This updated second edition offers crocheters at all skill levels even more to love about granny squares with twenty-five brand new squares and twenty-five all-new projects.Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has instructed and inspired thousands of crocheters to make and create beautiful, stylish projects with these classic motifs.Now updated with twenty-five additional squares (for a total of 100!) and all new projects, this new edition offers crocheters at all skill levels even more to love about granny squares. Author and designer Margaret Hubert shows you the amazing versatility and variety of this portable and convenient technique of crocheting square by square—how it can be used to make almost anything and interpreted in countless ways and different yarns.This book includes:Crochet basics used for making granny squaresStitch instructions and symbol diagrams for 100 unique squaresTwenty-five all new projects—garments, accessories, gifts, and home décorGuidance and ideas for designing your own granny square projectsFire up your crochet hooks! There’s lots of granny square fun to come!Praise for The Granny Square Book“Crocheters looking to move beyond basic granny squares, as well as new crocheters drawn to these traditional motifs, will enjoy this collection.” —Library Journal“Delightful . . . If you like to crochet granny squares but are looking to go ‘beyond the blanket,’ this might be the book for you!” —Underground Crafter Read more

VOGUE CROCHET:High Fashion Crochet Designs for the Modern MakersStep into the world of Vogue Crochet, where fashion meets craftsmanship, and every stitch tells a story of sophistication. This book is your ultimate guide to creating high-fashion crochet pieces, from chic sweaters and statement coats to sculptural cardigans and asymmetrical tops. Whether you’re a beginner looking to elevate your skills or an advanced crocheter ready to explore bold designs, this book has something for you!Inside This Book, You’ll Discover:Essential Crochet Techniques – Learn fundamental and advanced stitches used in couture crochet.Beginner-Friendly Patterns – Stylish, wearable projects to build your skills. Advanced, Runway-Inspired Designs – Create dramatic coats, sculptural sweaters, and modern silhouettes.High-Fashion Stitch Patterns & Textures – Master ribbing, bobbles, lacework, and draped elements.Expert Finishing Techniques – Achieve professional-quality seams, blocking, and shaping.Styling & Customization Tips – Make each design uniquely yours with creative modifications.Whether you're inspired by the elegance of high-end fashion or looking to design your own statement crochet wardrobe, this book will guide you through step-by-step patterns, expert tips, and innovative techniques to bring your vision to life.If you love modern crochet design, bold textures, and couture-inspired garments, this book is a must-have addition to your crochet collection. Get ready to crochet with confidence and style—your Vogue crochet journey starts now!click the buy now button to get your copy today Read more

Beginner-friendly patterns for twelve gorgeous bags and twelve matching purses from an Immediate Media British Craft Awards Sewing Designer of the Year. This fantastic new book from bestselling author Debbie Shore contains twenty-four projects: twelve bags and twelve matching purses. Choose from flowery patchwork totes, backpacks with faux leather detailing, clasp-top clutches, cute floral messenger bags, practical folder holders and a stylish business travel bag, all complete with a matching purse. Each purse is made in the same style and from the same fabric as its corresponding bag—mix and match the bags and purses or make yourself the pair.Each item requires no more than half a yard of outer fabric, plus all the necessary hardware, trimmings and lining. All the instructions you need are provided in Debbie’s clear, friendly style, along with inspiring, easy-to-follow photography, and any templates required are included at full size. There are also QR-coded video links, providing additional support and advice from Debbie. Read more

“These easy-to-follow instructions will have you hooking up a whole new wardrobe of beautiful, creative crochet pieces you will be proud to wear.” —WeCrochet magazine   Making crochet tops has never been so easy! Crocheted squares and rectangles can be shaped and combined to form a surprising array of pullovers, cardigans, lightweight tops, and wraps. Simple instructions will have you creating a variety of gorgeous crochet apparel. Most designs are beginner or intermediate level and build upon your knowledge of basic stitches to create textural styles that look more complex than they are. Crochet two squares to make the Diamond Crop Top, an on-trend lacy look you can whip up quickly, or crochet a rectangle, fold, and add sleeves to make the Goldenrod Cardigan, a squishy, comfy wrap to wear all year. Sumptuous yarns in gorgeous colors from Lion Brand’s vast selection of yarns were chosen for the pattern samples shown in this book, assuring that all of the yarns used are easy-to-find, affordable options. Crochet in the colors shown, or try your own color scheme. Lion Brand yarns have a large selection of colors from which to choose, so enjoy the yarn aisle! Read more

