Crocheted fashion isn't just for cold weather! With these 9 refreshing designs, you can crochet yourself fashionable sleeveless tops that fit your style. Each piece is perfect on its own, or worn as a layer. You'll find a wide range of looks worked in warm-weather fibers, such as cotton and linen, that are fun to crochet and easy to wear. These versatile designs work equally well with skinny or relaxed-fit jeans, leggings, shorts, or skirts, whether you're dressing up or going out to play

Colourful, functional and fun - these striking crocheted Wayuu bags have the best combination of features! Using the technique of tapestry crochet, there are ten stunning bags to make, all in excitingly bold colourways and designs, with the characteristic woven shoulder straps and drawstring cords. Some of the bags are also embellished with pompoms and tassels. Using the traditional geometric patterns and shapes of the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people, each bag is unique and you can make them in your own choice of colours. Tapestry crochet uses just one crochet stitch and is an easy technique to learn, and a section at the end of the book shows you how to make the beautifully braided straps and drawstrings. The braided straps could also easily be made on their own as trendy belts for trousers and skirts. Using very simple stitches, with easy-to-follow patterns and widely available 100% cotton yarns, these bags are too beautiful to resist - so pick up your yarn and hook and get started!

Crocheted mandalas are having a moment! And it is no wonder the mandala is in vogue: one evening is often enough to begin and finish something eye-catching. This book celebrates the sheer fun of making and showcases Haafner Linssen's modern colour schemes and patterns. With full patterns and inspiring photos, a review of crochet techniques that helps you create a perfect circle, a discussion of materials, colours, finishing techniques, and lots of project ideas, this book is a guarantee for many hours of happy mandala-making.

Keep warm while looking your best with these quick and easy crocheted hat designs! Whether you prefer a slouchy hat, a beanie, or the author's favorite hybrid, the slouchy-beanie, you are sure to find a favorite in these 14 unique and colorful patterns. Make several in your favorite hues, and you'll have a hat to match whatever you wear. Great for gifts, too! A variety of stitch patterns keep the work interesting, and detailed instructions ensure success.

Prepare to be amazed at the stunning knitted accessories you can make on your loom!

Cabled hats, lace wraps, colorwork scarves and leg warmers, textured shawls, cowls, socks, and more! The basic loom knitting techniques are easy to learn, and when you are ready for more, lace, cables, Fair Isle, and beautiful textured designs can all be accomplished on a knitting loom.

This book teaches all of the loom-knitting stitches needed in photo-illustrated steps, so it's easy to follow along and start knitting your first project right away. Once you start, you'll want to knit all 30 patterns in the book!

• Learn how to cast on, basic knit and purl stitches, and bind off
• Expand your knowledge to use more than one color, make textured stitches, and lace
• 30 knitting patterns included for hats, scarves, shawls, totes, headbands, mittens, and more

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.

Knitting Learn It. Love It. is designed to serve as a long-term reference guide to all the essential knitting techniques. Each chapter teaches basic skills in detail, with step-by-step guides and carefully annotated photographs and diagrams to ensure the reader knows exactly what to do and how to do it. There are simple 'quick start' projects to build confidence and help the reader progress; galleries of inspirational projects made using the techniques learned in that chapter; guest designers and bloggers share some of their favourite patterns. There are also really useful listicles sprinkled throughout the pages for readers who want to quickly understand the essentials, plus knitting clinics for insider tips and advice on spotting and avoiding common mistakes. This comprehensive knitting reference guide is a valuable resource for beginners and more experienced knitters alike.

Let your creative urges take flight with this wonderful collection of birds to crochet. Featuring 10 gorgeous projects, all with stunning photographs and detailed charts, Crocheted Birds is a bird lovers delight! includes extensive techniques section suitable for all skill levels 10 projects for adorable crocheted birds projects include blackbird, wren and robin hand-drawn charts included with patterns Intricate charts are included with the patterns to help you make your feathered friends come to life!

