Fashionable, fun and downright addictive to make, these DIY crochet jewellery accessories rock! This kit contains 2 crochet hooks, 3 colours of crochet thread, a yarn needle, and a book of step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs that show you how to create 5 pretty jewellery designs: A Bobble Necklace, Colorful Cuff Bracelet, Lacy Metallic Ring, Chic Chevron Necklace and "Diamond" Earrings. Stitch them for yourself or as gifts for your friends, but whatever you do, plan on having fun with Crochet Jewelry.

This charming book is full of wonderfully cute tiny animals, such as a dog, cat, camel, monkey and rabbit, that can be crocheted with small amounts of yarn in your stash - all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. The animals can be used to hang on keyrings, baby buggies, watches, bag pendants, as little toy figures for a doll's house, or whatever you like. There are 26 cute little amigurumi animals to choose from, so there is plenty of choice!

Grab your yarn and knitting needles and delve into this wonderful book from best-selling author, Sarah Keen. Sarah shows readers how to make adorable topsy-turvy knitted dolls based on well-known and loved characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Each project has accessories or extra characters to knit, providing plenty of play potential for children choosing to recreate scenes from famous tales. There are 10 projects to make, providing hours of fun for you creating them and many more for children playing with them.

With a modular and fully customizable approach to knitting blankets, 60 Quick Knit Blanket Squares provides 60 patterns for endless possibilities. Don't just knit the same blanket everyone else is making. Create your own one-of a-kind designs with 60 Quick Knit Blanket Squares! With 60 beautiful patterns that span all skill levels and include knit and purl textures, cables, lace, and unique stitches, sample color combinations, a range of blanket sizes, a variety of edgings, and several inspirational blanket patterns, even the most hesitant knitter will find plenty to kick-start their creativity. Knitting a blanket by making individual 12 x 12" squares means knitters can work on the go year-round without overheating as they wrestle ever-growing blankets. This approach to knitting blankets is simple, easy, and adaptable up to the very last minute. With every design worked in Cascade Yarns' 220 Superwash Merino, which includes approximately 100 colorways to choose from, these blankets will be soft, easy-care, and affordable.

Patchwork Crochet is a stunning collection of blankets, throws, afghans and bedspreads inspired by classic patchwork blocks. There are over 12 patterns with variations for throws, bedspreads and cushions that are both practical and beautiful. Designs include crocheted versions of classic patchwork blocks including the paper pieced Grandmother's Flower Garden and Nine Patch, as well as Log Cabin and Rail Fence. All the crochet techniques and charts are included to create these unique designs, as well as thrifty tips for using leftover wool and cotton thread. This colourful collection of patchwork patterns will inspire you to pick up your crochet hook and create beautiful blankets to liven up your home.

Knitting in public (or KIP) is the latest craze in suburbia. Previously knitting was a hidden pastime, executed only in the privacy of one's home. Now you can be unashamed, and knit in public places, with these new tools for survival in the rough and tumble world of suburbia. Cook teatime with panache with our knitted cake trolley; surprise your friends at the next tupperware party with knitted nipple tassels, or get your own back on troublesome electronic media by throwing a knitted hand - grenade at your television. Including knitted speaker covers, knitted cooking, and knitted foundation garments for doing housework.

Brighten up your home and your wardrobe with this fabulously colourful, creative craft. Simple granny squares and shapes are quick to make and offer a wealth of design potential. These small, crocheted designs can be made in a huge variety of patterns and colour ways that become the building blocks for an array of projects. Beginners to crochet need not worry - granny squares are quick, easy and amazingly versatile. All the crochet stitches and techniques are presented in a clear and easy-to-follow style. Projects are easy enough for beginners but intermediate and advanced crocheters will also be inspired by these strikingly original designs. Projects include: Decorative Stool Cover, Cotton Summer Slippers, Vintage-look Beret, Daisy Top, Giant Floor Cushion, Heart Bunting.

