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With big needles and oversized yarn, anyone can knit up fun, stylish patterns in a flash! Alyssarhaye Graciano, knitwear designer and founder of BlackSheepMade, filled this book with quick projects perfect for your friends, family, pets and home.

Especially good for beginners, thick yarn makes it easy to see all of your stitches as you’re working. Even if you mess up, bulkier yarns make it simple to find and fix your mistakes. Experienced knitters can zip through last minute gifts (the Cascades Cowl only takes two hours!) and traditionally time-consuming large-scale projects like the extra cozy Homebody Blanket.

Try your hand at arm knitting with eye-catching knits like the Hella Big Arm Knit Scarf, add a pop of color to your home with Ember’s Circle Rug or even bring some funky style to your wardrobe with cute accessories like the retro PNW Beanie or the striking Radius Hooded Cowl! With this book full of no-fail patterns and a basketful of chunky yarns, you can learn new stitches with confidence and have cool custom pieces in no time at all.

Paperback: 141 Pages

Ciao Baby introduces 11 new fun designs for kids using Jody Long's incredibly versatile DK Superwash Merino Ciao Yarn. Cutie Pie Knits is suitable for all levels of knitters and offers a collection with a fresh take on Sweaters, Cardigans, Blankets, and so much more! All projects feature clear instructions and color photos. Projects are all sized from 0 - 3 years.

Designs Included: 

• Jack Hooded Cardigan
• Vanessa Butterfly Sweater
• Dylan Fox Sweater
• Ellie Cardigan
• Kai Pullover
• Shona Cardigan
• Rex Blanket
• Roisin Blanket
• Same Hats
• Gus Bear Toy

It is time to get excited for the new 8 modern designs for winter featuring Jody Long's Alpamayo Yarn. This debut collection for Alpamayo will get you inspired to use Alpamayo in your next project. The publication features the following complete knitting patterns: 

• Amiee Sweater
• Darcie Hat and Cowl
• Declan Sweater
• Kylie Cardigan
• Laura Sweater
• Lucy Cardigan
• Martha Cardigan
• Samantha Sweater Dress

Softcover/Magazine Format
44 pages
Designer: Jody Long
Copyright 2021

More information on individual patterns is available at Knitting Fever. 

100 fabulous patterns – a great buy. If you like to knit, you’ll love Classic Elite Quick Knits. This contemporary classic is a keeper you’ll go back to again and again for the amazing variety of projects it offers.

Inspiring creativity…expert advice. Here in one complete collection, you can enjoy 100 up-to-the-minute patterns developed by top designers and also get the inside story on the latest yarns from a renowned manufacturer. All in one gorgeous book packed with 120 full-color photographs and 100 drawings.

The answer to every knitter’s dream. Whatever your abilities, here are dozens of eye-catching projects to inspire you. So, go ahead and indulge yourself because all 100 boutique-quality accessories can be made quickly. There’s no need to choose between wraps or scarves, bags or hats. You can make them all. The gloves and socks, too!

Treat yourself … and give a gift. When you want to knit the perfect gift, you’ll find just the thing in the pages of Classic Elite Quick Knits – and it’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves to knit.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton Press (October 18, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1600854036
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1600854033
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.47 x 10.88 inches

Don't be afraid to mix colors and cables!

The often-repeated advice that it is best to choose solid-color yarns when you crochet cables is not always true. With a little bit of knowledge and planning, you can crochet beautiful Celtic cables and enhance the design with your choice of a multicolored yarn.

Author Noelle R. B. Stiles is a vision scientist and has done extensive research into the art and science of color play (so that you don't have to!). What she brings to this book is the practical side of color usage. She gives you a broad look at how colors and designs work together and illustrates how color choices affect the final outcome of your crochet pieces. She specifically sets out to prove that multicolored yarns should not be sidelined in your textured crochet pieces and can be used to great advantage. With practical examples and 20 patterns, she shows how crochet designs can feature both a multicolored yarn and an intricate cable to gorgeous effect. Patterns include eye-catching scarves, hats, mitts, blanket, cardigan, and more. If you are new to cabling, there are step-by-step instructions and several beginner patterns. Pull out your favorite hand-painted or variegated yarn and give it a try!

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

Unlock the full potential of your rigid heddle loom with The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving, featuring expert tips and 11 engaging projects that will take your weaving skills from beginner to mastery!

Whether you have just purchased your first rigid heddle loom or have been weaving for years, The Complete Guide to Rigid Heddle Weaving will have the answers and instructions for your small loom weaving questions and explorations. All the basics from measuring warp and weft to setting up the loom and troubleshooting common problems are covered. Detailed instructions and photo illustrations make it easy to follow along. The rigid heddle loom is a beginning weaver’s best friend, and you’ll soon be weaving like a pro!

