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A collection of beautiful blooms for embellishing garments, accessories and homewares.

Everything is coming up roses with this delightful collection of flowers to knit and crochet. The perfect way to use up scraps of yarn or practice using novelty yarns, you can use them to decorate clothing, hats, bags and belts, embellish home accessories, or make a beautiful bouquet as an unusual display piece.
Choose from simple spiral roses, pretty poppies, elaborate layered blooms, and fabulous felted flowers. The flowers are beautifully arranged on the pages, with stitched leaves and embroidered stems, and are cross referenced to a separate section featuring clear pattern instructions and information on yarn requirements.
You will also find plenty of inspiration for embellishing your finished flowers with beads, buttons, sequins, and embroidery, plus ideas for using them in a range of fun ways, from unusual jewellery to decorating gift-wrapped packages.

Knit your own beautiful garments for your family and loved ones – young and old – for every season with Nordic patterns for a year of knitting!

A Knitter’s Year will see you through four seasons of clothes to make for your whole family thanks to expert knitter and internet darling Ida Wirak Trettevik. Packed with 30 patterns and inspiration and ideas for the whole family, these Nordic designed patterns allow you to create beautiful garments with your choice of wool or mixed fibers. Create jackets, jumpers and skirts for adults, as well as cozy winter gear for the children, with your choice wool or mixed fibers.

Each garment is lovingly designed by the author, Ida, who is shown throughout the book with her own family in their Norwegian home. These Nordic designed patterns allow you to create beautiful garments with your choice of wool or mixed fibers and include. How about creating a

Classy pencil skirt for winter
Cropped t-shirt for Spring
Nordic summer top for children
Turtleneck sweater for Fall

Knitting garments has never been more important than at a time of increased focus on slow fashion and sustainability. With 30 projects, so you’ll never be wanting for inspiration, whatever the season.

Published by Search Press
Apr 25, 2023 | 200 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | ISBN 9781800921054

ABOUT ALL-NEW TWENTY TO MAKE: SEWING WITH SCRAPS

Discover 20 fresh, inspiring ways to turn your fabric stash into wonderful items and gifts.

How do you keep your piles of scrap fabric from growing out of control? Sew with them, of course!

In this inspirational book, best-selling author Debbie von Grabler-Crozier shows you how to stitch 20 stylish, fresh items from very small amounts of fabric. From tiny scraps that can be transformed into patchworked coasters, strips that can be made into scrap bunting and offcuts that can be used for pouches or pincushions, your treasured scraps can be given a new lease of life!

An invaluable crash-course on key techniques is included at the beginning of the book, and every project includes clear step-by-step instructions and a stunning photograph of the finished design to inspire.

Crochet your favorite flower and more, with 20 gorgeous projects to choose from.

For beautiful buds that will last all year round, crochet this lovely little collection of flowers by the author of the best-selling Amigurumi Christmas, Sarah-Jane Hicks.

There are 20 stunning flowers to choose from, including a sunshine-yellow sunflower, the classic rose, a dainty daisy, a sweet snowdrop and the bumblebee’s favourite: lavender.

Once you’ve crocheted your blooms, use them to embellish clothing and accessories, or even turn them into a floral wreath and fairy lights!
This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can crochet your posies wherever you go!
Jun 27, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921009

Granny squares are perfect for helping you become proficient in crochet, thanks to their repeating stitches and patterns. They’re also excellent stashbusters and portable projects, as they use only small amounts of yarn and are relatively small in size.

Once you’ve made the multitude of lovely squares in this book, Val Pierce has shared a number of project ideas that you can make with your newly made blocks – from a sweet ‘n simple coaster and retro cushion to pretty fingerless gloves and a beautiful baby blanket.

This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can crochet your favorite squares wherever you go.
Jun 27, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921399

Dress up your favorite chocolates with these 20 sweet amigurumi cozies. Perfect for gifts or table display, these cozies are quick projects to make and share!

Chocolate treats are a popular gift all year round, especially in winter, so why not crochet a personalized cosy to make your small sweet presents extra special?

In this delightful book, learn how to crochet 20 cute cozy designs. From a happy snowman and a cheeky monkey through to a smiley stegosaurus and a graceful kokeshi doll, there is a range of designs to suit all occasions and giftees!

There are three different mini cozy sizes – a larger one for chocolate oranges and muffins, a medium-sized one for chocolate eggs, and a small one for bite-sized goodies such as truffles and round, hazelnut-filled confectionery.

Imagine the delight of the lucky recipient when they find, tucked inside the woolly belly of your mini crocheted cover, an entire chocolate treat!
The cozies require very little yarn, making them perfect, last-minute scrap-busting presents.

These are wonderful petite gifts to crochet for any festivity – birthday parties, Easter, Christmas, Halloween and more.

