Tunisian crochet, also called Afghan crochet, is a blend between knitting and crochet offering the best aspects of both techniques. It produces a fabric similar to a knit but worked on a hook. It's sturdy, durable, and flexible. Following the success of her first book, Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary, author Mary Beth Temple has written Starter Guide to Tunisian Crochet which contains 15 must-make projects for both beginner and experienced needleworkers. The projects r...

Celebrate your curves with crochet patterns designed to fit beautifully and flatter confidently.Say goodbye to resizing standard patterns and hello to garments made just for you. Curvy Girl Crochet offers 25 stylish, plus-size patterns that embrace full-figured fashion with flair. From cozy pullovers and elegant wraps to everyday wardrobe staples, each design is crafted with real bodies in mind—no guesswork, no compromises.Expert designer Mary Beth T...

There's a new craze sweeping the knitting world. Arm knitting is the fun way to make a gorgeous, chunky-knit scarf in only 30 minutes, using your arms instead of knitting needles. Why not try it out? This book makes it so easy to whip up simple and stylish scarves, cowls, wraps, and capes.Knitting expert Mary Beth Temple shows you how to master basic arm knitting techniques, with clear instructions and step-by-step color photos. She offers 15 original projects arranged by level of d...

Crochet lovers will embrace Hooked for Life: Adventures of a Crochet Zealot, a book that lovingly and humorously explores the craft of crochet and is written by a true crochet zealot.Mary Beth Temple, a well-known author in the crafting world and a self-admitted crochet junkie, gives an insider's look at what makes real crocheters tick and laugh with a number of humorous essays.Excerpt from the book:"Just the other day I uttered a phrase that stopped traffi...

The expert knitter and author of Hooked for Life shares an irreverent guide to the loopy world of knitting jargon from "Acrylic" to "Yarn Porn".If you've ever wanted to know what knitters really mean when they say "frog", "WIP", or "stash", The Secret Language of Knitters is for you. Written by acclaimed crafting author Mary Beth Temple, this dictionary will make you laugh as you learn the ins and outs of knitting terminology. Ideal for t...

Knit and purl your way to quick coziness and stylish decor. Inside you'll find trendy accessories, garments, and home decor beauties to knit in a single evening or weekend. All projects call for super bulky weight yarn of your choosing and include: Latvian braid cowl, wall hanging, moss cocoon cardigan, linen scarf, twist front headband, loopy pillowcase, and slouchy tote. Designed with the advanced beginner in mind, each pattern incorporates simpler shapes and techniques.

Fashionable Fun for Your KitchenThose who sew know that a fat quarter stash can accumulate fast. In Fabulous Fat Quarter Aprons, Mary Beth Temple offers a dozen novel project ideas that are functional, fun, and will use your stash with a wink to the past. Ideal for the busy kitchen, your next holiday party, or that special gift for a friend, each design can be made with anywhere from two to six fat quarters and comes with a matching potholder, oven mitt, o...