Crafts & Hobbies

Melly's Messenger this sewing project includes all the patterns and sewing techniques you need to make your own trendy messenger bag. Super practical for everyday use it will comfortably fit a good supply of paper and books, inside there is a large sewn double pocket as well as an internal divider to keep everything organised and easy to find. This simple sewing design can be made as bright and fun or as minimalstic as you like, with lots of fabric options - it will look classic in any combination, everything you need to get sewing.

Every quilter, whether new or experienced, should own this comprehensive guide to all quilting techniques. Packed full of expert advice on all aspects of quilting, patchwork, and applique, it holds the answer to all your quilting questions. This is the most comprehensive book on the market for patchwork, quilting, and applique techniques and is ideal for both the beginner looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and the committed quilter searching for authoritative reference for seldom-used techniques. It presents essential advice and instructions alongside a wide range of inspirational samples of work collected from international top-name quilters.

It also features over 15 quilt projects, including:

• Cot quilts
• Bed quilts
• Lap quilts
• Bags
• Cushions
• Wall hangings
• Table mats and runners
• And other beautiful projects for the home

Techniques covered include:

• Quilting basics (such as making a quilt sandwich)
• Hand and machine quilting
• Basting and binding a quilt
• Big stitch
• Sashiko
• Corded and stuffed (trapunto) quilting

Create bold, modern and fun tapestry crochet designs with this unique crochet stitch dictionary!

One of the most important tools in any crocheter's toolbox is a stitch dictionary - an essential reference packed with possibilities. The Hooktionary is the first and only crochet stitch dictionary to feature tapestry crochet motifs. And it has personality to boot! From unicorns and bumblebees to bold, graphic designs, the 150 motifs this book includes are perfect for the modern maker. Plus, five 'choose your own adventure' projects allow you to mix and match motifs into one-of-a-kind designs that reflect your own tastes.

Inspired by Andrea Rangel's Alterknit Stitch Dictionary, Brenda K.B. Anderson has created a crochet counterpart so that crocheters can join in the fun too. Unlike other tapestry crochet pattern collections, which focus on single crochet stitches - creating slanted color patterns which do not create clean lines - Anderson has used her experience of which kinds of crochet stitches pair well with tapestry crochet to create beautiful, clear patterns, and wearable fabrics.

Swatches are made in one of five different crochet stitch patterns: single crochet through the back loop, center (or split) single crochet, extended single crochet, center (or split) extended single crochet, and front post double crochet, with information about how the crochet stitch anatomy affects both the drape and feel of the fabric and also the look of the charted image, so that you can imagine how a chart would look in another stitch pattern. All the designs are crocheted in the round, so that you can keep the front of the work facing you, and for those projects that need an opening, a steek is made - a technique that has not been covered in any other crochet book! There is also comprehensive advice on choosing stitches and fixing mistakes.

Welcome to Punch Needle Toys, a collection of cute and cuddly toys made using punch needle embroidery.

Punch needle embroidery is a technique usually used to create homewares such as cushion covers and wall hangings, but this unique collection includes designs and instructions is for 20 adorable and original punch needle toys.

These punch needle plushies are part toy, part cushion, due to the simple outline shapes. Designer and author, Caro Bello, has created a fun collection of 20 distinctive animals including Bruno the Beaver, Enrique the Elephant, and Felipe the Fox. Each of the characters has their own style and Caro uses a variety of traditional and modern punch needle stitches to create their very individual outfits.

Enrique, for example, is wearing a pair of bright yellow underpants as he likes to relax while he works from home. Gaspar Giraffe is an undercover spy who wears a hidden camera beneath his bowtie and Helena Hen looks harmless in her folk-chic shawl but is actually an underground activist working for the chick rights movement.

The toys are made flat and then joined and stuffed to bring them to life. There are step-by-step instructions and photography explaining how to get started with punch needle embroidery. Caro explains everything from which tools and materials to choose, through to techniques for how to do the different stitches (both traditional and modern) that are used in the projects and how to transfer the embroidery designs onto the fabric. There is also general advice about how to hold the needle correctly, choosing colours and techniques for fixing errors. Caro explains the four golden rules of needle punch embroidery to ensure that you get the best results from your stitching. And there is advice about special finishing techniques to create different looks including tufting, brushing and pompom, as well as the best techniques to sew and fill the toys when you've finished the embroidery.

The toys are cleverly designed with details on the front and back and the templates have been included at full-size, so you don't need to worry about enlarging them. There is a clear 'embroidery placement' diagram for each of the toys showing which stitches are used on each animal.

Beautiful projects for special celebrations!

• Birthday Cakes
• Birthday Badges
• Crowns and Tiaras
• Techniques
• And more!

Knit this charming collection of cuddly stuffed animal toys by best-selling author, Louise Crowther.

This is a curated collection of previously published knitting patterns from Louise's two animal toys titles: Knitted Animal Friends and Knitted Wild Animal Friends. We have combined the animal toy patterns from both books to create the ultimate knitted animal book featuring just the toys.

This collection of 25 knitted animal toys features all the animal patterns that have published in the author's previous two titles and include Hugo the Zebra, Olivia the Elephant, Theo the Lion, Sophie the Tiger and Edward the Sloth as more domestic animals such as Bella the Cat, George the Dog and Dorothy the Mouse.

Louise's knitting patterns are renowned for their attention to detail as well as being easy to follow. The animals are all approximately 40cm (16in) tall and their long arms, legs and tails are perfect for little hands to hold.

The animals all have the same standard shaped bodies, arms and legs so once you've got the hang of the pattern you will easily be able to follow the instructions to adapt it to different types of animals by adding stripes, patches and contrasting paws.

There are separate instructions for the head, tails and different types of fur where necessary. All the instructions are included for how to make up each different animal with step-by-step instructions and photography.

Instructions are also included for all the key techniques and stitches required to complete the animals.

Create one-of-a-kind striped modular blankets with this unique mix-and-match approach.

Featuring 100 crochet strip patterns for modern striped blankets, this book opens up a world of design possibilities for crochet blankets, as you how you choose to combine the strips is completely up to you!

Making modular blankets is not a new concept, but most books tend to focus on granny squares to do this. By crocheting individual strips instead, you can achieve a much more modern look, with pattern, colour and texture variations tailored to suit your individual style. Working in this modular way makes crocheting blankets achievable, portable and fun, as each strip is worked along the short edge, making long starting chains a thing of the past!

Each strip pattern is given in US crochet terms, with written pattern and chart for making a standard throw-blanket-width strip (40in/100cm across). Advice is given on adjusting the width of the strips for smaller or larger blankets.

With chapters including Classic Stitches, Tapestry Crochet, Mosaic Crochet, Texture, Cables and Ribs, and Embellishments, this collection offers almost infinite possibilities to create unique striped blankets that are fun to work on as well as beautiful when finished.

As well as the 100 strip patterns, there are 5 example blankets showing different combinations of strips, plus additional ideas for using the strips in other ways, such as scarves, bags and homewares.

Stitch your way to cute with thIs huge collection of over 400 kawaii-style cross stitch motifs - a veritable encyclopedia of kawaii cuteness.

Designed for stitchers of every skill level, this book features colorful and detailed motifs in all kinds of super-cute subject areas, including Sweet Treats, Fruits & Veggies, Summer Fun, and Adorable Animals, and many more.

