Tatting 2001

A project calendar and adventure in thread for the year 2001. by Karey Solomon

A collection of 12 patterns of varied designs - some with one shuttle, some with two shuttles. All patterns are written in tatter's shorthand and are accompanied with a calendar for that month.

A collection of motifs. by Karey Solomon

Tatting Times: Edgings

Just edgings - from simple one shuttle (or needle) "ring and thread" edgings to more complex pieces. by Karey Solomon

Lusekofta, the "lice" pattern sweater from Setesdal in Norway has one one the world's most knitted and varied sweater designs. In this colorful book, Annemor Sundbø has collected old photographs, historic newspaper articles, and descriptions from many people to help with her research into the magic of the Setesdalskofte.

Spinning Wheels & Accessories: With Price Guide, by David A Pennington and Michael B Taylor

Collectors of spinning wheels, antique dealers, and lovers of textile tools will be excited that Pennington and Taylor are back with another great book about spinning wheels, including over 350 color photos to go with their painstaking research. Their emphasis remains the American spinning wheel from 1775-1900, and they have substantial sections on fancy European wheels as well as the various accessories that textile tool collectors crave.

Choose a worsted weight wool, mohair, or alpaca that felts well. Finished Size, about 12" to 18" tall.

About 450 yarns of required for a solid color bear

Knit in worsted weight wool. Classic stripe or sheep design. Finished size approximately 17" long and 7" wide.

Yarn Requirements: 200 yards of the main color and 100 yards of secondary color (plus a little black for details on the sheep). Do not use superwash wool, cotton, rayon or synthetics.

Knit and felt a cuddly friend. Depending on your choice of yarn and the amount of felting, your koala will be 8 to 12 inches tall.

Use about 250 yards of the main color plus about 25 yards of black worsted weight (or heavier) yarn that felts well. Do not use superwash wool, cottons or synthetics.

By Bev Galeskas. Bright, cheery tote bags with a shape reminiscent of a flower pot. Needle felt your bag* with some bright flowers, create your own work of art, or just knit it in your favorite color and enjoy it. Instructions for two sizes.

*Bag is knitted/Felted and the embellishment is needle felted. 300 yards of bulky weight wool is required for the small version - 600 yards of bulky weight wool for the large size.

By Bev Galeskas. Felt goes high style in this hat made in wool and a thick, silky "fur" novelty yarn. Top is worked in a contrasting shade of the wool. Shown in Baby Monkey and Naturally Tussock.