Candace Eisner Strick

Candace Strick is a talented hand knitter and designer who draws upon her many years of experience and expertise to present twenty-six classically handsome sweater patterns inspired by the unique qualities of the custom-dyed yearns from eight sheep farms across the New England countryside in Sweaters From New England Sheep Farms. Strick clearly explains how commercial yarns may be substituted for hand-dyed and blended yarns, and offers simple, easy-to-follow directions for following each of the patterns. Photos of finished sweater projects and the sheep farms enhanced her "knitter friendly" text. An ideal "how to" guide for beginners and an invaluable source of projects for experienced knitters as well, Sweaters From New England Sheep Farms is a "must" for anyone seeking a unique and satisfying needlecraft project.… (más)

Looking for a magic yarn? Try self-striping yarn--and watch the fibers perform knitting miracles! This incredible variety of projects is specially designed for striped yarns. See amazing colors and patterns show up naturally as you knit.
* Packed with 27 projects for self-striping yarns, most easy enough for novice knitters

* Choose from sweaters, skirts, socks, mitts, slippers, scarves, bags, and more

* Start with horizontally and vertically knit designs, then move on to diagonal, mitered, and circular techniques… (más)