Its comprehensive motifs collection makes it unlike any other cross stitch book on the market, drawing in even beginner stitchers who will delight in creating something fun, colorful, and instantly gratifying. The book appeals to a broad age-range, from very young crafters to adults, and even first-time stitchers who will be enchanted by the cuteness between its covers.

Organized into nine themed chapters, each chapter includes full-color symbol charts of each motif, plus a key. Also included in the book are photographs of 36 stitched sample motifs, and a how to cross stitch guide so that even complete beginners can give this addictive craft a try.

As well as framed hoops, there are also ideas for other projects you could make including adorable gift tags, bookmarks, ornaments, and the sweetest embellishments for homewares.

Authors Dennis and Sosae Caetano are a husband and wife design team, and fans of all things adorable. When they're not out gardening, they spend their days designing, writing, sewing, and stitching. Kawaii is their favorite cross stitch style, and Cute Kawaii Cross Stitch celebrates their love of cuteness overload.

Knitted cables are fascinating to knitters of all abilities and this handy cable knitting stitch dictionary is the perfect reference guide. Packed with over 100 cable stitches, it covers everything from timeless classics to exciting, contemporary stitches.

The Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary covers all the essential skills needed to produce successful cables, such as cable terminology, how to read and follow cable charts, spotting and correcting errors, and handy tips and tricks for beginners.

There are skill level flags so readers can learn as they go, and mix and match ideas for combining different cable designs. As well as the written patterns there are charts for each of the designs alongside life-size photography of the knitted samples stitched up in high-definition yarn.

The book begins with a series of classic cables and then moves on to more detailed cables progressing in complexity from combination cables and panels to all over designs and motifs. It then moves on to explaining how to incorporate other techniques like colorwork. The key stitches required are explained with step-by-step photography and instructions. And there is a chapter about creating your own designs with cables which explores how to chart your own cables, how cables affect the drape of the fabric and ways to adapt this, choosing the right yarn and cable placement.

The ‘mix and match’ feature for combining cables flags the row pattern repeat and stitch multiples so you can see if it would work in a specific project. There is also information about the stocking stitch equivalent which is essential when doing a gauge swatch in order to know how wide the cable pattern should be.

By taking the best of the traditional cable designs and blending them with contemporary cables, this collection will be a valued reference for any knitter.

Gronk the Monster Soft Toy Pattern is a quirky and interesting design for a soft toy, you'll be surprised how easy he is to make up! This project download comes with step-by-step diagrams, clear instructions and full size pattern piece so is great for a beginner soft toy project.

A collection of 30 beautiful designs for flower motifs inspired by decorative tiles from around the world. All of the patterns are written in US crochet terms with a handy table for the equivalent UK terms. These patterns have been previously published in 100 Crochet Tiles.

Most of the motifs are square and crocheted from the centre out – like a granny square - but there are also round, octagon and hexagon-shaped motifs, as well as an ogee-shaped motif, so plenty to choose from. Readers can try them all or choose their favourites and make multiple tiles to form a blanket or throw.

The flower tile designs include textured flowers, modern abstract designs and highly textured motifs with popcorn and puff stitches. A combination of different techniques are used including granny square crochet and tapestry crochet.

Each pattern features full written instructions as well as large crochet charts for easy stitching. There is also full guidance on all the necessary crochet techniques needed at the back of the book. These crochet tile patterns are the perfect stash buster and a great way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn.

The designers include some of the biggest names in crochet including Rachele Carmona (@cypresstextiles 117k on IG), Catherine Noronha (@catherinecrochets 32k on IG), and Hattie Risdale (@petalshed 79k on IG).

Want to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? These brilliant quick & easy cake decorating projects give you the opportunity to try something new and expand your crafting skills! From quilted coasters to toasty oven gloves, patchwork table mats to striped tote bags, create stunning items for yourself, your friends and your home.

Each unique project includes:

• Simple step-by-step instructions
• Quick makes for fast results
• Beautiful photography of the finished product to guide and inspire

Create stunning modern quilts and quilted projects from jelly rolls, layer cakes and other pre-cuts fabric bundles. Featuring 25 small and large projects, each made from pre-cut bundles of fabric, including full sized bed quilts, bags and table runners. Be inspired by fabulous contemporary quilt designs using the most exciting fabric lines, and use up the leftovers to make quick and easy small quilted projects.

The ultimate resource for needlepoint, canvaswork and tapestry embroidery, packed with over 100 decorative stitches and techniques.

You may have tried tent stitch and cross stitch and you’ve probably seen some Bargello popping up in craft magazines, but did you know that these are only a couple of the needlepoint stitches out there? This essential guide to needlepoint will allow you to bring far greater texture and interest to your stitching, with expert guidance on how to embroider the stitches and how to choose the best stitches for your designs.

Always worked on an open-weave, grid-like canvas, even needlepoint’s most decorative stitches are surprisingly easy. In this step-by-step guide, packed full of handy how-to illustrations, beginners and expert stitchers alike will feel confident enough to give every stitch a go. Alongside the stitch directory, you’ll find all the information you need on materials and equipment, and 10 bite-sized projects with full-colour charts to show off your new stitching superpowers.

Author Emma Homent has been pioneering the rediscovery of all the incredible stitches in her popular #stitchmondays posts on Instagram. In this book, Emma shares her passion for this traditional craft in a fresh and contemporary way, with a desirable modern aesthetic for a new generation of needlepointers.

You'll learn about the tools and materials needed, how to organise threads, and how to frame up your canvas for stitching. Over 100 stitches are demonstrated with both photos and diagrams, with 10 easy and accessible projects to help ease you into trying out some of the fancier stitches - including a glasses case, plant hanger, accessories, gifts and more. Emma also shares her guidance on what stitches are best for backgrounds, for filling large areas more quickly, and which are best for adding structure and interest.

Whether you are a keen embroiderer or an absolute beginner, this invaluable guide is your go-to resource for everything needlepoint.

A collection of 100 knitting charts and patterns for designs based on decorative tiles.

Decorative tiles have long been a source of inspiration for designers and artists due to their often intricate patterns and colours. This collection of knitting patterns and charts includes 100 designs inspired by decorative ceramic tiles from around the world.

Choose from brightly coloured colourwork designs to simple textured motifs that evoke everything from Victorian floor tiles to the intricate and brightly coloured designs of ancient temples and palaces.

Using a variety of different colourwork knitting techniques such as stranded knitting, mosaic knitting, and intarsia, as well as textured and lace knitting techniques and special stitches, a number of talented knitting designers have developed their own interpretations for you to create with yarn.

All of the tiles are made using Metropolis, a 4 ply yarn by Scheepjes but you can supplement it with any 4ply yarn that meets the gauge (tension) recommendations. These knitted tile patterns are the perfect stash buster projects as they only use small amounts of yarn and they're a great way to try out different knitting techniques on a small scale.

The tiles are constructed using a number of different knitting techniques including working in rows, modular knitting and centre out knitting so there are lots of different methods to try. All the knitting stitches and techniques you will need to make the motifs are included in the techniques section along with helpful step-by-step artworks and instructions.

In addition to the motif patterns there are instructions for five knitting projects to show how specific tiles can be used to make blankets, pillow cases, a needlecase and a knitted bag. Or why not mix and match your favourite designs to create your own blankets or throws? This unique collection of 100 exciting designs will continue to inspire and delight knitters of all abilities.

Discover exciting new crochet stitches and stitch patterns that will take your crochet to the next level.

