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26 Accessories and Decorations to Embroider in Relief by Juliette Michelet

Easy to start, simple to learn, and fun to do, punch needle is as relaxing as it is gratifying!

With just a few affordable tools, materials, and Beginner’s Guide to Punch Needle Projects, anyone can enjoy the art of punch needle. Featuring 26 step-by-step colorful and fun projects for lively home décor, pillows, gift tags, toys, and so much more, this book will teach you all of the essential techniques as you create a collection of playful punch needle masterpieces! Author Juliette Michelet is an embroiderer, crafter, punch needle artist, and contributor for Marie Claire Idées, making her a leading voice to introduce you to this approachable and exciting hobby!

Size: 7.5" x 9"
Pages: 96
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9781947163324

Make it the best time of the year—all year long! Fan-favorite knitwear designer Jorid Linvik, bestselling author of Big Book of Knitted Mittens and Big Book of Knitted Socks, has brought together an all-new collection of patterns: over 70 projects bursting with holiday cheer. Whether you're a planner who preps for Christmas months in advance, or you're looking for a fast, fun gift at the last minute, the perfect pattern is waiting for you, with Jorid's trademark flair, color, and sense of style.

Inside find:

• Everything you need to stay snug all winter, including hats, mittens, sweaters, and more, for children and adults.
  
• Christmas fun for the whole family: charming dolls, adorable toys, and even a hand knit advent calendar!
  
• Dozens of ways to embrace the spirit of the season, with handmade Christmas-themed home décor and knitted ornaments perfect for even the tiniest tree.
  

Hardcover: 208 pages

With nothing more than colored yarn and simple cardboard squares, crafters can produce exquisitely patterned woven bands with this guide, which includes patterns for sturdy belts and camera straps, delicate silk trims and ties, creative wall art, and even hefty rugs and mats.

Paperback: 141 pages

25 Fast and Easy Projects by Harumi Kageyama

Start weaving today on your own handmade cardboard looms! With the instructions in this book, you are only minutes away from creating your own one-of-a-kind woven scarves, pillows, handbags, and more. Step-by-step instructions walk you through how to make simple looms from cardboard. Make flat looms, circular looms, and three-dimensional looms for tubular weaving. Then follow the instructions to learn to weave a variety of textile patterns, and make the 25 original projects. Hats, wrist warmers, boot toppers, blankets, seat cushions, pot holders, and more--there is no limit to what you can weave once you know how!

Size: 10.31" x 8.3"
Pages: 125
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9780811738330

Elegant edges for all your knitting! If you're still using the cast-on and bind-off methods you learned when you began knitting, it's time to explore new possibilities. Author Leslie Ann Bestor's creative edges are just what you need to begin and end every project with flair. Choose from 33 cast-ons and 21 bind-offs each with both written instructions and step-by-step photographs.

Cast On Bind Off.
Workman Publishing-Storey Books.
Author: Leslie Ann Bestor.
Paperback, spiral-bound, 216 pages.
Published 2012.
Imported.

With big needles and oversized yarn, anyone can knit up fun, stylish patterns in a flash! Alyssarhaye Graciano, knitwear designer and founder of BlackSheepMade, filled this book with quick projects perfect for your friends, family, pets and home.

Especially good for beginners, thick yarn makes it easy to see all of your stitches as you’re working. Even if you mess up, bulkier yarns make it simple to find and fix your mistakes. Experienced knitters can zip through last minute gifts (the Cascades Cowl only takes two hours!) and traditionally time-consuming large-scale projects like the extra cozy Homebody Blanket.

Try your hand at arm knitting with eye-catching knits like the Hella Big Arm Knit Scarf, add a pop of color to your home with Ember’s Circle Rug or even bring some funky style to your wardrobe with cute accessories like the retro PNW Beanie or the striking Radius Hooded Cowl! With this book full of no-fail patterns and a basketful of chunky yarns, you can learn new stitches with confidence and have cool custom pieces in no time at all.

Paperback: 141 Pages

Ciao Baby introduces 11 new fun designs for kids using Jody Long's incredibly versatile DK Superwash Merino Ciao Yarn. Cutie Pie Knits is suitable for all levels of knitters and offers a collection with a fresh take on Sweaters, Cardigans, Blankets, and so much more! All projects feature clear instructions and color photos. Projects are all sized from 0 - 3 years.

