This is a classic guide to crochet, a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook. It offers the reader step-by-step instructions for the different techniques of crocheting, teaching them how to produce a variety of designs and simple garments in no time at all and requiring little previous experience. Ideal for beginners and seasoned knitters alike! Contents include: “Materials”, “Tools”, “Stitches”, “Chain Stitch”, “Double Crochet”, “Varia...

New and experienced knitters can try their hand at lace knitting—the style taking the yarn shops and runways by storm.Lace knitting is not just for shawls or doilies! It can be sweet or sexy, depending on how much you choose to reveal. Lace trim adds flair to your jeans, and you can use shimmering crystal beads and satin ribbons within your pattern to add glamour and sparkle to a plain sweater or dress.This fantastic book includes twenty-five hip and modern...

With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and a handy stitch dictionary, this guide unleashes the creativity and fun of sock knitting.From cast-on stitches to binding off, Getting Started Knitting Socks details simple steps to help turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handl...

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...

UK Version.Crochet is so much more than the traditional Granny Square. In this book, you'll find 20 versatile 6" crochet square patterns you can use on their own or together to create modern, colourful crochet creations you and your family will love. All patterns have been designed by the author to be as seamless as possible - you'll have to look really hard to see where rounds begin and end. Some creative techniques and stitch combinations make this a book full of truly unique pat...

The traditional craft of crochet is enjoying a revival, and this book offers 23 fun, contemporary projects for both experienced and novice craftspeople. Handmade Style: Crochet includes designs for homewares, such as cushions, throws, oven mitts and a lampshade; garments, including a vest, skirt, shawls and bathrobe; and accessories, such as bags and beaded jewellery. Each project is clearly explained, with directions given in both written and diagram form. Instructions are also i...

Knitting small toys is an absorbing and addictive hobby and homemade teddies have a special charm all of their own.The Knitted Teddy Bear has patterns to knit more than twelve gorgeous teddy bears, ranging in style and size. You will find traditional-style heirloom bears for serious teddy affictionados; for children there are bears with their own wardrobe of clothes; and there are tiny teds for the miniature bear enthusiasThe instructions are easy to follow and the...

Brighten up your lovely home with 20 of these beautiful Afghan crochet patterns. They're all remarkably easy to make and come with easy-to-follow instructions and pictures of the final products.

Watch your crocheting skills bloom with this step-by-step guide to crafting a beautiful botanical blanket.A granny square is a piece of square fabric produced in crochet by working in rounds from the center outward. Granny squares are made separately and then assembled to create a blanket. Since you work on small pieces one at a time, this technique is perfect for those who are new to crocheting.A crocheting basics section provides techniques, abbreviations, ...

Inspired by the badges of Knightly orders, Chevalier is suited to the intermediate-to-advanced knitter. Cables, twists, smocked and embossed stitches give a richness of textural detail, while openwork rib, basketweave mesh, and traditional lace stitches give lightness as well as warmth. The unusual scooped-out half circle shape drapes prettily and stays comfortably on the wearer's shoulders.This is a full written pattern with row-by-row instrctions and supporting charts.Mat...

Knit adorable mini amigurumi animals with this fun Japanese knitting book.While the demand for Japanese amigurumi or "crocheted stuffed toys" just keeps getting bigger, these incredibly cute Japanese crocheted critters have just gotten smaller! Voodoo Maggie (AKA Erin Clark) has taken her yarn craft to the micro-level and stitched together a new menagerie of mini amigurmi that are so darn cute—and tiny—that you might not want to part with any of them.Maggie...

Huggy Dolls 2 is a collection of cute, huggable, easy to make dolls. Included are the patterns for small cupcakes, a donut and a baby bottle. The doll patterns are for: a Baby, Clown, Mermaid, Tiger, Lion, Mouse, Lamb, Dog, Long Eared Bunny and 2 Foxes. The dolls are about 19 inches tall (48 cm).