
Simple Knits Bags
12 Fun-to-Make Bags for All Occasions
Claire Crompton(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Published on 25. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4463-0302-3 (ISBN)
Description
A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for bags from established designer and bestselling author Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter's Bible and Knitter's Bible project books. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles for the new-to-knitting market, all the knitted bag projects included are either Beginner, Easy or Intermediate skill level, and the majority are Easy. As well as patterns and project instructions, you will also find an explanation of the abbreviations used, a knitting needle conversion chart, a skill level key, a standard yarn weight chart, knitting techniques and making-up techniques. Projects include: Fake-Fur Handbag, Drawstring Bag, Patchwork Shoulder Bag, Chunky Button Backpack, The Convertible Bag, Cow-Print Shopping Tote, Summer Flower Bag, Frilly Handbag, Simple Shoulder Bag, Posy Purse, Rose Corsage Pinstripe, Bead Trim Evening Bag
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Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
40 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
132 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4463-0302-3 (9781446303023)
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12/2020
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04/2013
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Person
Claire Crompton has worked as a pattern cutter, sample garment maker, and a hand-knitting designer and pattern writer. She has also worked as a cross stitch designer for a large needlecraft company, developing skills in charting and writing embroidery instructions for kits and booklets. Claire is now a workshop tutor and author of several books on cross stitch and knitting including the bestselling Knitter's Bible series.
Content
Abbreviations, knitting needle conversion chart, skill level key, standard
yarn weight chart, intarsia charts, knitting instructions, finishing techniques.
Project listing:
Fake-Fur Handbag
DRAWSTRING BAG
PATCHWORK SHOULDER BAG
CHUNKY BUTTON BACKPACK
THE CONVERTIBLE BAG
COW-PRINT SHOPPING TOTE
SUMMER FLOWER BAG
FRILLY HANDBAG
SIMPLE SHOULDER BAG
POSY PURSE
ROSE CORSAGE PINSTRIPE
BEAD TRIM EVENING BAG
yarn weight chart, intarsia charts, knitting instructions, finishing techniques.
Project listing:
Fake-Fur Handbag
DRAWSTRING BAG
PATCHWORK SHOULDER BAG
CHUNKY BUTTON BACKPACK
THE CONVERTIBLE BAG
COW-PRINT SHOPPING TOTE
SUMMER FLOWER BAG
FRILLY HANDBAG
SIMPLE SHOULDER BAG
POSY PURSE
ROSE CORSAGE PINSTRIPE
BEAD TRIM EVENING BAG