• Starting with a thorough user guide, you'll learn essential techniques, from casting on and 10 basic stitches (knit, purl, garter, stocking, moss) to understanding charts, tension, abbreviations, and even how to rescue a dropped stitch.   • The book then dives into a curated collection of 90 knitted swatch patterns (33 to get you started and another 57 to take it further); from cables and colorwork to adding delicate embroidered details.   • The blanket project is knitted swatch-by-swatch, making it an ideal on-the-move project, perfect for busting your yarn stash.   • Also discover key finishing techniques, including joining squares, creating a professional-looking selvedge and caring for your finished knitwear. With indexes for stitches, techniques and square patterns, you'll quickly find exactly what you need. Beginners will appreciate the clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, while more experienced knitters will find inspiration in the diverse stitch patterns and the challenge of combining them into a cohesive project. A translation from the French edition by the 'Marabout collectif' of craft authors. - 288 pages

Learning to knit can be daunting, especially if you don't have a friend or family member to show you the ropes... what you need is a seasoned knitter by your side. Enter popular designer Brenda Lam, who will show you everything you need to know from the complete basics onwards. Discover:   • Everything new knitters need to know, including tools, yarns, stitches, abbreviations and techniques, shown step by step to make everything as clear as possible   • 'Things I Wish I’d Known' (Brenda's favorite tips and tricks);   • A Troubleshooting section, for when you're not quite sure where a stitch has gone wrong (we’ve all been there!)   • Simple stitches, the basics on how to read a pattern, and a chapter on how to finish your work   • 10 colorful, chunky projects to test out your new skills, including some scrappy mittens or, if you’re feeling ambitious, a sweater vest. The chunky yarn used in the projects is ideal for beginners as it knits up quickly. Large stitches allow you to see clearly how your stitches are formed... and to identify when you make the odd mistake! With its witty and welcoming tone, this book is perfect if you're looking to take your first step into knitting. Brenda's easy-to-understand tutorials are written in a light-hearted tone, sprinkled with humor, from sassy sidebars to awful jokes that’ll have you in stitches... - 128 pgs

From classic squares to textured swatches and from geometric shapes to stunning crochet flowers, this comprehensive guide will provide you with boundless inspiration. Written to be completely beginner-friendly, and featuring illustrated step-by-step guides to all the key stitches and techniques needed, discover:   • guidance at every step, from selecting the right yarn and hook to understanding essential stitches like single crochet, double crochet and more advanced techniques like puff stitch, popcorn stitch and even Tunisian crochet.   • how to join your squares seamlessly for a polished finish and explore exciting project ideas, including blankets, scarves, cushions and even flower garlands.   • 110 simple, easy-to-follow projects: every design comes with full written instructions and an illustrated crochet chart. The Granny Squares Bible is more than just a pattern book; it will unlock your creative potential and help you transform your yarn stash into beautiful, personalized creations. A translation from the French edition by crafter and author Hiroko Aono-Billson. - 288 pages

"Welcome to Val Pierce’s world of amigurumi gnomes to crochet! Beginner-friendly, whimsical and bursting at the seams with fun, these adorable gnomes are brilliant stash-busters and make thoughtful gifts your loved ones will cherish. Choose from 20 different projects for a range of occasions including: • a heart-themed Valentine’s Gnome for that special someone • a pocket-sized Keyring Gnome with a daffodil hat adorned with bees and bugs • a Rainbow gnome with a fabulous rainbow outfit and matching umbrella • a Baby Gnome with a baby bear bonnet and milk bottle • a Halloween Gnome complete with his own pumpkin, perfect for spooky season • and Santa and Mrs Claus Gnomes to fill your house with festive cheer. With an average height of between 5.5-6.5in, plus the smaller keyring and larger pillow projects, these friendly little gnomes are the perfect way to make use of your yarn stash. With a short and sweet techniques section to get you started, you’ll be filling up your home with cheeky bearded friends in gnome time!"

