Laura Strutt

If you like large-scale knits or you appreciate the bigger stitches and open texture you can achieve by knittingwith your arms or fingers, then you will find plenty of inspiration in Arm and Finger Knitting. Breaking free fromthe constraints of norma l needle sizes, Laura Strutt demonstrates how to do all the usual stitches andtechniques using just your arms and hands, from plain garter stitch to moss stitch, increasing and decreasing,and knitting with two or more strands of yarn at a time. To ma ke the best use of the unique texture and scaleof no-needle knitting, she has designed 35 stylish projects for you to make, for the home and to wear. Thereare stylish arm-knitted scarves and cowls, and a simple stool cover, but also finger-knitted wa ll art and evenjewellery. You can arm-knit a blanket in under an hour, or create a stylish gilet from three rectangles ofknitting in toning neutral shades. It's no wonder there is so much interest in arm and finger knitting when youcan get spectacula r results in such a short time.

Zabudnite na ihlice a naučte sa rýchly spôsob pletenia na rukách a na prstoch! Vďaka fotografiám a jednoduchým návodom si ľahko osvojíte všetky základné techniky pletenia bez ihlíc a môžete si uštrikovať až 35 štýlových doplnkov. Šály a peleríny, ale aj jednoduché poťahy na stoličky, sieťovku či anglické prestieranie, upletiete na rukách v priebehu popoludnia. Návody obsahujú aj odporúčania na obmenu priadzí či veľkosti výrobku.

Whether you are just starting to crochet, or you have moved on to other stitches and patterns, "Modern Granny Square Crochet and More" provides you with plenty of inspiration to get back to basics and reignite your love of granny squares, circles, triangles and more. Starting with larger scale projects for the home, Pillows and Throws includes colourful, bright and quick patterns for cushion covers, floor cushions and blankets and throws, using hexagons, flower squares and chevrons in addition to squares. Finishing Touches includes quick and easy pieces to complete your interiors, from a monochrome wall hanging to a granny circle rug, circular placemats in graphic black and white with fluorescent trim, and a collection of crochet 'pictures' to display. There is plenty to choose from in the Clothes and Accessories section too, including a book bag and coin purse, a granny hexagon tech case, and a triangle shawl, all in rich colours. The basic stitches and techniques you need are all fully illustrated and explained, so you just need the yarn and a hook to be able to create these beautiful, contemporary and stylish pieces.

Slyšeli jste už o pletení na rukou nebo na prstech? Zapomeňte na jehlice a užívejte si výhody tohoto pletení, jimiž jsou jednoduchost a hlavně rychlost. Polštáře, přehozy, stínítko na lampu, prostírání nebo košíčky na oživení domova, výrazně strukturované šátky, šály, plédy, bolerka, náhrdelníky, náramky či brože. Autorka Laura Struttová vám předvede, jak zvládnout obvyklé vzory a techniky pouze rukama a prsty. Fotografie a návody vás krok za krokem provedou všemi dovednostmi od jednoduchého očka hladce až k perličkovému vzoru, naučíte se rozšiřovat i ujímat, uplést copánek a pracovat s více prameny najednou. Není divu, že pletení na rukou a prstech vzbuzuje takový zájem, když vám během hodinky či odpoledne umožní dosáhnout tak pozoruhodných výsledků.

Shawls, wraps and throws are a simple yet colourful way to liven up your wardrobe or home - they are comforting and cosy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps has 35 patterns ranging from a simple, slip-on crochet wrap, to a large open-work shawl with tassels, and an emerald-green throw with contrasting borders. There are lace-patterned shawls to drape around your shoulders at a party, or capelets to add a layer of warmth to your outfit on chilly days. Granny hexagons and stars are used to make giant rectangular wraps and throws, while triangle stitch and puff stitch add texture and weight. There's even a 'stash-buster' pattern with a mix-and-match border designed to use up your colourful leftover yarns. Many of the shawls would make excellent gifts - particularly as 'prayer shawls' - and of course, one size fits all!Following on from Modern Granny Square Crochet and More, this latest collection from Laura Strutt features her usual up-to-date style and modern pallette of brights, variegated yarns, and neutrals, while many of the patterns use the increasingly popular super-chunky and variegated yarns.

Weaving is back! Create beautiful wall hangings and accessories on a loom, with clear charts and step-by-step instructions. Laura Strutt has designed 25 contemporary weavings in a range of stylish colourways, from bright neons to pastels, Navajo-inspired earth tones, monochrome and neutrals, as well as suggesting alternate colours so you can match your makes to your home and your accessories to your mood. With a comprehensive techniques section that covers everything from how to make your own loom, warping (preparing) a loom, basics such as tabby weave, bubbling, Egyptian knots, Soumak weave, basket weave and many more, you will develop the skills you need to make a wide range of exciting projects, such as a stunning gold and cream wall hanging with extra-long Rya knots, a pastel-coloured hanging with ribbons and strips of lace to create a tactile texture, or a pretty phone cover with Aztec-inspired triangles - the only difficult part is choosing what to make first!