Create colourful, fun outfits inspired by the best looks from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s! If you ve scrolled thorough the latest fashions on Instagram and TikTok lately you ve noticed that nostalgia has taken over. Styles from the 1970s through the late '90s are hot, and crocheting vintage-inspired designs is taking off in a big way. Designer, model, and photographer Ashlee Elle has built up a passionate fanbase through her Dream Crochet shop and Instagram where she shares her colourful, one-of-a-kind throwback outfits. Now, with this book she guides the reader to learn how to create their own fun pieces. This comprehensive book features designs that will take you on a crafty journey from 1970s to the '90s. Bringing original and timeless crochet designs forward with a fashionable modern twist, this guide will show how to create handmade accessories and clothing that ll make you stand out in the crowd.

Faux taxidermy is the hottest trend in craft and now you can knit your own animal heads and tiger rugs without any animals being injured! This fun and contemporary debut book from knitting fanatic, Louise Walker, teaches you how to make your very own wild knits with an ironic twist. Faux Taxidermy Knits is packed full of 15 projects of wild and woolly animals to knit. Split into two sections - wearables and habitat - this book includes knitting patterns from mounted animal heads and rugs to stoles and mittens for the modern, young knitter looking for something different and new to make.

It's time to SUPERSIZE your amigurumi! Tiny crochet animals are cute, but the larger animals in this book are just the right size for hugs and cuddles. Worked with bulky yarn and larger hooks, these stuffed animals hook up fast, and all of the patterns are easy enough for even a beginner crocheter. Single crochet stitches form most of the pieces. Stitched or crocheted embellishments make each creature unique. Finished pieces range in size from approximately 16 to 30 inches. You'll love the new friends you crochet, from a soft, fluffy llama or sheep to a frisky puppy, platypus, dinosaur, teddy bear, raccoon, turtle, and more. Make a favorite animal for yourself or a young friend. Once you make one, you'll see how easy and fun they are to crochet, and you'll want to make all 20 supersized amigurumi!

This book will give you the method, patterns and information on the yarns required to create your own gorgeous fox, bird, doll, dog, sheep, bunny and many other cute creatures. A number of the patterns come with quirky little extras such as flower crowns, dresses, and other accessories which can be used to personalise your creations. Suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced crocheters with step-by-step instructions and high quality photographs to help you create your own cute crocheted collection.

Classic heirloom-quality patterns for tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, edgings, more. Complete list of materials, detailed instructions. 140 illus.

Using the Japanese art of amigurumi, learn how to crochet 20 cute heroes and heroines! Not only will they become beloved keepsakes, they will also celebrate the lives of icons such as Jane Austen, Frida Khalo, Maya Angelou, Pablo Picasso, Muhammad Ali, and Bruce Lee. From World War 2 heroes such as Josephine Baker to talented musicians and actors including Prince and Audrey Hepburn, everyone will find a crocheted character in this book to inspire them. Each project begins with a short description and lists the yarn type and colours used, but readers should feel free to use whichever brand and colours they prefer. The clear instructions are accompanied by a gorgeous photograph of the finished character and close-up photos demonstrating the trickier stages. At the end of the book you will find all the stitches and techniques needed to crochet the figures, all clearly illustrated with diagrams.

