If you have ever wanted to transform yourself into a different character, this isthe book for you. Become a Victorian gent, a pirate or even a rabbit by simplydonning one of our fantastic knitted disguises!The hilarious projects – beards, moustaches, wigs, glasses and even a knittedbald head – will allow you to change your appearance in a flash. There aredifferent hair styles as well as accessories like a bandit mask, a monocle andpipe and ev...

Want to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? Then unleash the crafter within you with this collection of all-new crochet projects! With simple step-by-steps, these quick makes ensure fast results.

Join the clique of the Chicks with Sticks!Anyone can do it. Anyone. Stop thinking. Stop being afraid. Stop sweating, you’ll get the hook all damp. Yes, with the help of the Chicks with Sticks, anyone can learn to crochet in just a weekend—and by Sunday night, beginners will know what they’re doing and have the confidence to do it. Advanced beginners (the ones who have already made an afghan square) will have fresh, fashion-forward projects to wear around town. First up is an introd...

Check out this fancy footwork!Discover the joy of socks! Knitting the Perfect Pair leads you step-by-step through a variety of styles, from warm and classic to cool and fashionable. Take a walk on the wild side with fishnet stockings. Wrap your toes in the romance of lace-cuffed cable socks. Treat your feet to the ultimate comfort of cozy thrummed house socks, or dress them up in fancy Fair Isle socks or socks with funky, textured stripes. You'll find styl...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to making a range of tea cosies, including step-by-step directions for knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. With simple instructions and all the measurements needed, this book is ideal for the novice, and would make for a lovely addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Easy Knitted Cosy”, “A Hotcup of Teaknitted Cosy”, “A Crochet Cosy”, “Chunky Crochet Cosy”, “Embroidery From Sweden”, “Pineapple Coffee Cosy”, and “An Easy...

This beautiful new book of functional, stylish designs for babies contains over 20 unique knitting patterns for sweaters, cardigans, vests, dresses, blankets, bootees as well as a cosy wrap for mum.Combining true comfort with contemporary design, in a world where time is precious and clothes are often mass-produced, Danish knitwear designer Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard has produced a delightful range of garments that are worth investing time into. Many of the designs focus on texture and...

The Best-Dressed Knitted Bears is for teddy bear lovers and keen knitters alike, of all ages. Knitting small toys is an absorbing and addictive hobby and homemade teddies have a special charm all of their own. The Best-Dressed Knitted Bears boasts 6 gorgeous knitted teddy bears, ranging in height from 8–16 inches.In addition, there are a total of 18 differently themed classic and contemporary costumes. Only basic knitting skills and materials are needed and many of the projects can...

If you have ever wanted to learn how to crochet then Learn How to Crochet from the Ground Up; Basic Stitches and Techniques of Crochet for Beginners is your go-to guide. Starting from never picking up a crochet hook to learning the basic stitches and techniques, all the way to completing your first two projects, this book teaches you all you need to know to learn how to crochet quickly and easily.Easy to understand instructions as well as clear images pair up to make it easy for an...

Crochet Lace is a practical guide to crocheting with fine thread to produce beautiful and delicate lace designs. Whether you are a crocheter or a lacemaker, you'll find plenty to interest you in this book.It explores the most popular styles of crochet lace in depth, with historical information, useful techniques, individual patterns and larger practical projects, such as framed lace motifs, pretty gloves and a bedspread.Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and eas...

In her latest book, Beyond the Basics Knit Stitches; Learn to Knit Fun and Textured Knit Dishcloths, Cynthia Welsh shares easy to learn knit stitches and techniques you can use to knit up pretty and functional cotton dishcloths. Each pattern has full illustrations and written instructions so you can learn how to take your knitting skills beyond the basic stitches of knit and purl. Some of the stitches and techniques Cynthia teaches you include:Knit 1 BelowKnit On Ca...

This book compiles the stories, stats, and facts of the world's most amazing knits, from a handknit Ferrari on display at the British Auto Show (knitting the car took 12 miles of yarn) to the American flag knit with utility poles and cranes—and everything in between (a plate of sushi; a handknit wedding, including the flowers and the cake; a cozy for a house). This will be a Guinness Book of World Records for knitters. Each entry features color photos, an explanation of how the object was ...

Here is a unique and exciting selection of contemporary hand-knitted bags, specially created by knitwear designer Emma King. They range from big stripey hand-held bags, to small clutch bags, to super-functional baby bags, to chic evening purses. The designs use a wide range of techniques, including intarsia, embroidery, crochet, Fair Isle and entrelac.Each bag is illustrated with a stunning full-colour photograph, plus a close-up detail of the pattern, and comes with full knitting ...