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See granny hexagons in a whole new light with this inspired collection of modern crochet patterns for clothes, accessories, and homewares.Hexagons are quick and easy to make and can be combined in a myriad of ways to create a huge range of projects—from garments and accessories to home décor and even toys.In this unique collection, popular crochet designer Sarah Shrimpton reveals ten crochet hexagon patterns and twenty step-by-step projects that you will be itching to stitch thanks to their simplicity and creativity. This refreshing twist on the classic granny square will get you excited about the possibility of the humble six-sided polygon and how it can be used to create gorgeous projects . . . one little hexie at a time.Includes:A wide range of projects from garments and accessories to home décor and toys, all made using simple crochet techniquesProjects are built up in a modular way—individual modules are portable, great for using up scraps, and easy to fit into small pockets of timeA selection of hexagon projects to enjoy and so much more Read more

Pretty and practical organizers to sew Sew 19 simply embellished projects including a card holder, coin purses, earbud holder, small wallets, pouches and organizers. These cute and useful bags are perfect for holding and organizing all of your little things. Personalize the organizers with adorable embellishments and appliqués and use up your scraps, trims, and other odds and ends in the process! Whip one up in an afternoon or bring your handwork with you—small pieces make these projects fun and easy to work on anywhere. Great to give as gifts or keep for yourself, these tiny bags will bring a smile to anyone’s face. • A place for everything and everything in its place—make bags to hold brushes, chargers, journaling supplies, money, flip-flops, and more! • Tiny scraps find new life as adorable appliqués and embellishments on these quick-to-sew pouches • Make it your own! Sew a clutch to match your outfit or embroider a gift with a special message Read more

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Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand knit socks can be a major challenge! In Custom Socks, Kate Atherley sets out to teach knitters of all levels the skills and tools they need to understand sock fit, and to knit a pair of socks that fit properly. She calls on her years of experience as Knitty's Managing Technical Editor, where she has edited hundreds of sock patterns, to share this information in a way that is easy to understand with patterns that inspire.So go ahead and treat yourself to these 15 original sock patterns that are easily customizable and work with any needle configuration. Your feet will thank you!

Knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors from Summer Lee, Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation Sock projects are universally loved by knitters, but popular knitting creator Summer Lee has turned this favorite pastime topsy turvy with designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up.The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to improve their sock skills, and anyone who wants to fill their knitting needles—and sock drawers—with jazzy colors and new designs. Build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting. First, start with the humble-but-mighty Basic Sock, then try more complicated patterns for lace socks, cabled socks, socks with Estonian Inlay, and socks done in stranded knitting. You’ll be able to sample 18 fresh and zippy patterns, plus new variations on favorite designs!The Sock Project is a joyful Starburst-color explosion for adventurous knitters everywhere. Includes Color Photographs Read more

The definitive guide to knitting cozy, colorful socks, covering every aspect for knitters of all abilities.The Sock Knitting Bible is the ultimate reference for sock knitting skills, techniques, materials, projects, and more. Here you'll find in-depth information on everything from sizing and yarn to casting on and color-work. Whether you want to knit toe up, cuff down or even two at a time socks, this comprehensive volume covers it all.There are step-by-step instructions for all the various sock knitting techniques, as well as three basic sock patterns that even an absolute beginner can follow. Author Lynne Rowe also looks at the different kinds of tools available, from double pointed needles and small circular needles to innovative products such as flexible DPNs.And it all comes together with ten delightful projects by some of the most exciting and talented sock designers. Here you will find patterns for stripes, fair isle, cables, lacy, sparkly and snuggly socks: an array o pattern for all your sock-knitting needs! Read more

