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Be ready for your next gathering with these colourful coasters! Includes eight different designs made with worsted-weight yarn. Finished coasters range in size from 4" to 5 1/2" diameter. Shapes include a strawberry, an apple, a pear, circles, a star and squares. Instructions for making three coaster baskets are also included. Skill level: easy to intermediate.
These little beauties make great gifts to slip into cards, or to use as coasters, package trims, sachets, party favours and much more. Made in a rainbow of colours, all are stitched using size 10 crochet thread. Skill level: Easy to intermediate.
What if you could take a course in crochet and each week a different master crocheter were to teach you the technique for which they are best known? "Crochet Master Class" is your guide to the incredible range of crochet possibilities. Eighteen different techniques are thoroughly explained by today's top crochet designers and instructors. Filled with expert instruction, invaluable advice, stories and projects from some of the world's finest crocheters, this book is the perfect blend of reference and inspiration. Learn hairpin lace from Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen, discover the intricate colour work of tapestry crochet from Carol Ventura, or explore freeform crochet with fibre artist Prudence Mapstone. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, inviting you to dip in, experiment and then apply your newfound skills to create a unique piece. "Crochet Master Class" will open your eyes to the creativity of crochet and will be a reference to return to again and again.
"Elevating crocheted granny squares to couture (and captivating her TikTok followers in the process) is something of a natural instinct for Liv Huffman." - Los Angeles Times "Crocheting and knitting are so hot right now. [Liv Huffman] is our crochet BFF!" - Drew Barrymore Crochet your own stylish clothes and accessories with these 35 statement designs from TikTok sensation Liv Huffman @lilbittylivie. Liv Huffman is the creator of the hugely popular Harry Styles cardigan tutorial on YouTube and TikTok. Here, she shows you how to add handmade flair to your wardrobe, with 35 unique designs for crocheted clothes and accessories. The patterns include a striped beanie hat, a hooded sweater and a scallop-edged corset top, as well as the famous crocheted 'Harry' cardigan based on JW Anderson's knitted design. Deceptively simple to make, many of the projects are made up of basic granny squares. There is also a step-by-step techniques section which explains all the stitches you will need in a clear, approachable way. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll find plenty of inspiration to create your own wearable, beautiful pieces, and expand your skills as you learn how to adapt and personalise the designs.
This is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for babies and kids! From hats, mittens, socks, and booties to bibs, blanket buddies, sweaters, dresses, and adorable toys, this collection of 101 contemporary designs offers an incredible value and resource that knitters can repeatedly turn to for a new project.
Combine the traditional craft of knitting & crocheting with colorful strips of printed fabric (used in place of the yarn) and you will uncover an exciting pastime. These full color handbooks present a total of 42 fashionable projects including trivets, hats, slippers, pillow covers, purses, nursery items, decor items and more. Step-by-step instructions and color photographs illustrate the basic stitches for new crafters in an easy to understand manner. The technique uses larger needles (#10 to #17) and 1/2" strands of fabrics that will inspire needle crafters of all shill levels to create these handmade items
Increase, Decrease is a comprehensive guide to 99 different methods for increasing and decreasing knitting stitches. Each method is clearly described and includes step-by-step how-to photographs, swatches showing the look of the featured stitch, and a list of best uses. You'll find the best technique for every situation, whether you want to increase from the centre, shape sleeves and necklines, work shaped lace, or decrease for the top of a hat.
Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks. From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana's Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California's Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and outdoor enthusiast Nancy Bates. Beanies range from simple beanie constructions to more challenging stitch patterns such as the two-color crossovers inspired by South Dakota's Badlands or the multiple cable designs inspired by New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns. Clear charts, easy-to-read keys, and thorough instructions help any knitter, whether beginner or experienced, through these gratifying projects. Show your love and appreciation of our national parks with these beautiful and practical beanie projects you can wear any time or any place. 63 KNITTING PATTERNS: Every US National Park is celebrated with a unique beanie design, including the newly designated park New River Gorge in West Virginia BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished beanie and gorgeous images of the park's landscapes that inspired it INSPIRED BY NATURE: Learn about each national park's unique fauna, flora, and landscapes that inspired each original beanie, from the Painted Wall in Colorado's Black Canyon of the Gunnison to the Salt Flats in California Death Valley EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each of the 63 beanies knitting patterns have been tested and verified and offer clear charts so that knitters of every skill level can knit a beanie in no time
Beanies are a must-have for any season. Whether sporty, glamorous, trendy or funky there's a style here to suit everyone. The best thing about crocheted beanies is their versatility and that is why they are so much fun to design and create. There are 20 crochet hat projects featured in this book, with designs suitable for beginners as well as experienced crocheters. You'll find a helpful step-by-step techniques section at the front of the book with explanatory diagrams and a guide to yarn lengths. Each project is accompanied by clear instructions and a list of the materials and equipment you'll need alongside a beautiful colour photograph of the finished beanie.
Who doesn't want to learn how to crochet faster than ever? Pick any of the 100 swatches featured in this book to get started. None of the patterns are complicated and consist of mostly double crochet stitches and chains to work up quickly. We will show you ways to crochet faster by changing a single crochet to a taller stitch such as a half double crochet, double crochet or even a treble crochet stitch or by using a larger hook. We've included tips on turning chains, gauge, on how to make any project the same dimension and reduce your time to work the over-all piece.
Winner, Euler Book Prize, awarded by the Mathematical Association of America. With over 200 full color photographs, this non-traditional, tactile introduction to non-Euclidean geometries also covers early development of geometry and connections between geometry, art, nature, and sciences. For the crafter or would-be crafter, there are detailed instructions for how to crochet various geometric models and how to use them in explorations. New to the 2nd Edition; Daina Taimina discusses her own adventures with the hyperbolic planes as well as the experiences of some of her readers. Includes recent applications of hyperbolic geometry such as medicine, architecture, fashion & quantum computing.
Whether you're looking for woolly mittens to keep your hands toasty warm or a pair of lacy, elbow-high punk-style opera gloves to complete an outfit, Knitted Mitts & Mittens has you covered. Stylish and utilitarian, these creative designs will keep you warm and looking good, no matter the occasion. The patterns employ a wide range of knitting techniques like lace, intarsia, Fair Isle, cables, and other textured stitches.
Keep your tootsies toasty in delightful style with these charming and creative hand-knit designs! From traditional bunny slippers, elf shoes, and ballet slippers to loafers, saddle shoes, even cowboy boot, this collection has you covered! Patterns for men, women, and kids, with a selection of designs sized for both adults and children. Designs use a range of techniques and stitches such as cables, lace, intarsia, knitted felt, and more. Instructions for adding rubber soles to slippers for outside wear.
Learn an updated take on the vintage art of broomstick lace with easy-to-follow photo tutorials! Made using a super-huge needle (the "broomstick") and a crochet hook, this technique creates a very distinctive cluster lace stitch that's fun and fast to crochet. A step-by-step photo tutorial on the basic stitch using single crochet is followed by additional broomstick lace tutorials. Learn to increase and decrease, work in the round, change colour, and work broomstick lace with different stitches. Includes 20 original designs for broomstick lace, ranging from accessories to baby items to designs for the home.
These hats certainly make a statement. Not for the faint-hearted, these beautifully designed knitted hats will keep you cosy while turning heads - hopefully not right round! Fun and vibrant, they are just the thing for getting you noticed on a winter's night. Projects include a creepy zombie, an enchanting griffin, an amusing yeti and a stylish demon.
Inexpensive guide for re-creating 32 crocheted masterpieces from the 1940s and 50s. Illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions for making lacy cobwebs, gossamer "Wagon Wheels," Windmill Wings, Ring of Roses, Morning Glory, many more. Instructions.