Already woven a few pieces and looking for a new challenge? There are so many new techniques to try, including tapestry, Saori, color effects, openwork, Krokbragd, and more. Learn to work with pick-up sticks and two heddles to add more than just plain weave to your repertoire. This is your guide to exploring the full range of capabilities of your favorite little loom.

For hands-on practice and to try a new technique with ensured success, turn to the 11 sample projects. Each includes a complete materials list, set up notes, and step-by-step instructions. Make a zippered pouch using the clasped weft technique, dish towels in houndstooth, an openwork café curtain, Krokbragd coasters, a Saori wall hanging, and more.

New Katia All Season Magazine: 4 knit designs suitable for all 12 months of the year. Discover a carefully curated selection of 4 seasons patterns to knit shawls, jumpers and jackets for women and girls.

A book featuring designs using Fil Katia yarn including Ultrasoft, Cotton Cashmere, Cotton Yak, Veganette, Silky Lace, and Duomo.

Designs: 01 (Basket Weave Jumper), 02 (Crossover Lace Stitch Jacket), 03 (Stripe Stitch Sweater) use Ultrasoft

Designs: 04 (Cardigan), 05 (Lacey Top), 06 (Cable and Net Jumper), 07 (Plain Knit Cardigan), 08 (Girl's Zip Cardigan), 22 (Sweater with Drop Stitch) - use Cotton Cashmere

Learn to crochet cables!

Have you ever wanted to create a sweater with beautiful cables, but you didn’t know how to knit? Now, in Contemporary Celtic Crochet, you can learn how to use basic crochet stitches to create the same stunning effect on sweater wraps, stoles, cardigans, and more. This book features easy projects, such as hats, scarves and device covers, and more difficult projects, including sweaters, wraps and blankets. Make the Hialeah Honey Baby Blankey to swaddle a newborn or create the Inisheer Sweater Wrap to stay cozy in cool weather. The Cables Meet Lace Cape is perfect for evenings out, and the Pennywhistler’s Pack will let you carry your essentials on any day trip. These Celtic-inspired stitches and projects are the perfect addition to your crochet repertoire.

Bestselling author Cathy Carron gives the cowl her visionary treatment yet again with her hotly anticipated Cowl Girls 2. The 35 fresh designs in this book offer an impressive range of styles that remain cohesive as a collection yet appealing to a wide audience. Colorwork, beading, shaping, cables, textures, embellishments, and other techniques will catch the eye and hearts of every knitter and fashionista.

Step out of the weaving comfort zone and experiment with something new!

Weave structures often have specific threading and treadling patterns that are unique to that particular weave structure and not shared with others. This book takes you out of the traditional method of weaving overshot patterns by using different treadling techniques. This will include weaving overshot patterns as Summer/Winter, Italian manner, starburst, crackle, and petit point just to name a few. The basic image is maintained in each example but the design takes on a whole new look!

Each chapter walks you through the setup for each method and includes projects with complete drafts and instructions so it’s easy to start weaving and watch the magic happen! Try the patterns for scarves, table runners, shawls, pillows and even some upholstered pieces. Once you've tried a few projects, you'll be able to apply what you've learned to any piece you desire!

Format: Softcover
Size: 8.5" x 11"
Pages: 164
ISBN: 9780811739160

A collection of crochet patterns for 3 dimensional flowers and foliage which can be used to create beautiful floral bouquets to display at home or gift to friends and family.

This practical guide to crochet flowers explains how to make and construct 35 different types of flowers and foliage including all the most popular flowers and plants. These can then be combined in endless combinations to create wonderful bouquets to display at home or to give as gifts.

Crochet A Flower Bouquet includes:

• Crochet patterns and charts for 35 flowers and foliage including all the classic flowers and some more unusual blooms.

• Step-by-step instructions for how to construct the finished blooms and attach the flower heads and leaves to stems for the most life-like results.

• Five themed bouquet projects using different combinations of the flowers and foliage including a stunning wedding bouquet.

This unique collection of crochet patterns for beautifully lifelike blooms offers endless possibilities for combining different flowers and foliage to create bespoke floral bouquets to treasure forever. Delight friends and family with a wonderful gift of crocheted flowers for special occasions and enjoy making all 35 flowers and plants.

Welcome baby with crocheted blankets, sweaters, hats, booties, and more!

In this collection for baby, you'll find patterns for matching sets of baby classics like sweaters, blankets, and booties. Make the sets as shown or mix and match--all items are made with DK weight yarn so it is easy to use your favorite yarns and make any of the pieces to create the ultimate baby layette.

