This is a wonderful collection of 25 quick-to-knit projects to show your support for those affected by cancer. So many of us have been impacted by breast cancer, whether we've dealt with it personally or know someone who has. A special knitted gift is a tangible way to show our support to loved ones - or our appreciation to our caregivers. These beautiful knitting patterns are ideal. You can choose from 25 quick-to-knit accessories, including super soft hats, pretty shawls, cosy socks, slippers, blankets, pillows, and more. You can incorporate affordable amounts of luscious yarns such as alpaca, cashmere, and silk that are soothing against the skin and easy to wear comfortably.

Twenty to Knit: Easy Knitted Tea Cosies contains twenty fun, colourful and easy-to-knit tea cosies. This book contains a wide range of designs, from funky fruit and friendly owls to contemporary stripes, along with Autumn, Christmas and Valentine's Day designs. These cute and quirky tea cosies are quick to make and great for brightening up your home or giving as gifts.

Classic fairytale characters come to life in the form of walkabouts with this book from designer Anita Wheeless. Walkabout characters are adorable knitted and felted puppets. Adults and children alike will love simply sliding their fingers into the hollow legs of these storybook stars to act out their favorite roles. The designs include Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, Mary and her little Lamb, Hansel and Gretel with the Witch, The Gingerbread Man, and Humpty Dumpty. All of the characters are knitted with wool yarn on double-pointed needles, with embellishments added after felting. Instruction book comes with an audio CD of the classic stories and nursery rhymes related to the characters.

Jazz it up show your style Adding a touch of whimsy to purses, key chains, mobile phones, and other practical devices is all the rage. In a cookie-cutter world, it s a quick way to express your individuality and personalize everyday gadgets. To show you how to make a charming statement, get your copy of Crocheted Keyring & Charms by British designer Emma Varnam.

30 projects with something for every taste. A new title in the popular Cozy series, Crocheted Keyrings & Charmsfeatures 30 projects that are great fun to make for yourself and wonderful to give as gifts. Choices range from sassy to silly with motifs for all ages, including:

Cool Stuff: Cupcake, Apple, CrownCharming Trifles: Russian Doll, Camper, HouseCute Critters: Cat, Chicken, Owl, and Penguin

Your complete guide to crochet fun. Each project is clearly explained and comes with easy-to-follow patterns and concise instructions, providing all the know-how you need to get hooked on these adorable projects."

This title features: 20 achievable projects suitable for jewellery-makers of all ages and abilities; simple, easy-to-master techniques to ensure perfect results; thorough guidance on tools and materials, all easy to attain and suitable for crafters on a budget. Fun, quirky, cute or vintage, in this beautifully illustrated book you will discover a wide range of contemporary charms adorning various items of jewellery - including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings and brooches - any of which will instantly update your outfit, whatever your style. Creating that individual charm bracelet for yourself or to give as a personalised gift can now be achieved using Sophie Robertson's bespoke designs. Each versatile charm can be mixed and matched to make your dream handmade jewellery. Twinkling beads, sparkling silver, retro finds and treasured pieces are a selection of the project materials. The choice is yours! With 20 inspirational projects to choose from, all with simple, step-by-step instructions, plus informative tools, materials and techniques sections to guide beginners, making jewellery has never been easier.

Covering both toe-up and cuff-down styles, she introduces two techniques for starting a sock, three different heel techniques, and useful tips and tricks like the figure-eight cast-on and stretchy bind-off, as well as how to work with both double-pointed and circular needles. Once the basic techniques are mastered, knitters will be able to adapt them to create their own custom sock designs.

Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches. 280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch patterns, including leaf patterns, diamonds, circles and waves--perennial favorites that can be applied to every type of project, from sweaters to blankets. With full-color photos and expert explanations of the symbols and patterns, knitters can expand their knowledge of this elegant and classic style. 11 basic projects give you a chance to try some of these patterns right away. These gentle introductions include such accessories as: A stripe-textured shawl A short cowl Handwarmers with a circle pattern A versatile winter hat And more! Japanese knitting guru Gayle Roehm introduces the patterns and explains the ins and outs of Japanese knitting. A handy index allows you to search for patterns by number of steps and stitches required, so you can shop from the intricacy side of the menu. A section on how to knit the symbols takes you step-by-step through the stitches used in this book.

