Author: Donna Kooler Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781402722301 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
With more than 40 fabulous afghan patterns from master designer Donna Kooler, crocheters will grab their needles and stitch to their hearts' content. These incredible blankets come in a range of styles and colors, from sweet baby blues to bright hot pinks. Some are filled with country charm, others feature festive designs, still more are sophisticated, warm and cozy, and just right for masculine comfort. There's one for a wedding present, plus soft and gentle afghans to cuddle a child, a cool cotton throw to keep away the chill, a "take and make" design that's easily portable, and many more.
Author: Jo Packham Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. ISBN: 9781402712296 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 152
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More than twenty superstars from the world of crafting--including Anna Corba, April Cornell, Sandi Genovese, and Andrea Grossman--offer their expert advice on how to design a work space where creativity can blossom. Like the bestselling Business of Bliss, it's practical, inspirational, and beautiful to behold. Research by Craft Trends Magazine reveals that 89% of all crafters are women, and that they want to work in an environment conducive to creating their art. This invaluable and very special guide helps them achieve that goal, whatever their passion. It goes straight to the experts: successful women who have made their mark in more than 10 different creative fields. These top designers and artisans offer insights gleaned from years of experience, reveal how they constructed their own creative spaces, and explain how the reader can make practical use of these decorating, organizational, and inspirational techniques as they go about designing their own work areas. Among the pertinent questions they answer: Where did you like to work as a child? What's the most important thing about having your own place to work? Are women's creative spaces different from men's? How important is it for you to organize your work, and how do you do it? Do you listen to music when you work--and what kind? The featured designers include Wendy Addison, Dena Fishbein, Jill Schwartz, and Suze Weinberg and their fields range from paper crafts to gardening. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club & the Homestyle Book Club.
Author: Louise Crowther Publisher: David and Charles ISBN: 1446374238 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 320
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Create twelve dolls and over fifty garments and accessories to dress them in with this wonderful collection, featuring easy-to-follow instructions. Make an adorable, knitted doll for the little person in your life. Children will love all twelve dolls in this knitting pattern collection which has been designed to provide the perfect playmate. Each doll has their own personality and style—whether it’s Faye with her cute bunny ear hast and cozy boots, or Jane with her chic beret and Breton top. There is a doll here to suit everyone. The step-by-step instructions show you how to make the twelve individual dolls, but you could also mix and match the outfits, hairstyles, and colors to create the perfect doll for you. My Knitted Doll is not for the absolute beginner knitter but will appeal to knitters who do have a basic understanding of the craft. Having said that, the instructions are presented succinctly with easy-to-follow diagrams, with charts for intarsia and other designs.
Author: Margaret Hubert Publisher: New Shoe Press ISBN: 0760390738 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 146
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Fire up your crochet hooks and get your granny on! This accessible guide includes clear instructions and a photo of each finished project. Adapted from the best-selling The Granny Square Book, Second Edition, Granny Square Crochet for Beginnersgives you everything you need to get started with crochet and to start making and creating projects with granny squares. Granny Squares for Beginners shows you how the easy technique of crocheting square by square is not only portable and convenient but is also amazingly versatile and can be interpreted in countless ways with different yarns. You’ll find: Easy essentials. Learn about basic supplies and stitches, easy techniques for making granny squares, and adding simple details and finishing. A rich collection of granny square patterns. Explore a wide range of designs, from classic geometrics to fun florals. Easy, beginner-level projects. The simple projects for accessories, garments, and gifts prove that granny squares can be used to make almost anything. Learn to crochet granny squares and create your own unique projects with Granny Square Crochet for Beginners.
Author: Betty Barnden Publisher: Chartwell Books ISBN: 9780785830481 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
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The Crochet Stitch Bible contains over 200 stitches, explained in full, and is a perfect starter guide for beginners, with advanced projects and details for experts. The handy spiral bound design allows this book to be laid open on a work surface for easy reference, and makes a wonderful addition to the library of any crafter, crocheter, or knitter. This comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions for basic stitches, textured stitches, fans and shells stitches, mesh and filet stitches, openwork and lace stitches, trims and edgings, clusters, puffs, bobbles, spike, relief, tunisian, multi-color, squares, and special stitches. Each crochet stitch is accompanied by a photograph sample, row-by-row instructions, and easy-to-follow symbol charts. Crochet is the technique of making a looped fabric from a continuous length of yarn, using a single hook. The word "crochet" itself derives from the French "croc," meaning a hook (or crook); an old scottish name for crochet is "shepherd's knitting." It is one of the most portable and flexible of crafts, requiring only a hook and some yarn. Once you have mastered the basic techniques, you can create a fascinating variety of effects.
Author: Darla Sims Publisher: Leisure Arts ISBN: 1601402066 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
280 Crochet Shell Patterns -There are plenty of choices in this compendium of 280 different shell stitches for creating fashionable crochet designs.
Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317451678 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 825
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Taking a global, multicultural, social, and economic perspective, this work explores the diverse and colourful history of human attire. From prehistoric times to the age of globalization, articles cover the evolution of clothing utility, style, production, and commerce, including accessories (shoes, hats, gloves, handbags, and jewellery) for men, women, and children. Dress for different climates, occupations, recreational activities, religious observances, rites of passages, and other human needs and purposes - from hunting and warfare to sports and space exploration - are examined in depth and detail. Fashion and design trends in diverse historical periods, regions and countries, and social and ethnic groups constitute a major area of coverage, as does the evolution of materials (from animal fur to textiles to synthetic fabrics) and production methods (from sewing and weaving to industrial manufacturing and computer-aided design). Dress as a reflection of social status, intellectual and artistic trends, economic conditions, cultural exchange, and modern media marketing are recurring themes. Influential figures and institutions in fashion design, industry and manufacturing, retail sales, production technologies, and related fields are also covered.
Author: Janet Hobbs Publisher: Kangaroo Press ISBN: 9780731811502 Category : Afghans (Coverlets) Languages : en Pages : 54
Book Description
From big, bold rugs to delicate baby covers, Janet Hobbs's Crochet Rugs & Throws provides the techniques and patterns to create beautiful pieces with a few simple stitches. Prize-winning crochet master Janet Hobbs lends her expertise to crochet enthusiasts of all levels of experience in Crochet Rugs & Throws. Featuring unique designs, straightforward patterns, attractive photographs, and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide teaches readers how to make large, colorful items as well as smaller, intricate pieces. Using six stitches and Hobbs's designs and advice, even someone with little experience can make treasured creations.