Anna Nikipirowicz – författare

Virka sockor som är roliga att göra och sköna att ha på sig!

I denna inspirerande bok hittar du femton mönster till olika typer av sockor, som både är vackra att se på och bekväma för fötterna. Du får lära dig olika metoder för häl, tåparti och mudd samt hur du anpassar storleken för att få perfekt passform. Med steg-för-steg-instruktioner och tydliga beskrivningar av olika tekniker passar boken både för de som är vara att virka och de som just har börjat.

"Har du testat att sticka eller virka mosaik? Mosaik : sticka och virka grafiska mönster" är en fantastisk inspirerande bok innehållande samling med 75 mönster att sticka eller virka. Mosaiktekniken är en mångsidig flerfärgsteknik där man kan skapa mönster utan att behöva byta färg mitt i varvet. Testa det!"

Slöjdmagasinet

"Genom en tydlig beskrivning av tekniken, för såväl stickning som virkning, med hjälp av text och bild är det bara att sätta i gång. De grafiska mönsterlapparna visas alla i foton med tydliga färgkontraster där virkade och stickade mönster visas parallellt... Diagrammen går bra att använda som inspiration även vid traditionell flerfärgsstickning/virkning. Mosaik är den första boken i mosaikstickning som översatts till svenska. Betyg 4 av 5."

Biblioteksjänst, Katarina Kristoffersson

En bok med mönster för både stickare och virkare! En fantastisk samling med 75 mönster att sticka eller virka. Varje beskrivning visar bilder på de stickade och virkade provlapparna, ett diagram för respektive teknik och skrivna instruktioner på vackra mosaikmönster.

Mosaiktekniken är en mångsidig flerfärgsteknik där man kan skapa mönster utan att behöva byta färg mitt i varvet. I den här boken kan du följa samma diagram antingen du stickar eller virkar. Resultatet blir minimalt antal trådar som måste fästas.

Här finns 75 grafiska mönster både för nybörjare och mer erfarna. Boken innehåller även beskrivningar för grundläggande maskor, baskunskaper om garn och material, hur man läser diagrammen samt hur man kan utveckla sin teknik. Varför inte inspireras av de intressanta mönstren och möjligheterna att införliva dem i dina stick- och virkprojekt?

ANNA NIKIPIROWICZ är en erfaren handarbetare och har gett ut flera handarbetsböcker, både inom stickning och virkning.

A collection of 75 exciting modern mosaic designs suitable for both crocheters and knitters. Every pattern includes photographs of both the knitted and crocheted samples, charts, and written instructions.Mosaic crochet and knitting is an easy, versatile colorwork technique allowing the maker to create stunning patterns without having to carry multiple strands of yarn per row. This technique allows you to create striking geometric patterns that can be used on everything from homewares such as blankets and pillow covers through to accessories.Although it looks impressive, mosaic crochet and knitting techniques are easy to learn and fun to do. Mosaic crochet works is done with a combination of chain stitches and varying stitch lengths over a couple of rows, and mosaic knitting is done with a combination of knit and slip stitches.There is a section at the beginning which looks at both mosaic knitting and crochet techniques with step-by-step photography and instructions so you can brush up on your technique. This is followed by the stitch directory which is grouped by theme including: Geometric, Aztec, Nature, Seasonal and General.Every design starts with an introduction followed by a guide on how to mosaic knit and crochet it with colourwork charts and photography showing both knit and crochet samples. Each pattern has an ability grading (in hooks and needles) and they vary in complexity from very simple designs through to much more complex chevron and diamond patterns.Every mosaic design features a chart, knit and crochet swatch, and written instructions. A section at the back of the book includes a techniques refresher for both knit and crochet beginners so even absolute beginners can make the 75 intricate, sophisticated designs, as the charts and techniques are clear and easy to follow.

This book provides 20 beautiful, stylish designs for crocheted purses - some of them are small bags for storing loose change, make-up etc. in your handbag; others are big enough to use by themselves. There are a variety of sizes and styles, with different types of fastening, all worked in various colours, yarns and crochet stitches with added embellishments such as buttons and beads. Some of the purses have attractive fabric linings and others include pretty embroidered motifs. All of the materials used will be widely available both here and in the US. Examples of the author''s work can be found on her website, www.moochka.co.uk.

Crocheting has had a huge surge in popularity in recent years and continues to be a very popular craft, and this book has a very wide appeal both to beginners and more accomplished crocheters. This book represents amazing value, comprising 100 projects from some of our best-selling crochet authors. The book covers a wide variety of themes from beautiful crocheted flowers, beanie hats, Christmas crocheted projects, cute bears, lovely hearts and stylish purses, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Crochet requires very little in the way of tools and materials, which are widely available from major yarn stores and relatively inexpensive. The techniques used in this book are simple enough for experienced beginners to master, and easy for more seasoned crocheters. Special stitches used are explained in detail, and yarns are described in generic terms, so that readers can use what is available to them, wherever they live. The projects cover a wide variety of themes from Christmas crochet, beanies, hearts, flowers, purses, bears and granny squares. They are simple enough for experienced beginners and will also appeal to seasoned crocheters. The tools and materials are inexpensive and widely available and these charming crocheted items make fabulous gifts for family and friends.

Wreaths are not just for Christmas - they can be used to decorate your home all year round! Anna Nikipirowicz shows you how to create sumptuous crocheted wreaths and other decorations that will grace your home and look beautiful, whatever the season.

There is a wide variety to choose from, including spring, summer, autumn and winter wreaths plus a gorgeous succulents wreath and Easter, Halloween and Christmas wreaths. These lovely yarny creations are festooned with flowers, leaves and other decorations such as birds, owls, pumpkins, stars, bunnies and foxes. If you love the look but don''t want to make an entire wreath, Anna also includes other smaller decorations such as garlands and terrariums.

There are also three delightful tiny wreaths to make, featuring a hedgehog, a mouse and a robin. Each main project has a smaller accompanying project to make, and if you love crochet, you’ll love Anna’s imaginative designs.

Tunisian crochet has experienced a great revival in recent years – a surge in popularity that is showing no signs of slowing down. Anna Nikipirowicz outlines a wide variety of new and unique stitches in this beautifully produced reference work.

This Tunisian crochet stitch collection offers classic and new stitches, designed to keep needlecrafters of all skill levels occupied for years to come. Tunisian crochet produces a fabric that is similar to a knit but worked on a hook. It’s a lot quicker, combining the best of knitting and crochet, creating a dense, durable fabric.

Packed with 150 stitches for beginner and intermediate to advanced, you can start with basic stitches which are organized into themed sections. With actual-size swatches, you can see straight away if you are getting it right. It also includes charts and step-by-step photo instructions. The Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary is designed to get crochet fans discovering new stitches and creative ways of working crochet.