From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet-a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting-with 20 projects for beginners There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to's and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. The book includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs. Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets. In this way, author Toni Lipsey is reintroducing crochet and encouraging makers to explore the craft further with each new design. Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won't be able to find anywhere else.

Take knitted cables from heirloom to vavoom! In Unexpected Cables author Heather Zoppetti has crafted a fresh, modern, flattering collection of 18 knitted garments. She perfectly captures the essence of the iconic knitted cable and makes cabled designs decidedly fashion-forward! The book features 3 chapters: Refined, Lace, and Abstract. Refined cables explore classic Aran cables using lightweight yarns, twisted stitches, and feminine shapes. In the Lace section, Heather challenges knitters to marry together these two popular knitting techniques with spectacular results. The Abstract section focuses on unusual construction, direction, and texture in cabled projects that have edgy, urban feel. Sleek garment shapes, an interesting mix of cables and lace, and unusual construction converge to bring the generations-old tradition of cable knitting squarely into the here and now. Knitters will delight in making these intriguing, accessible creations!

This collection of mix and match crochet patterns allows you to make bespoke dolls that represent the special people in your life so that everyone feels represented and included.

Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every child should be able to see themselves reflected in a doll and research has shown that this can have a positive impact on a child's self-esteem. This collection of amigurumi crochet patterns for dolls with different skin tones, hair types, body shapes, clothes and accessories will allow you to make a doll to represent all children everywhere.

Author and crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, specialises in creating look-alike dolls that capture the spirit of the individual and she is passionate about creating crochet dolls for everyone. In this collection of crochet patterns she has designed a wide range of dolls, as well as their clothes and accessories, for you to use as a jumping off point for you to create your own utterly unique dolls. None of the patterns have recommendations for yarn colours so you are free to pick your own colours for hair and skin type and there are patterns for a variety of different hair types and styles.

Nathalie has designed a pattern for a Down's syndrome doll and a doll with vitiligo, as well as a doll with prosthetic limbs; crutches; leg braces; hearing aids; feeding tubes and eyeglasses. The collection also includes crochet patterns for a wheelchair, assistance dogs and a special teddy bear.

There are step-by-step instructions and photographs for how to make the basic doll which can then be adapted using the other patterns. You can then choose the doll's clothing from the crochet clothing patterns and there is a wide variety of different garments to suit every doll including underwear; t shirt; pinafore; dungarees (overalls); pants (trousers); skirt, jumper and various shoes and boots including Mary Janes, trainers and boots. Use this colourful collection to create an endless variety of dolls by mix and matching the designs. There are no limits to the design variations so you can create bespoke dolls for all the special people in your life.

Turn back time for a walk with daring dinosaurs, marvelous mammoths, crafty cave people and many more. Dodo Dominique can tell you all the ancient gossip; Brad the Brachiosaurus wants to open a turtleneck sweater shop; and Paula Parasaurolophus doesn't go anywhere without her stegosaurus teddy. The characters in this book, created by various designers, have arrived with a bang and will bring a whole new world to life. So dust off your crochet hook, dig up your yarns, and get ready for the most imaginative playtime yet.