Designs Included: 

• Jack Hooded Cardigan
• Vanessa Butterfly Sweater
• Dylan Fox Sweater
• Ellie Cardigan
• Kai Pullover
• Shona Cardigan
• Rex Blanket
• Roisin Blanket
• Same Hats
• Gus Bear Toy

Softcover/Magazine
50 Pages
Copyright 2021 by Knitting Fever & Euro Yarns

 

It is time to get excited for the new 8 modern designs for winter featuring Jody Long's Alpamayo Yarn. This debut collection for Alpamayo will get you inspired to use Alpamayo in your next project. The publication features the following complete knitting patterns: 

• Amiee Sweater
• Darcie Hat and Cowl
• Declan Sweater
• Kylie Cardigan
• Laura Sweater
• Lucy Cardigan
• Martha Cardigan
• Samantha Sweater Dress

Softcover/Magazine Format
44 pages
Designer: Jody Long
Copyright 2021

More information on individual patterns is available at Knitting Fever. 

Warm Your Home with Crocheted Coziness

Practical, timeless, and easy to make, crocheted blankets can turn any house in to a home. Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets shares 18 projects for crochet afghans, blankets, and throws you'll love to make and use.

The clever and classic designs featured in this collection explore a variety of techniques and crochet stitches, including lovely lacework, textured cables, creative colorwork, and stash-busting granny squares. The projects are worked in several different ways: from the center out, in rows, and in crochet motifs that are joined. A helpful tutorial on crochet symbols and a mini-library of crochet edgings you can use to further customize your afghans round out this wonderful resource.

Cozy up to Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets!

Paperback, 127 pages.

100 fabulous patterns – a great buy. If you like to knit, you’ll love Classic Elite Quick Knits. This contemporary classic is a keeper you’ll go back to again and again for the amazing variety of projects it offers.

Inspiring creativity…expert advice. Here in one complete collection, you can enjoy 100 up-to-the-minute patterns developed by top designers and also get the inside story on the latest yarns from a renowned manufacturer. All in one gorgeous book packed with 120 full-color photographs and 100 drawings.

The answer to every knitter’s dream. Whatever your abilities, here are dozens of eye-catching projects to inspire you. So, go ahead and indulge yourself because all 100 boutique-quality accessories can be made quickly. There’s no need to choose between wraps or scarves, bags or hats. You can make them all. The gloves and socks, too!

Treat yourself … and give a gift. When you want to knit the perfect gift, you’ll find just the thing in the pages of Classic Elite Quick Knits – and it’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves to knit.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton Press (October 18, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1600854036
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1600854033
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.47 x 10.88 inches

The jolt of inspiration every knitter needs!

Inspired by the ritual of sipping and stitching, Coffeehouse Knits is a stimulating collection of knitwear with an extra shot of something special. Whether you're joining friends at the coffee shop for community knitting or you're home enjoying the first cup of the day, perk up your knitting with:

• 20 patterns that range in skill level from advanced beginner to intermediate macchiato to espresso.
• Simple touches evoke the idea of everyone's favorite drink, from steaming swirls around a sweater yoke to coffee bean inspired motifs.
• Stirring essays from knitters explore community, connection, and caffeine.
• Pour yourself another cup and settle in with Coffeehouse Knits.
  

Hardcover: 144 pages.

This indispensable book is your go-to guide to colour crochet.

It's packed with inspiration, including a comprehensive guide to choosing and using colour, a collection of 40 vibrant colour stitch patterns, a guide to Intarsia, Mosaic, Fair Isle and tapestry crochet, the authors' own innovative 'smart' charting method, shared here for the first time, PLUS 10 wonderful crochet projects.

The book will take readers step by step through the stitch patterns and techniques using photos, charts and accessible text. Helpful hints and tips are given throughout the book.

The 10 stunning projects include a bag, hat, blankets, mittens and baskets, which will give readers the opportunity to practice their newly-acquired skills.
Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback
Publication: 05 January 2023
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782219774

A comprehensive guide to understanding colorwork and knitting your first sweater with multiple colors.

Get ready to try this great knitting style and make beautiful garments! With the help of author Anna Dervout, you’ll soon have colorwork spilling off your needles with ease, as you create delicate, modern patterns for women and children alike to wear.

Colorwork refers to a technique used to knit patterns in multiple colours; it requires the simultaneous use of several different colors in the same row. Colorwork is used for sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens, but also a wide range of accessories (cushions, Christmas stockings or coasters). An understanding of colorwork paves the way to integrating a vast range of knitting motifs: horizontal, vertical, geometric or stand-alone.