Learn how to manipulate simple crochet stitches to create interesting new textures and patterns that can be combined for endless experimentation. In addition to the 50 stitch patterns in the directory, there are five stunning shawl projects that will show you how to apply the stitches to make beautiful accessories.

• Includes five chapters exploring different stitch patterns and combinations with a focus on all new stitch patterns created by the author.

• The chapters explore innovative linen stitch variations, extended single crochet stitch variations, single crochet ribbing variations and crochet cables and cable combinations.

• Each chapter includes a written pattern for beautiful shawl or scarf showing how you can use the stitch patterns.

Author, Lena Fedotova, has developed a reputation as an innovative, experimental crochet designer, always looking for new design directions and stitch combinations. This collection of stitch patterns and projects will help you to expand your crochet skills and inspire you take your practice to the next level.

This 2-in-1 learn to knit course helps you build your knitting skills one square at a time and then join them together to create a beautiful blanket. Author Anna Pantelous is the designer behind the popular 'Annaplexis' website and the designer behind the #tutorialthrow.

This practical guide explains all the basic knitting stitches and techniques. Each of the 50 knitted swatches focuses on a different skill and builds on the previous squares, taking you from absolute beginner to confident knitter in no time.

•Includes everything from casting on, the knit and purl stitches, shaping, slip stitches and colorwork, through to more advanced techniques such as knitting in the round and mosaic knitting.

• All of the lessons have step-by-step instructions and photography so they’re very easy to follow.

• There are video tutorials for many of the squares for additional support.

In addition to the 50 squares there are instructions for how to join them together to make one large blanket or a smaller baby blanket. Grab your copy now and start your knitting journey.

Ho ho ho, Merry Stitchmas! Get ready to deck the halls with a Stitchrovia Christmas extravaganza and give your holiday crafting the fun and color it deserves!

This is a far cry from your grandma's Christmas cross-stitch book. Cooler than the North Pole and fresher than Frosty the Snowman in an ice bar, Emma Congdon brings you 24 bright, joyful, and contemporary festive patterns in her signature style, to stitch and enjoy for years to come.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Festive Patterns: 24 unique designs to celebrate the holiday season.

• Easy-to-Follow Charts: Color and symbol charts for effortless stitching.

• Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear guidance for every project.

• Stunning Photography: Beautiful visuals to inspire your creativity.

• Quick Gift Ideas: Last-minute crafting solutions for the perfect present.

So, kick back with a hot cocoa (or festive tipple), grab your tools, and get ready to sleigh your way through some epic Christmas stitching!

Could cross-stitching end up being Santa's secret hobby after delivering this book? We'd like to think so...

Patrick the Monkey Soft Toy Pattern is a really cute pattern for a cheeky monkey sofy toy! This project download comes with step-by-step diagrams, clear instructions and full size pattern pieces so is great for beginners. The perfect gift for any little cheeky monkey!

Give a gorgeous handmade gift with over 25 simple patchwork patterns!

Patchwork isn't just about making quilts; it's about creating smaller projects too, and sewing something pretty to treasure! This book has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started; from applique cushion designs and hand-pieced doll's quilts to pretty birdhouses, brooches, boxes and even soft toy rabbits in pretty patchwork dresses. Each chapter features easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams and templates, with gorgeous full-color photography. Use these designs as a starting point to inspire your own creativity, and make pretty patchwork gifts for friends and family, for every occasion.

Eddie the Elephant is a gentle giant. He has big flapping ears to hear even the tiniest of sounds, but that doesn’t stop him from getting scared. The naughty little mice always try to make him jump, and when an elephant jumps, everyone knows! Eddie’s ears and feet are lined with pretty scraps of fabric, and his tail is made from a crocheted chain. Purl ridges make the wrinkles in his trunk.

A collection of 100 patterns for teeny tiny crochet amigurumi - microgurumi - by Steffi Glaves, author of 100 Micro Crochet Motifs.

This is amigurumi crochet on a tiny scale - make the smallest fruit and veg, sealife creatures and wizards and dragons - with this imaginative collection.

There are ten themed chapters including About Town, Fruit & Veg, Sealife, Space, Fairy Woodland, Back To School, Travel, Animals and Food, with 10 different amigurumi patterns in each chapter so there is something for everyone.

With this collection of crochet patterns you can choose your favourites from the cutest fungi to a teeny tiny laby bird from the Fairy Woodland chapter through to a miniscule sea serpent or magical wizard from the Myth & Legend chapter.

Amigurumi on this scale - some of the ami are as small as a thumbnail while others are no bigger than your thumb - can be used to create a variety of tiny projects. They can become charms, jewellery, keyrings or even dollhouse decorations.

The projects are made using a variety of hook sizes ranging from 0.5mm through to 1.5mm. There is a section about what kind of threads to use including sewing threads, cotton and embroidery threads. However, the projects can also be scaled up by using a larger hook and thicker thread for bigger amigurumi. There is advice about the best tools and materials to use in order to get the best results.

There are specific instructions for working at such a small scale including the best ways to hold the thread and hook and how to embroider faces and expressions and adding hair, which really brings the amigurumi to life. There is also advice about reducing and increasing stitches, counting stitches when working small and how to change colour mid-row, and specific advice about crocheting in rounds and how to stuff the tiny amigurumi.

As well as the written patterns for all the amigurumi, there are charts for any flat pattern sections. And there are also detailed instructions and step-by-step photography and artworks for all the special techniques and stitches such as finishing off and weaving in ends.

Brody the Dog Soft Toy Pattern shows you how to make the most adorable pup! This project download comes with step-by-step diagrams, incredibly clear instructions and full size pattern pieces. Making your own soft toys has never been more simple!

Emma the Girl Soft Toy Pattern is a great beginner soft toy project. This project download comes with step-by-step diagrams, clear instructions and full size pattern pieces. Choose some of your favourite fabrics and really personalize Emma's outfits!

Discover the easy craft of needle felting and make super-cute gifts in the form of lucky charms in this engaging guide to needle felting for beginners.

With accessible step-by-step instructions and the minimum of tools and experience, readers will be able to make 20 cute kawaii-style lucky charms inspired by cultures from around the world. From the iconic Swedish Dala Horse to the beckoning Japanese Maneki-neko Cat, and the symbolically rich Irish Shamrock, each project is designed to infuse positive vibes and good fortune into the lives of those who receive these adorable gifts.

The straightforward instructions ensure that even those new to the art of needle felting can easily follow along, fostering a sense of accomplishment and creative satisfaction. The book not only serves as a practical manual but also as a cultural journey, showcasing the diversity of lucky symbols from different corners of the world. Readers can immerse themselves in the rich traditions associated with each charm, adding a layer of depth and meaning to their crafting experience.

Whether you are a novice or an experienced crafter, this guide provides a delightful avenue for expressing creativity while spreading good luck and positive energy through the art of needle felting. Discover the joy of crafting personalized, heartfelt gifts that transcend cultural boundaries and bring smiles to the faces of those who receive them.

Mosaic knitting is a quick-to-learn technique that will enable you to make beautiful, colourful knitted projects in no time. This collection of techniques and knitting patterns for mosaic knitted homewares and accessories, includes everything you need to get started with this exciting technique.

Unlike other knitting colourwork techniques, mosaic knitting is beginner-friendly - if you can knit, purl and slip a stitch you can make these projects. The patterns in this collection avoid any complicated shaping and are knitted flat to keep them as accessible and beginner friendly as possible.