Aug 29, 2023 | ISBN 9781800920200

A gorgeous collection of 40 cute crochet blocks to make into decorations, homewares, blankets and more!

From the author of Modern Granny Squares and Block by Block Crochet.

Create 40 beginner-friendly granny squares featuring all your favorite animal friends. Bring them to life with fluffy fur, flowing manes, waggy tails and twisting tentacles and then build the squares up into gorgeous items for your home, your friends and your family!

Organized into two parts the book begins with animal block pattern designs, including beautiful projects to make. The following techniques section contains all you need to know to crochet animal blocks. Each design and technique is clearly demonstrated with photography and illustrations.

You’ll find animal block pattern designs combining different crochet stitches and techniques to create cute animal blocks for blankets and more. Every block has a written pattern with corresponding charts, a skill level guide, clear photography and ideas for mixing and matching.

The book also includes 4 gorgeous projects to make with the squares – including a unicorn wall hanging and an under-the-sea baby book.
Sep 12, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921559

This indispensable book is your go-to guide to colour crochet.

It's packed with inspiration, including a comprehensive guide to choosing and using colour, a collection of 40 vibrant colour stitch patterns, a guide to Intarsia, Mosaic, Fair Isle and tapestry crochet, the authors' own innovative 'smart' charting method, shared here for the first time, PLUS 10 wonderful crochet projects.

The book will take readers step by step through the stitch patterns and techniques using photos, charts and accessible text. Helpful hints and tips are given throughout the book.

The 10 stunning projects include a bag, hat, blankets, mittens and baskets, which will give readers the opportunity to practice their newly-acquired skills.
Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback
Publication: 05 January 2023
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782219774

A comprehensive guide to understanding colorwork and knitting your first sweater with multiple colors.

Get ready to try this great knitting style and make beautiful garments! With the help of author Anna Dervout, you’ll soon have colorwork spilling off your needles with ease, as you create delicate, modern patterns for women and children alike to wear.

Colorwork refers to a technique used to knit patterns in multiple colours; it requires the simultaneous use of several different colors in the same row. Colorwork is used for sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens, but also a wide range of accessories (cushions, Christmas stockings or coasters). An understanding of colorwork paves the way to integrating a vast range of knitting motifs: horizontal, vertical, geometric or stand-alone.

Discover different colorwork techniques using circular needles, which are becoming increasingly popular among knitting enthusiasts. You’ll learn how to choose your yarns, manage tension, knit in the round, and integrate a seamless change of color into your work. Anna does the hard work of demystifying this traditional knitting technique so that it no longer holds any secrets.

Illustrated step-by-step instructions guide you through the learning process; at the end of the book there’s the chance to put your knowledge into practice to create five superb patterns, each suited to a different skill level: create a hat, a sweater or a cardigan and see all your hard work pay off!

Anna’s patterns are designed to be, above all, relaxing for the knitter; they are written in a clear manner, accessible to beginners, and are also size inclusive.

Here is a complete guide to learning this technique – and making your first garments.

Published by Search Press
Dec 19, 2023 | 144 Pages | 8 x 10-1/4| ISBN 9781800921214

Learn to crochet in faux fur yarn with confidence and create fun amigurumi animals!

Crochet 12 cute and furry amigurumi friends in faux fur yarn

Crochet expert Ashley Parker leads you through the basics of successfully working with faux fur yarns. Ashley shares her invaluable tips and tricks for using this yarn type, and clearly explains everything you need to get started, building your confidence and showing you that working with faux fur yarn doesn’t need to be daunting!

There are 12 furry animal friends to crochet, some using a mix of faux fur and smooth yarn, including a teddy bear, elephant, panda, sloth, unicorn, bat and penguin – which all make gorgeously soft and cute cuddly toys.

Including stitch guides, step-by-step instructions with photos, and Ashley’s easy-to-follow patterns, working with faux fur yarn has never been so easy!

20 keep-forever friends to knit, felt and love

Combine knitting and felting to create stunning, realistic animals in this original book by textile designer and Knit2Felt founder, Catherine Arnfield.

Fuse two of your passions – knitting and felting – to create gorgeous, characterful animals.

Did you know you could felt your knitting? In this incredibly inspirational and unique book, Catherine shows how you to knit animals and felt them to make wonderfully textured and cute creatures that you, friends and family will love!

Knit the pieces using 100% wool, following the knitting pattern provided.
Stuff and felt the pieces in hot water and leave to dry.
Assemble and sew your animal.
Add needle-felted detailing for a unique and realistic finish.
Only basic knitting skills are required – cast on, cast/bind off, knit, purl, increase and decrease – and the felting process is simpler than you think! Whatever your skill level, a comprehensive techniques section with photographed step by steps is included for both knitting and felting, so you can dive into your animal designs with confidence and creativity.

