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  • A Knitter's Home Companion: A Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and Recipes

    A Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and Recipes

    by Michelle Edwards ...
    A Knitter’s Home Companion is an illustrated collection of stories, patterns, and recipes from beloved knitter and essayist Michelle Edwards. This heartwarming title will appeal to knitters interested in not only stitches, yarn, and patterns, but also in the lives of other knitters, the lessons that can be learned from their craft, the ways knitting helps knitters cope during difficult times, and ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • Needle Lace Techniques for Hand Embroidery

    by Hazel Blomkamp ...
    With this handy stitch book, you can learn over forty key needle lace embroidery techniques to help you create beautiful embroidered pieces.Working from the Encyclopedia of Needlework published in the late 19th century by the famous T.H. de Dillmont, and based on several stitches Dillmont used, author Hazel Blomkamp has devised a book which thoroughly outlines and breaks down the basic needle lace ... Read more

    Was $12.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

  • Short Row Knits

    A Master Workshop with 20 Learn-as-You-Knit Projects

    by Carol Feller ...
    Custom tailor your garments with short row knitting—the easy way to create darts, shape shoulders, set in sleeves, and more.Add curves and three-dimensional shaping to your knits to create figure-flattering cardigans, wraps, and perfectly fitted hats and socks. Working partial rows into your knitting is simple: instead of knitting the whole row, you stop before you get to the end, then you turn ... Read more

    $8.49 USD

  • The Intentional Spinner

    by Judith Mackenzie ...
    Offering a blend of technical knowledge, history, and easy-to-use tips, this inspiring collection of spinning wisdom deftly explores the three fundamental areas of yarn production: understanding fibers, managing yarn structure, and making yarns that precisely meet the spinner's needs. The rich, historic traditions of plant and animal fibers are fascinatingly juxtaposed with recent advances in ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

  • Crochet Stitch Dictionary

    200 Essential Stitches with Step-by-Step Photos

    by Sarah Hazell ...
    A great gift for new and experienced crocheters alike, Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions.With colorful and eye-catching "candy-box" sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded sections:- Basic stitches- Fans & Shells- Bobbles & Clusters- Spike stitches ... Read more

    $10.29 USD

  • Knitting in Circles

    100 Circular Patterns for Sweaters, Bags, Hats, Afghans, and More

    by Nicky Epstein ...
    You won’t believe what you can make with knitted circles!One circle can become a stylish hat or an adorable shrug. Two, and you have a unique handbag or cover-up. Knit more circles, and you can make show-stopping scarves, capes, sweaters, afghans—even a stunning lace dress.Only Nicky Epstein, always on the cutting edge of knitwear design, could dream up these innovative garments and accessories ... Read more

    $7.69 USD

  • Edward's Menagerie: The New Collection

    50 animal patterns to learn to crochet

    by Kerry Lord ...
    Enter a whole new world of 50 animal crochet patterns from bestselling author Kerry Lord.Crochet your way through this new collection of easy-to-make amigurumi characters – from a philosophical sloth and a chess-playing armadillo to a very fluffy Angora bunny who loves her job in customer service.Learn to improve your crochet techniques, working up from the beginner projects through to the more ... Read more

    $13.29 USD

  • The Photographer's Guide to Posing

    Techniques to Flatter Everyone

    by Lindsay Adler ...
    When photographing people, you can have a great composition, perfect light, and the right camera settings, but if your subject doesn’t look right—if the pose is off—the shot will not be a keeper. Posing is truly a crucial skill that photographers need to have in order to create great photographs. If you’re looking to improve your ability to pose your subjects—whether they’re men, women, couples, ... Read more

    $32.39 USD

  • With Saw, Plane and Chisel

    Building Historic American Furniture With Hand Tools

    by Zachary Dillinger ...
    Build furniture the way your ancestors did!Do you enjoy the satisfaction of creating things entirely by hand? Immerse yourself in the world of traditional woodworking as period furniture expert Zachary Dillinger walks you through the hand-tool-only construction of six pieces of classic American furniture. From preparing stock by hand to period-correct joinery methods, you'll learn how our ... Read more

    $13.19 USD

  • Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary

    125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways

    by Dora Ohrenstein ...
    This illustrated crochet stitch dictionary features 125 stitches plus handy shaping techniques and endless inspiration for creative crocheters.In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein offers detailed instructions for 125 beautiful stitch patterns. Plus, she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern in three different ways—without shaping, with shaping at the ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • The Perfect Edge

    The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening for Woodworkers

    by Ron Hock ...
    Sharp Tools Work Better!If you've never experienced the pleasure of using a really sharp tool, you're missing one of the real pleasures of woodworking. In The Perfect Edge, the mystery of the elusive sharp edge is solved by long-time sharpening expert and tool maker Ron Hock. You'll soon find how easy and safe hand tools are to use.This book covers all the different sharpening methods so you can ... Read more

    $11.29 USD

  • How to Sell Your Art Online

    Live a Successful Creative Life on Your Own Terms

    by Cory Huff ...
    An essential guide for every kind of artist that teaches them how to skip the gallery system, find their niche, and connect directly with collectors to profitably sell their art.For years, galleries have acted as gatekeeper separating artists and collectors. But with the explosion of the Internet, a new generation of savvy, independent artists is connecting with buyers and making a substantial ... Read more

