Download or read book Crochet written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch-by-stitch instructions with illustrations that will guide you through crocheted baby blankets to baby shoes, and many more lovely things for you or your home. A complete guide to crocheting for beginners and practiced crocheters with more than 130 techniques and stitches. As a bonus, there are 80 projects for you to practice and enjoy! If you are picking up your first crochet hook, this book will lead you through the basic stitches and starts you off with classic granny squares for blankets. Learn how to craft delicate lace and openwork pieces to create home décor items. The clear instructions and step-by-step, close-up pictures of the various stitches make your first projects simple and fun to complete. The instructions let you know the difficulty level of each pattern, the correct tools and the ideal yarn for you to use. If you're a confident crocheter there are plenty of new stitches and patterns for you to try your hand at. Create baby and adult clothes, baby shoes and amigurumi toys for yourself or as treasured gifts for loved ones. There's something very special about receiving a handmade present! New Edition Newly updated with a fresh design and brand-new photography that shows the stitches with gorgeous clarity. Learn how to read patterns so you can go from novice to expert crocheter in no time! • Easy-to-follow directions with close up photos of the stitches. • Over 130 key techniques and 80 projects to create. • Advice on yarn and tools.

Download or read book Kawaii Crochet written by Melissa Bradley and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to crochet forty charming stuffed dolls that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. Hook up a rainbow kawaii goodness with this super-cute collection of forty amigurumi patterns from modern crochet designer Yarn Blossom Boutique. From three adorable peas in a pod, to a winking fortune cookie, these forty fun and easy amigurumi makes will bring the Japanese culture of cuteness into your hands and your heart.

Download or read book Crochet Mini Animals written by Thuy Duong and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crochet these tiny projects to add to your miniature collection! Crochet Mini Animals contains photos and illustrations to guide you step-by-step in creating a mini menagerie that includes cats, elephants, giraffes, poodles, blackbirds, swans, lambs, llamas, sloths, koalas, hedgehogs, and pandas! If you squeal with delight over tiny, adorable handmade creatures, you’ll be hooked on making these mini animals!

Download or read book Lalylala s Beetles Bugs And Butterflies written by Lydia Tresselt and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hello bug lovers and crochet adventurers! Grab your research equipment (magnifying glass, flask of tea, crochet hook, scissors and yarn) and follow us into a world full of magic and science, a microcosm of tiny creatures and big dreams! In this book you will find not only a charming selection of crochet patterns to create scrabbling beetles, beautiful bugs and fluttering butterfly crochet amigurumi, but also a wonderful story to read out loud and ponder on: a tale about growing up; accepting change and the power of dreams. Watch tiny creatures hatching from their eggs, look on as they munch through a green world, and be astonished at their marvelous transformations when they finally slip out of their cocoons. The wings and hats are interchangeable so you can use the patterns in this book to create new outfits for your little insect friends. Give your caterpillar a new set of wings for every day of the week, or cover your beetle in the most colourful wing suits. Be inspired by nature to make creatures of your own creation. It's a great little world full of possibilities. We wish you lots of fun on your journey of discovery and learning!

Download or read book Star Wars Crochet written by Lucy Collin and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to cuddle Chewbacca or hug Yoda? The Star Wars Crochet book comes with step-by-step instructions, complete with photos. Possible projects could include: Wicket the Ewok, Chewbacca, Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo Yoda, C-3PO, R2-D2, Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett.

Download or read book Stitch n Bitch written by Debbie Stoller and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the essential guide for chicks with sticks—because knit happens. From the tools of the trade to the knitty-gritty of techniques and patterns, all with easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrated techniques. Stockinette stitch, rib stitch, seed stitch. Increasing and decreasing. All the bells and whistles: fringes, tassels, cables, intarsia, crab stitch, and Fair Isle. Plus the stitch doctor’s own special bag of tricks and how to hook up with other knitters. After the how-tos come the why-to: forty hop, stylish patterns, as good for beginners as they are for purely pros. Featuring: Coney Island fireworks scarf Punk rock backpack Crickets technicolor techno-cozies Pippi knee-stockings Big bad baby blanket To-dye-for sweater Princess Snowball cat bed Queen of Hearts bikini

Download or read book Knitting for Anarchists written by Anna Zilboorg and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2015-03-18 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published by Unicorn Books, Petaluma, California, in 2002."

Download or read book Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy written by Tanis Gray and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 25 projects based on George Lucas's epic film saga, this is the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey, and a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens from a galaxy far, far away.

Download or read book Making Mathematics with Needlework written by sarah-marie belcastro and published by A K Peters/CRC Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Making Mathematics with Needlework will inspire mathematicians, mathematics educators, and crafters; every chapter has an overview as well as sections on mathematics and mathematics education and detailed instructions for completing the chapter's project. All readers will be able to understand the overview sections, as they include introductions to the various fiber arts as well as summaries of the mathematical content. While the mathematics sections are written for mathematicians, the authors have made a special effort to make their work accessible to lay readers by providing definitions of mathematical terms and many diagrams. The project sections are written for crafters, so that non-mathematician readers can have a tangible experience with mathematical concepts."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Learning How to Learn written by Barbara Oakley, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.

Download or read book Hello Hexie written by Sarah Shrimpton and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 techniques Projects are built up in a modular way—individual modules are portable, great for using up scraps, and easy to fit into small pockets of time A selection of hexagon projects to enjoy and so much more

Download or read book Mystical Stitches written by Christi Johnson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions. Anything but ordinary, Mystical Stitches combines the beloved and accessible craft of embroidery with a spiritual element, introducing a rich treasury of 200 magical symbols you can use to set an intention and create personal icons to wear or embellish items in the home. Christi Johnson offers unique patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts, for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning. Johnson’s folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form.

Download or read book Pattern Launch Plan written by Tian Connaughton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy + Practical Marketing for Knit + Crochet Designers TABLE OF CONTENT I . Introduction I I . Marketing I I I . Build + Grow Your Audience Social Media Email I V . Setting Launch Goals V . Pattern Launch Cycle (pre)Pre-Launch Pre-Launch Launch Post-Launch V I . Appendix V I I . Worksheet

Download or read book Custom Knits written by Wendy Bernard and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creator of the popular blog Knit and Tonic introduces twenty-five original designs for sweaters of all kinds, along with variations of each pattern that allow the knitter to make easy alterations to suit individual body type and style preferences, and offers detailed instructions for easy-to-understand techniques for customizing patterns and improvising along the way.

Download or read book Rag Rugs written by Suzanne McNeill and published by Design Originals. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a large crochet hook and strips of fabric, you can make dozens of beautiful and useful rugs for all over your home

Download or read book Unlock Your Inner Designer written by Tian Connaughton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop dreaming and start to make it happen. Unlock your Inner Designer: How to start designing is a step-by-step guide to turning your knit and crochet design ideas into finished samples and patterns. From idea, to sketch and schematic, to swatch, to calculations, this book will show you EXACTLY how to get the ideas out of your head and into a finished pattern and sample. This book is not only perfect for seasoned knitters and crocheters but for those just getting started as well!

Download or read book Notebook Doodles Girl Power written by Jess Volinski and published by Design Originals. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notebook Doodles Girl Power! is an uplifting and confidence-boosting coloring book for 'tweens that's filled with 32 encouraging designs and sentiments from talented artist Jess Volinski. With empowering art activities for young girls, Jess also includes instructions on basic coloring techniques, fully colored examples, and motivational quotes to go with every design.