Sizes range from newborn to 12 months, and all patterns are easy to intermediate in skill level. You don't need to be a crochet expert to make a beautiful gift for baby. If you need a refresher or are new to a crochet technique, step-by-step tutorials are included. There are 30 designs in all. Get in on the fun of giving crocheted joy to all the new babies in your life!

Whip up a fresh batch of amigurumi!

Crochet Cafe features over 30 adorable and appetizing food-inspired amigurumi patterns. Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 best-selling amigurumi book in the United States, Whimsical Stitches, gives you the ingredients and recipes you need to crochet your favorite meals and treats. Easy-to-follow patterns, detailed photographs, and helpful tips make this book perfect for novice and experienced crocheters alike.

Enjoy:
Brunch with eggs benedict or avocado toast
Lunch on the go with a bento box or burrito
A traditional Italian spaghetti dinner, complete with meatballs, red wine, and cannoli

These simple and darling patterns are sure to bring a smile to your face. So, pick up a hook and have fun playing with your food!

Size: 7.51"W x 10"H x 0.68"D

216 Pages

 Paige Tate & Co.

Adorn your mantle with handmade crocheted stockings!

Whether you are looking for a stocking reminiscent of Christmases past or love a fresh twist on tradition such as the Santa hat or mitten "stocking," you'll find just what you need in this collection. Styles include colorful textured patterns, granny squares, stripes, bobbles, cables, and more; some with tassels and ties and all with a loop for hanging. Change up the colors to go with any holiday color scheme.

All patterns are achievable by a beginner to intermediate crocheter, and small projects like this are the perfect place to learn and practice new skills. Your unique stocking may also give Santa a clue as to what he should put in your stocking—more yarn!

Unleash your little ones’ imagination with these fabulous costume pieces that are quick and simple to make and customize.

When Emma Friedlander-Collins was a new convert to crochet and a mother of two small superheroes, she was frustrated by the lack of patterns available for children’s costumes, so she decided to start designing her own. This collection is the result, featuring 35+ garments and accessories that make up 15 different costumes. All the dressing-up favorites are here, from pirates, mermaids, superheroes, and Vikings to fairytale characters such as Rapunzel and Red Riding Hood. There are even some furry friends—just look at the cute cat and floppy-eared bunny outfits! All of the items are suitable for various ages and sizes, require no complicated sewing or finishing, and will cost you a fraction of the price of store-bought outfits. Plus, they're quick to whip up, making them great for last-minute panics over forgotten party invitations.

Publisher: CICO Books (May 14, 2024)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9781800653306

A unique crochet doll collection which combines environmental awareness with amigurumi crochet patterns to create nature-inspired dolls.

The dolls represent the main elements of a healthy ecosystem and the importance of protecting our planet. Each doll has its own small sidekick project too, you can choose from The Lady of the Lakes with her turtle sidekick or the Ocean King and his stingray.

Author, Nathalie Amiel, is passionate about protecting the planet and has included information about the inspiration behind each of the designs and how the dolls represent different elements of a healthy ecosystem.

Choose from the Tree Prince, the Lady of the Lake, the Flower Fairy and the Sun Queen. Other dolls include the Ocean Mermaid King who represents the importance of keeping our oceans healthy and raises awareness about global warming, the Mushroom Sprite which represents how important fungi are for decomposition and recycling nutrients back into the food chain, and the Hummingbird Fairy because birds are vital for spreading seeds and pollinating flowers and more.

The dolls are made using amigurumi crochet techniques and there are step-by-step instructions and photographs for each of the designs.

30 crochet patterns for flower designs inspired by decorative tiles

VARIOUS

A collection of 30 beautiful designs for flower motifs inspired by decorative tiles from around the world. All of the patterns are written in US crochet terms with a handy table for the equivalent UK terms. These patterns have been previously published in 100 Crochet Tiles.

Most of the motifs are square and crocheted from the centre out – like a granny square - but there are also round, octagon and hexagon-shaped motifs, as well as an ogee-shaped motif, so plenty to choose from. Readers can try them all or choose their favourites and make multiple tiles to form a blanket or throw.

The flower tile designs include textured flowers, modern abstract designs and highly textured motifs with popcorn and puff stitches. A combination of different techniques are used including granny square crochet and tapestry crochet.

Each pattern features full written instructions as well as large crochet charts for easy stitching. There is also full guidance on all the necessary crochet techniques needed at the back of the book. These crochet tile patterns are the perfect stash buster and a great way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn.

The designers include some of the biggest names in crochet including Rachele Carmona (@cypresstextiles 117k on IG), Catherine Noronha (@catherinecrochets 32k on IG), and Hattie Risdale (@petalshed 79k on IG).

