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Welcome to the Morgan family home! Let me give you a tour. Each room in this Victorian household has a special purpose and is favored by a unique feline inhabitant. From the cuddly and adorable Nursery Kittens to Aunt Pru's Persian, there's a tale behind each kitty companion--and a family member who loves them. From the Cook's Cat to Grandad's Silver Tabby, the Morgans' cats will capture your heart, and the knitting pattern for each will have your needles flying.

There are 20 cats in all, with complete instructions to knit each one. Most of the patterns in this book have sections which are worked flat and sections which are worked in the round, so your attention will always be held. A few of them are geared toward the beginner, with shaping achieved by simple increasing and decreasing. Others are more challenging, but even these will be easily accomplished if undertaken with an adventurous spirit. The Morgans and their kitties are sure to delight all cat-loving knitters!

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

"The positive messages uplift, and Crabb's anecdotes add a welcome personal touch. There's lots to treasure in this optimistic outing." - Publishers Weekly

Sew Mindful Cross Stitch combines bright and modern cross stitch projects with the calming benefits of mindfulness. Throughout her debut book, Sophie Crabb explores the idea behind crafting for calm and why it can have such a profound and positive impact on our mental wellbeing.

With a total of twenty-two brand new cross stitch projects to choose from, you can stitch your way through Positive Affirmations, Mindful Messages and Self-Care Quotes.

Not familiar with cross stitch? We've got you covered. Learn from the beginning with an introduction to what you'll need, detailed step-by-step guidance and some top tips to help you get started.

Throughout the book, Sophie shares an honest and thoughtful account of her own wellbeing journey, reflecting on topics such as depression and anxiety to overthinking and imposter syndrome, with an aim to open up the conversation linking mindfulness and crafting for calm.

Learn how to mindfully cross stitch and transform how you de-stress for good.

An amazing collection of 100 knitting projects that are quick and easy to make and perfect for knitters of all abilities.

NEW PAPERBACK EDITION
This fabulous book brings together 100 of the best knitting projects from the best-selling Twenty to Make series. With contributions from top knitting designers and best-selling authors, these fun designs are quick and easy to make, and include stylish hats, headbands, wrist warmers and scarves, cute baby booties, flowers, fruit, mug hugs, phone socks, teddies and festive decorations. Whether you are on a budget and want to make a quick and quirky gift for a friend, or wish to indulge in a special treat for yourself, you will discover a treasure trove of ideas within this book that you simply won’t be able to resist knitting.
Projects have been taken from the following titles in the Twenty to Make series:
Knitted Cakes by Susan Penny, Knitted Mug Hugs by Val Pierce, Knitted Bears by Val Pierce, Knitted Aliens by Fiona McDonald, Knitted Flowers by Susie Johns, Mini Christmas Knits by Sue Stratford, Knitted Fruit by Susie Johns, Knitted Baby Bootees by Val Pierce, Knitted Vegetables by Susie Johns, Knitted Beanies by Susie Johns, Knitted Boot Cuffs by Monica Russel, Easy Knitted Scarves by Monica Russel, Knitted Phone Sox by Susan Cordes, Knitted Wrist Warmers by Monica Russel, Easy Knitted Tea Cosies by Lee Ann Garrett, Knitted Headbands by Monica Russel
This is a reissue of the previously best-selling published book Quick and Easy Knits (9781782218029).
 

Pokemon Crochet Vol 2 provides detailed step-by-step instructions so you can create 20 different Poǩmon.

Immortalize the furry, feathery, and even scaly friends in your life with Playful Painting: Pets.

From an affectionate French Bulldog and astute Boxer to a sassy tabby cat, if you love animals and art, then your tail will be wagging with each of our easy-to-learn lessons and the humor that goes with them. You’ll be an expert in gouache, pencil, and ink in no time!

Playful Painting: Pets is the first title in Walter Foster’s new compact and portable Playful Painting series, and it is aimed at artists, doodlers, and painting enthusiasts. There has never been a better time to learn to paint and illustrate whimsical portraits of your pets and favorite animals! Startup is easy, with minimal tools and materials required.

You’ll be inspired to create when you see our gallery of dozens of cute cat and dog breeds (plus mixes!) as well as birds, pigs, rabbits, and other favorites. Then, when you’re ready, dive into exclusive bonus content to see how to use finished artwork in fresh and clever ways.

Artist Faye Moorhouse illustrates this book in her signature friendly, quirky style. Not an artist? Playful Painting: Pets is a perfect gift for the animal lover in your life and a must-have for anyone who’s shared their life and living space with furry or feathered friends.

『はじめての多面体おりがみ』(日本ヴォーグ社刊)英訳版

This adventure meets the needs of two passionate audiences: fiber artists and Nordic craft enthusiasts. By exploring the cultures and traditions behind the charm of these crafts, fans can enjoy extra-meaningful making.

Step 1: Vivid photos and spirited text explain the values and beliefs core to Scandinavian life--nature, community, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

Step 2: For each value, create 4 to 7 thoughtfully designed fiber art projects featuring knitting, felting, and weaving.