Mosaic knitting patterns are essentially knitting stripes and slipping stitches in a pattern to creating striking geometric motifs. With mosaic knitting you only work one colour per row, so you don't have to worry about carrying floats of yarn like you do with stranded colourwork techniques.

Readers are led through the basics with step-by-step instructions and diagrams so that they can master the techniques before trying out their skills on 15 different projects. All of the patterns are accompanied with charts and there are instructions for how to follow the mosaic knitting charts, as well as how to read the written patterns, how to work in stockinette (stocking) stitch and how to carry yarn up the side of your work.

There are step-by-step photographs showing how to work the stitches, as well as advice about choosing and changing colours. Each of the projects has an ability rating so you can build your skills on the easiest patterns before moving on to more challenging, but still accessible, projects.

This collection includes 15 projects with stunning geometric designs including wraps, shawls and cowls as well as blankets, throws and pillow covers. For each of the projects author, Ashleigh Wempe, has designed an alternative colourway so you can see an example of how different colour combinations work for each of the designs.

Mosaic knitting, is a technique that creates beautiful colourwork but is less complicated than other knitting colourwork techniques, it also creates a softer fabric than stranded knitting and the finished knitted fabric maintains its stretchiness making it soft and flexible.

The second collection of crochet patterns for iconic women from amigurumi expert and author Carla Mitrani. Choose your favourite icon from this collection of 15 new patterns for inspirational women who have shaped the world. There are scientists, performers, writers; athletes, campaigners and environmentalists including Josephine Baker; Anne Frank; Wangari Maathai and Dolly Parton.

This collection of crochet patterns celebrates 15 women who have made an impact on the global stage whether in politics, sport, medicine or education. Learn more about each of the characters featured in this collection and make unique gifts to inspire and delight all generations.

Ella Fitzgerald * Mary Shelley * Queen Elizabeth I * Wangari Maathai * Princess Diana * Misty Copeland * Harriet Tubman * Helen Keller * Anne Frank * Dolly Parton * Grace Hopper * Josephine Baker * Hypatia of Alexandria * Ada Lovelace * Joan of Arc

Do you want to knit socks but don't know where to begin? No Fear Sock Knitting  will get you started on your sock knitting journey in no time. This practical guide to how to knit socks for absolute beginners and beyond is based on Denise DeSantis' popular online tutorial series.

Sock knitting can be daunting because it involves using circular and double pointed needles which less experienced knitters can find intimidating. This accessible guide will explain all the main sock knitting techniques in a very clear way so you can get started making beautiful hand knitted socks.

• If you don't know your toe-ups from your cuff-downs, and you can't tell a shadow wrap from an afterthought heel, author Denise DeSantis, will explain all.
• Her easy-to-follow tutorials for common sock knitting techniques have made her No Fear Sock Knitting series on YouTube popular amongst knitters, and now you can have her expertise in one handy volume with this practical guide based on the series.
• The accessible tutorials will unlock even the trickiest sock knitting techniques, making this a fun and practical guide for everyone getting started with socks.

In addition to the techniques there are knitting patterns for eight different beginner-friendly socks to try out your sock knitting skills. So, grab a copy now and start making beautiful hand-knitted socks today!

A delightful collection of crochet amigurumi patterns for interactive, activity toys for babies and toddlers.

Evidence shows that play contributes to the development of important cognitive, motor, emotional and linguistic skills and plays a key role in raising self-confident, creative and happy children. And what could be better than a handmade crochet toy.

The crochet projects in this collection all have an interactive and educational element for play and this helps toddlers to meet important developmental milestones in a fun way. Author, Svetlana Golova, has designed a range of toys which can be played with in several different ways to enable children to develop a wide range of skills. Some of the toys feature different materials that make a noise in order to enhance the interactice experience and there are instructions for which materials to use.

The Monkey Shape Sorter, Elephant Stacking Toy, and Giraffe Threading Toy— along with other toys in this pattern book—will entertain babies and young children for a number of years and then, as the child grows older, they will become treasured members of a soft toy collection.

Other toys, including the quiet books and the Farmyard Activity Cube will appeal to adults and children alike who will enjoy playing and reading them together and making up their own stories.

The toys have been designed around popular themes such as farm animals; sea life; dinosaurs and wild animals and all of them have an interactive element. Projects include shape sorters; stacking toys; an activity cube; threading toys, rattles and quiet books.

All of the patterns are written in US crochet terminology, and range in difficulty and there are ability ratings so you can build your skills by starting with the simpler projects. The patterns use basic crochet stitches so there are no complicated new stitches or techniques to learn, and the construction of the toys is explained with step-by-step instructions and photography. All of the key crochet techniques are explained in the General Techniques section.

A tempting range of 4 quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns from bestselling author Helen Philipps. These patchwork projects are simple but inspiring, with beautiful detail and lots of extra ideas. The designs make perfect handmade gifts for all occasions or pretty decorations for the home including bunting, a flower garland, a decorative wall hanging and cute little stuffed houses. Features easy-to-follow instructions, colour photos and delightful illustrations throughout

Everyone has their favourite items of clothing that they love because they fit them perfectly and look great. This practical guide for home dressmakers explains how to remake your wardrobe favourites without having to unpick and ruin the originals.

Discover how to create a wardrobe full of your favourite items that you know will fit perfectly and can be remade again and again in various fabrics simply by using a combination of techniques including tracing and measuring to create your own dressmaking patterns.

To get a truly accurate pattern the best way is to take the garment apart but that would destroy the original piece – this instructional guide to pattern making explains a number of techniques you can use that enable you to remake without having to ruin first. These include the Direct Measurement technique which works well for simple shapes without too much shaping or detail. Another method covered is Over Draping which is useful for complicated designs like a waterfall frill or a ruched panel, where measuring or tracing would be impossible, and the third method is the Tracing method which is a quick and easy technique suitable for lots of different styles of clothing.

All of the cloning methods are explained in the Cloning School section of the book with step-by-step instructions and photography so you can follow along. Each technique is illustrated using an example garment so you can see how it works in practice.

The second part of the book, the Design School, shows you how to apply these techniques and skills to specific garments. There is a pair of trousers, a simple dress, a gathered skirt, a shirt and a camisole top. Learn which methods to use for different types of clothing and when to use a combination of different methods to get the best results.

In addition to the step-by-step instructions there is advice about choosing fabrics and which tools to use for the best results. Claire-Louise also provides ideas for adapting the designs to make new pieces for your wardrobe based on patterns created from your favourite pieces.

There are also a number of supporting videos with additional content that can be accessed via a QR code within the book.

Kitty the Cat Soft Toy Pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full size pattern pieces. She's a very simple project to make, and could easily be customised to match the colours of your own cat! DIY soft toys have never been simpler!

Pompoms are currently on trend, whether adorning a sweater, swinging from a bag handle or dangling from a keyring. But why have a plain pompom when you could have a tiny pompomeranian puppy, a cheeky smiley-face emoji-pom or even a spooky Mexican Day of the Dead skull pompom?

With clear step-by-step photographs to accompany all the instructions – and with each pompom taking no more than an afternoon to make – Pompomania will show you how to give your pompoms personality. With no fancy equipment needed – you can make do with rings cut from cardboard and a pair of scissors – these pompoms are inexpensive to make for yourself or for others. Pompomania will add a serious amount of pomzazz to your world.

