Spice up your crochet time with our creative stitch pattern dishcloths! Twelve fun and easy designs are included in this pattern book. Each design uses a special stitch and colourful worsted-weight cotton yarn. They make great take-along projects and perfect quick gifts.

Make your own collection of irresistibly cute knitted animals in soft, fleecy yarn. This gorgeous knitting book for knitters of all abilities by Sachiyo Ishii contains 20 lovely projects including a baby penguin, a koala bear, a guinea pig and a squirrel. All the projects are accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow patterns and photography. There is a useful page of basic techniques at the start of the book, including making up, stuffing, and simple, decorative surface stitching. These lovely mini knits are all bursting with character and feel extra soft and snuggly. All the projects are exquisitely designed and very easy to make. They make perfect gifts and will delight young and old alike.

If you can knit and purl, you can knit your very own socks, and veteran sock knitter Ann Budd shows you how in Getting Started Knitting Socks. Each step - from casting on stitches for the leg to working the misunderstood Kitchener stitch at the toe - is broken down into its basic elements and illustrated with clear photographs and drawings. Along the way you'll learn the fundamentals of sock knitting, a variety of ways to achieve similar results, and a host of time-proven tips that ensure success. In Getting Started Knitting Socks, you'll find basic instructions for knitting socks at five different gauges and for five different sizes. Whether you want to knit a pair of delicate dress socks for your ten-year-old niece, a pair of sturdy book socks for your older brother, or a pair of bulky slipper socks for yourself, we've got your feet covered. If you get tired of the basic sock, add some color or texture, either by following one of the 16 patterns provided or by adding your own stitch pattern - dozens of rib, cable, and lace patterns are provided for your own experimentation. So get started knitting socks - soon you'll have made your first sock . . . then its mate. Then, before you know it, you'll be your own sock-knitting machine.

In this title Melissa Leapman's unique, helpful approach guides knitters through intarsia, stranded knitting and two-colour double knitting. It includes 12 original projects, 200 stitch patterns and knitting and design tips and tricks. For anyone interested in serious colour knitting and for the tens of thousands of Melissa Leapman fans, "Mastering Color Knitting" will be the book for achieving breathtaking colour-work. The author helps readers tackle one of the thorniest concepts of all: knitting with multiple colours of yarn! With her unique, helpful approach, she guides knitters through intarsia, stranded knitting and two-colour double knitting. This book picks up where her last book ("Color Knitting the Easy Way") left off. She continues to share her extensive colour-work knowledge and provides knitters with excellent value: in addition to the techniques there are also 12 original projects, knitting and design tips and tricks and more than 50 stitch patterns.

Stay on point with these 10 stylish knit hats! Nothing keeps you warm and cozy like a hand-knitted hat, and with the 10 designs in this book, you'll have one for every look. Feeling playful? Try the Sophisti-Cat or Smocking Stocking. More urban chic? Go with Sidewinder or Rhubarb. Change up the yarn colors for new looks and you can create a full selection of hats, something perfect for every outfit. Each pattern includes full written instructions, charts when needed, and photo illustrations of any new stitches, making these patterns all quick and easy to knit.

There are plenty of choices in this compendium of 280 different shell stitches for creating fashionable crochet designs.

Classic guide to the styles of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands. Vibrant patterns for an array of garments include jerseys, gloves and mittens, stockings, and caps. Illustrated with 191 black-and-white and 20 color pictures, this volume is well known and prized among longtime practitioners of the craft.

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics. Nicholas is a knight who likes to knit. What will he do when a gnawing dragon comes to the palace? Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Learning how to knit has never been simpler Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to knit. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic knitting techniques will have you creating projects like scarves, hats, and blankets in no time. Eight simple projects will introduce knitting skills like garter stitch, stockinette, knitted texture, and color techniques; skills you will use often as you continue to learn. With "First Time Knitting," soon you will be knitting amazing gifts and projects with confidence.

Over 200 all-new crochet stitches, embellishments and trims make this the one-stop shop for all creative crocheters. Every stitch is shown as a clear swatch to show the effect and texture, and the pattern is given both written and as an easy-to-follow diagram. Conveniently grouped crochet motifs, stitches and edgings allow for easy browsing and location of favorites. Teaches crafters how to make the best of the textural, 3D nature of crochet - perfect when fabrics and knitting just don't cut it

If you long to knit stunning fair isle jumpers and brightly colored blankets for your home this is the perfect book. Learn all the techniques for how to start knitting with color and create really desirable projects as you learn. Choose from brightly colored stripy socks and work your way up to a patterned beanie hat and even a stunning sweater with a colorwork yoke. Even if you can only knit and purl--with this book you'll be making gorgeous colorwork accessories before you know it!