The tools and materials needed are basic, easy to source and cost very little, making these cute creatures perfect for beginner crafters or more experienced knitters and felters looking for fresh ideas and new techniques to try.

Learn to draw 100 of your favorite blooms in 6 easy steps, starting with simple shapes. For all ages.

Learn how to draw 100 beautiful blooms! From wondering wild flowers like daisies and tulips, garden treasures such as crocuses and gerberas to the exotic Birds of Paradise, irises and magnolias, there is a whole host of blossoms to choose from.

The process for sketching each flower is broken down into 8 easy steps: by drawing a few simple shapes a stage at a time, you can create a gorgeous, realistic bloom in very little time. There are also two shaded-in versions of each flower, one in pencil and the other in paint, to offer you inspiration for adding final touches to your own drawn flower.

This is the perfect book for budding artists of all ages yearning to draw their favorite posies, or the experienced artist looking for a variety of subjects to inspire.

Knit your own safari with these 20 tiny animals to love!

Choose from a herd of safari favorites, including lions, tigers and zebras, as well as cheeky monkeys, colourful parrots and stately elephants. The sizes range between 1.25 and 4.75in (3 and 12cm), so these sweet little projects are perfect for using up your yarn stash.

Complete with step-by-step sewing-up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels.

Jul 04, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921429

Grab your knitting needles and create 20 pairs of socks inspired by far-flung places around the globe!

Join Niina Laitinen on a journey around the world through gorgeous new knitting patterns.

This book contains 20 sock patterns inspired by places and cities around the world, drawing on ancient stories, memorable sights and fond memories of the author’s own travels.

See the bright lights of Shanghai, enjoy the cherry blossom festival in Japan and experience the exhilarating cold of Antarctica. On the soft grass of the Scottish moors, spot a glistening dewdrop, while in Paris, sit down over a cup of coffee as you gaze at the Eiffel Tower. The sun setting against the Golden Gate Bridge, the precipitous landscape in which Germany’s castles are set and the parks of Amsterdam with their thousands of tulips appear before your eyes as you leaf through the pages of this book and knit its beautiful sock designs.

Laitinen has designed the patterns to be easy to knit, in her trademark familiar style. The instructions are clear, there are lots of charts and the photos are wonderfully evocative. Some instructions are written for more than one size, and others can be adapted using the instructions.
Wherever you are, you can be sure to have the world at your feet!

Published by Search Press
Dec 19, 2023 | 176 Pages | 8 x 10-1/4| ISBN 9781800921566

20 beautifully designed sock patterns for experienced knitters themed on the four seasons.

Niina Laitinen is one of the most popular knitting designers in Finland. Already with several books under her belt, her latest features stunning sock designs inspired by the four seasons. They feature elements of nature in the shape of leaf patterns and beautiful lace and cable textures, to gorgeous colorwork featuring a geisha, a butterfly and heart patterns. They are knitted with the changing moods of the seasons in mind and include ankle-length and knee-length designs, depending on the season.

All the patterns have detailed charts to follow and the socks range in difficulty from fairly easy to more complex patterns. Suitable for competent and experienced knitters, these stylish socks will make the perfect gift.

Create and decorate with style influencer Isabella Strambio, author of Macrame for the Modern Home! Make 24 statement festive pieces for your home using 100 per cent recycled materials.

This gorgeous book will show you how to create 24 stunning festive decorations – all made using simple macramé knots, natural dyes and 100 per cent recycled materials.

Start by learning 18 key knots and 8 beautiful patterns, all shown clearly using step-by-step photography. Learn how to use natural dyes and how to pre-treat and dye your string. Key safety advice is given, as well as helpful tips for working with large pieces of macramé, knotting from an irregular-shaped support and keeping an even tension.

The 24 projects range from stunning tree and table decorations, to statement wreaths, charming gift tags and cute garlands – perfect to create a stylish, cosy Christmas at home, or to give away as enviable gifts! Each project clearly explains which knots to use, the difficulty level, how long the project will take, plus photographs of the steps are provided as necessary.

The projects are easy to follow, genuinely desirable and, best of all, really simple to make!

Aug 22, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921238

Create 20 stunning, contemporary macramé jewelry pieces and accessories from bestseller Isabella Strambio.

Publishers Weekly: “Macramé artist Strambio (Macramé for the Modern Home) shows how to create knotted jewelry in this chic guide… Those eager to try macramé would do well to start here”.

Just as macramé homeware has been given a contemporary, stylish makeover in recent years, here we do the same with jewelry. Ideal for beginners – and a perfect addition to the series – this book contains 20 contemporary jewellery projects, including necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets and headbands.

As in her first book, Isabella is committed to working with 100% recycled cotton string, to ensure that these items can make you feel good, as well as look good. She uses natural dyes to give her projects a delicate and stylish look but, of course, strings of any colour could be used, and using strings of different weights will also give different results.