Instructions for making 23 "granny-type" squares based upon quilt block patterns including such favorites as Log Cabin, Streak of Lightning, Baby Block, and Indian Hatchet, plus specific instructions for putting the blocks together to make afghans, sweaters, etc. Instructions. 81 illustrations.

Make San-X characters and their accessories out of yarn! Amigurumi are cute crocheted stuffed animals from Japan. Combine amigurumi with San-X and you get the most adorable crocheted characters! This book of patterns with full-color photographs shows you how to make characters like Rilakkuma and friends, Tarepanda, Sumikko Gurashi and more, plus their accessories. Crochet popular characters from San-X to make your own stuffed animals!

Invite light, warmth, and the freshness of spring into your home in time for Easter! Designer Thea Rytter, a fan favorite for her beautifully subtle color palettes and undeniable creativity, is back with a brand-new selection of decorations, ornaments, and more-including both well-known Easter classics such as colorful eggs and fluffy hares, and fun, festive springtime designs for flowers, feathers, and a sweet, soft friend or two. Welcome the season in style, with cozy, charming, characteristically Norwegian Easter knits. - Start small and work your way up: quick single-color patterns keep it simple for beginners, and wrapped-yarn projects like birds and feathers are perfect for kids - Once you've mastered the basic patterns for eggs, flowers, and miniature birds-shake things up with color changes, beads, embroidery, and more! - Step-by-step instructions, full-color photographs, and additional guidance for techniques like short-row shaping, to guide knitters who've never tackled them before.

Your baby deserves the ultimate in crochet designer luxury! Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet author Kristi Simpson delivers 40 patterns for diverse items for the baby and nursery: blankets, decorative garlands, baskets, car seat cover, pillows, nursing cover-up, lovie and toys, diaper bag, mobile, wipe cozy, pouf, sleepsack, changing mat, wall hangings, rugs, and much more--all in colors and styles for the bright, happy, modern nursery. Adorn your nursery with handmade crochet for your new baby.

Yarn made from recycled T-shirt material is quick and easy to work with, in addition to being eco-friendly. This book gives 24 great projects for accessories and home decor using this fun fiber. Make fun and stylish purses, hats, scarves, pillows, footstools, baskets, rugs, and more. Includes 18 crochet projects and 6 knit projects, all suitable for beginning crafters, plus a step-by-step skills refresher for each technique. T-shirt yarn yields thick, durable fabric, works up quickly, and creates large, easy-to-see stitches.

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.

Both a pattern book and a reference book, The Knitter's Handy Book Of Sweater Patterns has been created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own design ideas. This sequel to the phenomenal bestseller The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns, presents easy-to-follow charted instructions for eighteen sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweater constructions: drop shoulder, modified drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, saddle shoulder, raglan, and seamless yoke. Each style is provided in fifteen sizes (in two-inch graduations) from a 26-inch chest circumference for a two-year-old child to a 54-inch chest circumference for a large adult. Each size is further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 stitches per inch. If you're counting, that's 75 options for each of the six styles, or 450 patterns in all (all with yarn yardage estimates). Add the cardigan and neckline variations, and you've got more than 1,000 patterns! Even more variations are possible by adding different neck finishes, edgings, waist shapings, and color or stitch patterns. Detailed diagrams for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations. If knitting sweaters is your passion, look no further-this book is your definitive resource.

60 Quick Knit Gifts for Babies is a standout collection of 60 brand-new knitting patterns for blankets, accessories, garments, and toys for little ones up to two years old.

When in need of something to knit that will make a baby―and his or her parents―go gaga, 60 Quick Knit Gifts for Babies has everything you'll need. From simple accessories like hats and mittens to garments like cardigans, pullovers, dresses, and rompers, there are plenty of options that will allow you to dress up that little one in style. Beyond clothing, there are numerous adorable knit baby blanket patterns and several loveable toys such as a koala and a sloth. No two items are alike, and unlike some knitting baby books, projects span every skill level and a broad range of techniques such as lace, cables, colorwork, brioche, and more. There is something accessible and enticing for every knitter. With every item worked in Cascade 220 Superwash, an affordable and easy-care yarn available in more than 100 colors, the riddle of which yarn to use is solved from the get-go. The latest and greatest collection of knitting patterns for babies in the bestselling 60 Quick Knits knitting book series is here―and knitters will turn to this book whenever a new bundle of joy arrives or it's time to celebrate those first couple of birthdays. Happy knitting!

