Knits at Home: Rustic Designs for the Modern Nest by Ruth Cross

Knits at Home: Rustic Designs for the Modern Nest by Ruth CrossDive into a must have for handknitting and interior design enthusiasts. Makes a perfect gift, too! Add personality and interest to any room with beautifully designed and handcrafted knitted pieces from Ruth Cross's Knits at Home. You'll enjoy exploring different handknit patterns including throws, fitted seat chair covers, elegant wall hangings and floor rugs that have a beautiful, organic feel. Start with the very basics of simple knitting and

Dive into a must-have for handknitting and interior design enthusiasts. Makes a perfect gift, too!  Add personality and interest to any room with beautifully designed and handcrafted knitted pieces from Ruth Cross's Knits at Home. You'll enjoy exploring different handknit patterns including throws, fitted seat/chair covers, elegant wall hangings and floor rugs that have a beautiful, organic feel. Start with the very basics of simple knitting and purling and progress to add further texture and embellishment as Ruth guides you through a range of stitch patterns and techniques that can be adapted to different shapes and sizes.   Ruth combines traditional stitches with new stitches she has devised herself, with unexpected, innovative and striking results.

Gift Sets-Please click on any link below to see a gift set which includes the book, Knits at Home and enough yarn and certain accessories to complete the project.  After all, every pattern book should come with yarn!

Basic Knitting Projects

• Circular Placemat
• Patchwork Pillow Cover
• Ridge Rug
• Stripy Lavender Bags
• Super Easy Bedthrow/blanket/scarf
• Vase Covers

Intermediate Projects

• Adaptable Table Runner
• Apple-Pie Pillow Cover
• Bolster Pillow
• Doorstop
• Geometric Cable Throw (Cover)
• Intarsia Blanket
• Lacy Panel (curtain)
• Patchwork Blanket
• Ribbed Fruit Bowl Cover
• Round Pouffe
• X Pattern Pillow Cover
• Zig-Zag Pillow Cover

Intermediate/Advanced Projects

• Cabled Footstool
• Cushions for chairs
• Seascape Wall Hanging
• Woven Wall Hanging

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Images by Ben Anders