The essential guide to creating beautiful crochet. Crochet is more popular than ever & Crochet Step by Step" gives you the tools techniques & stitches you need to create beautiful & original crocheted items. With more than 100 stitches & techniques clearly photographed & simple guidelines on how to read patterns this is a foolproof guide helping beginners get started & more experienced crocheters to refresh their skills. 20 beautiful & contemporary projects will get you making everything from simple throws & cushions to beanies & baby toys. Whether you're just getting started or looking to hone your skills " Crochet Step by Step" has everything you need to enjoy this popular craft." ...

The Crochet Book is an irresistible gift set that is the perfect introduction to this traditional craft. Bringing her modern take to crochet Cath Kidston has designed a colourful patch cushion that will cheer any room. Using double-knitting weight yarn in six upbeat bright Cath Kidston colours you can now make your very own Cath Kidston cushion. Packaged in a bright floral design re-useable tin this gift set

Includes:: everything you need to make the cushion including six balls of yarn one red metal 4mm crochet hook plus a double-sided pattern sheet that gives all the instructions for making up the cushion. In addition the gift set

Includes:: a 48 page paperback booklet containing all the essential information on the basic crochet techniques including foundation chains single crochet double crochet changing colours & finishing off. There are even some alternative ideas for what else you can make with your crochet patches in case a cushion isn't for you. With clearly written instructions accompanied by explanatory diagrams The Crochet Book will tempt everyone to pick up a hook & start crocheting.



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No more traditional 'granny square' Crochet to Go!" is filled with modern motif patterns in every shape & colour. These portable projects are perfect for crocheters on the move! Each motif is interchangeable with at least five others providing a wide variety of creative & unique design possibilities. Once you've created your motifs crochet expert Ellen Gormlet teaches you how to use them in a variety of different projects large or small incorporating single or multiple motifs." ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of bead crochet. This attractive collection of necklaces & bracelets

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Crochet Workshop is the perfect book for the beginner. Under Erika Knight's guidance even those who have never picked up a crochet hook before will soon be making gorgeous projects & all the while learning new techniques & adding to their skills. Each of the 20 projects in the book will teach you a new stitch technique or trick & will build on & consolidate crochet techniques already learnt in the preceding projects until you have mastered a wide repertoire of skills & completed an enviable collection of gorgeous crocheted items. With Erika's stunning designs crochet is no longer the kitsch retro craft that saw the endless crocheted bikinis & shawls of the seventies. Crochet Workshop showcases the incredible variety of finishes that different crochet techniques can produce. Erika begins with simple scarves & hats that are chic accessories as well as being the perfect items to practise basic stitches. She then takes you through the dense textures of double & treble crochet
- which make excellent bags purses & even a laptop case
- & then moves on to the more intricate delicate lace stitches
- perfect for heirloom shawls & antique-style cushions. Freeform or random crochet takes the craft to a more demanding level & projects like the edge-to-edge cardigan will provide a new challenge for all creative crocheters. With exquisite photography by Yuki Sugiura that perfectly shows each of the beautiful designs & supported with clear charts & artworks Erika Knight has created the ultimate book for new enthusiasts of this remarkable craft.


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Jan Ollis has designed twenty different flowers & each one is accompanied by an alternative in a different colour scheme. Full crochet instructions are given for each flower together with lists of the materials & equipment needed. Each design is simply photographed so that crocheters can see the design clearly & is also shown in a sumptuous styled photograph showing the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces including brooches & embellishments on hats bags sweaters place mats cushions scarves & even shoes. ...

With endless colour & size variations creating these hip squares is fun & easy. They can be used like building blocks & combined with other squares to make original projects & gifts or used to embellish larger items. This book will show how to create 20 different squares including flower patterns interpreted in different colours & yarns to create a kaleidoscope of effects. Also included are projects that show the reader how to make their squares into a simple baby blanket arm warmers a purse a pin cushion a mug cosy & a stylish pair of boot toppers. DMC yarns as well as fancy yarns are used all of which are readily available & both US & UK crochet abbreviations are used throughout. ...

Fill your home with splashes of colour with any of these 25 beautiful throws & wraps. Whether you want to make a lovely quilt to pass down from generation to generation or a fireside blanket for winter nights you will be sure to find a project to cherish as you transform your yarn into a wonderful range of fabrics. The designs for this stunning collection of crocheted afghans comforters blankets & more are inspired by a whole range of sources from vintage fabrics & patchwork to beadwork & traditional knits & include a lace wrap Shaker-style throw wild rose afghan & tartan rug. There are blankets inspired by the great outdoors incorporating elements of nature such as flowers & rainbows as well as motifs taken from the crafts of different countries & interpreted in crochet. All the information you need is here provided in a way that is so simple to understand with charts & detailed instructions for 25 projects plus 10 extra ideas for ways of using the same instructions to make larger or smaller items such as bed covers or pillows. & dont be afraid of the professional luscious look of the blankets you see in the photos
- the designs have been created with simplicity in mind so even novice crocheters will produce exquisite pieces in no time at all. Many of the projects are made up of small easy-to-work-with squares & motifs so you can carry on crafting while on the move.
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An updated classic covering the latest techniques & trends in crocheting Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Looking for a fun new hobby that you can take with you virtually anywhere? Crocheting For Dummies 2nd Edition gives you easy-to-understand instructions on how to choose the right tools create basic stitches & finish off your work to make beautiful pieces of art. From learning to create consistency with gauge swatch to decoding crochet patterns symbols & diagrams this easy-to-follow guide is all you need to start creating beautiful designs in no time! This revised edition contains completely new content including fresh new patterns stitches & techniques reflecting crocheting styles from around the world. Plus it's packed with new & refreshed photos & line art throughout along with step-by-step instructions that will easily guide you from your first stitch to your first sweater.* A new section covering common crocheting mistakes & how to correct them* Crocheting with eco-awareness: using organic yarns as well as free trade & sustainably sourced fibers* The best resources for purchasing supplies as well as choosing & buying patterns Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills Crocheting For Dummies 2nd Edition gives you the skills techniques & confidence to crochet like a pro. ...

Peter Rolfe's book covers all aspects relating to crucian carp. A thorough insite into a threatened species. The book explores identification hybridisation history looks at how books have covered the subject over 300 years shows how to create & manage crucian waters & explores tips on catching them. ...