Create stunning crochet collages with this collection of 100 patterns for crochet flowers, plants and petals. Crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrington, has created 100 crochet motifs arranged in 10 collages based on the beautiful flowers and plants found in her wonderful cottage garden on the edge of the beautiful North York Moors National Park. All of the motifs are inspired in some way by Chris' garden and the collages roughly follow the pattern of the seasons from the first flowers in spring, through to the frosty leaves of winter. The motif designs are inspired by the colours and shapes found in nature and, while some are recognisable as specific plant species, they are not intended to be botanically accurate representations of particular plants. Alongside the more usual front-on view of flowers in full bloom, Chris has included some patterns for flowers viewed from the side, half-opened flowers, buds, seedheads, berries and fungi. There is also a large variety of foliage types from individual leaves to leafy stems, ferns, and grasses. Each of the collages has a different, sometimes seasonal, theme and all the compositions are different - there are wreaths and bouquets, some are arranged in a jug or a vase while others grow straight from the ground. The collage themes include Woodland Glade, inspired by a sun-dappled, shady forest corner with ferns and snowdrops, the Vintage Blue Bouquet collage is inspired by the shapes and soft pastel colours of Lily-of-the-valley and Scabious, and the Flower Meadow collage evokes a prairie-style meadow with ornamental grasses interspersed with tall perennial flowers. You can have fun recreating the collages that Chris has designed, or you can mix and match the motifs of your favourite plants and flowers to make your own creations. There are instructions for which yarn to use to create the motifs, but you can experiment with different types of yarn to create your own versions. As well as creating the beautiful crochet collages which could be mounted and framed, there are ideas for what to make from the crocheted motifs including decorative applique embellishments on clothes and homewares, as well as bookmarks and keyring charms.

Do you remember your fond childhood memories? Those were the innocent days when technology was not a part of our lives yet, games were played outside and the world was not so polluted. Ordinary and classic toys were enough for kids to enjoy. This book will take you back to your happy childhood days with 19 beautiful "innocent" amigurumi toys. Some toys from the book are granny and little helper, grandma and grandpa, lovely girl dolls, rag doll, duck, bunnies, Red Riding Hood, cowgirl and hobby horse, vintage robot, baby doll twins, gardener girl doll and bear.. These all were designed by a different amigurumi designers. AUTHORS: Vivyane is an amigurumi-designer and the person behind "Happy Crochet, Etc" on Instagram. She fell in the crochet cauldron seven years ago. Until then she was drawing and painting a lot but was looking for a new hobby that would re-boost her creativity and give it a new momentum. That is how she discovered the world of amigurumi. Vivyane is a self-taught crocheter who learned through books and videos, and later decided she wanted to create her own crochet designs. Skaiste Kivci is a translator and amigurumi designer based in Lithuania. She has been into handicraft ever since she was a child but she happened to get into the charming, colourful world of amigurumi simply out of wanting to bring joy to her kids and friends by my handmade toys. She feels lucky to find this hobby also brought her to like-minded peers and friends. She is a mom of three and living in Lithuania with her family. Mei Li Lee, better known as Amigurumei, is a self-professed daydreamer who discovered amigurumi by chance. Now she enjoys sharing the joy of the craft with like-minded daydreamers, splitting her hours between being a mom of twin boys and designing magical dolls, each packed with a little unique personality of their own (much like her boys). The former journalist and craft columnist is also the author of Hello Kitty Crochet. Elisa Ems-Domenig has been a crochet artist and designer for the past 6 years. She designs and creates her own cute toy range under the name "Lulu loves the Moon." She lives with her husband, 5 children, and lots of farm animals in the forest at the foot of the Alps in Austria. Sandra Muller lives in France in Lyon with her husband and children. As a textile designer she is passionate about the arts of yarn and creates amigurumi and crochet patterns. Dolls and their dressing and accessories have taken a great place in her collection. She is known as Lucienne Compatine on Instagram.

Crochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets and more from this collection of stylish patterns Shawls are a simple yet colourful way to liven up your wardrobe - they are comforting and cosy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps has 35 patterns ranging from a simple, slip-on crochet wrap, to a large open-work pattern shawl. There are lace-patterned shawls to throw over your shoulders at a party, or capelets to add a layer of warmth to your outfit on chilly days. Granny hexagons and stars are used to make giant rectangular wraps, while star stitch and popcorn stitch add texture and weight. There's even a 'stash-buster' pattern with a mix-and-match border designed to use up your colourful leftover yarns. Many of the shawls would make excellent gifts - particularly as 'prayer shawls' - and of course, one size fits all! This collection of patterns from Laura Strutt features her usual up-to-date style and modern pallette of brights, variegated yarns, and neutrals, while many of the patterns use the increasingly popular super-chunky and variegated yarns. First Published in 2016, this is a new edition.