For years, students have asked knitting instructor Mary Scott Huff for a book on their favorite topic-knitting mittens-but one that empowers them to create their own mittens their own way. This is that book. The Mitten Handbook is much more than an instruction book-it provides a list of mitten ingredients (thumbs, cuffs, tops, edgings, and different constructions), then outlines the best tools and techniques for readers to combine them to knit their own unique creations. The book is organized into three sections. The first presents mitten elements, with a menu of choices that makes get ting custom results easy. The second section covers the key aspects of construction, including how to measure for the perfect fit, yarn and gauge considerations, and which direction to knit. And the final section provides 20 complete mitten patterns.
Now available in paperback, this best-selling title is THE essential guide to knitting. Whether you want to knit socks, use sequins and embroidery to embellish knitting, adapt a pattern to fit you beautifully or produce the perfect pocket, you can find out how to do it here. A comprehensive chapter on finishing your projects shows you how to get that really professional look and if you do make a mistake, just flip to the 'Troubleshooting' chapter to see how to fix it. Each chapter of this essential guide is devoted to one key area of knitting and provides clear and concise in-depth instructions along with step-by-step instructions for basic principles and more advanced techniques. Learn the basic knit and purl stitches, along with cast ons and cast offs, and in no time you will also be increasing and decreasing with ease. Once you're comfortable with the basic stitches, explore structure and shaping, texture, colourwork, embellishments, finishing and learn how to design and adapt patterns. This comprehensive guide offers a useful section on crochet for knitting, a glossary of terms, clear instructions and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams showing each stage of the process. It'll be the one resource that you will turn to time and time again. Over 20,000 copies sold worldwide.
Create versatile wardrobe essentials with these chic new Japanese knitting patterns for apparel and accessories from cult favourite author michiyo. A whole new world of fashionable Tokyo-style knitwear designs opens to experienced needle crafters in Japanese Knitting: Patterns for Sweaters, Scarves and More. It is the first Japanese needlework book to be translated into English. Knitting and crochet websites across the globe often feature the work of renowned Japanese designer michiyo. Her minimalist aesthetic and textural elements make her knitwear styles polished and flattering, whether worn layered or as stand-alone pieces. With this Japanese knitting pattern book, experienced knitters and needleworkers can create a diverse collection of effortless-looking items ranging from a pair of soft slippers to a structured jacket. An introduction by needlework instructor Gayle Roehm explains the Japanese techniques to readers who are trying them for the first time. Inside, find 23 stylish patterns and instructions for: A Nordic-style sweater A classic raglan cardigan A diagonally striped tunic A sleeve scarf And much more Your wardrobe will benefit from the chic and comfortable touch of michiyo's knitwear designs in this newly-translated Japanese stitch dictionary and pattern book.
Babies are adorable, and their crocheted swag should be, too! Blankets, sweaters, booties, hats, toys, and so much more make this book of 40 easy and oh-so-cute baby essentials the only one you'll need for crocheting for the babies in your life. There are patterns for girls and boys, and many that will work for either based on color choices. Sizes from newborn to 12 months will keep baby in style for their first year, and toys and blankets will continue to bring joy for years to come!
In this latest book in in the highly successful 20 to Make series, best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii has ventured into the world of crochet and created 20 adorable, amigurumi-style toys and animals. The patterns are both easy and fun to make, and suitable for crocheters of all skill levels. All the patterns are no more than around 10cm (4in) tall, and are made with just one size crochet hook (3mm/UK 11 US C2).
Handmade Christmas stockings hold so much more than the gifts inside. They personalize the tradition and help carry memories from holiday to holiday. And for knitters, they are a favorite project because they are relatively easy to knit with the right pattern. This new paperback edition has a fresh new look with all new photographs and each project reknit to reflect contemporary colour palettes. It's sure to inspire knitters of all levels to create each and every keepsake!
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