Strands of Joy features 20 versatile colourwork patterns for challenging and relaxing knitting, from Finnish knitwear designer Anna Johanna and Nordic knitting experts Laine. No hobby is more mindful than knitting. In strange times, one can be endlessly grateful for the gentle rustle of needles, the soft wool sliding between fingers, and the calming effect of following a pattern - and the reward of a beautiful handmade creation. The 20 colourwork patterns in this book include sweaters and cardigans as well as an elegant dress, a warming hat and a kid's pullover. The patterns are worked seamlessly from top down. Comprehensive patterns are supported by extra material on the Laine website, and stunning photography and styling evokes the cosy Nordic lifestyle and slow living. Strands of Joy is a knitting book to bring calm and colour to your life. Cast on a mindless two-colour project or let your mind find peace in more complicated knits that require you to stay focused. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.

Beloved for its years of producing quality publications for knitters, Leisure Arts is pleased to present this second edition of the best knit baby afghans from its favorite designers. These 33 classic afghans are sure to be adored by babies and moms alike. Traditional patterns, including ripples, chevrons, diagonal elements, and lacy looks that knitters have loved for generations, fill this charming book. The designs are made using a variety of yarns, from cotton to acrylic blends. These beautiful and fun-to-knit designs come with plenty of close-up photography and step-by-step instructions.

From selecting yarns and learning basic crochet stitches to assembling your doll or animal and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi project possible! Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters. This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association--whose thousands of members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi. It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to create their own toy. This indispensable book shows you how to: Shape and proportion expressive heads, limbs and tails Assemble all the pieces together in a way that makes your toy come alive Add armatures so your toys can bend and stand on their own Create facial features that give your toy attitude and personality Make cute little accessories (zakka) like mittens, scarves and purses The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals includes 3 start to finish project lessons to practice the skills you learn. Then style your own amigurumi with over 1,500 color photos and detailed diagrams instructing more than 100 crochet stitch techniques. This is a book you'll refer to again and again. Open it up, and get ready to crochet!

Who doesn't love the beach? The 8 projects in this booklet capture everything we love about the seashore from a Lighthouse Hat that beams out light, to an adorable Lobster Cap for dressing up, to 2 cardigans for when the nights get chilly. These nautical hats and jumpers from Debby Ware will have you and your baby dreaming of sun, sand and waves right from the first stitch.

Discover fresh new designs for scarves, shawls, and cowls. With Scarf Style 2, you'll follow up to the best-selling Scarf Style and learn from the experts! Scarves are comfort food for knitters, and a great way to learn new techniques without a big investment in time or materials. You'll be introduced to many basic knitting techniques such as color, lace, cables, and more. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, Scarf Style 2 offers a wide range of patterns for all ages and skill levels. As scarves remain the most popular go-to project for knitters, you'll discover great ways to use small quantities of luxury yarn or use up leftover yarns in your stash. Don't miss the Designer's Notebook at the back that offers further advice on designing your own patterns.

Learn how to crochet beautiful gifts and homewares that your friends and family will adore! Make beautiful blankets and throws for around the home. Create celebratory vintage-style bunting, greetings cards with a twist, and cute table decorations. Craft handy placemats, coasters, and plant-pot holders to liven up your space, and storage baskets that are as practical as they are pretty. Plus, there are patterns for a brilliant range of baby gifts and amigurumi toys, comfy cushion covers, pet beds for your furry friends, and a whole host of other fun projects to add color and texture to every room in your home. Great projects for all the family include: - Sweetpea Blanket - Amigurumi Hearts - Seat Cover - Crochet Baskets - Jewelry Box - Cot Blanket & Bumper - Windmill Blanket - Octopus Plushie - Super Toys

Leonie Morgan is back with another wonderful book, showcasing her vibrant colour and stitch combinations. Featuring both block patterns and stitch patterns, there is plenty to please granny-square lovers and row-by-row enthusiasts. Each of the 40 designs comes with a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, a skill-level indicator and a large photograph. Instructions and yardage are also provided for making afghans in three sizes: baby blankets, lap throws and bedspreads.With advice on picking lovely colour combinations and a selection of edgings to finish their project, and a comprehensive collection of crochet stitches and techniques, readers will have all they need to create their own unique afghan.