With Magical Cross Stitch, you'll find over 25 truly magical projects destined to become favorite keepsakes. You'll also find:

• A multitude of projects, including full-sized pictures, cushions, greetings cards, sachets and bags, and quick-to-stitch gifts and accessories

• Ten charmed chapters which bring a variety of fantasy themes to life, from Pegasus the winged horse to mystical Chinese dragons

• An amazing array of gift ideas to suit friends and family members of all ages, many using shimmering threads and beads for a truly magical finish

• Easy-to-follow color charts and complete step-by-step project instructions

Get ready to spend some time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen and a seriously chivalrous tiger... in a new and updated edition of this crochet classic!

With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn enthusiast and mum-to-be Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward's Menagerie was complete, and the first edition was published in 2014. Ten years on, the book has sold over a quarter of a milllon copies, while the collection has expanded and improved, prompting a new edition featuring fully updated patterns and a selection of brand new animals.

These cute animals with larger-than-life personalities are made using simple crochet techniques and the step-by-step instructions enable a complete beginner to get hooking straight away. Each animal also has a universal pattern where you can change your hook and yarn to create four different sizes, making 200 different possibilities.

Be warned that these unlikely characters made using a supersoft yarn in a sumptuous natural colour palette will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!

Get ready to take your needlepoint to the next level and gain the confidence to start making bold stitching choices!

A book of decorative stitches is like a candy store for needlepointers but sometimes the choice can be overwhelming. In Next-Level Needlepoint, bestselling author and popular designer Emma Homent walks you through over 100 stitches designed to build your skills and offers expert advice on where best to use them.

• Features 100 stitches to create texture, movement, and scenic elements in your needlepoint projects.

• Includes full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams for every stitch, no matter your ability level.

• Includes 10 fun project ideas to show off your newly-learned stitches, plus full guidance on how to start and finish a project perfectly.

This book builds on Emma’s bestselling Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory, taking your needlepoint skills up a gear. With her handy step-by-step guides packed full of how-to illustrations and photos you’ll find it easy to succeed with every stitch.

Stitch 25 Fast and Easy Gifts from the Heart

Every one of these gorgeous gift ideas is so simple to make up, leaving you free to get creative with the embellishments. Yo-yos, appliqué, embroidery and other stitching techniques add that essential touch of personalization and care to every project. They also provide the perfect opportunity for you to try your hand at new decorative tricks on a small and easy scale.

The essential sewing project for a new Mum, the Mummy Changing Bag. When there are little ones in your life, it seems as if you need to carry everthing around with you! This download includes all the sewing techniques and patterns you need to sew your own changing bag in a cute cherry print fabric, ideal for fitting in all those baby necessities. There are sewn internal and external pockets for soothers, rattles and snacks, plus a matching machine-washable changing mat to sew which will make changes a breeze. The generous strap can be adjusted to fit either your shoulder or the pram, the perfect sewn changing bag pattern.

The Shopaholics's Shopper is the essential bag pattern for the shopaholic who loves going shopping in style. This gorgeous sewing project includes all the patterns and sewing techniques you need to create a shopping bag to fit everything but the kitchen sink! With its generous panelling and sturdy base, it is ideal for trips to the supermaket or farmers' market and could even double up as the perfect beach bag or even a sewing project bag

Would you love to sew beautiful clothes for your children but are a bit nervous about following traditional sewing patterns? This unique pattern booklet is the perfect way to dip your toe into dressmaking even if you are an absolute novice.

Easy to follow instructions and photography, together with full-size patterns, make these stylish designs really accessible to all sewers. Each garment has been graded for children aged from 2 to 6 years. Choose from a super cute dress, smock top, and matching purse, or make all three!

Make your own luxury handmade gifts without the price tag with the queen of Couture Craft!

In this inspirational yet practical craft book you will have access to a plethora of wonderful gifting and wrapping ideas that won't break the bank. With a luxury modern feel, and lots of insider stylist hints and tips, this book features darling projects that are simple to make and versatile enough for a range of occasions, from birthdays to weddings, anniversaries to Christmas.

Created by British crafting expert Hannah Read-Baldrey, who knows a thing or two about gifting from running her business MakeBox & Co, this bible of making is a book you will treasure for a lifetime and refer to year after year for craft ideas.

Hannah shares easy-to-make yet impressive ideas for timeless gifts that can be hand crafted, from luxury soy wax candle making to handmade paper flowers, personalised house portraits to a delicious bunch of roses cookies - all fun and creative projects that you will want to refer to time and time again.

The book is broken down into easy-to-digest chapters, ranging from personalisation - to make your gifts truly unique; beautiful batches - for the prepared gift giver; handmade cards and wrapping; luxury gifts; and quick gifts - that only take around 15 minutes to create. Plus some fun etiquette features in between. So whether you want to spend lots of time on a gift or need to make one pronto Hannah has got you covered!

With beautiful styled photography and tonnes of practical step-by-step advice, this book will give you everything you need to create beautiful handmade gifts that will be treasured by your loved ones for a lifetime.

This book contains a fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for wizards & sprites, from leading designers and authors. It features strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-color cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project--perfect for beginners.

Thready or knot, here we come… easy animal embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to make your next embroidery project a breeze!

In this innovative, high-quality booklet you'll discover 12 beautiful animal designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project.

• Beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys.

• Tear-out heat-activated transfers take all the hassle out of transferring the designs onto your fabric.

• 12 creative designs to choose from: Cat, Hedgehog, Puffin, Alpaca, Sheep, Unicorn, Elephant, Butterfly, Hare, Fox, Bee and Giraffe.

Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.

Thready or knot, here we come… easy botanical embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to make your next embroidery project a breeze!

In this innovative, high-quality booklet you'll discover 12 beautiful botanical designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project.

• Beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys.

• Tear-out heat-activated transfers take all the hassle out of transferring the designs onto your fabric.

• 12 creative designs to choose from: Blackthorn Bramble, Fields of Provence, Forest Ferns, Highland Heathers, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Seedhead Spray, Succulents, Wildflower Meadow, Wildwood, Winter Walk and Wintertide.

Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.

An exciting collection of easy sewing projects for children aged 5–11, including 3 simple projects for kids to sew that they will really love to make. Your children will have great fun learning important sewing techniques with simple instructions written just for them, and can make loads of exciting things, including a kids halloween project, juggling balls and a dream catcher.

Includes all the templates and techniques you need to get sewing with a gorgeous, nostalgic design style just like the craft books you loved when you were a kid!

This is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for colourful Latvian mittens, featuring 100 knitting patterns and charts.

Author Ieva Ozolina has designed 33 new patterns for traditional Latvian mittens and gloves. This collection of stranded colourwork knitting patterns features these all new designs with additional patterns that were previously published in her books: Knit Like a Latvian and Knit Like a Latvian Accessories, in order to create this bumper edition of knitting patterns.

Traditionally, knitting in Latvia has been very important with children being taught how to knit from an early age at school. Brides were expected to gift hand knitted mittens to guests at their wedding and the designs and colours used in Latvian mitten knitting are steeped in tradition and folk lore.

The traditional pointed design of Latvian mittens is very distinctive, along with the beautiful Latvian braid which is often featured in Latvian knitting designs, particularly around the cuff of mittens.

The collection features 100 different patterns with large colour charts for each design so you can easily follow even the most elaborate patterns. There are instructions for the basic mitten, glove and fingerless glove patterns as well as step-by-step instructions and artworks for techniques such as forming the thumb, Latvian braids and other cuff finishing techniques including fringing and notches.