    $11.49 USD

  • KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary

    150+ Modern Colorwork Knitting Motifs

    by Andrea Rangel ...
    A brand new stitch dictionary from the author of the wildly popular, AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary.KnitOvation includes more than 150 brand new colorwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with clever, quirky, and beautiful motifs including botanicals, animals, and geometric patterns. The motifs are accompanied by a selection ... Read more

    $14.89 USD

  • The Knitter's Book of Wool

    The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber

    by Clara Parkes ...
    In this complete guide to wool - the most popular yarn around - passionate wool expert Clara Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting.What is wool? Clara starts with the fundamentals: what wool is made of, how it gets off the sheep, and how it is transformed from a jumbled mass of dirty fluff into a gorgeous yarn that so tempts us at our ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Craft Activism

    People, Ideas, and Projects from the New Community of Handmade and How You Can Join In

    by Joan Tapper, Gale Zucker ...
    Join the Handmade Movement!We make to give. We make to share. We make to connect with others. Crafters all over the world are using their hands and hearts to make a statement, change the world, and build community.Craft Activism is an inspiring celebration of this growing movement. Inside, dozens of superstars of this grassroots phenomenon share their experiences, tips, and advice on living, ... Read more

    $5.49 USD

  • Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P1000

    Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

    by Alexander White ...
    This book is a complete guide to the operation of the Nikon Coolpix P1000 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera, illustrated by more than 300 full-color images. The guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to get excellent results using the many features of the P1000.The book explains topics such as autofocus, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Ami Ami Dogs 2

    More Seriously Cute Crochet

    by Mitsuki Hoshi ...
    Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet is the second installment in a new series for dog lovers, crafty folk, and people who just love cute stuff. Complete with detailed instructions and full color pictures of stuffed puppies and patterns, this is the perfect project for anyone who likes to crochet (or just pretends to)!Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of ... Read more

    $13.39 USD

  • Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks

    Over 70 Sanity Saving Hacks for Better Knitting

    by Patty Lyons ...
    Take your knitting to the next level by exploring the why and how of knitting with beloved knitting teacher Patty Lyons—Now with darker text (4th printing).Solve your irritating problems—from edges that won't behave to getting yarn tension right—with over 70 brand new knitting hacks! Inspired by questions asked by Patty's students from around the world, this book features tutorials for knitters of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Silver Soldering Simplified

    A New Jewelry Technique You Can Do at Home

    by Scott David Plumlee ...
    Popular jewelry designer and instructor Scott David Plumlee shows readers how to create 24 intricate-looking earrings, bracelets, and necklaces at home with a new quick and easy soldering technique.An innovative new material is turning traditional soldering upside down. Scott David Plumlee, author of Handcrafting Chain and Bead Jewelry, teaches jewelry makers how to use a revolutionary new ... Read more

    $13.19 USD

  • Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook

    A Breakthrough Guide to Knitting with Cables and Designing Your Own

    by Norah Gaughan, Jared Flood ...
    A groundbreaking stitch dictionary from a cable master, featuring 150 cable stitch patterns and fifteen garment patterns to test your skills.This guide for the modern knitter presents more than 150 new and innovative cable stitch patterns ranging from basic to complex and offers enlightening insight into how cables are engineered, how knitters can design their own, and how knitters can mix and ... Read more

    $17.29 USD

  • Ultimate Crochet Stitch Bible

    by Collins & Brown ...
    This jam-packed stitch bible begins with a guide to the best tools and equipment, detailed instructions on how to crochet, and information on reading stitch diagrams and understanding crochet abbreviationsIt offers a selection of the very best stitches, including a few new ones and some reinvented for a new generation. The book is divided into three main sections. The first covers basic crochet ... Read more

    $21.39 USD

  • Health Idea Building Instruction Guide for LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime 02 Weightlifting

    by Young-jun Yi ...
    Series Book 2 - Health Idea Building Instruction Guide for LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
    This book is really amazing and great building instruction guide that can be assembled using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime. It is one of 13 series about \'Health\'.This is the publication of FUNERS, the official partner of LEGO Education in Korea.The author, Young-jun, Yi is a master with more than 20 years of experience. We hope you share the inspiration through this book. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • 101 Ways to Stitch, Craft, Create for All Occasions

    Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas, Easter, Halloween & Many More . . .

    by Various Contributors ...
    Celebrate throughout the calendar year with handmade crafts, from knitting and quilting to beading and cake decorating.Want to make gorgeous homemade gifts, cakes, cards, and decorations? This stunning collection of all-new projects includes something for every occasion with a wide range of crafts to enjoy, from stitching stuffed animals to baking cookie bouquets, creating macramé bracelets to ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • How to Knit

    Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques. A Storey BASICS® Title

    by Leslie Ann Bestor ...
    Leslie Ann Bestor makes learning to knit fun and easy. Bestor's simple, fully illustrated instructions lead you through the basics of knitting, from choosing the right needles and yarn to reading a knitting pattern. You'll quickly learn techniques for expertly casting on, executing knit and purl stitches, binding off, blocking finished projects, and much more. Even if you've never held a pair of ... Read more

    $2.99 USD