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The ultimate practical guide to sewing fabulous bags from expert Lisa Lam! · Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings · Expert tips, trade secrets, and inspirational advice for professional and beautiful results · A capsule wardrobe of eight exclusive designs features easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns   Whether you’re getting started, improving your technique, or planning to design your own, this is the book you’ll grab for every bag you make! Read more

Learn to sew bags for all occasions with this ultimate reference guide to the latest bag making techniques, featuring eight full-size bag patterns.Includes a comprehensive techniques section cover everything from zips, pockets, piping, and how to use the latest bag hardware to get you started, even if you’ve never sewn a bag before.As well as all the core skills, expert bag designer, Mrs. H., shares her tips for getting a professional finish on your handmade bags and how to resize patterns to get the perfect fit.Also includes patterns and instructions for eight fantastic bag projects like clutches and hold-alls so can start your bag making journey now! Read more

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This book provides a step-by-step guide to creating beautiful earrings using the brick stitch beading technique. It includes 20 unique beading patterns, each presented with full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow written instructions. You can also find corresponding video tutorials for many of the projects on the author's YouTube channel to help reinforce your learning.The projects in this book are ideal for beginners looking to get started with beadwork. You will learn techniques like single brick stitch, double brick stitch, adding fringe, ear wires, thread guards, and more. The patterns in the book use size 11 Miyuki Delica beads, and the exact bead counts and product numbers are provided.Whether making earrings for yourself and your loved ones or even to sell at craft fairs, you'll enjoy recreating these beautiful designs. Read more

“Beautifully written as part travel memoir and part dyeing handbook . . . you are handed a wealth of knowledge in one book.” —Little Acorn CreationsSimilar to cooking and the act of sharing meals, our relationship to textiles is a core tenet of our human experience. Creating textiles cultivates connection, belonging, community, and friendships among people. In the world of textiles, natural dyeing is the closest we come to the act of cooking. Journeys in Natural Dyeing shares the story of Kristine Vejar and Adrienne Rodriguez’s travels to four countries—Iceland, Mexico, Japan, and Indonesia—where they visited natural dyers who use locally-sourced dyes to create textiles that evoke beauty, a connection to their environment, and showcase their mastery of skill. This book shares their process of using their own locally-grown dyes and includes recipes and projects to create more than 400 shades of color. In addition, you will learn how to use your own natural environment to create deep, beautiful colors. No matter where you live, creating color naturally is possible. Read more

Hand Embroidery Stitches for Beginners to Pro – One Stitch at a Time!Have you ever admired beautiful embroidery and wished you could create your own intricate designs? Do you struggle with uneven stitches, tangled threads, or choosing the right needle and fabric? Are you looking for a simple, step-by-step guide to help you improve your technique and confidence?You’re not alone! Many embroidery enthusiasts find themselves frustrated when trying to learn new stitches or perfect their craft.Hand Embroidery Stitches for Beginners to Pro is here to help, offering clear,A Step-by-Step Guide to 30 Essential Hand Embroidery Stitches—Master Techniques, Patterns, and Designs with Illustrated.Inside This Book, You’ll Discover:✔ 30 Beautiful Stitches, Step by Step – Clear illustrations and instructions to help you master the most popular embroidery techniques.✔ Essential Needle & Thread Chart – A complete guide to choosing the best materials for every project.✔ Practical Tips & Tricks – Expert advice on tension, stitch placement, and avoiding common mistakes.✔ Creative Applications for Every Skill Level – Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stitcher, find inspiration for your next masterpiece.✔ A Stitch Guide You’ll Keep Forever – Your go-to reference for flawless embroidery, from decorative accents to intricate designs.If you want to unlock the joy of embroidery, create stunning hand-stitched designs, and refine your technique, then don’t waste your time—grab your copy today Read more

