Stitch by Stitch, A home library of sewing, knitting, crochet and needlecraft, volume 5,
pub 1986 by Torstar Books, hardcover
Condition: very good. Used book price in upper right corner
of inside cover page, but no writing anywhere else in the book. No
highlighting. Binding is solid. Pages are tightly bound, flexible, readable,
not yellowing.
Shipping and price discounts available for multi-book
purchases.
I have volumes 1, 2, 3, (not 4), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13 of the Stitch by Stitch series.
From the back cover:
In this volume:
- An old-fashioned rag doll to make and dress in perfect
detail
- Extra-special crochet instructions for a
chenille jacket in melting colors
- Textured twosome: a skirt and quilted vest in
simple fashion shapes to sew
- Plus much more... 15 lessons, 30 projects
Contents:
Step-by-Step Crochet Course
- Making shell patterns, Simple shell pattern, Open
shell pattern, Stitch Wise: shell trellis pattern, Pattern for a sleeveless
jacket
- An introduction to Aran-style crochet, Uneven
berry stitch, Lattice stitch, Pattern for an Aran-style afghan
- More about Aran-style crochet, Simple zig-zag
pattern, Mock cable panel, Stitch Wise: more Aran patterns, Pattern for a
child's sweater
- Working large lace patterns, Scallop shells, Japanese
fan stitch, Stitch Wise: more lacy patterns, Pattern for a lacy shawl
- Working cluster or bobble stitches, Making a
simple cluster group, Raised bobbles, Pineapple stitch, Stitch Wise: more
cluster patterns, Pattern for a pullover
Step-by-Step Knitting Course
- Shaping a V-neck, Making a traditional neckband
using a pair of needles, Making a cross-over neckband, Pattern for two V-neck
sweaters
- Sewn-in hem, Knitted-in hem, Eyelet holes, Picot
hem, Pattern for a girl's smocked dress
- Making an inserted horizontal pocket, Making an
inserted vertical pocket, Pattern for a jacket with pockets
- Decorative increasing, Introduction to simple
lace patterns, Stitch Wise: more lacy patterns, Pattern for a lacy bedjacket
- Twisting stitches to the left, Twisting stitches
to the right, Working a mock cable, Stitch Wise: two twisted stitch patterns, Pattern
for a man's sweater
Step-by-Step Sewing Course
- Fitting problems at the shoulder, Front placket
opening, Shirt collar and collar band, Shirt: directions for making (1)
- Continuous lap sleeve opening, Lapped cuff, Shirt:
directions for making (2)
- Unpressed pleats with stay tape, Skirt with soft
pleats: adapting the pattern, directions for making (1)
- Pockets in side seams-three methods, Topstitched
hem, Skirt with soft pleats: directions for making (2)
Step-by-Step Needlework Course- Materials, Back stitch, Split stitch, French
knot, Designing your own motif, Embroidered handkerchief
Extra Special Crochet- Children's raglan-sleeved jackets, Chevron-patterned
jacket, Tops for mother and daughter
Extra Special Knitting- Man's ribbed cardigan, Tunic-style sweaters, Lacy
batwing sweaters, Girls' sundresses
Extra Special Sewing- Textured skirt and top (1), Textured skirt and
top (2), Lacy evening outfit
Homemaker- Curtains, café style, Continental quilt, Knitted
penguins - stuffed toys, Denim placemats, Decorative trimmings, Rag doll
Shoestring- Ollie Owl-a pompom toy, Child's vinyl apron, Bath
mitt
From the Introduction to volume 1:
Whatever your current level of skill in the various
needlecrafts -- rank beginner or whiz kid you will find these attractive books
uniquely tailored to your needs. Perhaps you've never done any crocheting. knitting
or sewing at all. Or did you take it up once, and then drop it? No matter. Everything
you should know to become an accomplished needlecrafter is presented in clear,
step-by-step courses, illustrated with full-color photos or drawings.
If you are already an old hand at one or more of the
skills taught, you will still find the STITCH BY STITCH courses a valuable refresher
particularly for clarifying certain techniques on which you may be a bit rusty.
Especially for you, though, are our Extra Special projects in all the
disciplines taught. Challenging, original and truly lovely items to knit, sew
or crochet have been selected that will make a lasting impression family and
friends. In the Homemaker sections, too, you can put your talents to work on a
host of clever and practical decorations and soft furnishings.