This lovely crafting book serves as a foundation for countless crochet projects. Each example flower and block is presented in a large, full-colour photograph and is accompanied by written instructions and diagrams. All sample flowers and blocks are crocheted in bright colours of smooth cotton yarn to clearly show the stitch patterns, making it an ideal resource for any crafter looking for inspiration. The book includes 60 different crochet block motifs and 66 flower patterns. With this book you can make blankets, cushions, clothing and accessories such as skirts, mittens and scarves.

Thrill to these 68 patterns for adorable knitted clothing designs from KlompeLompe for babies, girls, boys, men, and women. The now-world-beloved brand and style created by friends Hanne and Torunn, mothers from Norway, brims with nature-inspired and sweetly casual appeal. The patterns are perfect for every season's adventures, whether everyday, parties, or special days like back to school, christenings, Easter, and Christmas. For winter walks in the woods with pockets full of pine cones, the Winter Pine Cone Pants are just the thing. Make the play-perfect Balloon rompers, which are nice with bare feet and suntanned skin but can also be worn with tights and a thin undershirt on colder days. The Winter-Fine Overalls are so comfy for crawling around in. The Summer-Sweet Skirt has a classic silhouette, and mother and daughter can have matching skirts. Or how about stylish matching Easter sweaters for the whole family? These patterns offer sizes for babies through 24 months, for boys and girls all the way up to age 14, and for adults-because what's more fun than matching or coordinating your loved ones' outfits? A handy 1-through-3 difficulty rating is included for the projects, and most patterns are at level 2. If you want to make a quick and easy project, look for level 1. If you have time for something a little more challenging, go to level 3. Your little sweethearts will never look sweeter. Patterns include Accessories, Coverlets, Dresses and Skirts, Caps and Headbands, Mittens, Socks, and Scarves, Pants, Pullovers, Sweater-Jackets, and Cardigans.

This is the first book that delves deeply into easily mastered techniques that can be used to adapt and customise any project. "Knitting the Perfect Fit" is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in learning and perfecting shaping details in their knitting. Acclaimed designer and teacher Melissa Leapman distills one of her most in-demand workshops into an authoritative guide that will help knitters understand how designer details and shaping actually work. From a variety of necklines and arm details to different trompe l'oeil shaping techniques that offer a more slimming and flattering look to any garment no matter your body type. Each technique is thoroughly explained with tips and exercised and then showcased in 21 appealing projects that allow knitters to practise their new skills.

With patterns divided into two sections by top-down and toe-up construction, Sock Knitting Master Class explores techniques, such as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork, entrelac, shadow knitting, and intarsia worked in the round. You'll discover inventive ways to start and end socks, shape heels and toes, and knit soles. With Sock Knitting Master Class, you?ll be knitting like the pros in no time! Sock Knitting Master Class is an all-star assembly of the most inventive and exciting designers working with socks today, including Cookie A, Kathryn Alexander, Nancy Bush, Cat Bordhi, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, Anne Hanson, Melissa Morgan-Oakes, Meg Swanson, Anna Zilboorg, and many more! As a bonus, you will also learn how each yarn contributes to the overall design from Clara Parkes. From best-selling author, Ann Budd, Sock Knitting Master Class offers a one of a kind opportunity for knitters to learn from the best and brightest in the knitting world, while sporting the latest and greatest in sock fashions. On a bonus enclosed DVD, Ann showcases all you need to know to knit fun, inventive socks, including a few special tricks and tips from this master sock knitter. You'll find the DVD a great companion to learning both top-down and toe-up techniques.

Hekel 'n pad na genesing Hier is 'n hekelboek met 'n verskil. Vir die eerste keer in Afrikaans vertel vroue hoe hekel hulle deur moeilike en donker tye gehelp het. Stories wissel van verlies, werkverwante stres, depressie, siekte, die dood van 'n kind tot emosionele en fisieke mishandeling. Een-en-twintig dapper vroue maak hul harte oop en vertel hul aangrypende verhale van stryd en uiteindelike oorwinning. Omstandighede wat nie verander kan word nie, word deurgaans op 'n konstruktiewe en kreatiewe wyse hanteer en Hekel en word heel vier hierdie vroue se onblusbare gees. Die leser sal vol hoop voel ná die lees van die stories. Ons het 'n motief vir elkeen van hierdie een-en-twintig vroue se storie ontwerp en dit gebruik om persoonlike en huishoudelike artikels mee te maak. Gevorderde tegnieke is deurgaans gebruik om die beste moontlike eindresultaat te verkry. Entoesiastiese beginners sal ook geskikte patrone hier vind en daar is verwysings na hulpbronne indien dit nodig sou raak. Laastens het ons helder kleure ingespan, bont genoeg om jou dag mee op te vrolik. Hierdie is 'n handwerkboek met die eienskappe van 'n selfhelpboek. Die boek bevat een-en-twintig verhale met een-en-twintig gepaardgaande projekte en patrone, wat jou kan help om enige verlies, werkverwante stres, depressie, siekte of trauma te verwerk. Dit is iets soos die hekel weergawe van 'How to make an American quilt'.

"An excellent instructional book for anyone. Presented beautifully." --Kristin Omdahl, www.styledbykristin.com

"This is the book that pulled me in and set the hook (quite literally). SO well written. If you haven't gotten it yet, you should." --HookMeUp, Ravelry

• Detailed instructions with full-color photographs and illustrations teach the art of Tunisian crochet
• Stylish, contemporary patterns for apparel and home decor
• Includes instructions for 16 projects

Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the Afghan stitch, combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor are explained in detail. Readers will learn how to make wearable items such as a chain mail scarf, child's jumper, honeycomb skirt, and man's vest. Home decor projects include an ottoman cover, placemats, afghan, pillow, and more--all using Tunisian crochet techniques.

Gradient yarns and colorful color-shifting patterns are everywhere in knitting today! Knowing what and how to knit with color-shifting yarns, and how to combine colors for successful color-fade projects, can be a challenge. Let the Editors at Interweave be your guide to the colorful world of knitting gradients with Gradient Style. Inside this comprehensive guide to putting gradients yarns to work you'll find:

- Detailed information on selecting, combining, and knitting colored yarns into unique gradient effects.

- Tips to help avoid common color-shifting mistakes such as color pooling and uneven striping when working with gradient skeins.

- 20 beautiful gradient knitted patterns to explore gradient techniques in inspiring, wearable designs including both garments and accessories!

Shift your knitting to another colorful level with Gradient Style!