Crochet up to 30 creative, fun bags, starting from just 10 granny squares!
The granny square is the crocheter's foundation for countless projects and is unparalleled for its portability, versatility, and endless variety. With The Granny Square Book, Margaret Hubert showed how the humble granny makes the transition from tried-and-true blankets to all kinds of fashionable garments and accessories.
Now, using only 10 granny squares selected from The Granny Square Book and Granny Square Flowers, Margaret shows how you can crochet 30 completely different bags. Each square is used three times with different yarns, color schemes, motif arrangements, and finishing treatments to create a wide assortment of handbags, totes, and carriers.
You'll be amazed at the versatility of these squares! From retro shoulder bags to contemporary messenger bags, there are styles to suit every purpose and design preference. 10 Granny Squares 30 Bags will keep you crocheting bags for everyone and every reason for years to come.
10 Secrets of the LaidBack Knitters speaks to all levels of knitters who want to enhance and expand their knitting experience in joyful and substantive ways. With humor and insight, authors Vicki Stiefel and Lisa Souza illustrate how to become a laidback knitter--one who enjoys the process as much as the product. Join in and be inspired by the mix of people, patterns, and places in their knitting world; follow the steps they took; and discover the secrets that set them along this path. 10 Secrets contains a wealth of other valuable and fun information including profiles, websites and other resources the authors can't live without, information on fibers, spinning, and crochet, and much more!
Additionally, an amazing collection of twenty-seven patterns--complete with instructions and charts--fills the book with elegant shawls, chic sweaters, and colorful scarves from a spectrum of designers, all beautifully photographed in full-color.
This is a book that gives knitters permission to relax and have fun; to see that knitting can be as much about process as about the finished product, and know that the stitches they knit can express the inner joy they feel. The exciting patterns--aimed at knitters from beginners to experienced--complement the books exuberant purpose and style.
Designed to be the perfect coloring book for all ages - including toddlers, kids, teens and adults - you'll be kept busy for hours as you unearth these gorgeous images, each one more enjoyable than the last! It's also a great way to put your mind at rest, relieve the day's stress, improve your mood, and help you practice mindfulness.
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Choose from simple spiral roses, pretty poppies, elaborate layered blooms, and fabulous felted flowers. The flowers are beautifully arranged on the pages, with stitched leaves and embroidered stems, and are cross referenced to a separate section featuring clear pattern instructions and information on yarn requirements.
You will also find plenty of inspiration for embellishing your finished flowers with beads, buttons, sequins, and embroidery, plus ideas for using them in a range of fun ways, from unusual jewellery to decorating gift-wrapped packages.
Choose from simple spiral roses, pretty poppies, elaborate layered blooms, and fabulous felted flowers. The flowers are beautifully arranged on the pages, with stitched leaves and embroidered stems, and are cross referenced to a separate section featuring clear pattern instructions and information on yarn requirements.
You will also find plenty of inspiration for embellishing your finished flowers with beads, buttons, sequins, and embroidery, plus ideas for using them in a range of fun ways, from unusual jewellery to decorating gift-wrapped packages.
- From shawls, scarves and cowls, to socks and hats, you'll be covered head to toe in our trendiest accessory patterns.
- Endless inspiration for your next knit with over 500 pages of patterns.
Never be without a knitting pattern again with 100 Knits!
Create a gorgeous collection of crocheted snowflakes.
Bring the lacey beauty of a snowfall into your home with 100 Snowflakes to Crochet. Crafters of all levels can easily crochet up a storm-or just make a simple snowflake or two. The designs range from simple ones requiring only a few rows to large intricate ones for more advanced stitchers. Starting with a review of crochet basics, a discussion of materials and finishings, the structure of snowflakes, and methods of blocking and starching your finished flakes, anyone can easily learn to craft one of these gossamer creations. Then onto the Snowflake Selector to browse for a pattern that matches your skill level. However, as you work through the book, you will improve your skills as you go along! These lovely flakes-intricate, delicate, and symmetrical-can be used as appliques, to hang in windows, or to adorn your Christmas tree. With full patterns and lots of project ideas for your finished snowflakes, you're certain to find hours of holiday enjoyment and inspiration from this title in the bestselling Knit & Crochet series.
**REVISED & EXPANDED EDITION AVAILABLE -- THE BIG BOOK OF HOMEMADE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN, HEALTH & HOME**
Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with These Easy, All-Natural Herbal Products
Kick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with the simple, versatile projects in 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home. In this incredible resource, Jan Berry teaches you the basics of making your own skin care and hair care products, health remedies and household cleaners--then how to customize them into truly unique and personalized items! You'll learn how to make:
- Honey, Rose & Oat Face Cleanser
- Cool Mint Body Wash
- Basic Calendula Lotion
- Floral Salt Foot Scrub Bars
- Basil & Lime Lip Balm
- Lavender Oatmeal Soap
- Violet Flower Sore Throat Syrup
- Thyme Counter Cleaner
- Lavender Laundry Detergent
- And so much more!
All of the projects are easy to make and use commonly found herbs, flowers, oils and other natural ingredients. No fancy equipment or previous experience required! If you don't have a certain ingredient on hand, Jan provides tips on how to substitute and what works best. Going green has never been easier or more affordable. With this book, you can use local, natural ingredients to make something beautiful, effective and good for you and your family.
Expand your herbal product collection with these other books in Jan Berry's bestselling series:
- Simple & Natural Soapmaking
- Easy Homemade Melt & Pour Soaps
All the insider tips and tricks for flawless sewing are here in the next book in our popular series. Perfect for all levels, this accessible reference offers concise instructions for basic and advanced sewing techniques, guidance on choosing tools and fabrics, fabric decoration ideas, how to achieve a perfect finish, plus the usual plethora of helpful hints, expert advice, and insider secrets that readers have come to expect from this best-selling series. The convenient "Try This" and "Fix It" boxes that run throughout expand your skills and fix common problems, and the mini-projects show you how to put to use the skills and techniques in the book.
Whether it's a new undertaking, expanding your sewing knowledge, or just for inspiration, "200 Sewing Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets" is your go-to, 24/7 personal sewing guru--perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers alike.
Learn how to knit all manner of motifs and stitch patterns with this amazing, comprehensive guide. Whether you simply want to expand your repertoire of stitches, make any of the 50+ projects, or take inspiration from the innumerable patterns available, there'll be something in 201 Knitting Motifs for everyone! Divided into three sections entitled Blocks, Projects, and Basic Techniques, 201 Knitting Motifs covers a vast range of designs for both beginners and more experienced knitters. The first section, Blocks, covers everything from Textured Motifs, Cables, and Ribbing, to Lace, Stripes & Color, Intarsia, Fair Isle, Ripples, Embroidery, and more--so you will always have a stitch at hand for any project you may have! The next section, Projects, gives you an opportunity to try out some of these amazing stitches because 201 Knitting Motifs contains over 50 patterns. You'll be able to make items such as: a Lace Bed Throw, a Ripple Mug Cozy, a Cable Hot Water Bottle, a Bee Mobile, Fingerless Gloves, Floral Bunting, and many others. There is also advice for designing your own makes, so you can treat the motifs as a jumping-off point. Finally, the section on Basic Techniques offers an excellent step-by-step, illustrated guide so that no stitch will beyond your ability. Complete with hundreds of beautiful photographs, charts, and artworks, 201 Knitted Motifs is a must-have bible for anyone who wants to knit.
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