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Around the Corner Crochet Borders
150 Colorful, Creative Edging Designs with Charts and Instructions for Turning the Corner Perfectly Every Time
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2010
A crochet border is the perfect finishing touch on the edges of any fiber project, but creating one often means shaping the edging around an unforgiving 90-degree angle. It’s no easy task, but Edie Eckman guides you through it with style and poise. This collection includes 150 vibrant crochet frames...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2012
Whether you are an experienced tatter or a beginner, this rare collection of patterns gives needleworkers instructions for making over thirty tatted doilies and almost fifty edgings for fine linens, towels, handkerchiefs, collars, placemats, and other items. Included are such lovely items as tatted...
All about Crochet
The Dictionary of Crochet Stitches and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2009
Not sure how to work into a chain space or between stitches? Wondering what is meant by a working row? Confused about how to decrease in half double crochet? This ultimate visual guide will answer those questions and more.
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by Jean Leinhauser
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Afghans are fun to make, cozy to use and make wonderful gifts! This book is a reference tool you will use for years. You can crochet the 101 afghan stitch patterns in baby-, sport-, worsted or bulky-weight yarn and use your own choice of colors. Stitch patterns have been carefully chosen so they are not to open-weave, not too difficult and not too time-consuming.
by Janis Frank
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2011
One of my favourite things to knit...slippers just like Grandma used to make. This pattern includes instructions to make slippers that will fit adults from a woman's size 7-12 and a man's 6-13.
Wendy Knits Lace
Essential Techniques and Patterns for Irresistible Everyday Lace
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2011
At last—gorgeous lace projects that you can knit and wear every day.
From the celebrated author of Socks from the Toe Up comes a collection of knitted lace that you will want to live in. Whether you’re new to lace or a more adventuresome knitter, you will find plenty to occupy your needles....
Brave New Knits
26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Brave New Knits by Julie Turjoman, cofounder of Ravelry.com is the first book to celebrate the convergence of traditional hand-knitting and modern technology. The Internet has made it possible for the knitting community to connect through photos, pattern-sharing, and blogs that document the knitting...
Extra/Ordinary
Craft and Contemporary Art
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2011
Contemporary artists such as Ghada Amer and Clare Twomey have gained international reputations for work that transforms ordinary craft media and processes into extraordinary conceptual art, from Amer’s monumental stitched paintings to Twomey’s large, ceramics-based installations. Despite the amount...
Sew Gifts!
25 Handmade Gift Ideas from Top Designers
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2013
Fresh ideas abound in this amazingly varied assortment of sewn and quilted items for gift giving or personal use.Get lots of choice and loads of value with 25 unique patterns for sewingSew gifts such as a pencil case, knitting needle case, makeup bag, aprons, pin cushions, pillows, and moreDiscover...
Big-City Bags
Sew Handbags with Style, Sass, and Sophistication
Language: English
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Ready to move beyond basic bags and totes? Now you can create sophisticated handbags and totes with a modern look. Learn a variety of intermediate to advanced techniques--from installing zippers and magnetic snaps to creating adjustable straps--and find detailed info on selecting the right interfacing,...
Contemplative Crochet
A Hands-On Guide for Interlocking Faith & Craft
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2011
With Hook in Hand, Enrich Your Spiritual Practice and Renew Your Awareness
of the Connections of Creativity to Spirit
What can you learn about yourself through your crocheting? What deeper symbolism lies behind the loops and patterns that you create? How can this simple activity help you make...
Lakeside Forest Blanket
An Easy Hexagon Afghan to Crochet
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2013
My teenage son wanted an afghan that would remind him of being in a forest by a lake. Together we brainstormed ideas for the perfect lap-sized blanket, and now he loves his straight-sided hexagon afghan in shades of blue, green, and brown. This design is easily adaptable for different colors and...
by Deja Joy
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2013
Skill level: IntermediateSure owls are nocturnal, but what if some of them were insomniacs who couldn't sleep during the day?The little guys on this beanie know what it’s like to not get enough sleep and they are desperately trying to stay “up all night”.Using the Fair...
Crochet a Farm
19 Cute-as-Can-Be Barnyard Creations
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Crocheters can't get enough of Megan Kreiner's adorable designs. Learn to use clever customizing details to crochet horses, cows, chickens, pigs, and other animal friends for children of all ages.Finish each cute-as-can-be project in a few hours using basic crochet skillsEnjoy small, portable...