Lost at a train station? To buy a ticket turn to page 40. To find a hotel go to 55. Hot day blue sky? To hit the beach turn to page 141. To meet a local open page 93. Take this phrasebook & choose your own adventure! Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical & social words & phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals & discover their culture
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From shimmering amulet bags to colourful shoelaces these 50 crocheted creations will enchant kids & take them from the very beginning to a more experienced level. Even children who have never picked up a pair of needles will master the fundamentals quickly thanks to the many detailed directions & instructive attractive colour photos. The fun begins as they try their hand at the basic chain stitch & then learn to crochet around a ring to make a key chain. Small accessible projects follow including purses & slippers. As kids skills increase they can move on to clothes toys backpacks & much more! ...

Going loopy over you latest crochet project? If you ever wished your local wool shop had a 24-hour hotline then help is here in the form of The Crochet Answer Book"! Written in a handy Q&A format this invaluable reference provides help & advice whenever & wherever a problem arises. The best way to get answers to your questions about crochet is to ask an experienced crocheter. In the past someone from an older generation was usually on hand to help the novice but today lucky is the crocheter who has access to such a mentor at the moment she (or he) is needed! This book fills the place of that experienced crocheter so you can get answers to your questions quickly & get back to more important things
- like your crochet! Written with all levels of crocheter in mind the questions here range from those frequently asked by beginners to those only experienced crocheter would think to ask. The information is arranged into 11 chapters covering hooks & other tools yarn foundation chains stitches gauge circular crochet patterns edges finishing & embellishments. From selecting the right hook & yarn to getting started in the round or flat working around corners & venturing into more complex patterns the answer is only ever a few pages away. Questions include: What size hook do I need? How do I handle an unwound hank of yarn? How do I fix a foundation chain thats too tight? What is a spike stitch? How do I increase stitches within a row? How do I measure row gauge? What does it mean to work into the ring? How do I find the end of the round? Why do my colour changes look messy? How do I make a picot edge? How big should my buttonhole be? How do I block a doily? How do I work double-ended crochet? & many hundreds more... Practical advice & clear detailed illustrations help you solve any crochet mystery making this the one reference youll turn to time & time again. As a gift for a crocheter or to untangle your own crochet conundrums
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Discover the creative potential of crochet with this comprehensive book that takes you from first steps to totally hooked
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This work contains crochet bouquets of nearly 50 wonderful flowers in a variety of shapes sizes & colours! Created in ribbon chenille & silk this contemporary garden will get intermediate-level crocheters grasping their hooks. Some of the flora looks realistic; others are beautifully fanciful pure products of the imagination. A simple well-photographed basics section explains how to create them all: specialty techniques include felting stacking the flowers stiffening the petals & linking the flowers together. ' Grow' daffodils dahlias ferns primroses sunflowers & violets
- or even a fantastic blossom with layers of scalloped petals radiating out in increasing size from a crystal button centre. For added inspiration a series of showcase projects incorporates the blossoms including hats backpacks pillows & cards.
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Teach your children the basics of crochet in a clear way that's certain not to have them tangled in knots. Claire Montgomerie steps away from traditional methods of teaching crochet to kids & presents 35 brilliant projects that are fun & simple rather than complex & boring. By working through the easily digestible lessons children will quickly develop the skills needed to make cool MP3 holders mittens jewellery hats dolls teddy bears & more. There are four chapters each featuring projects for beginners intermediate & confident crocheters so once the simpler projects have been mastered your child can move on to the next challenge. The comprehensive techniques section describes everything from holding the hook correctly to crocheting in the round. All the stitches needed are explained with helpful photographs & clear instructions & in no time any child will be working with yarn like a pro ready to tackle all the patterns. The yarns have been selected for their ease of use & are often specially formulated for children to be kind to skin as well as being durable & easy to wash. Claire also shares tricks & tips gathered from her sell-out crafting classes where she has taught hundreds of children the joys of crochet. ...

Even if you only have a few minutes to spare each day with this book youll enjoy creating stylish crochet projects that are gorgeous
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For more than 40 years Noro has been a source of fabulously inventive yarns prized by knitters around the world for their incomparable colours patterns & luxury. Crochet Noro" presents 30 vibrant designs from such top designers as Lily Chin Yoko Hatta & Doris Chan ranging from an adorable swirly hat & trendy bias miniskirt to a mohair motif blanket. These beautiful items & the yarns they showcase
- such as Kureyon Silk Garden & Taiyo
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What's better than a best-selling craft author with a new book? Two best-selling brands coming together to make the book crocheters have been clamouring for! Judith Durant's One-Skein Wonders" collections have more than 366 000 copies in print & Edie Eckman's crochet titles have over 345 000 copies in print. With more than half a million fans to reach " Crochet One-Skein Wonders" will add fuel to the crochet fire. Sometimes it's impossible to pass up a beautiful skein of yarn even if there's no plan for using it. Now crocheters have a stunning collection of 101 projects to choose from
- each using just one skein of yarn! With patterns by many well-known pattern developers organised by yarn weight from thread weight to bulky it's easy to make necklaces bangles gloves hats scarves home decor items like trivets & coasters baby clothes stuffed toys & more!"
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Would you like to learn to crochet? Already know the basics but would like to stretch your crocheting skills? From scarves & sweaters to hats & handbags you can create beautiful useful designs with ease using Crochet Patterns For Dummies. From choosing the right hooks & yarn & crocheting basic stitches to joining pieces together this easy-to-follow guide will have you hooked in no time. Our hands-on workbook gets you crocheting fashionable fun designs in a focused step-by-step manner. You get a review of the basic stitches & stitch combinations along with a concise appendix containing easy-to-follow instructions for working these stitches. You'll find plenty of tips on changing colors & adding shape to your projects. Plus you get full-color photos of every project-from potholders to afghans belts to table runners skirts to vests & much more. You'll also discover how to:* Decipher crochet lingo* Make a gauge swatch read a pattern & understand garment sizing* Work with the most common stitches & stitch patterns* Crochet in the round or with color* Shape a design through increasing or decreasing stitches* Use new techniques like felting & working with wire* Crochet pictures & words using the filet crochet technique There are also quick-&-easy designs that are great for kids to make as well as handy hints on caring for your finished items. Featuring more than 50 fantastic patterns perfect for beginners or those wanting to take their skills to the next level Crochet Patterns For Dummies is your one-stop guide to crocheting success! ...