Quarto Publishing

Create 12 Adorable Critters - Includes Materials to Make 2 Loveable Critters

Crochet an adorable collection of cuddly critters! This fun kit includes a 76-page instruction book and materials to make two projects, a cute baby chick and an loveable fluffy koala.

Inside Creature Crochet Kit, you’ll find an instruction book with more than 80 full-color photographs coupled with 12 step-by-step patterns. Crochet a huggable bear, a curious kitten, a mischievous monkey, and more—all in the popular Japanese style of crochet, amigurumi. 

With each project taking only a few hours to make, crafters of every level will enjoy creating these cute creatures. Each project includes step-by-step instructions and patterns with alternate ideas, and the book opens with an introduction to standard crocheting techniques you’ll use again and again.

Materials include:

• Four colors of yarn
• A crochet hook
• Stuffing
• Felt
• Embroidery floss
• Embroidery needle
• Safety eyes

Whether you are looking for a gift for the craft-lover in your life or simply love making and sharing quirky projects, this all-in-one kit is the perfect choice.

Category: Go To Subject Area Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Subject area: Go To Category Crafts & Hobbies
Format: Format Kit 76 Pages
ISBN: ISBN 9780785845775
Size: 9.00 in x 10.00 in / 228.60 mm x 254.00 mm
Published: Published Date August 27th, 2024
Imprint: Go To Imprint Chartwell Books

Portable Stitch Companion: Textures, Colorwork, and Fancy Edgings
Melissa Leapman

Adapted from Melissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!
 
In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Next-Level Stitches is a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for textures, colorwork, and fancy edgings.

• This rich library of crochet stitch designs covers a wide range of patterns, from a braided cable to a reversible brocade to a delicate edging.
• Each stitch pattern includes a photo of a finished swatch and both easy-to-read instructions and a stitch diagram using international symbols. Choose the format that makes you and your crochet hook happy.
• Most of the patterns are original and accessible to most skill levels. If you’ve mastered looping yarn over your hook to create a simple chain, you already possess all the skills you need to create an infinite number of stitch patterns.

With information on how to read the patterns, shaping pieces, and designing from scratch, the stunning stitch patterns in Essential Crochet Next-Level Stitches will serve as a launching pad for your own fun experimentation when creating unique designs for gorgeous hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, vests, and more!
 
The Pocket Guides series from Quarry Books offer authoritative instruction and inspiration in a small-scale format that makes it easy to take with you on all your crafting adventures.

Category: Go To Subject Area Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Subject area: Go To Category Crafts & Hobbies
Series:Series Pocket Guides
Format: Format Trade Paperback 144 Pages
ISBN: ISBN 9780760392348
Size: 6.30 in x 8.13 in / 160.02 mm x 206.50 mm
Published: Published Date November 5th, 2024
Imprint: Go To Imprint Quarry Books

Adapted from Melissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!
 
In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Starter Stitches is a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for solids, shells and fans, openwork and lace, and simple edgings.

• This rich library of crochet stitch designs covers a wide range of patterns, from a thicket pattern to summertime shells to clover lace.
• Each stitch pattern includes a photo of a finished swatch and both easy-to-read instructions and a stitch diagram using international symbols. Choose the format that makes you and your crochet hook happy.
• Most of the patterns are original and are accessible to most skill levels. If you’ve mastered looping yarn over your hook to create a simple chain, you already possess all the skills you need to create an infinite number of stitch patterns.

With information on how to read the patterns, shaping pieces, and designing from scratch, the stunning stitch patterns in Essential Crochet Starter Stitches will serve as a launching pad for your own fun experimentation and for creating unique designs for gorgeous hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, vests, and more!
 
The Pocket Guides series from Quarry Books offer authoritative instruction and inspiration in a small-scale format that makes it easy to take with you on all your crafting adventures.

Category: Go To Subject Area Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Subject area: Go To Category Crafts & Hobbies
Series: Series Pocket Guides
Format: Format Trade Paperback 144 Pages
ISBN: ISBN 9780760392324
Size: 6.30 in x 8.13 in / 160.02 mm x 206.50 mm
Published: Published Date November 5th, 2024
Imprint: Go To Imprint Quarry Books

This accessible beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know to start knitting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions.

Want to learn how to knit but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Knitting for Beginners, adapted from Carri Hammet’s best-selling Knitting 101, you will feel confident in your skills quickly and eliminate frustrating mistakes and missteps.

Learn what you need, how to read patterns, how to select yarn, and how to troubleshoot problems and turn yarn into charming knitted accessories and clothing. Building skills through fun projects, you will find success quickly and easily while gaining confidence to try another project.

Super Easy Knitting for Beginners includes:

• Knitting basics
• How to get started
• Tools and materials
• Right-handed and left-handed knitting
• Basic knitting stitches
• How to read a knitting pattern
• Knitting tips and tricks
• Troubleshooting mistakes
• Fun beginner-level projects, including scarves, baby blanket, felted bag, shawl, and more

This is the most comprehensive beginner’s book available, yet it won’t overwhelm you with details and instruction you don’t need or want, so you can start enjoying your knitting hobby immediately.

Category: Go To Subject Area Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Go To Subject Area Health & Spirituality
Subject area: Go To Category Body, Mind & Spirit, Go To Category Crafts & Hobbies
Format: Format Trade Paperback 144 Pages
ISBN: ISBN 9780760379875
Size: 7.50 in x 9.25 in / 190.50 mm x 234.95 mm
Published: Published Date August 2nd, 2022
Imprint: Browse By Imprint New Shoe Press