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With Her Own Hands

Women Weaving Their Stories

by Nicole Nehrig ...

**National BestsellerA rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment.**Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting—throughout history, these and other forms of textile work have often been dismissed as merely “women’s work” and attached to ideas of domesticity and obedience. Yet, as psychologist and avid ... Read more

$22.59 USD

**National BestsellerA rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment.**Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting—throughout history, these and other forms of textile work have often been dismissed as merely “women’s work” and attached to ideas of domesticity and obedience. Yet, as psychologist and avid
... Read more
Well Worn

Visible mending for the clothes you love

by Skye Pennant ...

Well Worn is the perfect book both for stitching pros and for those who have never picked up a needle and thread before. The sustainable darning and sashiko techniques taught in this book fight against perfectionism as well as fast fashion.Begin by getting to grips with core mending skills, with a handy introductory compendium of visible mending techniques. Then, move on to convenient garment-led ... Read more

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Well Worn is the perfect book both for stitching pros and for those who have never picked up a needle and thread before. The sustainable darning and sashiko techniques taught in this book fight against perfectionism as well as fast fashion.Begin by getting to grips with core mending skills, with a handy introductory compendium of visible mending techniques. Then, move on to convenient garment-led
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Cross-Stitch from the Dark Ages

25 Medieval Projects to Plague Your Walls

by Lindsay Swearingen ...

A Pestilence of Dark DesignsIf you want your dark side to shine year-round, this collection of medieval cross-stitch patterns is sure to give your space the gothic touch it’s dying for. Bestselling author Linday Swearingen delivers 25 new patterns that will transport you to the age of the Black Plague, medieval mischief, and more.Capture the fear of plague times by creating a mischievous rat, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

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A Pestilence of Dark DesignsIf you want your dark side to shine year-round, this collection of medieval cross-stitch patterns is sure to give your space the gothic touch it’s dying for. Bestselling author Linday Swearingen delivers 25 new patterns that will transport you to the age of the Black Plague, medieval mischief, and more.Capture the fear of plague times by creating a mischievous rat,
... Read more
Easy Crochet Dishcloths

Learn to Crochet Stitch by Stitch with Modern Stashbuster Projects

by Camilla Schmidt Rasmussen, Sofie Grangaard ...

Add color, coziness, and personality to your kitchen with these eleven easy and fun crocheted dishcloth projects.There's a difference between a house and a home, and there's definitely a difference between a kitchen and a cozy kitchen! Easy Crochet Dishcloths offers a great way to learn to crochet, try a new yarn, use some of your stash, and add some creative flare to your kitchen. These eleven ... Read more

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Add color, coziness, and personality to your kitchen with these eleven easy and fun crocheted dishcloth projects.There's a difference between a house and a home, and there's definitely a difference between a kitchen and a cozy kitchen! Easy Crochet Dishcloths offers a great way to learn to crochet, try a new yarn, use some of your stash, and add some creative flare to your kitchen. These eleven
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Creepy Cross-Stitch

25 Spooky Projects to Haunt Your Halls

by Lindsay Swearingen ...

CROSS-STITCH GOES WITCHY WITH DARK AND ELEGANT DESIGNSFrom spooky skulls to ghoulish graveyards, Lindsay Swearingen of Tusk and Cardinal gives cross-stitch a dark yet whimsical update. Curious creatures like phantom felines, legendary fixtures from folklore like Baba Yaga and all manner of haunted houses make the perfect subjects for these needlework masterpieces.Fun and easy to learn, cross ... Read more

$9.99 USD

CROSS-STITCH GOES WITCHY WITH DARK AND ELEGANT DESIGNSFrom spooky skulls to ghoulish graveyards, Lindsay Swearingen of Tusk and Cardinal gives cross-stitch a dark yet whimsical update. Curious creatures like phantom felines, legendary fixtures from folklore like Baba Yaga and all manner of haunted houses make the perfect subjects for these needlework masterpieces.Fun and easy to learn, cross
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Magickal Cross-Stitch

25 Witchy Projects to Enchant Your Home

by Lindsay Swearingen ...