Discover different colorwork techniques using circular needles, which are becoming increasingly popular among knitting enthusiasts. You’ll learn how to choose your yarns, manage tension, knit in the round, and integrate a seamless change of color into your work. Anna does the hard work of demystifying this traditional knitting technique so that it no longer holds any secrets.

Illustrated step-by-step instructions guide you through the learning process; at the end of the book there’s the chance to put your knowledge into practice to create five superb patterns, each suited to a different skill level: create a hat, a sweater or a cardigan and see all your hard work pay off!

Anna’s patterns are designed to be, above all, relaxing for the knitter; they are written in a clear manner, accessible to beginners, and are also size inclusive.

Here is a complete guide to learning this technique – and making your first garments.

Published by Search Press
Dec 19, 2023 | 144 Pages | 8 x 10-1/4| ISBN 9781800921214

Sascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk has discovered the secrets to perfect-fitting and comfortable crochet socks, and has designed 10 patterns for the ultimate in style and comfort. All patterns are presented in a range of sizes from babies and toddlers through adult, and for both men and women, so every foot can be warm and happy.


Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811739986
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pub Date: Jul 31, 2021

New Katia All Season Magazine: 4 knit designs suitable for all 12 months of the year. Discover a carefully curated selection of 4 seasons patterns to knit shawls, jumpers and jackets for women and girls.

A book featuring designs using Fil Katia yarn including Ultrasoft, Cotton Cashmere, Cotton Yak, Veganette, Silky Lace, and Duomo.

Designs: 01 (Basket Weave Jumper), 02 (Crossover Lace Stitch Jacket), 03 (Stripe Stitch Sweater) use Ultrasoft

Designs: 04 (Cardigan), 05 (Lacey Top), 06 (Cable and Net Jumper), 07 (Plain Knit Cardigan), 08 (Girl's Zip Cardigan), 22 (Sweater with Drop Stitch) - use Cotton Cashmere

Bestselling author Cathy Carron gives the cowl her visionary treatment yet again with her hotly anticipated Cowl Girls 2. The 35 fresh designs in this book offer an impressive range of styles that remain cohesive as a collection yet appealing to a wide audience. Colorwork, beading, shaping, cables, textures, embellishments, and other techniques will catch the eye and hearts of every knitter and fashionista.

By Cathy Carron
Paperback with flaps
ISBN-13: 978-1-942021-63-6
8.5 x 10 inches • 144 pages

Forget tired scarves and bulky turtlenecks—funky, chunky, hip and happening cowls are where it's at!

Following up her hit book Hattitude, author and designer Cathy Carron weaves a fashion statement that puts in-the-know women head and shoulders above the rest. Among the more than 40 patterns provided here are a cozy neck wrap featuring a built-in iPod holder, a lacy drawstring hood, and a woven necklace sparkling with Swarovski crystals.

By Cathy Carron
Paperback with flaps • ISBN-13: 978-1-936096-04-6
8.5 x 10 • 136 pages

21 easy to intermediate patterns for relaxing knitting and everyday wear: shawls, cowls, hats, sweaters, mitts, and more. These versatile pieces easily dress up or down and pair well with items already in your wardrobe. Easy, breezy, knits!


Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811772167
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pub Date: May 31, 2023

Susan Kesler-Simpson, author of the popular Overshot Simply and Shadow Weave Simply, now explains Crackle Weave "simply." The areas of separating threads give Crackle Weave its appearance of cracking pottery, and once you see how the structure works, there is so much you can do with it!Learning is not complete without practice, so there are 25 patterns to try for a variety of pieces and both modern and traditional effects.


Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811769983
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pub Date: Jul 14, 2022

Step out of the weaving comfort zone and experiment with something new!

Weave structures often have specific threading and treadling patterns that are unique to that particular weave structure and not shared with others. This book takes you out of the traditional method of weaving overshot patterns by using different treadling techniques. This will include weaving overshot patterns as Summer/Winter, Italian manner, starburst, crackle, and petit point just to name a few. The basic image is maintained in each example but the design takes on a whole new look!

Each chapter walks you through the setup for each method and includes projects with complete drafts and instructions so it’s easy to start weaving and watch the magic happen! Try the patterns for scarves, table runners, shawls, pillows and even some upholstered pieces. Once you've tried a few projects, you'll be able to apply what you've learned to any piece you desire!

Format: Softcover
Size: 8.5" x 11"
Pages: 164
ISBN: 9780811739160

From selecting the right crochet hook to techniques and instructions, this informative crocheting booklet is the go-to guide for new hook enthusiasts. Learn the different stitches, along with interesting twists and finishing techniques to make your crocheting projects a success.