All of the designs are made using stranded colourwork techniques and the same tools and materials - 2 ply 100% wool and double pointed needles - so it's perfect for using up scraps of colourful yarn you have in your stash.

This bumper collection of Latvian mittens, gloves, fingerless mittens and more will be the perfect reference for mitten knitters, providing inspiration and support so you can create beautiful gifts for friends and family.

Mary the Hippo Soft Toy Pattern comes complete with full size pattern pieces and clear step-by-step instructions, DIY soft toys have been easier! Be sure to stock up on toy filling, Mary is very big and round!

Why not make your bedroom a haven of loveliness this Fall with these 8 fabulous warm and cosy bedroom accessories!

Each gorgeous make is demonstrated using two differing fabrics from Westminster Fibers fabulous Free Spirit fabric designers - feminine & funky Tula Pink and the curious and anachronistic Tim Holtz, showing you how easy it is to create a different look and feel to your room simply through your choice of fabric patterns and colors.

Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step illustrations and lots of detailed photographs will guide you through the creative process from preparing your fabric and cutting it out to sewing and adding finishing touches.

The fabulous projects featured in the book include a duvet cover & pillow slip, sumptuous bed pillows, a laundry bag, pretty pleated curtains, snuggly pajama bottoms, a hugs & cuddles quilt, Roman blinds and a light-up lampshade.

So get sewing and create the bedroom of your sweet dreams!

Every piece must go with this practical guide to quilt making by using even the tiniest pieces of scrap fabric from your stash. 

No piece is too small when you follow author Emily Bailey's advice on how to turn all your fabric crumbs, strips and string scraps into beautiful patchwork quilts and quilted projects.

• Includes step-by-step instructions for how to turn fabric scraps into pieces of patch-worked fabric to use in quilted projects.
• Author Emily Bailey explains how to use modern cutting techniques like the AccuQuilt cutter to make scrap quilting quicker and easier.
• Includes 15 patterns for quilted projects including full-size bed quilts, through to smaller projects for quicker makes. 

Ruffle Duffle Why not sew your very own duffle bag, the perfect sports bag for the boys or girls in your life, just adapt the sewing patterns and fabrics to make the perfect gift. All the sewing techniques and patterns are included to download and to create a highly practical sports or overnight bag, whether its cute and girlie or trendy and masculine this sewing project is all you need to create your own sewn duffle bag.

From the introduction:

Framing a piece of embroidery or an appliqued picture used to be a tricky and often prohibitively expensive business. The concept of framing an unumbellished piece of fabirc just because you liked the pattern was pretty much out of the question. I'm not sure when I first noticed people sharing pictures of embroidery displayed in the same hoop used to stitch it, but right from the start it seemed like the smartest of solutions.

Learn how to make amazing three-dimensional flowers with machine quilting, patchwork and appliqué techniques.

• Detailed step-by-step artworks and gorgeous photography beautifully illustrate Pauline's innovative techniques, which are acompanied by full-size templates.
• Variations for each flower show how you can adapt the colours and designs to create your own unique versions.
• Includes examples of stunning quilt blocks incorporating the flower designs.

The art of needle felting dogs can produce amazingly hyper-realistic - almost taxidermic - results, and with a little know-how, some needles and wool, and a few inexpensive accessories, you, too, can needle felt like a professional.

If you have ever wanted to improve your needle felting and take it to a whole new level to create lifelike dogs, this book, by world class needle felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations, will show you how.

Covering four different breeds of dog (Dachshund, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle), with step-by-step instructions and photos, Cindy takes you through the processes of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats, and blending, as well as realistic accessories such as eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and nails.

Learn how to achieve a professional finish with different textured coats, clipping and shaping, and finishing off, using a variety of mediums and methods, some of which Cindy has designed and developed herself, and never revealed ... until now.

A collection of the very best of Pam and Nicky Lintott's jelly roll quilt designs from their previous books.

Quilt experts and best-selling authors, Pam and Nicky Lintott have chosen their favourite designs from their back catalogue of jelly roll books to create this exciting, bumper collection of 25 quick and easy jelly roll quilt patterns. The Lintotts have been designing jelly roll quilt patterns since these popular pre-cut fabric bundles were launched back in 2007 and the quilts in this collection are their very favourites chosen from their previous 13 quilt books.

Jelly rolls are the ultimate pre-cut fabric bundle helping you to fast track your patchwork and quilting projects. These rolls of 21/2in wide strips of fabric all from one fabric line are the perfect tool to make sure your colours and prints coordinate. All of the patterns in this collection only require one jelly roll - sometimes with some additional yardage for the background and borders- making them perfect for those jelly rolls sitting on your shelves that are waiting to be used. And, if you don't have a jelly roll, you can follow the patterns by cutting your own 21/2in strips from your stash to get started.

There are a wide range of jelly roll patterns to choose from including classic quilt designs like nine patch, log cabin and bargello, through to more contemporary quilt designs featuring chains and octagons. Pam and Nicky decided they wanted a variety of designs suitable for different skill levels so that the book would be for everyone no matter what your style is and how much experience you have in patchwork and quilting.

Pam and Nicky are renowned for their easy-to-follow quilt patterns that always give great results and work up quickly, and this collection features the authors' favourites from all their books so you can enjoy them in one complete volume.

Wooksy the Owl Soft Toy Pattern is an ideal starter project, he is easy, fun and fast to make. This project download comes with step-by-step diagrams, clear instructions and full size pattern piece so is great for a beginner soft toy project. So why not choose some bright fabric and make your own sleepy-eyed owl soft toy!

Proving that you don’t need to be an expert to create beautiful pieces of quilted patchwork, this little guide covers all the basic techniques you will need to start your own projects – however ambitious they are!

In Quick Projects with Jelly Rolls, author Brioni Greenberg shows you how to use up your scraps with quick and easy projects.

• Winterberry Table Runner
• Jaunty Button-Down iPad Case
• Fairytale Pins 'n' Things

Do you wish your knitting was better and that you had an expert knitter by your side to help you when it goes wrong? Then this is the book for you.

Patty Lyons is an expert in all things knitting related. She will help you solve all of your knitting problems—from edges that won’t behave to adjusting your yarn tension—with the 70+ hacks in Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks. Featuring dozens of brand new how-tos and the most popular tricks from author Patty Lyons’ beloved advice columns, this handy guide goes far beyond your typical knitting tips. Knitters of all levels will discover both why and how various techniques work, and improve both the look of their knitting and their command of stitches. It’s sure to take any knitter’s skills up to the next level. With more than 30K followers on social media and name-checks by everyone from the Wall Street Journal to popular television show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Patty is a well-known name in the knitting community.

This isn’t like other ‘how to knit’ books with basic information about casting on and how to form stitches (although there is a handy how-to reference section at the back for when you need a refresher), this is a book about the ‘why’ of knitting. Not about ‘why we knit’ but about ‘why we knit the way we do’. By digging deeper into the ‘why’ Patty doesn’t just fix your knitting problems she helps you to truly understand why the yarn/stitches/needles/tension are acting in a certain way and how to fix any issues.

She starts by looking at the basics and explores the anatomy of a stitch, examining how this affects the look, feel and shape of the finished knitted fabrics and how different knitting techniques affect the finished outcome. Patty examines the problems caused by common mistakes that many knitters make without even noticing before diving into more complex knitting issues and how to trouble shoot them. All of Patty’s techniques and tips are illustrated with detailed step-by-step artworks for absolute clarity.