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 08/19/2025
• Dimensions: 7-1/2 x 9-1/4
• Hardcover

• Suitable even for complete beginners, with all the key techniques included with the patterns in a handy booklet • 2 popular, adorable animals to crochet: features 2 of Sarah Abbondio's most popular animals from her beloved, quarter-million-selling series (the elephant and octopus), plus 2 bonus patterns (turtle and peacock) • The perfect gift for amigurumi fans: this all-in-one box of cute has everything you need to get started: • Yarn balls:¿ 1 x 25g ball: Hello Col 175 (light grey)¿ ¿ |1 x 25g ball: Hello Col 118 (orange)¿. All recycled cotton yarn • ¿Yarn lengths:¿ 3m: Hello Col 109 (peach)¿ | 2m: Hello Col 160 (black)¿ • Tools¿: 2.5mm crochet hook (Hello hook)¿ | 4 safety eyes per kit¿¿ |1 embroidery needle per kit with a silicon handle for easy grip¿¿¿ |1 stitch marker per kit¿¿ to help you keep count! |1 bag of toy stuffing per kit¿

• Pages: 16
• Publish Date: 09/30/2025

Many quilters are rediscovering a range of traditional patchwork and quilting techniques that, at their heart, are based on recycling and reusing materials. A style of patchwork that is true to this ethos, and which has been around for centuries, is string patchwork with its use of sewn fabric strips. Due to the scrap nature of string quilts, they are good for using a wide range and eclectic mix of fabrics that, otherwise, would have gathered dust in the corner of a room. Best-selling author, teacher and quilter Carolyn Forster will show you how to: • Transform old clothes and bedding, off-cuts and once-loved furnishing fabrics into 10 beautiful string patchwork quilts • create your favorite designs with ease, using an array of scraps featuring traditional blocks • Ensure nothing goes to waste - included here are 8 little gifts and accessories to make with the leftovers from your quilt-making including a needle case, a quilt-notions pouch, a table runner and duffel bag. A small section on all the materials and notions to get started, plus an invaluable techniques chapter, is included. Quilters will have everything they need to create planet-conscious quilts, and in the process celebrate old quilt and patchwork methods from quilters of yore.

• Pages: 176
• Publish Date: 04/02/2024

The revised anniversary edition of the classic, contains 26 colorful fun, easy-to-follow projects, including • a pincushion and sewing machine cover for organizing your sewing space • an apron and oven gloves for a practical, customized kitchen • bags, slippers, a tea cozy and even a doorstop. These wonderful projects make great gifts… if you can bear to give them away! 7 of the original projects have been reimagined and reworked by Debbie, and the book contains a useful techniques section at the start, along with friendly advice and practical tips throughout. Since publication of the original edition in 2014, which has now sold over 100,000 copies, Debbie has published a further 30 popular sewing titles selling over 750,000 copies, won countless sewing awards and set up an award-winning online sewing club, and has over 270,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel. "This revised classic offers a great way for new sewists to learn basic skills from doing easy, giftable projects that don’t require major commitments of time or resources." LIBRARY JOURNAL

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 04/02/2024

Learn to work over 280 embroidery stitches, for the beginner through to the advanced embroider, with this comprehensive step-by-step stitch dictionary. The book includes: • Advice on choosing fabrics, threads, equipment, and working as a left-handed embroiderer. • 2000+ step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions. • Detailed stitch index for easy navigation. • Dozens of hints throughout providing tips and historical insights. • Lay-flat binding, for easy reference while you work. Whether you're a confident embroiderer looking for new inspiration, or a beginner who's keen to expand your repertoire, this book opens a world of creative stitching possibilities, now and for years to come.

• Pages: 304
• Publish Date: 06/17/2025

Follow the book from start to finish to create a stunning, harmonious quilt using all the block designs, or dip in and out, experiment with the techniques and then mix and match your favorite blocks to create your own unique creation. The book features:   • An inspiring variety of quilting techniques – from simple machine piecing and appliqué to foundation paper piecing, every block explores a different patchwork and/or quilting method.   • Simple instructions, perfect for beginners - each unique block is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions, clear photography and full-size templates.   • All the patchwork and quilting techniques needed – from piecing your initial shapes right through to binding your finished quilt.   • Matching, bonus projects - if you‘re looking to make items to match your quilt, Debbie has shared ideas on how to transform individual blocks into homewares and accessories, including pillows, pouches and placemats. This book is inspired by Debbie and Melissa’s incredibly popular Block of the Month quilt-along from the award-winning Half Yard Sewing Club. 11 in H | 8.5 in W | 0.8 lb Wt