Bewitching Designs to Bring the Occult to LifeLindsay Swearingen, bestselling author of Creepy Cross-Stitch, is back with 25 stunning and intricate patterns to honor your inner witch. From black cats soaring across the full moon on brooms, to witches conjuring around a cauldron, to alluring and deadly herbs associated with witchcraft, each whimsical project in this collection is able to be ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Bewitching Designs to Bring the Occult to LifeLindsay Swearingen, bestselling author of Creepy Cross-Stitch, is back with 25 stunning and intricate patterns to honor your inner witch. From black cats soaring across the full moon on brooms, to witches conjuring around a cauldron, to alluring and deadly herbs associated with witchcraft, each whimsical project in this collection is able to be
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Stitches and Seams

Essential Sewing Skills for the Beginner Sewist, Tailor, and DIY Crafter

by Valeria Carrandi Macias ...

Learn the essential skills you need to create garments and textile crafts from scratch!Welcome to the wide and wonderful world of sewing! You have your sewing machine at the ready—now what? For those DIYers who are ready to dive into garment and textile craft creation, Stitches and Seams teaches you essential skills that every beginner needs to know. Author and acclaimed sewing teacher Valeria ... Read more

$19.49 USD

Learn the essential skills you need to create garments and textile crafts from scratch!Welcome to the wide and wonderful world of sewing! You have your sewing machine at the ready—now what? For those DIYers who are ready to dive into garment and textile craft creation, Stitches and Seams teaches you essential skills that every beginner needs to know. Author and acclaimed sewing teacher Valeria
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Confused Moose

E-Pattern from Knitting Mochimochi

by Anna Hrachovec ...

Series series Potter Craft ePatterns
This gentle giant thinks he's a bird! Just wait until he tries out those "wings." Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children.Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, stitch holder, safety eyes (size 9mm), and stuffing. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This gentle giant thinks he's a bird! Just wait until he tries out those "wings." Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children.Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, stitch holder, safety eyes (size 9mm), and stuffing.
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Natural Dyeing

Learn How to Create Colour and Dye Textiles Naturally

by Kathryn Davey ...

Natural Dyeing reveals the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes and how they will inspire you for years to come.Natural Dyeing explores the versatility of plant-based dyes, from understanding, choosing and preparing your fibre for dyeing to foraging for your dyes and the different dyeing methods used. You can then put your skills to the test with eight projects, including a Silk-dyed Bandana, ... Read more

$17.89 USD

Natural Dyeing reveals the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes and how they will inspire you for years to come.Natural Dyeing explores the versatility of plant-based dyes, from understanding, choosing and preparing your fibre for dyeing to foraging for your dyes and the different dyeing methods used. You can then put your skills to the test with eight projects, including a Silk-dyed Bandana,
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Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans

24 Designs to Add Warmth and Comfort

by Leisure Arts ...

Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color knitted blanket offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome pop of color to the gray winter days. These afghans are worked holding two strands of size 4 worsted weight yarn and 29" circular knitting needles in US sizes 15 and 17. Designs feature beautiful ripples, ridges, diamonds, cables, twists, and popcorns. Designs include courtly, peaceful, ... Read more

$9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color knitted blanket offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome pop of color to the gray winter days. These afghans are worked holding two strands of size 4 worsted weight yarn and 29" circular knitting needles in US sizes 15 and 17. Designs feature beautiful ripples, ridges, diamonds, cables, twists, and popcorns. Designs include courtly, peaceful,
... Read more
Crochet in a Day

42 Fast & Fun Projects

by Salena Baca, Danyel Pink, Emily Truman ...

Looking for a quick crochet fix? Crochet in a Day has 42 sure-to-please patterns that can all be started and finished in a day or less. From wearables like cowls, hats, slippers, and even a poncho, to home items like place mats, dish cloths, and baskets, every item will crochet up fast!This is a book you will turn to again and again when looking for a fun, speedy project that doesn't require a ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Looking for a quick crochet fix? Crochet in a Day has 42 sure-to-please patterns that can all be started and finished in a day or less. From wearables like cowls, hats, slippers, and even a poncho, to home items like place mats, dish cloths, and baskets, every item will crochet up fast!This is a book you will turn to again and again when looking for a fun, speedy project that doesn't require a
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Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material)

Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear

by Sally Melville ...