As well as providing 20 wonderful designs, the book will also cover the 5 knots needed in the techniques section. This book is ideal for beginners or people who are keen to give the craft a try, but who might be nervous about committing to a wall hanging and 200m of string at the outset; the projects are achievable yet stylish, and require very little outlay for tools or materials.

Creatively mend and customize your old clothes to revitalize your outfits and save the planet

Bring new life to your old clothes and fabrics with this fun, easy-to-follow guide to modern mending.

Across the globe, we send tonnes of clothing to landfill each year. In fact, clothing consumption in the UK and US are one of the highest in the world. But the good news is that mending is trending, and it’s never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes.

Inspired by the slow fashion movement that’s taking the sewing world by storm, Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to mending your own clothes in a way that combines creativity and sustainability. In Modern Mending, she demystifies mending and shares step-by-step instructions for a range of techniques, including stitching, darning, patching, needle felting and machine darning.

So next time you tear your favourite jeans or find a hole in your jumper, think twice before throwing them away. With Modern Mending, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to rebel against fast fashion now and for years to come.

Creatively mend and customize your old clothes to revitalize your outfits and save the planet

Bring new life to your old clothes and fabrics with this fun, easy-to-follow guide to modern mending.

Across the globe, we send tonnes of clothing to landfill each year. In fact, clothing consumption in the UK and US are one of the highest in the world. But the good news is that mending is trending, and it’s never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes.

Inspired by the slow fashion movement that’s taking the sewing world by storm, Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to mending your own clothes in a way that combines creativity and sustainability. In Modern Mending, she demystifies mending and shares step-by-step instructions for a range of techniques, including stitching, darning, patching, needle felting and machine darning.

So next time you tear your favourite jeans or find a hole in your jumper, think twice before throwing them away. With Modern Mending, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to rebel against fast fashion now and for years to come.

At last, a book that tells you everything you need to know about needle felting!

This is the book authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin wish they had been given when they started out on their felting journey. A complete course for the absolute beginner, it is packed full of useful tips and techniques to help you on your own felting adventures.

Learn how to sculpt miniature teacup worlds, animals and birds, and even your friends and family. There are 12 varied projects, starting with the easiest and progressing in difficulty. Master the basics, then learn how to use wire, embellishments and armatures in your work, and even how to capture expression in faces. You can use the techniques you have been shown to create your own variations.

Pick up that felting needle and you are guaranteed to have fun with this much-needed book.

A block-by-block guide to creating a rainbow of 30 colorful afghans, blankets and throws

Amanda's bold and inspiring use of colour and pattern gives stunning results that are deceptively easy to achieve. This colourful book contains illustrated block-by-block guides to creating ten stunning blankets, with colour variations providing twenty further creations. Each of the ten blankets is constructed from a series of simple motifs, including squares, hexagons and triangles: creating a large and sumptuous blanket is simply a matter of piecing together simple, colourful motifs into wonderful arrangements.

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback
Publication: 13 November 2016
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782214380
Size: 8 x 10 inches
Illustrations: 100
Pages: 128

Mandy Southan takes the art of Shibori, in which fabric is bound, clamped or stitched before dyeing, and goes beyond the traditional blue and white to create fabrics in a fabulous array of colours, patterns and textures. Clear step by step photographs and instructions demonstrate how to use acid dyes and cold water reactive dyes in a variety of creative ways. Mandy then demonstrates shibori techniques such as binding, hand painting, capping, stitching, folding and clamping, pole winding and pole wrapping can be used to create truly wonderful dyed fabrics.

Paperback, 96 pages. 

Creating unique textile art using vintage cloth and embroidery to tell a story and preserve memories

Vintage cloth, found objects, embroidery, layered cloth and hand-stitching are all artfully combined by Tilly Rose to create unique textile artworks that tell a story, record a special event, or preserve, display and celebrate a memory of a special person or place. Tilly describes how to create these textile artworks using scraps of fabric, thread, lace, ribbon, buttons, beads, photographs and other found items that readers either already own or have sourced from elsewhere.

The projects take various forms, including cloth journals, lavender hearts, hoop art, framed collages, wall hangings and miniature quilts, and involve a variety of easy techniques that are explained through step-by-step demos at the start of the book. These include layering and collage, hand embroidery, creating your own fabrics, transferring your designs to cloth, stamping on cloth, appliqué, embellishing, patchwork, quilting, free motion embroidery and photo transfer.

Create a textile artwork using fabric and items from your wedding, a child’s first birthday, a Christening or your honeymoon, or even family heilooms that can be cherished in a new way. The whole focus of the book is on inspiration and experimentation – encouraging the reader to be creative, collecting and sourcing materials of special significance and incorporating them into textile artworks that become treasured keepsakes.