Every knitter--beginner or expert--should have this journal! Guided, adaptable to different skill levels, and created by Vogue Knitting, it's designed to meet all your needs! Whatever your level and whatever your project, TheVogue Knitting Project Journal provides the professional guidance you need and the creative freedom you want. Casual knitters will find guided entries to help them record essential information, such as needle size, yarns, and more. Experienced knitters get ample space to track alterations to existing patterns. For budding and seasoned knitwear designers alike, there's gridded paper to draw schematics, knitter's graph paper to create charts, specialized knitter's colorwork graph paper, and more--everything they could possibly require. With 25 project templates, vital design insight such as project yarn estimates, standard body measurements, and instructions for drawing schematics and making alterations, this is every knitter's dream journal.

It's time to see granny hexagons in a whole new light with this inspired collection of modern crochet patterns for clothes, accessories and homewares. Quilters have always known the power of the hexagon but now crocheters can get in on the action too with a collection of step-by-step instructions for crochet hexagon motifs and crochet patterns. It's time for the granny square to move over and make way for the hexagon, the hottest new crochet motif! In this unique collection, popular crochet designer and author, Sarah Shrimpton reveals patterns for 10 unique crochet hexagon designs so you can pick your favourite. As well as the written pattern there are also crochet charts for each of the hexagons for extra clarity. Once you've practised your hexie skills you can choose from a collection of 20 step-by-step projects that you will be itching to stitch thanks to their simplicity and creativity. Hexagons are quick and easy to make and can be combined in a myriad of ways to create a huge range of projects - from garments and accessories to home decor and even toys. Sarah reveals how the humble hexagon can be used as the basis for a wide range of projects including a cute, retro mini skirt, a boho bag, cosy slipper socks and a boho daisy design wall hanging. These little motifs are so flexible that they lend themselves to everything from a dainty shrug and a lacy summer top to a heavy wool rug and a cosy poncho depending on the size of yarn and crochet hook that you use, the possibilities are endless! Crocheting motifs is the ultimate portable crochet project - they are small enough to carry with you when you're on the move - and because each project is made using just hexies and some simple joining techniques, this collection is suitable even for complete beginners. Before you know it you will have stitched enough hexies to create the perfect gift to impress friends and family. This refreshing twist on the classic granny square will get you excited about the possibility of the humble six-sided polygon and how it can be used to create gorgeous projects... one little hexie at a time.

'Stash' is a crochet term for leftover or oddball yarn and 'Stash-Busting' is finding a project that uses these small amounts of yarn. In this amazing book you will find over 40 designs all made with small amounts of different sizes of yarn for home, baby and accessories! Designs include gnome coasters, little gnomes, easy doilies, afghans, hot pads, baby blankets, baby slippers, a ladies shawlette, jewellery and more!

Make the most of that stash of yarn that so many of us have lurking in a cupboard or drawer with this exciting collection of patterns. Each fun project uses between 2 and 4 balls of yarn to create something delightful for your home, to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself. Suitable for different levels of knitting expertise, there's something to suit every knitter and every stash. Projects include: beanie hat, baby booties, blanket, mug hug, scarf and hot water bottle cover.

Bring the magic of Disney to your knitting needles with the first official book of knitting patterns inspired by classic characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella and films like Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid, Moana, and more. Featuring 28 beautiful knits pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, Knitting with Disney includes patterns for toys, apparel, and decor pulled straight from and inspired by favorite Disney movies. Take a trip to Neverland with an adorable amigurumi Tinker Bell. Celebrate the circle of life with a vibrant sweater based on The Lion King. Or make an authentic Disney costume replica of one of the Seven Dwarfs' caps or Kuzco's poncho. Projects range from simple patterns to more complex projects for knitters of all skill levels and include sizing from extra small through 6XL. Filled with classic quotes and fun facts from beloved films, Knitting with Disney will have fans everywhere bundling up to rewatch their favorite movies, and knit fun projects for themselves, friends, and family. INCLUDES 28 PROJECTS: Perfect patterns for every fan and every skill level. SWEATERS TO SOCKS AND MORE: Knit a gorgeous Beauty and the Beast sweater, Mickey & Minnie cowl, Magic Carpet blanket, and many more clever creations. ALL-STAR DESIGNERS: Projects created by some of the most popular knitting influencers on Ravelry and Instagram. FOR EVERY KNITTER: Start with easy projects and level up to more complex creations. INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful full-color photos of every project. Includes patterns featuring: Mickey Mouse Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cinderella Alice in Wonderland Peter Pan Sleeping Beauty The Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast Aladdin The Lion King Pocahontas Mulan The Princess and the Frog Tangled Brave Moana