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhat’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhat’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and
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The Needlepoint Book

New, Revised, and Updated Third Edition

by Jo Ippolito Christensen ...

The Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you’ll ever need—now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations.Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts—the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you’re new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your stitching journey ... Read more

$18.99 USD

The Needlepoint Book is the only needlework guide you’ll ever need—now including 436 stitches and 1,680 illustrations.Since its original publication in 1976, The Needlepoint Book has become known as the bible for all stitching enthusiasts—the one resource for every needlepoint aficionado. Whether you’re new to the craft or have been practicing for years, this guide covers your stitching journey
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Knitting for Kids

Over 40 Patterns for Sweaters, Dresses, Hats, Socks, and More for Your Kids

by Paula Hammerskog, Eva Wincent ...

Knitting for Kids is the one-stop guide for knitting a wide variety of clothing and accessories for your children in an economical way. With a range of modern to classic attire, your children are sure to be the talk of the playground—and you’ll feel proud of your amazing knitting skills! With over forty patterns to follow, anyone can pick up a pair of knitting needles, grab a ball of yarn, and ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Knitting for Kids is the one-stop guide for knitting a wide variety of clothing and accessories for your children in an economical way. With a range of modern to classic attire, your children are sure to be the talk of the playground—and you’ll feel proud of your amazing knitting skills! With over forty patterns to follow, anyone can pick up a pair of knitting needles, grab a ball of yarn, and
... Read more
Secrets of Spinning, Weaving, and Knitting in the Peruvian Highlands

by Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez ...

Winner, Silver Medal in the Craft/Hobby Category, 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez has gathered artisans of all ages to share their knowledge, lore, and deep skills, highlighting many of the techniques used by craftspeople in the Andes. They reveal clever highland secrets for everything from skeining yarn and knitting in reverse to weaving tubular borders and ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Winner, Silver Medal in the Craft/Hobby Category, 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez has gathered artisans of all ages to share their knowledge, lore, and deep skills, highlighting many of the techniques used by craftspeople in the Andes. They reveal clever highland secrets for everything from skeining yarn and knitting in reverse to weaving tubular borders and
... Read more
Tunisian Crochet: A Stitch Dictionary with 501 Stitches to Explore

by Lori Harrison ...

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this book is your go-to resource for exploring Tunisian crochet stitches.500+ Tunisian crochet stitches: Each stitch is accompanied by a detailed swatch, chart, and step-by-step row-by-row instructions.Clear ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this book is your go-to resource for exploring Tunisian crochet stitches.500+ Tunisian crochet stitches: Each stitch is accompanied by a detailed swatch, chart, and step-by-step row-by-row instructions.Clear
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A Fun Way to Learn to Crochet for Kids

5 Fun Projects With Easy to Follow Instructions

by Leisure Arts ...

Designs created by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss. Includes basic instructions, techniques, and stitches, this book will be their gateway to crafting. For each crochet stitch or technique, an actual-size drawing is presented so that the work can be placed on the drawing to be sure that what's done is correct. Kid-friendly explanations and instructions accompany the illustrations for 5 different ... Read more

$6.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Designs created by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss. Includes basic instructions, techniques, and stitches, this book will be their gateway to crafting. For each crochet stitch or technique, an actual-size drawing is presented so that the work can be placed on the drawing to be sure that what's done is correct. Kid-friendly explanations and instructions accompany the illustrations for 5 different
... Read more
Knitting: Amazing Knitting Patterns! Learn How to Knit in Less Than 12 Hours!

by Catrina Simon ...

Are you interested in learning to knit, but are not sure where to begin? Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you enter your local craft or yarn store? Does the idea of trying to pick the proper yarn and needles for your knitting project, or the thought of reading a pattern completely confuse you? Then this is the book for you!In this book we will cover everything you need to know in order to create ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Are you interested in learning to knit, but are not sure where to begin? Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you enter your local craft or yarn store? Does the idea of trying to pick the proper yarn and needles for your knitting project, or the thought of reading a pattern completely confuse you? Then this is the book for you!In this book we will cover everything you need to know in order to create
... Read more
Everyday Crochet: The Complete Beginner's Guide

15+ Cozy Patterns

by June Gilbank ...

