Stitch by Stitch, A home library of sewing, knitting, crochet and needlecraft, volume 9,
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.
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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:
- Pattern and instructions for a fine cutwork and machine-embroidered
cloth
- Lacy motifs in the crochet course and how to
make a charming collar
- Sewing a sweet sundress; a shape that is simple and
speedy to make
- Plus much more... 14 lessons, 30 projects
Contents:
Step-by-Step Crochet Course
- Working the shell and chain motif, Making a
complete lace fabric, Working a simple daisy, Patterns for two centerpiece
doilies and two lace motif collars
- Jacquard patterns in crochet, Working with
several colors, Working the diamond pattern, Diamond pattern variation, Pattern
for a Jacquard crib blanket
- More Jacquard patterns, Repeating a pattern, Using
separate balls of yarn, Making a picture on a crochet fabric, Stitch Wise: more
Jacquard patterns, Pattern for two Jacquard vests
- Embossed motifs, The basic square, Making the
bobble, Working embossed patterns, Joining the motifs, Patterns for two ponchos
Step-by-Step Knitting Course- Making a diagonal pocket opening, Introduction
to Guernsey and fishermen's patterns, Stitch Wise: traditional fishermen's
patterns, Patterns for children's Guernsey-style jacket
- Formation of a fisherman's sweater, Working an
underarm gusset, Pattern for His and Hers Guernseys
- Traditional Fair Isle, Carrying and linking in
yarn, Weaving yarn across fabric, Stitch Wise: Fair Isle border patterns, Pattern
for a woman's Fair Isle cardigan
- Working Fair Isle from a chart, Repeating a Fair
Isle pattern, Stitch Wise: more Fair Isle patterns, Patterns for two Fair Isle sweaters
Step-by-Step Sewing Course- Working with lace fabrics Tucks, Wedding gown:
adapting the pattern, directions for making (1)
- Lace edging for sleeve, Lace insertion in sleeve,
Silk tassels, Wedding gown: directions for making (2)
- Making and inserting shoulder pads, Making
stiffened belts, Unlined jacket: adapting the pattern, directions for making
- Kick pleats, Invisible zippers, Straight skirt:
adapting the pattern, directions for making
- Stretch fabric binding, Casing for waist elastic,
T-shirt dress: adapting the pattern, directions for making
Step-by-Step Needlework Course- Pulled thread work, Materials, Three pulled
thread stitches, Using a frame, Beginning and ending work, A sachet and
stocking bag
Extra Special Crochet- Men's T-shirts, Three women's hats
Extra Special Knitting- Man's textured sweater, His and Hers sweaters
Extra Special Sewing- Terry cloth tops, Baby's sleeping bag, Girls'
sundresses
Homemaker- Lace-trimmed pillows, Coverlet and dust ruffle, Cutwork
tablecloth, Bean bag cushions, Clown mobile
Shoestring- Embroidered buttons, Floating fish mobile, Make-up
bag
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.