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Различные книги в жанре Сделай СамSeamless (or Nearly Seamless) Knits
Anyone who loves to knit–but doesn't love the finishing–can now enjoy all the fun parts and escape the tedium. Discover stylish projects cleverly designed for knitting either all in one piece or in sections added on by simply picking up stitches. Enjoy 19 flattering women's garments in sizes from Small to 2XLFind everything from a sassy sleeveless dress to cardigans, pullovers, and vestsUse a variety of stitches and techniques, including cables, textured knitting, colorwork, and entrelac
Skip the Borders
Create quilts with simple designs, strong lines, and a modern aesthetic. With this innovative collection, popular blogger and designer Julie Herman, the owner of Jaybird Quilts, inspires you to create stunning quilts–without borders! Choose from 15 easy quilt patterns where design is the star and fabric is the supporting actorLearn the structure of a borderless quilt; explore various bindings and their effect on the overall lookSee what can be done when color is used in bold ways to support a borderless quilt design
Cast On, Bind Off
The search for the perfect cast on and bind off is over! Now, in one extraordinary book, have at your fingertips more than 120 ways to cast on and more than 80 ways to bind off. This beautifully organized treasury is ideal for all skill levels. Find each technique presented with step-by-step written instructions, clear how-to illustrations, and a photo of the finished edgeLearn the advantages and disadvantages of each method, including suggestions for when to use itDiscover workhorse and specialty cast ons and bind offs for colorwork, cuffs, ruffles, fringe, lace buttonholes, and more
The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques
By popular demand, this best seller is now in paperback! Knitted one too many sweaters that scream «homemade»? Help is here! Finishing techniques are the key to turning out professional-looking projects. This comprehensive reference gives you the know-how to get gorgeous, polished results every time. More than 50 expert techniques cover increases, decreases, seams, blocking, decorative finishes, and moreMaster each method with step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-read text, and dozens of color photosBring along this handy guide wherever you go–its lay-flat binding means trouble-free knitting
The Sock Knitter's Handbook
Love knitting socks but sometimes hit a snag? Carry this handy answer book in your knitting bag! Well-known experts Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott demystify all aspects of sock knitting. Find clear instructions for both toe-up and cuff-down sock knittingLearn multiple techniques for knitting: casting on and binding off, working heels and toes, making size adjustments, and moreBrowse a stitch dictionary of favorite texture patterns; find options for creating your own unique socks
Scrap-Basket Sensations
Kim Brackett is back with more of her masterful designs! If you enjoyed the popular Scrap-Basket Surprises , you'll love this all-new collection of eye-catching quilts. Designed for 2 1/2" strips, each project is perfect for convenient precut bundles–or for cutting strips from your stash. Enjoy a varied assortment of fabrics, from soft pastels to rich country colors to contemporary batiksChoose from 18 exciting quilts–a great valueFind concise, clear instructions appropriate for all skill levels
Another Bite of Schnibbles
By popular demand, Carrie Nelson presents a terrific follow-up to her top-selling Schnibbles Times Two. Quilters will find 12 beautiful pairs of small and large quilts made from convenient precut 5" and 10" squares. So appealing and easy, these great quilts from the creator of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company are perfect for all skill levels.
Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet
Be at the forefront of a stitching comeback! Tunisian crochet is a generations-old needlework technique that today's crocheters–and knitters–are rediscovering. Also known as afghan stitch, this versatile technique is worked on a long needle with a crochet hook at one end. Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accentsLearn a variety of stitches, from basic to more advanced, including some that look just like knittingRead a brief history of Tunisian crochet and find out why it's experiencing such a resurgence
Mastering Tennis Trading
Tennis is the second biggest sport for in-play turnover in the betting markets. It offers fantastic potential for educated, professional traders to achieve high levels of profits.
Mastering Tennis Trading gives you the tools to take a calm, strategic approach to tennis trading – in contrast to the emotional, impulsive trading style of many – and this will give you an edge in the markets.
You will learn tennis trading strategies for the in-play markets on the online betting exchanges – the largest of which are Betfair and Betdaq. The strategies presented will open your eyes to the possibilities in the in-play tennis markets and help you to add statistically-proven techniques to your trading armoury. This will give you a professional, organised trading script and prevent you from taking a haphazard, impulsive and purely gambling trading approach.
Strategies featured include:
– Backing the favourite when losing – Backing the server – Laying bad servers – Tiebreak trading – At the end of the first set – The deciding set – And many more!
Guidance is given on basic areas such as a trading set-up and how to avoid technological issues, through to more advanced subjects such as assessing which trading strategies work best and which entry points provide the best risk/reward ratios, as well as avoiding specific danger points which will help to eradicate costly losses. There are also statistics, compiled over many hours, that reveal high-odds trading opportunities.
With the help of Dan Weston, you will be able to improve your tennis enough to earn you a part-time income, or to eventually allow you to turn full-time once you have gained enough experience. You'll soon be on course to master tennis trading.
Make Your Own Knife Handles
If you’ve ever wanted your own custom knife to take along on that camping, hunting, or fishing trip, or to give to a family member or a friend as the perfect gift, Make Your Own Knife Handles has you covered. All you need is the knife blade of your choice, easily picked up at any woodworking store or knife shop, and Chris Gleason’s new book, and you’ll soon be customizing your own beautiful knife. With simple construction techniques, Make Your Own Knife Handles covers all the basics of selecting the wood, prepping it for your blade, and how to assemble the knife. The 16 projects cover all the styles you’ll need, from a simple folding knife and kitchen paring knife to an Alaskan Ulu and hatchet. With a knife kit and a little bit of wood and time, you’ll have a custom blade that will soon become your most trusted friend.