Prolific designer Doreen L. Marquart presents an outstanding new collection of knitted baby patterns. With Doreen's stylish designs, knitting for Baby just got a lot more fun! Stitch everything from a boy's hat and bomber-style jacket to an heirloom christening gown, blankets, booties, mittens, pullovers, cardigans, and Baby's first Christmas stocking Choose from more than 14 adorable designs in sizes from newborn to 24 months Cr ...
Make stunning quilts from simple strips! In this follow-up to her best-selling books Scrap-Basket Surprises and Scrap-Basket Sensations, Kim Brackett presents 18 striking new quilt patterns for your piecing pleasure. All make beautiful use of 2¬?" strips. Cut from your stash or use precut strips; quantities are given for both options Spotlight your favorite fabric for quilting–including batiks, florals, and traditional prints Enjoy an ample col ...
They're hiding under the bed. And in the closet. And anywhere else you've stashed yarn. They're friendly little monsters, and they're ready to come out and play! Popular designer Rebecca Danger presents 20 patterns for the most adorable monsters ever to climb off a pair of knitting needles. All are shown in two colorways, and most are done in two yarn weights, to help you pick the perfect yarn to suit your monster's pers ...
Get «hooked» into the quirky world of Amigurumi! Crochet these irresistibly cute creatures–today's coolest craze in crochet. Over 20 projects are super hip and super quick to make– you need only basic crochet skills and small amounts of yarn Funky designs include mommy and baby owls, hedgehogs, and penguins, plus silly crocheted treats like cupcakes and ice-cream cones Find complete instructions for crocheting designs and adding facial fea ...
Go a little wild as you stitch everything from lions and tigers to bears and baboons. Featuring organic materials, these imaginative toys are perfect for children of all ages. You can even create felt bananas, leaves, and other zoo food, plus zany zookeepers all dressed for the part. Choose from more than 16 playful patterns for crochet; stitch one or two animals or construct an entire zoo set for a special giftBring your zoo animals to life wi ...
Sock yarns are so yummy. They come in many colorways and fiber contents–and they're everywhere. Best of all, they're versatile; you can use these fabulous fibers for a lot more than socks. You can make shawls! Learn how to work from a knitting chart; instructions for 15 striking shawls are charted and written out Get tips for choosing the right yarn–from fiber content to color–plus tips on using stitch markers, making shawls bigger, a ...
From the creative mind behind The Big Book of Knitted Monsters comes an adorable collection of 16 knitted toys, clothing articles, accessories, and nursery decorations that you'll love to knit for Baby. Stitch a whole roomful of practical items–including an irresistible monster mobile, baby blankets, blocks, bookends, rattles, hats, and more Find beginner-friendly patterns that make the most of your precious knitting time Create useable it ...
Best-selling author Amy Ellis has outdone herself with this amazing collection of new blocks and quilts. With her spot-on design sense, she shows how to use neutrals–including large-scale prints, solids, and tonal fabrics–in stunning quilts. Choose from 15 extraordinary quilt patterns that range from simple to intricate Discover Amy's secrets for using graphic quilt designs stitched in neutral tones to add sophistication and texture to liv ...
Anyone who loves to knit–but doesn't love the finishing–can now enjoy all the fun parts and escape the tedium. Discover stylish projects cleverly designed for knitting either all in one piece or in sections added on by simply picking up stitches. Enjoy 19 flattering women's garments in sizes from Small to 2XLFind everything from a sassy sleeveless dress to cardigans, pullovers, and vestsUse a variety of stitches and techniques, includ ...