• Pages: 176
• Publish Date: 12/17/2024
• Softcover

Feel good while making the projects and feel even better using them: the act of sewing can help to curb brain fog and anxiety, while the finished pieces will keep you cool, relieve insomnia, and hopefully inspire some pampering and self-care. This vibrant book from sewing experts Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh is here to transform how you experience this important life transition. These 10 fabulous projects will help you to rediscover joy and creativity when peri-menopause and menopause seem to take the reins. Whether you're a sewing newbie or dusting off old skills, Jenni and Kay have crafted beginner-friendly projects that are as practical as they are beautiful. Whip up a chic potion pouch for those essential pick-me-ups, or an elegant eye mask to banish sleepless nights. Stay cool and stylish with a breezy cover-up, or find moments of calm in slow-stitching a charming log-cabin placemat. Here's what you'll find inside:   • An introduction to the menopause, and the benefits of crafting on wellbeing, from Dr Hannah Davies (BSc MBBS MRCGP), who specializes in menopause and lifestyle medicine at the world-renowned Newson Health Clinic   • 10 unique sewing projects designed to ease the various physical and mental discomforts that come with menopause, from insomnia and memory loss to brain fog   • Full-size pull-out patterns to make creating the garments easy   • Inspiring photos, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations to guide you through each project   • A handy chapter on essential sewing techniques for both beginners or for those needing a crash course   • Designer spotlights, celebrating a range of female indie fabric designers whose fabrics have been used throughout the book: Sally Kelly, Karen Lewis, Rashida Coleman-Hale and Alice Caroline Menopause Makes is both a celebration of creativity and an invitation to self-care. Sew away the symptoms and stitch together a new chapter of confidence and craftiness!

• Pages: 152
• Size: 8-1/4in x 10in
• Hardcover

Following on from her best-selling first book, You Can Crochet with Bella Coco, comes this practical guide to over 100 carefully curated stitch patterns. Starting with the key things you'll need to get crocheting, from advice on yarn and notions to essential techniques, Sarah-Jayne then takes you through a gorgeous collection of stitches – from simple repeat patterns to incredible textured designs. The stitches are divided into 4 sections – ‘basic stitches’, ‘simple stitch combinations’, ‘textured stitches’ and ‘squares and shapes’ – so you can easily search for a stitch that suits your desired finish. Discover:   • A clear, overhead, close-up photograph of each of the 100 stitches worked up into a swatch, so you can examine the stitch repeats closely   • All stitches categorized by difficulty level, from easy to advanced, so you can choose a stitch that suits your skills   • Stitch multiples/repeats for every stitch pattern, so that you can calculate how to work the pattern into an upcoming project   • Written instructions (including both UK and US terms) on starting the stitch, how to work the repeat and how to finish off. As a bonus, you’ll also find Sarah-Jayne’s 5 favorite border stitches – all photographed and clearly explained – for edge-finish inspiration, and three stunning projects that include a selection of stitches in the library: a basketweave tote bag; a gradient crochet wrap; and a colorful, multi-textured patchwork blanket. Whether you’re looking for new ideas, or trying to remember that perfect stitch, this is a timeless book that you can delve into now and for years to come.