The Perfect Fit is at Your Fingertips! Why settle for boring store bought mittens and cold fingers, when you could knit the warmest, best fitting pair yourself? With Knit Mitts as your guide, you'll have the comprehensive information you need to create snug, warm, and practical mittens and gloves--right in the palm of your hand. Inside, knitting expert Kate Atherley offers solutions to common problem areas: stretchy cast-ons for cuffs, fixes for thumb gaps, tricks for working the tiny circumference of glove fingers. She also addresses yarn choices and knitting techniques for easy care and maximum warmth. Through basic mitten and glove recipes, Kate explains how to measure a hand, assess your yarn selection and gauge, and ultimately customize patterns-including the 10 gorgeous ones inside--to make the best fitting mitts for you and your loved ones. Because the very best mitts are knit to fit!

Blocks are quick to knit, portable pieces perfect for group and charity projects. In this comprehensive volume, now in a paperback format, celebrated designer and innovator Nicky Epstein reimagines the humble block with 150 patterns and masterfully demonstrates how to mix, match, and easily combine them into stunning one-of-a-kind garments and accessories. Inside you will find 150 original block patterns, from simple textures to embossed pictorials, all with Nicky's signature wit, verve and style. Also included are more than ten exclusive project designs and detailed guidance for creating exciting pieces out of block knitting, without using increases or decreases. The book also contains exclusive cut-and-paste project design pages. Simply cut out the printed blocks and arrange them to help create your own masterpieces.

This revised edition of a revered classic provides methods for using traditional stitches in original ways to produce highly decorative rather than strictly functional creations. Colour photographs of finished projects are included.

Britain has had an influence on the world that far outweighs its size. With its rich history, beautiful landscapes and creative people, Britain is without doubt one of the greatest places in the world. And in Knit Your Own Britain, you can now create your own miniature woolly version! Knit Your Own Britain is a unique and beautiful collection of some of the finest British icons, from The Beatles and James Bond to Robin Hood and Henry VIII, and includes contemporary figures like David and Victoria Beckham and Ant & Dec. Fun, fascinating and fantastic, Knit Your Own Britain is a woolly celebration of some of the best of British.

Immerse yourself in a magical woodland with these exciting crocheted critters! Featuring 10 charming animals to make, you'll find it tricky to choose who to make first! From a mischievous raccoon to a friendly fox and a wise owl, these projects will make ideal gifts and also include crocheted accessories that can be shared between the woodland friends. A comprehensive techniques section, accompanied by detailed patterns will provide all the information you need. The stylish photography will inspire you to create your own woodland menagerie!

Nourish your knitting skills with valuable information on plant-based fibers!

The properties of plant-based yarns--cotton, linen, hemp, silk, and others--are unique, naturally. They don't behave the same as wool yarns; to show off their best characteristics you need the right project. PhotosyntheKnits is here to help you cultivate these fibers into beautiful finished designs. Dig in to find:

• High fiber knitwear using plant-based and blended yarns--linen, cotton, hemp, silk, and more.
• 18 projects designed specifically to show off the best properties these fibers ensure you have a beautiful finished project no matter the season.
• Helpful tips and tricks from crunchy designers who love working with plant-based fibers.

Best in Show: Knit Your Own Cat offers the unique opportuity to knit yourself a cat. There are 25 different breeds included, from a charming moggy to a sleek Siamese, a precious Persian to a loving long hair. With Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne's designs you can now knit your precious pet, reproduce your favourite breed or even knit the cat you have always desperately wanted. The cats are surprisingly easy to make. It will only take a few evenings to create a covetable companion for life. Idiosyncratic descriptions of the various breeds accompany beautiful photography, making this book irresistable for both keen knitters and devoted cat-lovers.

Crocheters: go on the edge with Nicky Epstein-bestselling author, needleworker and designer extraordinaire! With approximately 200 different edgings and some gorgeous projects, all with detailed instructions, pattern charts and photographs, Nicky's guide will have crocheters grabbing for their hooks. Create a cropped red jacket featuring oversized buttons and pretty scaIIoping, an ecru crystal shoulder cape, a hatband and bracelet, a unique multi-coloured top and more. This comprehensive guide to crochet edging will take you to the next level and is sure to be an essential part of your needlework library.

New series! A portable, full-color reference for crocheters on the go Crocheting rivals knitting in popularity, but this book has no rivals in its appeal to enthusiasts. It features clear, step-by-step instructions and color photos that demonstrate often confusing techniques. Compact enough to toss into a tote bag, this is the practical, visual go-to, go-with guide crocheters will rely on for help when and where they need it. Cecily Keim (Los Angeles, CA) learned how to crochet at age nine and teaches crochet classes at Unwind, a yarn store in Los Angeles. Kim P. Werker (Vancouver, BC, Canada) is the editor of Interweave Crochet magazine and runs the online magazine Crochet Me (www.crochetme.com). Keim and Werker are the coauthors of Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crocheting (0-7645-9641-1).