Revive Your Ugly Clothes!Upcycle, Refashion, and Reuse Old & Outdated Clothing to Create a Wardrobe That’s Stylish, Sustainable, and Uniquely You!Tired of standing in front of your closet thinking, "I have nothing to wear"—even though it's overflowing with clothes? Wish you could afford a brand-new wardrobe but know it's not in the budget right now? Here's the truth: You don’t need new clothes—just a new perspective.In Revive Your Ugly Clothes!, you’ll learn how to transform your so-called “ugly” or outdated clothes into head-turning, confidence-boosting outfits that reflect your personality, creativity, and flair. Whether you're a thrift store queen, a DIY diva, or just someone who wants to save money and live sustainably, this book is your personal style-upgrade guide.This is not about chasing trends or spending a fortune on fashion. It’s about taking what you already have (or can thrift on the cheap) and turning it into a fresh, fabulous wardrobe—while learning how to define your own unique style along the way.What You’ll Learn Inside:✨ How to Find Your Style (Even If You Feel Like You Have None)From vintage to streetwear, minimal to bold—discover the look that makes you feel like your most authentic self.🛍️ Where to Find “Ugly” Clothes with Serious PotentialLearn how to spot hidden gems in thrift stores, online, and even your own closet.✂️ Upcycling 101: Turn Trash into TreasureEasy techniques for cropping, distressing, adding details, and revamping old clothes—even if you don’t sew.👚 Creative Ways to Repurpose Kids’ ClothesThink outside the box and get double the style from unexpected pieces.🎨 Color Play & Styling TipsMaster how to mix and match bold hues, patterns, and textures to build a look that’s uniquely yours.💡 Accessorizing Made EasyFinish your outfit with confidence—from shoes to jewelry, hats, bags, and more.💋 What Not to DoAvoid the most common beginner mistakes with fashion do’s and don’ts.🎁 BONUS: Personal Style QuizFind out which style category best matches your vibe—and how to build around it.🧵 Why This Book Is For YOU:• You want to save money without sacrificing style• You’re tired of fast fashion and want to shop smarter• You love being creative and hands-on with your clothes• You’re interested in sustainable fashion and upcycling• You want to turn old, outdated pieces into outfits that actually feel like YOU💃 Confidence Isn’t Bought—It’s CreatedThis book isn’t just about fashion—it’s about empowerment. When you learn how to work with what you’ve got and make it work for you, you’ll walk taller, shine brighter, and feel more confident in your own skin.🌍 Fashion That’s Good for You and the PlanetUpcycling isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement. It’s about choosing creativity over consumerism, individuality over mass production, and confidence over comparison. You don’t have to be rich, trendy, or even super crafty to build a wardrobe that makes you feel unstoppable. You just need this book, a few “ugly” clothes, and a little time to play.📘 Click “Buy Now” and start transforming your wardrobe—and your self-expression—today.👠 You don’t need to spend a dime to look like a million bucks. You just need this book and a little creativity. Let’s make fashion fun again. Read more

Unlock the world of creativity and craftsmanship with this book "Beaded Bracelets: A Step by Step Guide to Stunning and Beautiful Handmade Jewelry". Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced jewelry maker, this comprehensive guide will take you step-by-step through the process of designing and creating stunning beaded bracelets.In this book, you'll discover:An Introduction to Beading: Understand the different types of beads, materials, and tools you’ll need to get started.Color Theory and Design Principles: Learn how to choose colors and patterns that complement each other, creating beautiful and balanced designs.Techniques for Every Skill Level: From basic stringing and knotting to more advanced techniques like wirework and bead weaving, this book covers it all.Detailed Project Instructions: Enjoy beginner, intermediate, advanced projects with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Whether you want to make a simple bracelet for daily wear or a sophisticated statement piece, there’s a project for you.Troubleshooting Tips: Get expert advice on fixing common issues, ensuring your bracelets are durable and well-crafted.Finishing Touches: Learn how to add professional-looking clasps, hide thread ends, and polish your bracelet for a flawless finish.Ideal for those looking to learn a new craft or expand their jewelry-making skills, this book offers a fun and rewarding journey into the art of creating personalized beaded bracelets. Whether you’re making them for yourself, gifting them to friends, or selling your creations, click the buy now button to get your copy today Read more