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and host of DIY Network’s Knitty Gritty Vickie Howell presents all the techniquesneeded to become a master knitter, plus 25 gorgeous projects. Expand your skillset asyou go! From cabled hand warmers to slouchy beanies, lacy headbands, and cozy cowls,most projects are small enough to take on the go and complete in just a weekend.Best of all, the step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and how-to photographsmake it easy to follow along—you’ll be a pro in no time!“This is the knitting book I’ve been waitingfor! Get creative and improve yourskills at the same time—what’s betterthan that? I can’t decide which projectI want to knit first.”—brett bara, founder of Brettbara.comand author of Sewing in a Straight Line“Step It Up Knits is the perfect combinationof easy-to-understand instructionand on-trend accessory and gift items.Whether you’re a beginner knitterlooking to elevate your skills, or a moreadvanced stitcher looking for quick, butamazing projects, this book’s for you!”—trisha Malcolm, editor in chiefof Vogue Knittingbeen included in more than 100 publications worldwide. Vickie livesin Austin, Texas.jody Horton is an Austin-based photographer whose work appears regularlyin Texas Monthly, Garden & Gun, and Southern Living.“Slouchy beanies and infinity scarvesare just a few of the fantastic on-trendaccessories you can knit with the easyto-followinstructions in Step it Up Knits!”—jenni radosevich, author of I SpyDIY Style$22.95 U.S./£14.99 U.K.is the founderof Miniature Rhino, an online shop and blogthat has been featured in Design*Sponge,Apartment Therapy, Daily Candy, Etsy’s TheStorque, ReadyMade, InStyle, BUST, and USAToday. She has an MFA in Imaging Arts fromRochester Institute of Technology and livesin Brooklyn, NY.Cover design by VIVIEN SUNGChronicle Books publishes distinctive booksand gifts. From award-winning children’stitles, bestselling cookbooks, and eclectic popculture to acclaimed works of art and design,stationery, and journals, we craft publishingthat’s instantly recognizable for its spirit andcreativity. Enjoy our publishing and become partof our community at www.chroniclebooks.com.StitchedGifts_CVR_mechs.indd 1Take Your Skills to theNext Level Stitched with 25 Gifts Quick offers 25 irresistible embroidery projects for every occasion – weddings, holidays, baby showers,Stylish birthdays, Projects anniversaries, and more. Each project is simple enough to complete in a weekend and can be easilypersonalized using the directions and templates within. With gorgeous color photographs, helpful stitch guides,pHotograpHs byjody Horton and detailed instructions, this charming book will have you stitching memorable gifts and keepsakes in no time.“Filled with all the embroidery how-to you “Stitched Gifts answers the question ‘whatneed, and customizable projects that range can I stitch for them?’ with sweet — notfrom pretty to poignant, this book will make sugary — mementos that will be treasured.”you want to immediately get your stitch on.” JENNY HART, FOUNDER OF SUBLIME STITCHING ANDLISA BUTTERWORTH, WEST COAST EDITOR,AUTHOR OF EMBROIDERED EFFECTSBUST MAGAZINE“Jessica Marquez’s work speaks of anothertime when life was simpler and thingswere made to be passed down through thegenerations. With Stitched Gifts, she shows$19.95 U.S./£12.99 U.K.us how to create beautiful personalized giftsthat are timeless.”KRISTEN RASK, AUTHOR, OWNER OF SCHMANCY INSEATTLE, AND PRESIDENT OF URBAN CRAFT UPRISINGInyou’ll discovergorgeous embroidery projects for specialoccasions, milestones, or just because. Stitchup the Good Luck Horseshoe as a delightfulhousewarming gift, the Snowflake Ornamentto spread holiday cheer, or the Family Tree asa meaningful keepsake. Expert crafter JessicaMarquez brings her natural, modern style toevery project – soon you’ll want to stitch themfor yourself, too!Featuring detailed instructions for differentpattern transfer methods, an illustrated stitchdictionary, plus a section on creative finishingtechniques such as staining hoops, framing,and more, Stitched Gifts has something forembroiderers of all skill levels. Best of all, theperforated template sheets and traceablealphabets make it easy to personalize eachproject and make it your very own.3/7/12 10:01 AMknitters, it’s time to step it up! In Step It Up Knits, superstar knitterVickie Howells t e pi tu pknitsstepitu GIVE p A GIFT FROM THE HEARTknitsandMARCELO KRASILCICVickie HowellINSIDE:24 REUSABLETEMPLATESINCLUDING7 TRACEABLEALPHABETSMarquez STITCHED GIFTSVickie Howell is an expert knitter, craft author, and the host ofthe DIY Network show Knitty Gritty. 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