This big book of baby knits has everything that you could want from your knitting books and patterns, from the variety of projects included to the wide range of stitches and techniques used. Knitters of all levels in search of knitting pattern books for babies will be able to enjoy this adorable collection of giftable knits.

A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every crocheter needs to know. Whether you are just learning to crochet, or you are seldom separated from your hook and yarn, there will always be times when you need instruction--or just a reminder--on a particular technique or stitch, and even the most experienced crocheter may not know all the tips and wrinkles included here. Crochet Know-How has step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear color artworks, showing you how to do everything from basic single and double crochet, to increasing and decreasing, working in the round and in spirals, and changing color. If you want to know how to get started, everything from making a slip stitch and working out your gauge to blocking your finished make is covered. For more experienced makers, useful tips on making raised stitches, creating bobbles and clusters, and creating ribbing in crochet will all help you achieve a perfect finish to your makes.

The Knitter's Bible Learn how to knit with this essential handbook for creative knitters, from bestselling author Claire Crompton. Whether you're an experienced knitter or a complete beginner The Knitter's Bible contains everything you need to know about knitting. With full easy-to-follow instructions for all of the knitting basics, from knit and purl stitch to casting on and binding (casting) off, as well as more advanced techniques, such as Fair Isle knitting, cables and lace knitting, and circular knitting. You will also learn how to read knitting patterns and how to adapt garment patterns for your own designs. The extensive stitch library section provides instructions for over 100 different knitting stitches and at the back of the book you will find 25 step-by-step knitting patterns for gorgeous creative projects. Inside The Knitter's Bible: Getting Started - go back to basics with an overview of the yarns and equipment you will need, and then learn basic knitting techniques with easy step-by-step instruction, including knit and purl stitch, casting on and binding (casting) off, and how to read knitting patterns. Creative Options - this chapter expands on the basics with more advance, creative knitting techniques, such as Fair Isle knitting, lace and cable knitting, and circular knitting. Exploring Choices - learn how to embellish your knitting projects with beads, smocking, tassels and cords, and knitted flowers. You will also learn about shaped knitting techniques, medallion knitting, entrelac and mitred squares. Stitch Library - a comprehensive library of over 100 different knitting stitches, split into seven sections: knit and purl stitches; gansey patterns; texture stitches; rib stitches; cable stitches; lace stitches; and edgings. Knitting Projects - full instructions and knitting patterns for creative projects, from scarves and mittens, to throws, cushions and knitted garments.

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.

Sometimes when you realize you need a new hat or mittens--It's going to be freezing tomorrow and I'm going hiking! It's my best friend's birthday and I don't have a gift!--you need it NOW! This is the book you can turn to again and again for just the right pattern, knowing that every project in it can be completed in a matter of minutes or hours. Designed for maximum style in minimum time, the knits in this book were created with busy knitters in mind. From twisty mitts to a family hat, a cozy alpaca scarf to cozy ribbed leg warmers, and a cable pattern that can be adapted to make wrist warmers, mitts, a headband, or a hat, you will have a quick pattern for every knitted essential in just this one book.

Learning to crochet has never been easier! An accessible introduction to crochet, How to Crochet is for absolute beginners. Simple-to-follow projects teach the basic skills and techniques of this fun and creative craft. New crocheters will learn everything they need to get started, including how to do the basic stitches, read charts and patterns, and finish off theirwork. Ten stylish projects introduce a different technique, with complete instructions explained in detail with the help of clear illustrations. How to Crochet explains the basics of crochet so that even beginners will soon be impressing friends and family with their new-found creative skills. Projects include: tablet cover, tea cosy, pot holder, toy bunny, Granny Square blanket, cowl, fingerless mittens and a lace shawl.