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Learn Tunisian crochet and find beautiful ways to showcase the richly textured fabric you'll produce. Choose from seven inspiring projects: a clever handbag, a sturdy tote, reversible place mats, three styles of pillows, and an iconic chevron afghan.

Knitters who have mastered the designs in Marianne Kinzel's First Book of Modern Lace Knitting as well as needleworkers looking for distinctive knitted lace patterns and projects will welcome this second book by Mrs. Kinzel. The new designs include "Maidenhair," "Diamond," "Grand Slam" (a special...

Iconic fairy-tale characters from storybooks, movies, and television inspire this collection of magical knitting patterns perfect for modern knights, villains, and princesses. Once again, Genevieve Miller taps a wide range of contributors (from knitwear designers to students) to create a collection...

Baffled by buttonholes? Perplexed by pockets? Stumped by seams? Cap Sease, knitting expert and author of the best-selling Cast On, Bind Off, will help you start--and finish--like a pro. Learn different ways to join balls of yarn or weave in ends, make buttonholes for the look you want, insert a zipper...

Skill Level: EasyThis monochromatic owl basket is simple and chic with a twist. It's generous size (28 inches around by 12 inches high) can hold three full size rolled up towels. But don't stop there! Use it to hold toys in the kid's room, or odds and ends in the living room....

Skill level: IntermediateMac is a true to scale apple amigurumi standing at approx. 3.5 inches tall. The pattern gives detailed instructions (with pictures) on how to create Tosh's worm home inside the apple. Plus there is instruction on a plain apple if you would like to create one without...

Skill Level: Advanced BeginnerThese two creatures are here to hold your stuff!Using super bulky weight yarn, the pattern works up super quick and can easily be adapted to change the look of your monster. Or leave the eyes off and have a normal hanging basket.These monsters can...

Skill Level: EasyI've had many requests for a smaller version of my popular Owl Basket, so I have made one to compliment the original.It's still has a generous circumference of 25" to hold many things such as yarn or washcloths. Made by holding two strands of super bulky yarn...

Skill Level: EasySizes included are: Small (US Women's 5-6), Medium (US Women's 7-8) and Large (US Women's 9-10)Slip in to comfy! Pamper your feet after a long day with these women's slippers. This super fast pattern can be made in an evening to quickly slip into...

Skill level: EasyThese great steampunk spats leg warmers work well under a long dress. You will get the spats showing from underneath the skirt and warm legs under the skirt. These also make great leg warmer to show off with its unique style over any type of tights.This pattern comes...

Skill Level: EasyNamed after the famous bridge in San Francisco, the strands of this necklace scarf remind me of the suspension cables on that national monument.This scarf is a great last minute gift option. One piece construction with super easy stitches make this cute accessory easy...

Skill level: easyYou can flip it, scrunch it, slouch it or fold it. This beanie can do it all.This super easy pattern is fun to make. The self striping yarn does all the work, see what patterns you create with your chosen skein.Using the recommended yarn, you can make two beanies...

Skill level: IntermediateWhether you're planning on hitting the slopes or the snowy urban streets, this bulky beret will keep you looking cool and feeling warm.This cabled beret is made from bulky yarn, so it works up really quick. Start this weekend and wear it on Monday.Knowledge...

Skill Level: EasyThese snugly slippers are super easy to make.Use a contrasting color for the sole for a cute, fast gift just in time for the holidays.Sizes included are: Small (US Women's 5-6), Medium (US Women's 7-8) and Large (US Women's 9-10)The pattern...