socks, and sandals appropriate for both boys and girls, charming jointed stuffed teddy bears in two sizes, and a matching bear-themed blanket and slipper set.And there's more! Other pleasing pairings are suggested, such as a shirt and booties with picot edges, a stuffed rabbit and matching booties with blanket-stitch detail, and an adorable knit mouse and striped blanket. The projects are preceded by an illustrated primer on reading knitting patterns and charts, as well as other basics, and include helpful pointers for making toys and garments machine-washable and baby-safe.Featuring gorgeous color photos by children's fashion photographer Ulla Nyeman-known for her darling Gap and Burberry ads-and crystal clear step-by-step instructions that take you from choosing yarn to finishing seams and edges, Booties, Blankets and Bears is truly a delight-just like holding a new baby, and watching her grow and learn.

'Knitting has replaced networking as the hippest after-hours occupation.' So says Vogue. Everyone from Julia Roberts to Russell Crowe has been spotted with knitting needles in their hands - knitting has never been trendier. Many new knitters come to the craft when they find themselves wanting to knit something for a new baby, so this is the perfect handbook. It's packed with basic instructions, from how to cast on and get the tension right to simple shaping and the key knitting stitches -all accompanied by detailed colour illustrations. Fifteen stylish, accessible knitting patterns, from designs for baby blankets and bootees to simple cardigans and sweaters, then allow you to put your new crafting skills into practice.

Best-selling knitwear designer Debbie Bliss presents a stunning collection for babies and young children

A collection of baby wear that includes 15 original designs. It leads readers through the entire process: size and shaping, yarn selection, colour and pattern, and embellishments.

When knitters hear the name Debbie Bliss, they know theyre getting the very best in contemporary knitwear: classic, wearable, and beautifully proportioned garments that feature wonderful textures--especially when theyre made with her luxurious Rialto extrafine merino yarns. For this stunning collection, Bliss has handpicked 25 all-new, original patterns by both leading and up-and-coming designers, all with gorgeous cables and ready to make with her bestselling yarns. Debbie introduces the book and also contributes a section on knitting cables.

As more and more people are joining knitting workshops and learning to knit, Debbie is creating another easy-to-follow, accessible book for those new to knitting as well as those already part of her fan base.