- Each project's difficulty level is marked (beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate)

- Author is editor emerita of Handwoven, the largest-circulation fiber arts magazine

- Projects by respected designers including Becky Ashenden, Laura Berlage, Sara Bixler, Susan J. Foulkes, Lisa Hill, Tom Knisely, Jan Mostrom, and John Mullarkey, to name just a few

The 25 projects include these and more: 

Nature
- Nordic Summer and Winter Knitted Throw
- Felted Telemark Bouquet
Community
- Rustic Linen Placemats
- Monk's Belt Towels of Welcome
Craftsmanship
- Knitted Sølje Curtains to Celebrate the Sun
- A Nordic Sweater for Your Laptop
Sustainability
- Rags-to-Riches Rug
- Cup Cozies to Go

Create your own charming Christmas decorations and ornaments with best-selling needle-felting authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin, AKA The Woolly Felters!

The authors' previous book, Needle Felting for Beginners, won the BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021, and has sold over 70,000 copies.

Sculpt your own festive felted decorations to gift or love year after year. Whether you're a seasoned needle-felter or a curious beginner, Roz and Judy's easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials will guide you through the process with ease. The inspiring and irresistibly quirky projects include: 
 

• Maurice the snowman, who keeps himself cosy with his hat, scarf and hot water bottle!
• Willow the winter hare, who wears his sparkly wreath collar with pride.
• Nanook and Miyuk, a cuddly pair of star-gazing polar bears.
• Twinkly star hanging decorations and Christmas tree table toppers, along with Pippin the Christmas mouse, Fionne the festive fairy, Father and Mother Christmas and Elvis the merry elf.

Packed full of expert tips, tricks and techniques, this book explains the basics of making and joining shapes before launching into 3 simple tree decorations, so that you can try out the techniques and hone your skills. The following 10 step-by-step projects increase in complexity, with variations included to inspire and challenge you, and each comes complete with full-size templates.

Enter the whimsical world of Lulu Compotine's crocheted companions and bring her 8 enchanting dolls and their adorable animal friends to life!

"Compotine's delightful designs for amigurumi toys are easy to personalize, which will make these dolls meaningful keepsakes". LIBRARY JOURNAL

Lulu's Crochet Dolls takes readers on a creative journey through the seasons. Written by Sandra Muller under the pseudonym Lulu Compotine, the book features a collection of 8 charming crochet dolls, between 7 and 12 inches in height and in an increasing order of difficulty over the seasons: from the joyful strawberry-and-flower picking adventures of Caroline and Charlotte in Springtime to the festive fun had by Celia and Zoé in Winter, the dolls come to life with intricate crochet patterns and imaginative narratives.

These endearing characters, each with unique outfits and accessories, are also accompanied by a lovable crew of animal friends, including a dainty ladybird, a friendly squirrel, a loveable cat and a mischievous mouse. Those new to crochet will especially enjoy the thoughtful layout:

 

• Details of the equipment needed
• The basics of crochet to know with the step-by-step diagrams of the different stitches: magic circle, chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet, increase, decrease...
• Her technical advice and pro tips for crocheting a spiral, creating a face, assembling an amigurumi...
• Step-by-step photos for each model.

In addition to the patterns, the book provides valuable technical recommendations. Sandra shares her preferred crochet hooks and yarn choices, providing options for customization. The importance of proper assembly is also emphasized, to create durable and visually appealing dolls.

Dive into this enchanting crochet world, where Lulu's dolls and their delightful animal friends await your creative touch!

Knit your own woodland animal scene with these adorable knitted animals from bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii! Perfect to make and give for all ages!

Choose from a whole forest of woodland favorites, from fierce bears and their playful cubs to mischievous raccoons, bouncing hares and noble stags. This endearing collection from best-selling author and knitter Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash.

Complete with step-by-step sewing-up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels.

This book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Woodland (9781781262931), 2014.

Create over 30 cute felted friends with this easy-to-use needle felting book.

There's something for everyone in this book, and all the projects are easy to make. Even experienced felters can pick up tips on how to work with new colors and details. Thorough instructions for each project show you how to take raw wool or roving to make the basic shapes and blend them seamlessly. A special step-by-step section shows you how easy even the most complex piece can be, and how any small figure can be made into an accessory you can carry or wear. 

These cute felted friends range from the wonderfully realistic to enchantingly cute. Included in this book are:

• An Elephant all decked out for festival day
• A Queen's Guard and a Dutch Girl in traditional dress
• A Mama Kangaroo with her Joey
• An enchanting Teddy Bear
• Cute accessories featuring foods and flags from different lands
• Felt scenery to set the stage for your felt creations
• And a lot more!

The projects range from about 2-4 inches high and instructions are included for turning a few of your felt creations into fun dangly accessories. A full lesson takes you through one of the projects from beginning to end, covering all the basics to ensure that you have all the skills you need to make any fuzzy friend you want.

Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Linework and Watercolor Through Elegant Flower Compositions 

Immerse yourself in the world of ink and wash with these dazzling floral projects that will have you falling in love with both mediums. With Camilla Damsbo Brix’s expert guidance, you’ll learn the fundamentals of each art form, from layering washes of color to capturing ideas in loose but evocative ink drawings. 

Then, you’ll marry both mediums in 17 radiant compositions that highlight the immense versatilities of both art forms, as well as each flower’s unique beauty. Want to capture the delicate nature of the Poppy? Start with watercolor and complement it with barely-there lines of ink. Looking to bring out the lively colors of the Iris? Make bold fineliner strokes, heightened with a touch of watercolor. Switch between pen and paint as you go for an equal fusion of both in the Sunflower and Hibiscus projects. Then bring it all together by combining different flowers into one composition, like A Dancing Bouquet of Cosmos and Daisies.

These projects will expand your artistic skills, whether ink or watercolor is your medium of choice, or whether you have never picked up a pen or paintbrush before. With this gorgeous book, you’ll create floral masterpieces in no time.

The perfect guidebook for beginners, Hot Girl Crochet offers 15 super cool and easy projects from Danish contemporary crochet star Rose Svane so you can learn howto crochet your own clothes, accessories, and homeware.



Rose built her popular brand off stylish crocheted clothing and accessories that earned her international attention, Instagram fame, and customers like Internet icon Emma Chamberlain, Maddie Ziegler, and Meadow Walker. Her designs have been featured in Cosmopolitan and copied by people all over the world.



In Hot Girl Crochet, Rose shares step-by-step instructions to re-create her signature crocheted looks at home. Readers can make:

• A bucket hat
• A crocheted bikini
• A checkered lampshade
• A leftover yarn sweater
• A cross-body bag
• A beach skirt

Featuring the woven, dreamy look that Rose is known for, each project can be customized and brought to life by beginners and practiced crafters alike.



Includes Color Photographs

Create stunningly realistic embroidered animal masterpieces

Our beloved pets hold a special place in our hearts; we want to capture them in stitches whether they're covered in fur, scales, or feathers! Join embroidery artist Michelle Staub to immortalize your pets with thread painting. From an adorable rabbit and guinea pig, to a colorful parakeet and stately lizard, you'll stitch through 12 animal projects that teach you to create a much wider variety of pet portraits. With all the information you need to get started, including supplies, basic stitches, stitch patterns, and color guides, Embroidered Animal Portraits is your handbook for creating strikingly realistic and personalized embroidered masterpieces.

• Expanding on her first bestselling book, Pet Portrait Embroidery, Michelle Staub offers instruction on stitching a new variety of textures with non-traditional pets, including a hen, hedgehog, snake, and horse!
• From start to finish, learn to turn an animal photo into a realistic thread painting that captures lighting, detail, and personality.
• Includes embroidery basics, patterns, and 12 step-by-step animal projects, ranging in skill level from beginner accessible, to intermediate stitcher.

Unleash your creative potential with the Cricut Project Guide for Newbies!

If you're an intermediate-beginner Cricut crafter who's been feeling overwhelmed lately, this book is for you. All-time best-selling author, Delara Chowdhury, has tailored the Cricut Project Guide for Newbies just for you. It's time to say goodbye (and good riddance!) to the confusion and frustration over all the materials, techniques, and accessories you need to master.

Bob Ross Cross Stitch honors the beloved artist’s legacy with 12 patterns featuring Bob Ross's famous quotes and the materials needed to make 2 of the designs. 

Bob Ross brought happiness to millions with his oil painting program The Joy of Painting and continues to spread that joy to a new audience through YouTube, Amazon Prime, Tubi, re-runs on public television, and many, many others. His beautiful landscapes, calming presence, and wise quotes—“We don’t make mistakes. We just have happy accidents”—have become the hallmarks of his brand.

This kit includes materials to make 2 designs, along with a 48-page, illustrated instruction book for 12 different patterns inspired by Ross’s quotes.

In each kit, you’ll find:

• 2 pieces of cross stitch fabric
• Needle
• Embroidery floss
• Embroidery hoop
• Instruction book

Bob Ross Cross Stitch provides the perfect inspiration for crafters everywhere. After all, as Bob Ross said, “anytime you learn, you gain.”

Create with polymer clay like a pro!

Polymer clay is a fantastic medium -- it is affordable, forgiving, and versatile. With a variety of on-trend colors, polymer clay can be custom colored to match any outfit, mood, or decor. Veteran clay artist Lauren Tomlinson walks you through all the basics with tips and troubleshooting as you go to ensure success. Everything from shaping and baking your pieces to specialty finishing techniques and much more is presented in detailed instruction. Easily form aesthetically pleasing patterns, such as leopard print and marble, and create custom colors. Lauren also equips you with techniques for adding paints and extra elements to your pieces.

• All the tips, tools, supplies, and techniques you need in one book to get started with polymer clay
• Includes instructions on adding detail, mixing color, embossing patterns, shaping, and finishing your pieces with specialty techniques
• More than a dozen gorgeous and easy-to-follow jewelry and home decor projects