Fill every room of your home with the joy of crochet flowers and stunning bouquets! Sierra Miral, crochet designer and creator of Sierra’s Stitches, is here with a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, timeless crochet flowers. Each flower’s pattern comes with both full-size and mini-size instructions, step-by-step photos, customization ideas, and simple assembly guidance to help you create beautiful flowers with that special handmade touch. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a friend or yourself, each colorful stitch will brighten your day as you crochet blooms through every season, from a Budding Tulip and Romantic Rose to a Sunny Sunflower, Darling Dahlia, and so many more.

What would a bouquet be without greenery and a vessel to display it in? Sierra includes easy patterns for leaves and bouquet fillers, plus a vase and several pot options so you can take your pick of planting or potting your creations. Plus, learn the best ways to arrange your beautiful bouquets with sample arrangements to help you choose the best flowers to bring your vision to life. With this inspiring collection, you can gift your loved ones a flower or bouquet that will never wilt or fade.

This book includes:
- 23 flower patterns
- 7 leaf & filler patterns
- 5 pot/vase patterns
- Step-by-step photography with EVERY PROJECT
- 4 bouquet arrangements
- A guide to arranging and wrapping bouquets
- Expert tips on stitches, techniques, and assembly

Crochet a Colorful Garden

Fill every room of your home with the joy of crochet flowers and stunning bouquets! Sierra Miral, crochet designer and creator of Sierra’s Stitches, is here with a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, timeless crochet flowers. Each flower’s pattern comes with both full-size and mini-size instructions, step-by-step photos, customization ideas, and simple assembly guidance to help you create beautiful flowers with that special handmade touch. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a friend or yourself, each colorful stitch will brighten your day as you crochet blooms through every season, from a Budding Tulip and Romantic Rose to a Sunny Sunflower, Darling Dahlia, and so many more.

What would a bouquet be without greenery and a vessel to display it in? Sierra includes easy patterns for leaves and bouquet fillers, plus a vase and several pot options so you can take your pick of planting or potting your creations. Plus, learn the best ways to arrange your beautiful bouquets with sample arrangements to help you choose the best flowers to bring your vision to life. With this inspiring collection, you can gift your loved ones a flower or bouquet that will never wilt or fade.

This book includes:

- 23 flower patterns

- 7 leaf & filler patterns

- 5 pot/vase patterns

- Step-by-step photography with EVERY PROJECT

- 4 bouquet arrangements

- A guide to arranging and wrapping bouquets

- Expert tips on stitches, techniques, and assembly

Encourage imaginative play with a fully stocked kitchen!

Crochet cupcakes, teapots, ice pops, pizza, cucumbers, lettuce, a mixer, measuring cups, a food scale—if it’s in the kitchen, you can crochet it with the instructions in this book. Patterns are provided for 90 foods and kitchen items; you can make a child’s dream play kitchen come true. Fast and fun to crochet, these patterns are great for whipping up toys quickly and using up bits of yarn leftover from other projects. This must-have book for friends of young foodies will have you filling their play kitchen with utensils, gadgets, and yummy treats.

15 patterns for optical illusion crochet blankets, afghans and throws

HELEN SMITH

A collection of eye-catching 3D effect crochet patterns for different sized blankets and throws, that all have an optical illusion effect. These cleverly designed geometric blankets look impressive but are actually simple to make because the designer only uses one technique, intarsia crochet, and simple stitches.

There are 15 different designs in a variety of sizes from smaller throws through to large afghans. All of the crochet blanket patterns are written out in full and there are large charts for each of the designs for crocheters who prefer to follow charts.

All of the blankets are made with Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious aran-weight yarn, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. This means that the blankets work up quickly and have a lovely drape as well as being visually striking.

All of the patterns use the crochet intarsia technique and there instructions for how to prepare your yarn in separate balls before you get started so you don’t end up in a tangle. There are also step-by-step instructions for how to work crochet intarsia including advice on changing colour.

Please note that the patterns are written using US crochet terms, but there is a conversion table for UK terms, along with US/UK hook sizes, at the front of the book.

The blanket projects include a variety of sizes, with the largest measuring 51 x 36 inches. There are instructions for how to increase the size of the blankets by adding a border as well as decorative details including tassels and pom poms. There are also instructions for how to alter the drape of the blankets by changing the hook size you use.

The ‘Getting Started’ section explains the concept behind the illusion blanket designs and the importance of colour, with advice on choosing alternative colours. This is illustrated with photos of swatches showing variations of the same design with alternative colour combinations.

The front section includes information about what the best yarns and hooks to use are as well as the other tools and materials featured. The General Techniques includes step-by-step instructions and diagrams for the basic stitches as well as the finishing techniques that will ensure your blankets look their best.