In this new book, Kerstin Balke brings her signature colorful style to knit socks for men, women, and children. The 25 patterns feature eye-catching Fair Isle in color schemes ranging from brights that children will love to more muted and sophisticated styles for men and women.
20 Designs Celebrating Birds, Blossoms, and the Beauty in Our Own Backya
20 cross-stitch designs in Gail's signature chalk art style, featuring garden flowers and wildlife, many with inspirational words of encouragement. The designs are finished as small pillows, hangings, framed, book covers, and other items. Each project includes chart, finished photo, materials, and full instructions.
With the 100+ motif and border patterns in this book, it's easy to combine them to make your own personal cross-stitch designs. The 21 unique cross-stitch alphabets, made to coordinate with the motifs in a variety of styles-floral, lacy, Christmas and more-allow you to add words to complement your ideas. From flowers to cottages and houses, birds ......
Stitch sampler blankets offer a great canvas for learning new stitches and exploring new techniques in small portions. The variety of constructions of the blankets in this book keep your mind engaged and your hook flying. Each of the 30 patterns gives full written instructions and all the stitch details you need to complete each blanket ......
Simple Crochet projects for the whole family. Family Crochet is the perfect companion for crochet crafters of any skill level who are looking to create adorable gifts for all the family to enjoy. From baby toys and playroom characters to cosy jumpers and cute dresses, there really is something for everyone. With easy- to-follow instructions and ......
A comprehensive guide to the frame loom, this book introduces the weaver to the basics of frame loom weaving and also more advanced techniques. Learn how to weave tapestries for wall hangings or handbags, lace for scarves and market bags, geometric shapes for alpacas and dolls, modules to sew together to make larger items, and so much more.
Complete Guide to Tools and Materials; Step-by-Step Instructions and Pho
Learn to hook with easy step-by-step photos! Rug hooking at its simplest is pulling loops of colorful wool fabric through a piece of linen backing to create beautiful designs for the floor or wall. In Basic Rug Hooking, you will learn what tools and materials you need to get started, and how to pull your first loops. You will then be ready to try ......
Methods and tips for successful rag weaving with a variety of materials and looms, including rigid heddle looms as well as floor looms. Charts and worksheets make it easy to find the information weavers need to get started, and 21 projects with instructions and drafts provide inspiration and ideas.
