Books

Adaptable Crochet: techniques, designs and colours to brighten up your crochet ... offers six crochet techniques: - Log cabin crochet - Pioneer quilt - Geo-Filet crochet - Texture technique - Triangular crochet - Bruges crochet

This issue of Amirisu features twelve film-inspired knitwear designs created by some of Amirisu's favourite designers from Japan and beyond. Participating designers include Veronik Avery, Keiki Kikuno, Helga Isager, Amirisu, Sari Nordlund, Paula Pereira, Rievive, Orlane Sucche, Dianna Walla, Nataliya Sinelshchikova, yamagara. Feature: Discover more about each of the films that have inspired the de…

With more than 30 years' experience knitting, designing and teaching, Julie Weisenberger presents her first book: Cocoknits Sweater Workshop, which includes nine designs. The book expands on simple, seamless, top-down styling as well as explaining the Cocoknits Method – a system of tracking knitting progress in customised worksheets. Easy-to-follow method Tailored style creates beautiful garments…

Crochet Unravelled is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning the craft of crochet. Clear instructions, detailed illustrations and step-by-step exercises enable the complete beginner to learn quickly. We highly recommend this book to anyone starting out on their crochet journey - the clear instructions also cater for left/right handed crocheters.

The DMC Nova Vita No.3 book includes 22 stylish home decoration projects to be made with DMC's upcycled cotton yarn, Nova Vita. The patterns include: Crochet creations: placemats, stool covers, baskets, flower pots ... Macramé creations: flower pots, wall decorations ... Knitted creations : pillows, lampshades ... 120 pages with many photos and step by step instructions.

The DMC Nova Vita book includes 15 stylish home decoration projects to be made with DMC's upcycled cotton yarn, Nova Vita. The patterns include: 10 crochet projects: baskets, planter, cushions 4 macramé projects: planters, wall hangings 1 knitting project: lampshade 75 pages with pictures and step-by-step instructions

15 Quilts Celebrating 145 Years in Fabric Follow Jenni Smith as she's granted rare access to the Liberty design studio and historic archives, and celebrate the iconic designs that have made Liberty London one of the world's most iconic fabric manufacturers. Liberty London opened in 1875 and has been producing exquisite fabrics and designs for over 140 years. In this book there are 15 projects with…

The first in a new Rowan series, ‘Learn to Knit: The Basics’ takes the beginner through essential knitting skills such as casting on, casting off, and the basic knit and purl stitch. Building on these instructions, they can move onto combinations of stitches and begin to incorporate the next level of skills. Expert tips and advice appear throughout. A series of 12 simple patterns enables consolida…

This book will show you how you can get the most out of your sewing machine while quilting, from working easily with different weights of wadding and fabric, to great time-saving tricks, and adding a cornucopia of decorative stitching effects. For those new to the wonderful world of quilting, you will find all the help and advice you need to get started. And if you are considering upgrading your m…

Aimed at sewers of all abilities, this is the perfect guide to help you get the most out of your coverstitch machine. Use it 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. Jam-packed with useful information, Julia shows you how to set up your machine, how to…

Tailor-make your wardrobe with this essential dressmaking guide. A new edition of DK's dressmaking bible with more than 80 step-by-step techniques, a refreshed design, and updated patterns. Discover everything you need to know to design, create, and customize your clothes. Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear, easy-to-understand way, The Dressmaking Book contains everything…

This indispensable reference book includes all the sewing tools, materials and techniques you will ever need. It offers advice on seams, darts, pleats, tucks, necklines, buttonholes, zippers, hems, embellishments and more. Wendy Gardiner takes you through the steps to get you started, helps to improve your skills with sewing tips, and gives inspirational tips on new creative approaches. Once the b…