Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. They originated with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, and over the years, many recognized, named patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next. Beyond this treasury [...]
This step-by-step technique reference introduces and thoroughly explores several styles of crochet that produce lacy fabric. With "Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters," you'll delve into many exciting methods, including: - Bruges lace- Irish crochet- Freeform crochetEach section includes easy-to-fol[...]
Explore 22 exquisite, runway-inspired projects--including skirts, dresses, jackets, tops, handbags, and neckwear--with "Runway Crochet" These beautiful pieces are designed by Margaret Hubert and six other prominent crochet designers including Doris Chan, Ellen Gormley, Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby, Shel[...]
Switch up your handbag style as often as you want "Notable Knit Handbags" is a pattern-filled booklet that takes you step-by-step into how to knit six different styles of handbags, from evening to messenger, to tote. No matter what your look, you'll find a project suited to your style. You'll even [...]
You'll want to try every pattern in "Crochet Fashion Scarves." This instructional booklet offers eight patterns that you can complete in a weekend. From dainty to dazzling, these scarves are as fun as they are easy to make. An abbreviation key is included.
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"Plus-Size Tops to Crochet" is an informative crocheting booklet designed with plus-sized ladies in mind. Crocheters cannot simply take a smaller pattern and increase the number of stiches or rows to get a garment that fits and flatters. Help is here These five stylish crochet patterns for jackets [...]
It's hard to find patterns for plus-size gals and harder still to try to edit patterns to create a flattering fit. "Plus-Size Cardis to Crochet" is a detailed crochet pattern booklet that includes stunning cardigan patterns designed to flatter plus-size ladies. Patterns include: Ribbon-Yarn Jacket, [...]
If you're a fan of both knitting and crocheting, then Tunisian crochet is for you Tunisian crochet is a needlework technique that borrows elements from both knitting and crocheting and is often referred to as "Afghan crochet" or "Afghan stitch." A special hook called an Afghan hook is used for this[...]
The beloved granny square is the crocheter's foundation for countless projects and is adored for its portability, versatility, and endless variety. With "The Granny Square Book," Margaret Hubert showed how the humble granny makes the transition from tried-and-true blankets to all kinds of fashionabl[...]
This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, bruges lace, and freeform crochet. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of 100s of stitch [...]
Breaking the conventions of row-at-a-time crochet projects, this design book inspires stitchers to mix and match colors, textures, shape, and gauge to create creative forms and different motifs in their projects without the constraints of patterns. This guide explains in detail three methods of stit[...]
This is as the favoured artist of an enterprising Parisian elite, Robert is a prophetic case study of the intersection between aesthetics and modernity's dawning business culture. In this provocative study, Hubert Robert's paintings of urban ruins are interpreted as manifestations of a new conscious[...]
Providing a complete introduction to the state-of-the-art in high-speed digital testing with automated test equipment (ATE), this practical resource is the first book to focus exclusively on this increasingly important topic. Featuring clear examples, this one-stop reference covers all critical aspe[...]
In this potent book, three eminent scientists--an astrophysicist, an organic chemist, and an anthropologist--ponder and discuss some of the basic questions that have obsessed humankind through the ages, and offer thoughtful, enlightening answers in terms the layperson can easily understand. Until no[...]
In the tradition of "The Ice Master and Endurance," here is the incredible story of the first truly modern explorer, whose death-defying adventures and uncommon modesty make this book itself an extraordinary discovery. Hubert Wilkins was the most successful explorer in history--no one saw with his o[...]
Education, Research, Health, Social Security and other "public goods" are organized by a mix of organizations, partly publicly-funded, partly private enterprises, partly public-private partnerships. The quality of the services relies greatly on the coordination and collaboration of these specialized[...]
"A sumptuous survey of vintage fashion and couture from the 1910s to today. " "Vintage Fashion and Couture: From Poiret to McQueen" tells the story of fashion through the work of its key design talents and the memorable women who have worn their designs. It explores designers' careers through a daz[...]
This book is aimed at physicians and allied health professionals working in hospitals and in primary care. It provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of Parkinson's Disease from incidence, diagnosis, investigation, drug treatments, non-motor features, assessment scales and surgical intervention, t[...]
"Training Skiing" focuses on children and adolescents who want to train for alpine skiing. The question "Training correctly - but how?" is answered in an age-appropriate manner, and the most important racing techniques are described. The young athletes find out how to learn these techniques step by [...]
This is the ultimate training guide for those who wish to start cross-country skiing. "Training - Cross-Country Skiing" contains detailed, yet easy-to-understand, step-by-step descriptions of all the important techniques, as well as advice on avoiding common mistakes. This definitive volume also foc[...]
One morning, in the dead of winter, three German soldiers are dispatched into the frozen Polish countryside. They have been charged by their commanders to track down and bring back for execution 'one of them' - a Jew. Having flushed out the young man hiding in the woods, they decide to rest in an a[...]
Thoroughly updated and revised to take account of the UK's new Charities Act 2006, this fourth edition of Law and Practice Relating to Charities covers the creation, administration, and marketing of charities in the UK. It provides an invaluable source of[...]