• Pages: 128
• Size: 8-1/4in x 10in
• Hardcover

Are you ready to embark on an exciting quilting adventure? Discover the joy of ruler-free cutting, explore the world of color play, and dive into fun, fearless creative piecing using Laura's expert guidance. This book is a must-read for confident beginner quilters eager to discover new skills and looking for a vibrant, playful quilting experience, but any level of quilter can use this book to begin their improv journey. Laura showcases her own working methods - from sketches and fabric play to painterly color movement - covering all the necessary techniques in detail, and helping you to create a solid base of color knowledge before you launch into combining color play with improv shapes.  Inside you'll find:   • 10 stunning colorful step-by-step quilt projects that build your skills as you work through the book   • Techniques throughout, from building harmonious color schemes and value sorting to going ruler free and working with curves   • Stunning photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations, as well as key guidance on quilting essentials including basting, quilting and binding   • Confidence-building prompts for your own improv quilts   • Coloring sheets so that you can work out your colour schemes on paper before committing to fabric This book is your ticket to fearless, fun, and utterly unique improv quilting. Discover inspirational finished pieces, prompts to begin your own individual improv projects and new ways to design quilts through the mouthwateringly colorful projects inside. Laura has exhibited quilts at QuiltCon (#quiltcon) in 2019 and 2020, and in 2020 her More Is More quilt won 1st Place in the Appliqué category.

• Pages: 128
• Size: 8-1/2 x 11
• Softcover

20 stunning quick and easy one-patch quilt designs with full-size templates included. Calling all quilters looking for ready-to-trace templates and contemporary one-patch quilting inspiration! This stunning book, from quilting guru and best-selling author Carolyn Forster, contains 20 different patchwork shapes, from triangles and diamonds, to tumblers, clamshells and applecores, each made up into a stunning one-patch design. For each of the 20 shapes you get: -A full-size template, ready to trace off and use -Piecing instructions to help you put together your one-patch designs with ease -Layout variations to inspire you to use each shape in numerous ways -Clear photographic visuals showcasing Carolyn's chosen layout and fabric. A complete quilting primer makes this book accessible for beginners, with advice on scaling the templates up and down, and both hand and machine sewing. Also included is a complete one-patch quilt project, with full making-up instructions and sumptuous photography, created using a selection of the one-patch blocks. This book is an expanded hardback edition of 20 to Stitch: One-Patch Quilts, 2017.

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 04/15/2025
• Size: 6.19"W x 8.56"H x 0.45"D
• Hardcover

200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Embroidery is a living art. The aim of the RSN Stitch Bank is to ensure that hand embroidery is not just kept alive, but flourishes into the future. The 200 stitches in this book are a mix of practical and purely decorative, carefully selected to provide a broad and varied basis for any embroiderer. This book aims to empower every embroiderer to create contemporary works informed and supported by centuries of experience. All 200 stitches are fully explained with written instructions, illustrations and photographs. To make the book as easy-to-use as possible, each stitch details the embroidery disciplines it is used for, and any alternative names. The stitches have been divided across 7 chapters, each covering a particular usage, from shading to edging, to make them easy to apply to your own work. This sumptuous book also showcases historical pieces from the RSN’s unparalleled Collection and Archive, with stunning photography and expert insight, bringing the skills, work and experience of the past to life. The book is designed to complement the unique RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), an online resource created by the Royal School of Needlework to conserve and preserve every stitch around the globe. The RSN Stitch Bank is an ongoing project. More stitches are added regularly and the RSN work with partners around the world to include stitches from different traditions. The Stitch Bank currently includes more than 400 stitches, divided across 28 disciplines, from crewel embroidery to whitework. 11 in H | 8.5 in W | 1.3 lb Wt

• Pages: 336
• Publish Date: 12/17/2024
• Softcover

Whether you want to craft the perfect gift for your loved ones or spruce up your home with hand-made decorations, these stash-busting projects will inspire plenty of Christmas cheer. Choose from projects including: • sparkly Christmas tree garland • a charming gnome wreath to adorn your tree • toys including Santa and Mrs Christmas, a gingerbread girl and boy and a sugarplum fairy mouse • re-usable finishing touches including personalized gift bags and tags. Suitable for crocheters of all abilities, this fun collection of 20 easy-to-follow patterns will get you ready for Christmas and ensure that your holiday season sparkles with handmade touches. The original best-selling Twenty to Make series has sold over 2 million copies worldwide! All titles in the best-selling All-New Twenty to Make series come in a handy hardback pocket-size format that makes them perfect little gifts, each containing 20 brand-new projects.