And, as you’d expect from a Patty Lyons book, there is a healthy scattering of humor and irreverence throughout – you might take knitting seriously but you don’t have to be serious while knitting!

NOTE: This is a scalable (or reflowable) font ebook. This improves the ebook reading experience but can lead to changes in the flow and order of text and images. 

This book contains a fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for advent calendars, from leading designers and authors. It features strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-color cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project--perfect for beginners.

Celebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris.

Thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch; the 'long and short stitch'. Using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas.

This richly illustrated guide includes:

• A step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed.

• Nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden and Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds and butterflies.

• High-quality iron-on templates for easy design transfer onto the fabric, with full guidance on how to use them.

Not only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding and gold foiling, making it a real treasure for the book lover.

Use up your scraps with these quick and easy projects!

Make your own unique and huggable soft toys with this quirky collection of 12 easy-to-sew stuffed animal patterns, so cute they are guaranteed to make children of all ages smile!

With fun photography and clear detailed diagrams inspired by Japanese pattern books, each step is then broken down in jargon-free instructions--which beginner sewers will find super-helpful--while more advanced sewers will be able to work from the diagrams alone.

As well as giving readers all the advice they need on materials, stuffing and sewing techniques, all the templates needed are given at actual size, meaning readers can trace them straight off the page and start sewing straight away!

The 12 cute stuffed animal designs will delight boys and girls alike and include patterns for a monkey, an owl, a bear, a dragon, a tiger, a cat, a dog, a hippo and more. All the toys are made in washable and affordable quilt-weight cotton, so you can choose your own favourite colors and prints to get creative with!

Love yarn but don't know what to do with all your scraps? This guide will show you how to make wonderful, colourful cakes of yarn to create scrappy but beautiful crochet makes.

This unique book explains how you can use up the small balls of yarn that are left over from project making, to make bespoke ‘scrap cakes’ – chunky balls of scrap yarn – specifically to suit a crochet pattern.

Crocheting with scrap cakes gives the finished project a multicoloured scrappy look but in a considered way, because the author explains how to create the scrap cakes to get the perfect colour contrast. She also explains how to make scrap cakes with different colour themes by sorting your scraps into tonal groups before winding them up, it's the perfect way to play with colour and make unique yarn for your crochet projects.

The front of the book features a section about how to make the scrap cakes which author, Naomi Vincent, makes on a winder. She also explains how to make them if you are winding the balls by hand in order to make sure that the yarn comes from the centre of the ball while you're working.

Naomi explains how many lengths of each colour yarn you need for each part of the pattern, how to measure it out and in what order, how to do the ‘magic knot’ technique to join the yarns and the order they need to be wound in.

In addition to the instructions about making the scrap cakes there are 15 crochet projects for colorful scrappy makes including a shawl, scarf, bag, hat, cardigan and different sized blankets and throws. The projects use lots of interesting crochet stitches and techniques - there's a granny square blanket, a corner to corner throw and some fun stitches like the mini bean stitch and the cluster stitch, and there are instructions for all of these at the back of the book for reference.

This has everything you need to bust your stash of 'yarnlings' and make some amazing crochet projects along the way!

A collection of beginner-friendly knitting patterns for Foxy, a stylish urban fox, and his friends: Lolly the Cat; Sasha the Dog; Banjo the Bear; Rodney the Raccoon and Echo the Arctic Fox. Follow Foxy and his friends as they set off on adventures near and far and learn to knit them, their clothes and accessories.

Packed full of 50 knitting patterns this collection of knitting patterns offers so many options. Knit Foxy and Banjo as they drink coffee and talk about their passion, music. Knit Lolly's cute beret and coat that she wears as she visits the market on her way home from the publishing company where she works.

There are written patterns and simple charts (when required) for all the projects and step-by-step instructions and artworks for all the necessary techniques and stitches.

As well as the wonderful photography of the friends on their adventures there are wonderful illustrations that really bring their characters to life and will have you reaching for this book every time.

Explore the rich cultural heritage of Japanese embroidery with this beautifully crafted book, which offers a stunning collection of 200 patterns, capturing the timeless elegance and intricate artistry of Japanese design.

Enjoy a wide array of patterns inspired by the graceful beauty of kimonos, the delicate charm of floral arrangements, and the profound simplicity of traditional Japanese design. Each pattern is meticulously charted with clear colour guides, ensuring that both beginners and experienced stitchers can create the patterns with ease.

Embrace the mindfulness and calming nature of repetitive stitching. The soothing process of cross stitching allows you to immerse yourself in a meditative practice, enhancing your well-being while creating beautiful art. Many of the patterns in this book are designed as repeat patterns, enabling you to extend them to cover any size of fabric, offering flexibility and creativity in your projects.

With simple techniques and detailed instructions, this book makes the art of cross stitching accessible to everyone. Whether you're looking to adorn your home with unique decor or create heartfelt handmade gifts, this essential directory of authentic Japanese cross stitch patterns provides endless inspiration.

City Nights Clutch The perfect handbag sewing project will have you stitching your own collection of chic clutch bags. All the sewing techniques and patterns you need to create your own clutch bag to complement the perfect outfit for a night out with friends are included. This eye-catching floral fabric print with its cute crochet flower button makes a bold statement. Mix and match your favourite fabrics to that new outfit to add a splash of colour and fun in your collection of sewn clutch bags with this great pattern..

Crochet a modern yet classic layette for baby's first years with this exquisite collection of patterns from Vita Apala, the popular designer behind Mon Petit Violon.

In this value-packed collection of 20 crochet patterns, sutble colours, gorgeous yarns, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create the most adorable wardrobe imaginable for babies and toddlers up to age 4.

Beautifully photographed and with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, the collection includes rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and hoodies, as well as an heirloom cot blanket, booties and bonnet, so that you can crochet a complete and truly chic baby wardrobe with ease. There are designs for little girls and boys, and a large number of the designs are completely gender neutral.

Baby and toddler garments and accessories are fun to crochet because they are quick to make and very rewarding. They require less yarn too, making them an accessible and speedy project that will still be valued enormously - the ultimate handmade baby gift.

Crochet designer Vita Apala, better known as Mon Petit Violon, has been delighting crocheters with her baby designs for decades, having sold over 150,000 patterns on Etsy with five stars reviews. Her patterns, which are written in US crochet terms, are renowned for being exceptionally well put together, with everything explained in detail, step-by-step photos throughout so you can compare your progress as you follow along, and with all the working out done for you.

As well as the extensive pattern collection, at the back of the book is a detailed techniques section, where you will learn all the basic and special stitches needed to create the amazing textures, including ribbing, ruffles, bobbles, shells and more.

This comprehensive guide to baby crochet will give you a wealth of patterns at your fingertips, allowing you to hone your skills on a small scale while making garments that the little people in your life will love to be seen in.

Share your love of Pokémon with these easy sewing patterns for adorable felties, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques.

Featuring well-known cute Pokémon - including Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, Piplup and many more – each Pokémon pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them perfect for all abilities.

The only materials you'll need are felt, a needle and some threads and a little stuffing. To make your Pokémon you'll use blanket stitch, running stitch and a couple of basic embroidery stitches, all of which are explained and illustrated for beginners.

