Going loopy over you latest crochet project? If you ever wished your local wool shop had a 24-hour hotline, then help is here in the form of "The Crochet Answer Book"! Written in a handy Q&A format, this invaluable reference provides help and advice whenever and wherever a problem arises. The best w[...]
Every avid crocheter has faced this dilemma: deep into a project at midnight, just trying to finish one more row, and, then...oh no, a dropped stitch three rows back! Help! If only there was a 24-hour hotline to answer every question a crocheter might encounter. Well, now there is, with THE CROCHET [...]
An illustrated collection of versatile wraps, cloaks, ponchos, shawls, capes, and shrugs features fifteen original patterns from notable knitting and crochet designers, along with detailed, step-by-step instructions, charts, and photographs.[...]
This book focuses on teaching knitters all three methods of knitting socks, using step-by-step photos and a series of helpful hints and tips. The basic designs are given in three sizes for children, women and men and are made with a popular self-striping yarn. Includes seven different sock designs. [...]
This book is geared toward pre-teen girls and is set up to follow the natural learning progression with short lessons and quick results. After just a few pages, you have enough skills to begin making and finishing simple projects. This book walks you though knitting techniques for both left and righ[...]
A tutorial on modular knitting, this book is perfect for novices just starting off using mitered squares as well as more seasoned knitters looking for innovative approaches to mitered knitting. Each pattern is written for three different-sized squares that can be mixed and matched quickly and withou[...]
Learn to crochet, make a granny square. It's a simple formula that has held true for decades. Crocheters love granny squares because the technique is simple to learn but the possibilities are endless. Vary the colours. Use the same colours but change their placement. Add unique images. Make the same[...]
Borders often require turning a corner shaping the edgings around a 90-degree angle without breaking the pattern. This is rarely simple; add too few stitches at a corner and the work rounds inward; too many stitches, and the piece begins to ruffle awkwardly. Unfortunately, most published edging patt[...]
There's a lotto love about the classic square crochet motif. But if it's hip to make squares, imagine the excitement of making circles, stars, triangles, and hexagons. Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs introduces crocheters to more than 150 designs of every size and shape. Full-color photographs capt[...]
One-of-a-kind motifs are just the beginning. Now, with "Connect The Shapes Crochet Motifs", this guide to creative joining techniques shows how easy it is to combine multiples of a motif to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links to 3-D effects, swiris, radiants, and wheels. The variations are end[...]
Sock knitting can become a beloved obsession and those devoted sock knitters out there plus beginners just getting started are guaranteed to want this ultimate source book from designer Edie Eckman featuring projects for the whole family. The collection showcases socks for baby, socks for kids, sock[...]
What's better than a best-selling craft author with a new book? Two best-selling brands coming together to make the book crocheters have been clamouring for! Judith Durant's "One-Skein Wonders" collections have more than 366,000 copies in print and Edie Eckman's crochet titles have over 345,000 copi[...]
Beginning crocheters will love Edie Eckman's technique tutorial in the introduction, while experienced crafters will want to jump right into these 18 holiday projects, including eight different stockings, ornaments for tree and tabletop, a tree skirt, and other decorations for the home. Every patter[...]
In this significantly updated edition, crocheters will find answers to all of their questions about their craft. They'll also find bonus features, such as illustrations for left handed crocheters; additional reference material, including internet resources; a larger section on unusual techniques lik[...]
Virkatuista paloista kootut peitot ja koristetyynyt ovat käsityöklassikoita, jotka ovat tehneet uuden tulemisen. Isoäitien hurmaavat palavirkkuutyöt ovat taas huippumuodikkaita. Mutta virkattujen palojen ei suinkaan tarvitse olla vain neliöitä. Villiä virkkausta -kirja opettaa aivan uuden tav[...]
Kaunis reunus viimeistelee minkä tahansa käsityön täydellisesti. Olipa kyseessä neulehuivi, virkattu peite tai vaikkapa kaupasta ostettu pusero, saat kaikkeen uutta persoonallista ilmettä virkkaamalla tyyliisi sopivan koristereunuksen. Kirja sisältää yksityiskohtaiset ohjeet, selkeät kaavi[...]