Knitting is a relaxing and therapeutic pastime, and this winning combination focuses on mindfulness and the perfect stress-busting knitting projects. Whether you choose a portable project to knit on the go, a group project to do with friends, or one that introduces new skills to stimulate a creative mind, this book is the perfect path to keeping calm. The book is aimed at beginners as well as more advanced knitters, but does not include anything more complex than basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing and some simple colourwork. Lynne Rowe covers the essential techniques at the start of the book, followed by projects that have been specifically designed for mindfulness. The projects themselves are split into five sections: Quick and Easy, Portable, Group, Big, and New Skills. Within these sections, you can choose to make things such as a wash cloth, a hat, a blanket, a shawl and an evening bag, amongst others. Every single one has been designed to promote calm and mindfulness and all the projects are beautifully photographed with clear and simple knitting patterns. The Introduction is written by Betsan Corkhill, an experienced healthcare professional who founded the community interest company stitchlinks.com in 2005. It has grown into a global online community for those who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of craft, and in particular, knitting. Betsan has also advised on the projects included in the book and repetitive techniques to promote a calm state. The five sections have different ways of promoting calm and the feelgood factor: Quick and Easy: the projects in this section are designed for when you when you feel like a quick fix to raise your mood. Use your favourite colours and textures to enhance the benefits of the rhythmic movements and the feelgood effects. The feeling of success you experience will motivate and inspire you. Portable: These smaller projects are even more portable, so keep one in your bag at all times. Use it to manage stress on the go, on your commute to work, in your lunch break, when travelling or at any other time when life is getting a bit much and you need to feel calm. Group: Getting together with friends to knit, chat and laugh over a cuppa is one of life's joys. Supportive friends help us to live longer, healthier, happier lives so why not combine the calming nature of knitting with the support of being with friends? It's a powerful way to switch off your stress fight-or-flight response and switch on a bit of fun, play and laughter. Big: It's a lovely cosy feeling to sit quietly at home with your Big project on your lap, keeping you warm as you knit. Let it be your constant friend, the one you turn to to find calm and consistency when the world around you feels a bit frantic. As you get into the flow of the pattern, its familiarity will enable you to settle into a soothing rhythm whenever you need to knit yourself calm. New Skills: Learning new skills on a regular basis is essential for nurturing a healthy brain, opening new neural pathways and even encouraging the growth of new brain cells right into old age. This section focuses on a range of new skills to encourage you to experiment with different stitch patterns and combinations of colour and textures. They are designed specifically to stimulate your creative mind. Whatever your skill level, there are plenty of projects in this book to help you achieve calm, bust those stress levels and enjoy a pastime which is creative, fun and produces beautiful projects to wear, or for the home.

Originally a follow-up to the outstandingly successful Blankets and Throws, the newly reformatted Cosy Throws & Blankets (previously published as More Blankets and Throws) has over 100 different blanket squares that can be knitted up to create a dozen unique blankets or throws in a variety of styles. More gorgeous blanket squares from bestseller Debbie Abrahams - there's something for every knitter in this book. In this new book, Debbie Abrahams offers 100 unique blanket squares that can be combined to create a dozen stunning blankets or throws. Full instructions are given for each square, including expert advice on how to knit with several colours and how to personalize them using beads and other embellishments. Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to piece the squares together to create each blanket, and close-up photos and clear charts mean you can't go wrong. Follow the patterns given or have fun and create your own designs using the squares. Practise a range of knitting techniques, from intarsia through to textured stitches, and create squares using clean, matt cottons and soft, hairy winter yarns. Be inspired by these beautiful projects from beginners' basics to advanced challenges. From a colourful circus-inspired afghan to a sea design in aqua shades, from a sophisticated blanket in mineral tones to a bright fruity rug, there's a design for every taste. Other titles in this series include Blankets & Throws to Knit (9781843404712), 25 Cushions to Knit (9781843405092) and Zoe Mellor's 50 Baby Bootees to Knit (9781843405078).

A pocket-sized guide offering bite-size information at a great price, 101 Essential Tips makes learning quick and easy, offering speedy answers to key questions. 101 Essential Tips: Crochet takes you through everything you need to know to start crocheting, from choosing yarn and making your first slip knot, this book takes you step-by-step through stiches and techniques so you can master crochet patterns. Enjoy making a phone cover, a friendship bracelet or even a baby's hat. With clear explanations of crochet charts and abbreviations, it has all you need to get the best results. Summarizing the essential tips needed to crochet, this guide is perfect for the absolute beginner, giving fully illustrated top tips that can be grasped in an instant.