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 09/19/2024
• Softcover

The time has come for a fresh, fun take on the classic granny square. Featuring 20 popular animals (including dogs, cats, bears, sheep, pigs, lions, turtles, ladybugs, sloths and more), this book has a 3D animal to suite every taste! Use different stitches to create textured elements such as fluffy manes, shaggy fur and frilly tentacles, and crochet three-dimensional elements such as ears, eyes, horns, beaks and wings to bring the animals to life! Make wonderfully tactile gifts featuring a whole menagerie of animal friends, or just pick and choose your favorites.

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 09/19/2024
• Softcover

Sew 20 stunning felt decorations - perfect for adding some sparkle to your home or for giving as gorgeous handmade gifts. Best-selling author Corinne Lapierre brings you 20 fantastic new festive designs! Create decorations to hang on your tree or ornaments to decorate your table and mantelpiece, including stars, trees, birds and animals. Create gorgeous family heirlooms that you will look forward to seeing year after year. All the projects are simple to make, and all the necessary templates are given at actual size

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 09/19/2024
• Softcover

Whether you want a lacy scarf for a cool summer’s evening or a chunky-knit scarf for a snowy day; whether you’re drawn to statement stripes, bold Fair Isle or geometric textures; or whether you’re making a thoughtful gift for a loved one or the perfect accessory for yourself, this fun book has you covered. The 20 varied knitting patterns are easy-to-follow, contain all the necessary charts and are suitable for a range of skill levels. Bust your yarn stash, create some cozy, stylish accessories, and try out some new and exciting techniques today! This is the latest title in the iconic All-New 20 To Make series.

• Pages: 64
• Publish Date: 09/19/2024
• Softcover

Explore the wonders of sashiko with Japanese embroidery star Sashikonami! Learn to create your own embellished items with detailed designs in vibrant colors. Let's explore the traditional Japanese embroidery pattern designs! . This is the long-awaited book by popular sashiko author Sashikonami. This craft book not just produces the Sashiko basics simple designs but also comes with the lovely stitch patterns, it contents over 50+ sashiko stitch items with various geometric forms, shapes and combinations such as flower sashimi, basket weave, ten trees, Hirayama road, cross sashimi, musical note patterns and tree patterns etc. In addition, It is full of practical items such as dish towels, purses, coasters, tissue cases, pouches with zippers, bags, eyeglass cases, and mini shoulder bags. Sashiko Basics and Simple Designs: Starting with the basics is crucial for any craft, and sashiko is no exception. Simple designs will serve as a foundation for beginners, allowing them to build their skills and confidence. Lovely Stitch Patterns: A wide range of stitch patterns add depth and complexity to embroidery projects. The incorporation of these patterns is very attractive for experienced embroiderers looking for a new challenge. From geometric forms and designs to Flower Sashimi, Basket Weave, Ten Trees, Hirayama Road, Cross Sashimi, Musical Note Patterns, Tree Patterns, there are gorgeous patterns to work on for any project! The combination of diverse designs, practical projects, and clear instructions could make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional Japanese embroidery.

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 06/18/2024
• Dimensions: 8 x 10-1/4
• Softcover

This sumptuous book features 6 beautiful step-by-step projects, with full-size templates included, as well as galleries of Abigail's unique, contemporary artworks, on themes including teatime treats, animals and the seaside.  From fraying and layering to free machine embroidery and embellishment, this gorgeous book teaches you how to recreate Abigail’s whimsical style, and will inspire you to create wonderful pieces of your own with confidence and flair (and use up some of those stash and treasured fabrics, too!). The book touches on Abigail’s inspirations and influences and looks in detail at the elements that bring her work to life: color, texture, pattern and free-machine embroidery techniques. This is a paperback edition of the best-selling original.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 07/16/2024
• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Softcover

Master Swedish weaving, also known as huck embroidery, with 50 designs for modern homewares, accessories, and more. Swedish weaving, also known as "huck embroidery" or "huck weaving," is a needlework style that has existed for hundreds of years. This book contains everything stitchers need to complete Swedish weaving (huck embroidery) designs, making it perfect for both seasoned stitchers and beginners who are just trying the craft for the first time. This book includes the types of fabric, needles, and thread used, and a handy stitch guide showing the stitches necessary to create unique heirloom textiles that will not date. Projects include towels, runners, coasters, ornaments, cards, pillows, table toppers, jar cozies, gift bags, afghans, baby blankets, and wall hangings. Each project is labeled as either level 1, 2, or 3, making it easy for a range of stitchers to choose their own difficulty level and move at their own pace.

