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Journalist explores the fifteen-hundred-year history of chess from antiquity and the Middle Ages to modern Western culture. Discusses influence on…
military strategy, mathematics, and the arts. Provides move-by-move analyses of six famous matches including the 1851 contest between Anderssen and Kieseritzky that is dubbed the "immortal game." Explains rules. 2006The happy hooker: stitch 'n bitch crochet
Par Debbie Stoller. 2006
Provides a brief history of crochet, introduces types of hooks and yarns, and explains basic and fancy stitches and finishing…
techniques. Features step-by-step instructions for forty projects ranging from scarves and shawls to hats, bags, seasonal wear (a bikini), accessories, and gifts for babies and homes. 2006Summer at Tiffany
Par Marjorie Hart. 2007
Eighty-three-year-old author recalls the summer of 1945 when she and Marty, her best friend from the University of Iowa, worked…
as the first female pages at Manhattan's Tiffany & Co. Reminisces about her romance with a navy midshipman and the VJ Day celebration in Times Square. 2007The dangerous book for boys
Par Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden. 2007
Descriptions of games and outdoor activities alternate with historical facts and stories of courage. Includes instructions for tying five basic…
knots, building a go-cart, playing chess, and making crystals. Discusses famous battles and profiles explorers. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2007Folk socks: the history & techniques of handknitted footwear (Folk Knitting Ser.)
Par Nancy Bush. 1994
Editor of Knitter's Magazine discusses the social history and evolution of footwear. Provides instructions for eighteen traditional patterns from Great…
Britain and Europe including sturdy boot socks, lacy stockings, and kilt hose. Section on techniques features heel turnings and toe shapings. 1994Sensational knitted socks
Par Charlene Schurch. 2005
Presents basic information about knitting socks: yarn choices, technical skill requirements, and sizing. Features ten different master patterns with options…
for a thousand variations. Includes instructions for making solid and multicolored socks in simple to complex designs, using a variety of needles. 2005Stitch 'n bitch: the knitter's handbook
Par Debbie Stoller. 2003
Cofounder of trendy New York City knitting circle gives a brief history of this needle craft. Presents the basics: how…
to cast on, bind off, and knit. Explains advanced stitching and repair techniques and provides details for over thirty projects, including Pippi Kneestockings, Sparkle Hat, and Under the Hoodie. Some strong language. 2003Instructions and various techniques for creating hundreds of knit edgings from around the world. Describes how to effectively incorporate them…
into your knitted piece. Each chapter concentrates on a specific type of decorative border. 2004Ty's tricks: Home Repair Secrets Plus Cheap And Easy Projects To Transform Any Room
Par Ty Pennington. 2003
The carpenter on The Learning Channel's "Trading Spaces" presents cheap and easy projects to transform any room. Using his "champagne…
house on a beer budget" home as an example, Pennington discusses flooring, lighting, and painting and offers other repair tips. 2003Circle of quilters: an Elm Creek quilts novel (The Elm Creek Quilts #9)
Par Jennifer Chiaverini. 2006
The Pennsylvania Elm Creek Quilters must hire new teachers for their camp. Candidates include Karen, a young mother; Maggie, the…
author of a quilt pattern book; Russ, a widower; Anna, a chef; and Gretchen, a shop owner. Sarah McClure and the other sewers debate each nominee's qualifications and drawbacks. 2006Made in America: from Levis to Barbie to Google
Par Nick Freeth. 2005
Concise alphabetical profiles of some two hundred iconic U.S. products. Provides a brief history, manufacturing and stock information, and facts…
for items such as Brillo, Budweiser, Campbell's Soup, Coca-Cola, Cracker Jack, Heinz ketchup, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kool-Aid, Listerine, McDonald's, Microsoft Windows, Schwinn bicycles, Starbucks, teddy bears, and Zippo lighters. 2005Sweater design in plain English
Par Maggie Righetti. 1990
Explains how to adjust, alter, or design patterns to create sweaters that fit well and flatter the wearer. Covers understanding…
the characteristics of yarn, gauge, and stitches, taking accurate body measurements, modifying sleeves, necklines, and armholes, and estimating yarn needed for a project. Includes instructions for fourteen classic sweaters. 1990Weekend afghans
Par Jean Leinhauser. 1987
More than fifty patterns to crochet and knit afghans and coverlets using big hooks and needles for speedy projects. Includes…
step-by-step instructions for lacy knits, granny crochet motifs, ripples, and afghans for babies. Includes a refresher course on basic crochet and knitting techniques. 1987Crochet: fantastic jewelry, hats, purses, pillows & more (Kids' Crafts Ser.)
Par Jane Davis. 2005
Thirty crochet projects, starting with basic stitches. Includes instructions for making squares, rectangles, and triangles--the building blocks for creating slippers,…
a phone carrier, balls, a shawl, a CD case, and other useful gift items. Covers required materials and step-by-step project details. For grades 4-7. 2005The knit hat book: 25 hats from basic shapes
Par Nicky Epstein. 1997
Designer provides easy-to-follow instructions for traditional headwear such as berets, caps, brimmed hats, and pillboxes. Encourages creating distinctive variations of…
basic styles using texture or intarsia charts, embroidery, appliqué patterns and techniques, pom-poms, tassels, and ties. 1997Easy-to-follow charted instructions for eighteen variations of the six most common sweater constructions--drop shoulder, modified drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, saddle…
shoulder, raglan, and seamless yoke. Each of these designs is provided in fifteen sizes from child to adult with five possible gauges for each size. 2004Kids knit!: simple steps to nifty projects
Par Sarah Bradberry. 2004
Presents basic knitting instructions and twenty step-by-step designs ranging in difficulty. Projects include a doll blanket, sunglasses case, ribbed scarf,…
house cushion, drawstring purse, backpack, and tote bag. Explains increasing and decreasing stitches to knit triangles for head kerchiefs and pot holders. For grades 5-8. 2004Knitting in the old way: designs & techniques from ethnic sweaters (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Priscilla A Gibson-Roberts. 2004
Authors' emphasis is on fundamentals of design and construction rather than following line-by-line instructions to duplicate a printed pattern. Covers…
planning sweaters that fit, shaping yokes, sleeves, and necklines, and solving problems that occur when using a pattern. 2004The knitter's book of finishing techniques
Par Nancie Wiseman. 2002
Explains the benefits and drawbacks of more than fifty techniques for finishing knitted garments. Provides advice and worksheets for planning…
the right cast on, increase, decrease, selvage, and bind off to achieve a professional look. Also covers seams, borders, and buttonholes. 2002Teen knitting club: chill out and knit
Par Jennifer Wenger. 2004
Three longtime avid knitters offer learners information on materials, stitches, and common problems. Includes instructions for scarves, hats, bags, sweaters,…
one-day projects, and blankets. Also offers suggestions on starting a teen knitting club and on knitting for charity. For junior and senior high readers. 2004