{"title":"Charlene Shafer","description":"Charlene Shafer is a perfect example of a hobby knitter turned pro, who can now boast of a business 40 + years old. Location, location, location. Charlene Shafer's 'Knit Knack Shop' isn't exactly at the crossroads of the country, but when she first opened her shop in 1978, today's business professionals were still in diapers, and she hadn't heard that opening a shop in the middle of a cornfield wasn't the best choice. Charlene started machine knitting in January of 1969. Teaching is a love and knitting is a passion. Charlene has authored over 200 books on anything from Crafty Ideas, Afghans, Baby Clothes, Holiday Items and many books of garments. Charlene's husband Harold and son Noel work with her at the shop. Her daughters Tricia, Cheri \u0026amp; Missy round out the family and the nine grandchildren are the icing on the cake. Charlene is working on new books and loves to teach at workshops and seminars. Knitting, biking, cooking, reading and of course playing with the grandkids are her favorite pass times.","products":[{"product_id":"necklines-collars-cuffs-vol-1-2-paperback","title":"Necklines, Collars \u0026 Cuffs Vol. 1 \u0026 2 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring you knitting up a level by adding a few simple details. Most machine knitters have a library of basic sweaters. Let's expand on these patterns. The ideas in the 2 volumes of Necklines, Collars \u0026amp; Cuffs work with any sweater pattern. The basic instructions are how to add a collar instead of a plain neck band to your sweater, jacket or coat. They work using any knitting machine. Fine gauge, standard, mid-gauge or bulky. Instead of plain cuffs - add pin tucks or French cuffs. The same goes for bands on cardigans or tab fronts. There are examples you can work though before starting your garment. This will give you confidence when completing your garment with the new details. Many of the ideas are knitted on the main bed while others require a ribber. A couple of the ribbed ideas can be knitted using the garter carriage. However - using racking and pin tucks will require a ribber. Hopefully this collection will inspire you to alter a few and come up with new ones on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319820353759,"sku":"9781727762754","price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/o4NTnJ29Cd9781727762754.webp?v=1788374326"},{"product_id":"mid-gauge-basics-much-more-basic-techniques-for-the-lk-150-all-manual-mid-gauge-knitting-machines-paperback","title":"Mid-Gauge Basics + Much More...: Basic Techniques for the LK 150 \u0026 All Manual Mid-Gauge Knitting Machines - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mid-Gauge Basics + Much More... includes - Basic techniques for the Silver Reed LK 150 and other mid-gauge knitting machines. Four lessons that each add several techniques to the previous lesson starting with a stocking cap through a basic baby cardigan. Many techniques used in knitting are explained step-by-step and row by row (examples: short rowing, increases \u0026amp; decreases, buttonholes, casting on \u0026amp; binding off, abbreviations, tensions, joining, seaming, fringe, cords \u0026amp; swatches ). Also included - patterns using the various types of stitches (tuck, lace, slip, Fair Isle \u0026amp; plating).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319868063967,"sku":"9781477458846","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/vNR21dvH2C9781477458846.webp?v=1788374405"},{"product_id":"mid-gauge-warm-ups-paperback","title":"Mid-Gauge Warm Ups - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnitting on the mid-gauge machine is so much fun. Items knit up fast. The designs for the patters are simple so they are easy to knit. A variety of techniques will be used for the many projects - short rowing, tuck, lace and intarsia. You will find a wealth of information explaining many techniques you will use for these patterns and for future knitting. Included are: wraps, shawl, scarves, baby blankets and afghans to knit. Lots of photos and row by row instructions. The samples were knit using the LK 150 but any mid-gauge machine will work just as nicely. If you don't have the yarn used in the pattern - use the tension as your guide to selecting another yarn. Many of the hand knit yarns work well on the mid-gauge machines - so give them a try. I enjoy plying thinner yarns to make unique yarns for some of the projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319925932255,"sku":"9781724349538","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/xZWh-n3g-V9781724349538.webp?v=1788374508"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/charlene-shafer.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}