The Yarn Harlot strikes again Best-selling knitting author and humorist Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is back with an irresistible collection of witty observations on how knitting and life wisdom are spun together.
In "Things I Learned From Knitting (Whether I Wanted To or Not)," Pearl Mc-Phee examines age-old aphorisms in light of knitting. From "Hope Springs Eternal" to "A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed" and "Birds Of A Feather Flock Together," Pearl-McPhee casts a fresh, off-beat light on these sayings. Presented in quick, punchy takes, each entry in this book calls out to be read aloud and shared with anyone who enjoys playing with yarn and needles.
Pearl-McPhee's observations are hilarious; the situations she describes strike a familiar, "not you, too?" feeling in the heart of anyone who knits. Interspersed throughout the book are her notes on the things that "Knitting is still trying to teach me. . ." That no matter how well you knit, looking at your work too closely isn't helpful. It's like kissing with your eyes open. Nobody looks good that close up.

This delightful book from best-selling author and knitting designer Sue Stratford provides patterns for 21 charming birds for you to knit. Featuring beautifully clear colourwork charts that make patterns super-easy to follow, you'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you can create your own flock of characterful knitted birds. Whether you choose a seagull, puffin, flamingo, bullfinch or parakeet, your bird will take on a personality all of its own and no sooner will you finish one than you'll want to start on another little feathered friend to keep it company. As well as the birds themselves, there are ideas for how to display them, and at the end of the book are instructions for a hanging nest, a felt nest box, branches, flowers and leaves, in addition to all the templates you need to make them.

Zoomigurumi is the first pattern book from Amigurumipatterns.net, one of the world's most popular handicraft websites, where only the cuddliest and most delightful patterns are collected. In this book, 12 designers have teamed up to create an amazing collection of amigurumi animals. Inside you'll find Levi the Baby Bear, Reco the Pig, Zico the Toucan, Tara the Cat, Roary the Tiger, Leila the Pony, Johnny the Monkey, Lil Quack the Duck, Sartu the Lemur, Bernard the Fox, Dakota the Dog, Eduardo the Donkey, Morton the Moose, Naughty Mice and Wasabi the Bunny. Amigurumi must be the most fun way to use a crochet hook! With just a little practice, you'll make all these amazing designs in a jiffy. If you're not familiar with the techniques, don't worry, Zoomigurumi covers all the basics so you won't get lost reading your first pattern.

This is a wonderful collection of 80 knitting stitches for mixing and matching to create your perfect blanket. Best-selling author Doreen Marquart shows how to feature your favourite stitches in eye-catching afghans. Readers will gain an understanding of gauge, stitch counts, and repeats, and how to work confidently with any stitch from any source. Featuring a library of 80 stitches, plus 11 appealing projects - including samplers as well as repeat-block and single-stitch designs - and instructions on how to turn designs with different stitch counts into blocks of the same size to mix and match, Pick Your Stitch, Build a Blanket is a book crafters will come back to again and again.

All children love a farmyard so, they're bound to enjoy these lovely little knitted farmyard characters! You'll find all their favorite animals, from cows to hens to ponies, lambs and ducks. There are also the farmers and farm workers to knit, plus a tractor, farmhouse and accessories. All the characters can be played with on the large playmat, which is also included as a pattern. The 25 projects feature best-selling author Sarah Keen's popular and charming style. They're durable and washable, using readily available DK yarn. There's a comprehensive techniques section too, so beginners will be able to tackle the projects. They make wonderful gifts for little ones, and will provide many hours of fun and educational imaginative play.

An inspiring collection of 200 classic and new crochet stitches! The perfect resource for new and experienced crocheters alike, The Step-By-Step Guide To 200 Crochet Stitches offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions. This essential book stitch dictionary includes: - Basic stitches - Fans & Shells - Bobbles & Clusters - Spikes - Relief stitches - Mesh & Filet - Waves - Crossed stitches - Decorative stitches You'll learn essential crochet skills, such as changing color, fastening off, and forming basic stitches. Each stitch is accessible with written, charted, and step-by-step photo instructions that clearly explain where the yarn goes each step of the way. Plus, large finished swatches in eye-catching colors show off the beauty of each stitch inspiring your hook through the entire book. The Step-By-Step Guide To 200 Crochet Stitches is the must-have stitch dictionary you'll want in your reference library.

