Knitting & Crochet Books

This book has clear step-by-step photographs to show how to work the stitches. As you build up your skills, it includes clever ideas for using them at every stage. An ideal introduction to crochet, there is also a wealth of information for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge.

Projects show how to use yarns from chunky wool to fine cotton, and include instructions for everything from simple bags and scarves to a crocheted coat and a delicate lace cushion.

Crochet is a fun, portable craft that even beginners can easily learn to update their wardrobes quickly.

Even if you're a beginner, you'll be able to crochet any of the 20 projects in this book. Once you grasp a few new terms and see a handful of basic stitches, you'll be off and running, creating project after project of exciting work.

Containing ten fabulous and unique rug and throw designs this book, unlike other crocheting books, has patterns for both big, colourful items and smaller throws, delicate baby rugs and pram covers.

Using six stitches, a person with little experience in crocheting can easily make these beautiful pieces. Easy instructions and straightforward patterns.

Covering the basics of wire knitting, this manual presents a range of 30 innovative and beautiful projects, from simple to more complex, with clear directions and illustrations.

Appealing to knitters, beadworkers, wireworkers, and jewellery makers, the guide offers a complete description of tools and techniques, embellishing with beads, and making finishes for the project. A history of this unusual technique is also explored, along with tips for independent projects.

Introducing the adorable Miss Bea, a little girl who enjoys exploring the world around her. In this title she finds out about colours with the help of designer Louisa Harding who accompanies the simple children's story line with 10 designs for boys and girls up to 4 years. For the knitters, each garment has simple shaping and uses the basic knit and purl stitch to appeal particularly to new knitters; for the children, a simple narrative accompanies Miss Bea's adventures. Full instructions and helpful knitting guide included.

See Also: Rowan Little Treasures

Find out what Miss Bea and friends get up to at playtime with a story and pictures with which every young child can identify. Alongside this engaging story line, Louisa Harding presents ten designs for children from 1 to 4 years. Designed as quick knits and with new knitters in mind, stocking stitch is used in single colours and bright stripes. The accompanying instruction section includes colour coded sizing and an illustrated techniques guide to assist all knitters new to the skill.

See Also: Rowan Little Treasures

Contains tips on designing and constructing your own unique handbag using freeform techniques, also providing many full colour examples of Prudence's original handbag creations.

See Also:

• Handmade Embroidered Bags
• Quilted Bags & Purses

This pattern book gives detailed instructions for knitting five sock designs:

1. Basic Sock Pattern
2. Ashland Sandal Sock
3. Hydrangea Lights
4. Pinstripe Socks
5. Argyle Sock

At the beginning the author provides an explanation of some of the specialised stitches that are used to make socks and stockings.

With simple directions and tips on how to dye, paint, spin, and knit yarn to create authentic socks, this book offers all the information necessary to fashion socks with personality. Included are innovative patterns and tips for knitting socks with customized fit even for all ten toes. Safe and easy directions are given on dyeing yarn. With photos and illustrations of finished examples, sock patterns such as newborn socks and magic genie toe socks, and advice on how to create one-of-a-kind projects, it will appeal to all levels of knitters and spinners.