Enjoy the subtle luxury of pure cashmere with this contemporary collection from Mode. Whether you're enhancing your work-from-home look or adding a touch of luxury to your loungewear, feather-light cashmere provides the ultimate in reassuring warmth and is perfect for layering in the cooler months. Including undulating cables, cosy ribs and stocking stitch panels, knitters of all levels will delight in the indulgent sensation of knitting with this beautiful and timeless yarn.

Take the colorful route! Pack up your crochet hooks and yarn--it's time for a journey of technique discovery! With designer Alessandra Hayden as your guide, you'll learn the surprisingly easy basics of tapestry crochet while exploring an array of gorgeous patterned motifs and on-trend projects for your wardrobe and home. Featuring 20 wide-ranging patterns, from scarves and socks to totes and throws, Modern Tapestry Crochet is the perfect resource for getting started with tapestry crochet. The easy-to-follow instructions will get you on the right path toward applying best practices for creating seamless patterned crochet. In no time you'll be stitching up a hat with colorful geometric shapes, an eye-catching clutch, or a striking patterned throw. And whatever you create, you'll love travelling the road to crocheted colorwork.

Whip up a fresh batch of amigurumi! Crochet Cafe features over 30 adorable and appetizing food-inspired amigurumi patterns. Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 best-selling amigurumi book in the United States, Whimsical Stitches, gives you the ingredients and recipes you need to crochet your favorite meals and treats. Easy-to-follow patterns, detailed photographs, and helpful tips make this book perfect for novice and experienced crocheters alike. Enjoy: - Brunch with eggs benedict or avocado toast - Lunch on the go with a bento box or burrito - A traditional Italian spaghetti dinner, complete with meatballs, red wine, and cannoli These simple and darling patterns are sure to bring a smile to your face. So, pick up a hook and have fun playing with your food!

Mary Beth Temple presents a new collection of this season's coolest crocheted accessory: 12 must-have neck warmers to make in no time. Try easy short cowls, longer loops, button-ups, moebius and convertible cowls - there's something for everyone! Crochet it in the round or work it flat and fasten with a button; granny squares, lace, cables or scalloped stitches will embellish for the cutest cowl!

Get hooked on crochet and bring handcrafted charm to your home and wardrobe. Sara Delaney provides easy-to-follow illustrated instructions for joining, fastening off, selecting color schemes, and much more. Learn how to read crochet patterns and work a basic chain with single or double stitches. You'll quickly be on your way to crafting your own pretty potholders and delicate scarves.

Nordic Baby Crochet includes easy to follow crochet patterns to create beautiful baby clothes and accessories without the need for arduous assembly. Nordic Baby Crochet features 35 patterns for adorable clothing and accessories for babies. With accessible step-by-step guides, the patterns are suitable for experienced crocheters as well as for those just starting with crochet. Here are patterns for cardigans, dresses, bibs, blankets, hats and more. All projects are assembly-free and achieve a modern Scandinavian look with simple patterns and elegant colours of your choosing. Crochet has a somewhat unfair reputation for being uncomfortable and tight. However, Charlotte Kofoed Westh, with her individual crochet technique, smart choice of patterns and the right yarn ensures that the pieces in this book are snug, elastic and comfortable. This is crochet in a whole new way, a far cry from the rigid designs that many associate with crochet.