Knitted Menagerie provides 30 easy-to-follow knitting patterns for an eclectic array of animals. Within the pages of this bright and fun book, you'll find 30 adorable animals to knit, ranging from sealife to birds, insects to mammals. You'll find everyone's favourites, including a lion, an elephant, blue whale, meerkats and a llama. The patterns vary in complexity, ensuring there's something for everyone. Complete beginners or more experienced knitters can be reassured by the comprehensive illustrated techniques section provided. Packed with fun and enticing photography that shows each of the projects from different angles, this book is sure to delight the knitter and the lucky receiver of these gorgeous, knitted creatures. AUTHOR: Sarah Keen works as a freelance pattern designer and finds calculating rows and stitches challenging, but fascinating. She is experienced in designing knitted toys for children and also enjoys writing patterns for charity. This is Sarah's tenth book for GMC Publications. Sarah lives in Ceredigion, Wales, UK. SELLING POINTS: Projects are safe, durable, and made from readily available yarn Suitable for beginners through to experienced knitters Plenty of bright, fun photographs of the animals throughout the book, including a dedicated gallery section 30 brand new patterns with favourite animals as well as the more unusual and exotic Latest knitting book from best-selling author Sarah Keen 50 photographs, 30 illustrations

Learn how to create bright and colourful knits using the intarsia method of colour knitting. This clear and simple book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the art of knitting with different coloured yarns. It guides you effortlessly through the process of choosing colours, preparing yarn bobbins and working out yarn quantities through to the basic intarsia techniques such as joining in new colours and working from charts. At the end of the book there is a mouth-watering collection of 11 gorgeous projects including a fox-themed cushion, an eye-catching chevron scarf and a show-stopping star blanket - all designed with the beginner in mind. Whether you prefer vibrant, multi-coloured knits or more muted tones, this easy-to-follow book will teach you all you need to know to create contemporary colourwork.

Restyled, and with fresh new photography, Crochet for the Absolute Beginner is the ideal novice's guide, containing crochet expert Pauline Turner's clear, step-by-step guidance, inspiring projects and helpful hints and tips. The close-up photography and no-nonsense advice leads beginners through the basic stitches and techniques, showing them exactly what they should be doing, while the exciting projects - from scarves and bags to lacework - gradually increase in difficulty to challenge and inspire the reader as they progress through the book. The smaller, wire-bound format is ideal for crafters, as it will fit comfortably into a bag and will sit open while in use for easy reference. Previously published as Beginner's Guide to Crochet; ISBN 9781903975466

The essential beginner's guide to knitting know-how, with more than 150 illustrated knitting stitches and techniques. Knit Step by Step shows you everything you need to craft stunning knitted pieces. Master basic stitches and classic techniques, including ribs, Fair Isle, and intarsia, or try your hand at one of eight eye-catching projects. Fully illustrated and easy to use, Knit Step by Step will have you knitting with confidence in no time.

Martin Storey and Sarah Hatton are legendary for their luxurious textured designs using Rowan Yarn. In this collection of 22 patterns for men and women, they have outdone themselves with head-turning sweaters, hats, and scarves. Sarah designed the 11 "Knits for Her," which include a sloppy joe, aran coat, and twisted cable sweater. Martin's 11 stylish designs for men include a textured sweater, neat tailored jacket, and herringbone cardigan. Each pattern is sized from Small to XL (men's patterns) or XXL (women's patterns), with full row-by-row instructions and charts as needed. Entertaining to knit and sumptuous to wear, these modern classic knits will be favorites for years to come.

A practical guide with actual-size swatches, charts, and instructions. 200 Crochet Stitches is designed to get crochet fans discovering new stitches and creative ways of working crochet. It contains a wealth of stitch patterns and how-to techniques. Stitches are introduced and accompanied by clear photographic step-by-step instructions, charts, and examples of the stitches - as well as feature spreads that explore ideas for yarns and colourways and how to use the stitches in garments, accessories and homewares. This collection includes crochet's most popular stitch styles: nubbly textured stitches, delicate lacy ones, technically challenging Tunisian, colourful, graphic and endlessly adaptable chevrons and ripples, and finishing techniques. Stitches include ridges, cables, crossed, spikes, filet, mesh-like, trellis, shells, picots, fans, Tunisian, openwork, chevrons, ripples, bobbles and puffs.