Author: Margaret Hubert
Size: 8.5 x 11 in
Pages: 31
Format: Paperback  
ISBN: 9781589237735

Decorate your home for the holidays with festive crocheted decorations, ornaments, and Christmas cozies! Need a quick holiday gift? This book has you covered there, too, with cute crocheted hats, cowls, and other accessories that work up in a jiffy.

Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811714785
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pub Date: Jul 14, 2015

30 Gorgeous Patterns for Going Out and Staying In

Author: May Britt Bjella Zamori

Colorful, dynamic, unforgettable crochet, from head to toe and home to wardrobe.

All the inspiration and instruction you need to crochet stylish clothing and unique home accessories is at your fingertips. From scarves to sweaters, shawls to skirts, plus pillows and throws, these vivid and exciting patterns cover a variety of crochet techniques and stitches, and every level of difficulty: relax with something small and straightforward, or stretch yourself with something a little more intricate. With detailed photographs, diagrams, and descriptions to keep you on track, you'll be hooked in no time. 

Projects of all shapes and sizes, from the charmingly simple to the exquisitely challenging

Beautiful colors, striking combinations, and stylish, compelling design details

Newly available in English, adapted for US crocheters, from the author of Carefree Crochet                                                                                                                                    

Format: Paperback                                                                                                      Pages: 161                                                                                                                        Size: 8.5" x 11"                                                                                    ISBN: 9781646011049

 

Learn to crochet in faux fur yarn with confidence and create fun amigurumi animals!

Crochet 12 cute and furry amigurumi friends in faux fur yarn

Crochet expert Ashley Parker leads you through the basics of successfully working with faux fur yarns. Ashley shares her invaluable tips and tricks for using this yarn type, and clearly explains everything you need to get started, building your confidence and showing you that working with faux fur yarn doesn’t need to be daunting!

There are 12 furry animal friends to crochet, some using a mix of faux fur and smooth yarn, including a teddy bear, elephant, panda, sloth, unicorn, bat and penguin – which all make gorgeously soft and cute cuddly toys.

Including stitch guides, step-by-step instructions with photos, and Ashley’s easy-to-follow patterns, working with faux fur yarn has never been so easy!

It is a wonderful thing to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed instructions necessary to craft one, with an endless array of options for ears, antennae, hats, wings, tails, scales, horns, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Stitch by stitch, you’ll cast a spell, until at last you have made a brand-new creature. Don’t be surprised if it asks for a snazzy vest or a satchel to hold its treasures!


Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811771610
Pub Date: Aug 31, 2023

101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers
Edited by Judith Durant
by Edie Eckman

Irresistible! This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein of yarn, many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for beginners. Hats and caps, bootees and socks, mitts, dresses, tops and bottoms — plus blankets, bibs, soft toys, bottle cozies, diaper bags, and more — there’s something here for every baby! These original patterns were contributed by 54 designers around the world, and each one comes with complete instructions, charts, schematics, and beautiful photographs.

Size: 8 x 8.5
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781612125763

An exciting new collection of 36 ragdolls, including adult and baby pairs of animals and fantasy creatures such as dragons and dinosaurs; friends from around the world, such as kokeshi dolls, Santa Claus and reindeer, kangaroos and koalas, giraffes, and flamingos. So many cute dolls—great for baby gifts and using up small bits of yarn—and they work up quickly for near-instant gratification.


Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811771702
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pub Date: Mar 31, 2023

Crochet Style offers readers uniquely designed patterns for high-quality accessories that stand out in a crowd but are easy to make if you have some basic crochet knowledge. With her beautiful, modern designs, Jennifer Dougherty has gathered a strong audience for the patterns she sells on Etsy, her website and crochet/knitting sites like Ravelry and Craftsy. With each pattern going for $5 online, readers get a great deal with more than 30 projects in the book at $21.99.

Jennifer's patterns create products with better-than-average textures, just as good as what you could buy in a high-end boutique, but handmade with love. Most of the patterns are targeted for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and techniques. However, several patterns are within reach of beginners to help them take their crochet skills to the next level. The book has a well-rounded mix of classics, such as the Texture Weave Beanie and matching mittens, and trendy styles such as the Powder Puff Slouch and matching boot cuffs for an urban look. Most patterns include directions for all sizes, which are not usually included in other books?baby, toddler, child, teenager, small adult or large adult.

This book is a true treasure for crocheters seeking new, high-quality and beautiful cool weather accessories for themselves or their family, or to gift.