• Pages: 144
• Publish Date: 04-02-2024
• Size: 9.3in x 6.7in x 0.4in
• Softcover

Hand quilting using big stitches has its roots in utility quilting, from Gee's Bend quilting in the US, to Japanese sashiko and boro through to Indian kantha stitching. Drawing on these traditional techniques, Carolyn Forster brings big stitch quilting right up to date and shows you how to create 9 gorgeous quilts as well as 11 gift projects that include a zokin tea towel, a wrapping cloth, a Japanese knot bag, a pillow cover and coasters.

• Pages: 144
• Publish Date: 05/25/2021
• Size: 8-1/2in x 11in
• Softcover
• Includes Full Size Patterns

World famous costume designer and embroiderer Coline Bavois brings you a perfect companion book to start to learn embroidery. Discover all the secrets of embroidery in this little handbook.

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 10/17/2023
• Hardcover

Get started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to crochet!

• Pages: 128
• Publish Date: 09/08/2023
• Hardcover

Over 200 essential stitches for embroidery in a new and up-to-date edition of the original and immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling author and needlework designer Betty Barnden.

• Pages: 256
• Publish Date: 11/07/2023
• Softcover

From just 5 basic patterns elements, learn to mix and match these elements to create over 80 different bespoke garments that are unique to you. With full-size patterns to cater for dress sizes 2 to 42.

• Pages: 160
• Publish Date: 09/08/2023
• Softcover

Brush up on your sewing skills with Wendy Gardiner and get sewing again with these 15 fresh, fun fat-quarter projects!

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 09/08/2023
• Softcover

Every year, tons of clothing are sent to landfill, much of it owing to fast fashion and our desire to throw away clothes that aren’t considered 'fashionable'. In this book, learn how to alter or completely deconstruct once-loved clothes to create edited or entirely new garments and accessories that are not only chic but saving the planet. Beginning with advice on how to source and analyze existing clothes Founder of The Refashioners movement and sewing designer Portia Lawrie will then take you step by step through a collection of inspirational garments that she has reworked to show you just how easy it is to refresh and renew any piece of clothing you come across. In every project, accompanied by stage-by-stage photographs and invaluable tips, see how you can adapt and cut away at tops, trousers, dresses and more to build a stylish, modern capsule wardrobe that you can wear throughout the year.

• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publish Date: 04/25/2023
• Dimensions: 8-1/2in x 11in

Use your coverstitch machine for hemming and finishing garment openings, especially when working with stretch fabrics. Create seams, stitch corners, finish necklines and other raw edges, and make decorative stitches. The coverstitch machine is so versatile! Jam-packed with information, this user-friendly manual equips you with the knowledge and skills to achieve professional results from your coverstitch machine. Clear and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the essential stitches and sewing techniques. Julia also talks you through threading your machine, getting started and adjusting the settings. From stabilizing fabrics and managing bulky seams to caring for your machine, this manual covers it all! Put your skills into practice to create a simple summer dress, gift bag, table runner, bikini, washbag and more. The troubleshooting section gives you strategies and hints for fixing mistakes. There is a buyer’s guide to different coverstitch machines, to help you select the right model for you. This is the perfect manual to help you get the most out of your coverstitch machine.

• Pages: 192
• Imprint: Search Press
• Publish Date: 10/21/2021
• Dimensions: 9.7in x 7.5in x .5in
• Softcover

Make a quilt in small manageable sections, with this practical guide to 14 inspiring and budget-friendly techniques & projects for anyone who wants to create simple quilts for family and friends. - The first comprehensive guide to quilt-as-you-go techniques - Author is a popular and best-selling author and teacher with a high profile in the UK and North America - A really manageable and budget-friendly technique, popular amongst quilters from the beginner up - A great option for anyone who wants to create simple quilts for family and friends.

• Pages: 144
• Published: 12/17/2021
• Includes Printed Full Size Patterns
• Hardcover