Learning crochet has never been easier!You’ve seen gorgeous crochet items online and in boutique shops, and you’d love to learn to create them yourself. Now’s your chance! Packed with hundreds of inspirational color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this fun guide teaches you how to hook your way to a wonderful new skill.This revised edition includes:Expert advice on choosing your hook, yarn ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Learning crochet has never been easier!You’ve seen gorgeous crochet items online and in boutique shops, and you’d love to learn to create them yourself. Now’s your chance! Packed with hundreds of inspirational color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this fun guide teaches you how to hook your way to a wonderful new skill.This revised edition includes:Expert advice on choosing your hook, yarn
... Read more
Crochet for Beginners

The Complete Step by Step Guide with illustrations | Quick and Easy way to Learn Crocheting in 1 Week

by Sophia Clark ...

Do you want to know what is crochet? Chances are that you have never heard about it! Discover the world of crochet and the unforgettable pieces it will result!Are you looking forward to learning a new skill and show how cool you are? Do you want to be remembered and give the most sentimental birthday gift ever? Then you are the right place. It does not matter if you have no clue about crochet, ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to know what is crochet? Chances are that you have never heard about it! Discover the world of crochet and the unforgettable pieces it will result!Are you looking forward to learning a new skill and show how cool you are? Do you want to be remembered and give the most sentimental birthday gift ever? Then you are the right place. It does not matter if you have no clue about crochet,
... Read more
Adorable Baby Crochet

40 patterns for blankets, hats, toys & more

by Kristi Simpson ...

Babies are adorable, and their crocheted swag should be, too!Blankets, sweaters, booties, hats, toys, and so much more make this book of 40 easy and oh-so-cute baby essentials the only one you'll need for crocheting for the babies in your life. There are patterns for girls and boys, and many that will work for either based on color choices. Sizes from newborn to 12 months will keep baby in style ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Babies are adorable, and their crocheted swag should be, too!Blankets, sweaters, booties, hats, toys, and so much more make this book of 40 easy and oh-so-cute baby essentials the only one you'll need for crocheting for the babies in your life. There are patterns for girls and boys, and many that will work for either based on color choices. Sizes from newborn to 12 months will keep baby in style
... Read more
Ami Ami Dogs 2

More Seriously Cute Crochet

by Mitsuki Hoshi ...

Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet is the second installment in a new series for dog lovers, crafty folk, and people who just love cute stuff. Complete with detailed instructions and full color pictures of stuffed puppies and patterns, this is the perfect project for anyone who likes to crochet (or just pretends to)!Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet is the second installment in a new series for dog lovers, crafty folk, and people who just love cute stuff. Complete with detailed instructions and full color pictures of stuffed puppies and patterns, this is the perfect project for anyone who likes to crochet (or just pretends to)!Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of
... Read more
Stitch Encyclopedia: Crochet

by Bunka Publishering Bureau ...

Series series Stitch Encyclopedia
Learn the essential crochet stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide.Starting with the fundamental skills of crochet, this step-by-step guide builds on basic stitches with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the essential crochet stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide.Starting with the fundamental skills of crochet, this step-by-step guide builds on basic stitches with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited
... Read more
Complete Crochet Handbook

The Only Crochet Reference You'll Ever Need

by Eveline Hetty-Burkart, Beate Hilbig, Beatrice Simon ...

Everything CROCHET, all in one place!This comprehensive reference work filled with photos and step-by-step instructions is the competent companion for beginner and advanced crocheters. From making your first stitch and learning basic techniques through to complex stitch patterns and specialized skills such as Tunisian crochet, Irish lace, color work of all sorts, and other exciting ways to crochet ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Everything CROCHET, all in one place!This comprehensive reference work filled with photos and step-by-step instructions is the competent companion for beginner and advanced crocheters. From making your first stitch and learning basic techniques through to complex stitch patterns and specialized skills such as Tunisian crochet, Irish lace, color work of all sorts, and other exciting ways to crochet
... Read more

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