Includes a general overview of 500+ crochet stitches and helpful tips. Don't miss out on this special CD collection featuring our most popular stitch books all on one CD. The disc includes full-colour photography and complete instructions. The CD is both PC and MAC compatible.

Bring more colour into your crochet with these bright and beautiful patterns. Imagine you are in the wool shop or searching for yarn online - do you instinctively go for the reds and pinks, naturally veer towards soft blues and greens, or head to the dark side of greys and blacks? The relationship between colours and our state of mind is well established, but we don't often consciously notice how much different colours affect us or understand why we favour some over others. Emma Leith is known for her colourful crochet, and has designed 35 projects that will bring you the psychological benefits of working with different shades, along with the enjoyment of creating beautiful items for the home and to wear. There is a chapter for each season, to reflect the colours of nature in spring, summer, autumn and winter, and then a chapter of 'four seasons' designs, showing you how to mix shades from different times of the year. With notes on the colour therapy benefits of different patterns, and suggestions for switching shades to suit your own preferences, you will soon be crocheting in full colour.

You will love this collection of knitted dolls and their simply stunning outfits and accessories. Choose from Faye with her cute bunny ear beanie and boots or Naomi with her Fair Isle dress and Mary Jane shoes. All the dolls can be adapted so you can change their hairstyles and colour - perfect for personalising to make an extra special present. All the dolls' clothes are interchangeable so you can make one doll and keep adding to her wardrobe or choose your favourite garments to knit your own unique outfit. These knitted dolls make wonderful presents for children and grown up children who will adore the stunning attention to detail in their very contemporary clothes.

Hekel vir jou hartedief is spesiaal saamgestel vir oumas en mammas wat lief is vir handwerk en iets anders vir die kleinding wil hekel. Die patrone is kleurryk dit sinoniem is met kinders en hulle wonderwereld. Vir die winterpatrone is meestal akrieldraad gebruik omdat dit nie krap nie en goed was en dra. Die somerkleertjies is met natuurlike draad soos suiwer katoen gehekel. Al die brei- en hekeldraad in die boek is plaaslik vervaardig en maklik bekombaar. Al die patrone word met diagramme toegelig vir die wat dit makliker vind, en die patroonsteke word voor in die boek verduidelik. Daar is iets vir almal, van die beginner tot die gesoute handwerker, sodat elke hekeloomblik genotvol en geinspireerd is.

Make the cutest crochet animals ever! With some simple stitches and a little stuffing, amigurumi is a charming style of crochet that's great for beginners. An exciting project guide for any crafter of any skill level, Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals features 15 adorable crochet patterns, including a hippo, panda, unicorn, hedgehog, giraffe, and so many more. Opening with an insightful introduction on the basics, each project that follows features easy-to-follow instructions, how-to crochet illustrations, photo step-outs for detail work, and other helpful tips and tricks. Also included are detailed sections on how to read an amigurumi pattern, as well as stitch guides. Have fun making the most charming plush toys, all while you fall in love with crochet!

In late 19th century, Cornwall hand-knitting was a vital cottage industry and coastal villages developed their own distinctive patterns and names for the traditional navy blue guernsey or knit-frock. Contract-knitting - the occupation of many Cornish women - had died out by the 1920s and was almost forgotten until Mary Wright started asking old people what they remembered of it. Her research has resulted in a remarkable picture of social history. This book includes many delightful contemporary photographs, and detailed instructions and charts show how to knit a Cornish guernsey incorporating one of thirty local patterns. Mary Wright is a specialist knitting instructor. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United Kingdom, and in Japan. Since the publication of Cornish Guernseys and Knit-frocks she has given many lectures and broadcasts.