The finished felties make sweet brooches, bag charms and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger plushies, all of which will make your fellow Pokémon fans freak out!

Officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International. ©2024 Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.

Discover the wonderful world of felt with this little guide which covers everything from the basics of felt sewing and the qualities of felt fabrics, to ingenious projects which utilise the fabric in many fun and practical ways.

A collection of crochet patterns for 18 unconventional blankets. These patterns break the usual  rules and feature motifs of different shapes and sizes to create one-of-a kind blankets that will captivate and delight! 

• Includes 18 mixed motif crochet blanket patterns which play with shape and scale for striking results.
• The blankets use lots of different techniques including granny square and hexagon motifs as well as lots of different stitches such as linen stitch, mosaic crochet and different joining techniques.
• Perfect stash busting projects for stitching-on-the-go as they are worked one motif at a time.

The detailed instructions and expert advice makes for accessible and easy to follow patterns, so you can enjoy making the blankets as well as showing them off when they're finished. The combination of shape and scale results in vibrant designs that will be a talking point in any home so get your hooks out and start making your dream blanket today.

Crochet a stocking full of Christmas kawaii happiness with this super-cute collection of 40 amigurumi patterns!

Let Melissa Bradley-Vatcher of Yarn Blossom Boutique treat you to a festive feast of cute crochet patterns to celebrate all aspects of the season. Christmas creations make everyone smile, but never more so than when they are made out of crochet with sweet little faces. This adorable collection of patterns will fill your world with seasonal joy and keep your hands busy in the countdown to Christmas.

Inside this book, you'll find a wide range of cute Christmas projects, perfect for:

• Christmas Décor: Adorn your home with some festive crochet cheer.
• Tree Ornaments: Hang delightful handcrafted ornaments on your Christmas tree.
• Handmade Gifts: Surprise your loved ones with sweet crocheted gifts.

As in Melissa's previous books, Kawaii Crochet and Kawaii Crochet Garden, you'll find detailed step-by-step instructions with photographic guides for making up the projects. Additionally, the book includes:

• Full Crochet Tutorials: Learn the essential stitches, face-making techniques, and more.
• Adorable Illustrations: Cute doodles and fun puns to make your crafting time more jolly.
• Easy-to-Follow Patterns: Tried and tested patterns for stress-free holiday making.

This festive collection is the perfect addition to any crochet and amigurumi lover's library. Let Kawaii Crochet Christmas fill your world with festive fun!

The cats have spoken...

If you humans insist on doing your stitchy hobby rather than give us your full attention, the very least you could do is make it about us cats. A book in our honour might suffice.

Luckily for you Cross stitch with Cattitude is here, a book packed with 20 fresh, sassy and snarky designs celebrating us feisty felines and all of our delightful(!) quirks, and all from best-selling cross stitch designer and bonafide cat lady, Emma Congdon.

Cat approved sentiments include: I Hate You the Least; You Work, I Watch and Judge; Feed Me and Tell Me I'm Pretty; How About No; Show Me Your Kitties; Boys Whatever, Cats Forever; Hiss Off; and many more.

Easy-to-follow full-colour charts, step-by-step instructions on all the techniques, and a gifty package make this the ideal (dare we say, purrfect?) book for beginners upwards as well as anyone fortunate enough to be owned by one of us cats.

Meow.

Make your own stunning floral table centerpieces with this beautiful and practical guide to flower arranging from a team of award-winning master florists.

• Arrangements to suit every occasion including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, mother's day, birthdays, family get-togethers and dinner parties, in a range of attractive styles and themes.
• Step-by-step advice on how to create each chic and unique design, with a helpful visual breakdown of the elements needed for each arrangement.
• An essential techniques section covers the basics of flower arranging giving you the floristry skills and confidence to make your own floral table decorations all year round.

A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil.

The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this exciting craft. The effect of sunlight streaming through colourful stained glass is visually stunning and this collection brings the craft right up to date with techniques and projects for a new audience.

There are step-step-instructions and photographs for all the main techniques including creating patterns, glass cutting, polishing, using foils and soldering. Artist and stained glass expert, Noor Springael, also explains how to prepare your workspace, how to work with templates, framing and display techniques and important safety information.

Noor shares all her tips and tricks for making beautiful projects including colour palette, using glass overlays and composition. There are 17 projects ranging from wall hangings, sun catchers, decorative windows, glass floral bouquets, jewellery, candle holders, frames and mirrors. Full sized templates are included for all of the projects.

Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. This little book describes everything you need to begin stitching.

Create your own stylish cards for all occasions with this collection of 21 simple papercraft designs.

Discover how to make unique greetings that are sure to delight friends and family. With just a few clever techniques, it's quick and easy to transform basic materials into beautiful cards.

Follow clear step-by-step instructions to make the 21 featured card designs, or be inspired to create your own personalized variations. All you need to get started is card, paper, scissors and glue, so there’s no excuse not to have a go!

Discover how a little yarn can go a long, long way . . .

Over 30 irresistible quick-to-stitch knitting and crochet projects celebrate the new generation of gorgeous gourmet yarns available to knitters and crocheters today.

Say goodbye to old wool and humdrum cotton and hello to fun fleeces and fur, slinky twists of ribbon, luxurious lurex and bubble boucle. As you only need two balls, you can afford to experiment! Dedicated knitters can extend their skills by experimenting with crochet, whilst beginners will love the quick and simple designs for adults, kids, the home and gift occasions Features useful tips and techniques to help you get the best from this exciting new generation of yarns.

A collection of 365 different sashiko patterns to sew - one for every day of the year.

Sashiko sewing expert, Susan Briscoe, demonstrates 365 different sashiko patterns, one for each day of the year - sew all 365 to make a beautiful sashiko quilt featuring all the designs

Each sashiko pattern is stitched onto a four-inch square piece of fabric making it very accessible to sew one swatch every day. You can record the date of each sample you stitch in the book to create a record of your sewing.

All of the stitch patterns are illustrated with a photograph of the stitched sample showing some stitches in different coloured thread (this is used by the author to identify which stitches to do first), next to a diagram showing the stitch direction and the order of the stitches on the grid. All the patterns are sewn on four-inch fabric swatches which can then be pieced together to create the ultimate double bed sized sashiko sampler quilt. But as well as sewing the four-inch samples separately to make them into a large bed-sized quilt, the patterns can also be repeated to create larger designs over a wider surface area to make wall hangings, throws, table mats and smaller quilts - with this collection of 365 designs the possibilities are endless.

Sashiko embroidery is a decorative sewing technique from Japan which was traditionally used to reinforce clothing and other textiles. It is an ideal stitch for visible mending and has become incredibly popular over the last few years. The technique of sewing horizontal and vertical stitches makes extremely attractive geometric designs that can be adapted to suit a wide range of sewing projects.

Susan Briscoe is an expert in Japanese sewing techniques and has travelled to Japan numerous times. She is the author of the best-selling Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook and runs regular workshops teaching sashiko sewing. This is the first time all of these 365 designs will appear in one book. Susan has included the Japanese name and pattern type in the text and has grouped specific design patterns together so you can see how they develop and use the collection to build your skills and knowledge of sashiko patterns.

These cute cookie-shaped toys make lovely decorations for the kitchen at any time of year. You could make Mr and Mrs Gingerbread, as shown here, or make a whole family and decorate each one in a slightly different way by using a variety of ribbons and other embellishments. You could also make padded gingerbread hearts and stars from the same linen to match the gingerbread family.