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Combine fun yarn, hooking, and easy stitches and youll end up with eight eye-catching crochet shawls that everyone will want. Crochet Shawls is an easy, how-to booklet that teaches you everything you need to know about crocheting wraps and shawls. From yarn recommendations to stitches used, this booklet contains eight patterns that youll want to try again and again.

"Sock knitters now have something to really get their needles into with the lavish and inspirational Socktopus, which is packed with invaluable tips and 17 fabulous patterns. Full of clear, helpful instruction on topics such as how to master turning a heel, sizing a sole, and fitting a high arch, Socktopus is the book that will enlighten and intrigue knitters. Socktopus is ideal for the aspiring knitter in search of the perfect sock. A comprehensive section on fiber and yarns will entice and del...

Turn your favorite fabrics into a fashion statement. Stitch up these six easy patterns to make a wardrobe of ten wonderful bags that will hold everything. Quick to make and easy to customize, these are projects you'll love to show off: One Tote, Three WaysSew & Go PursesFelted, Times TwoSailor-Stripe CarryallBohemian MessengerColorful Carryall With multiple projects in every booklet, our 32-page Threads Selects booklets are a terrific value. Each booklet contains step-by-step instruction for pre...

Make a pretty heart-shaped bag and matching hat, and a whole jaunty wardrobe of mittens, scarves, and hat & scarf sets--all in warm and lovely felted knits. Knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor makes felting accessible for all skill levels. (Felting is simply knitting a pattern very large and very loosely--then washing in warm water to "felt" and shrink the wool into a luxurious material.) Even if they've never knitted or felted before, readers will find these patterns fun and the instructions easy...

Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into your wardrobe. Full-sized quilting patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects, along with techniques for assembling the perfect patch, make this quilting book ideal for novice and practiced crafters alike. Projects range in size from large totes to small pouches in a zakka vein. With Patchwork Quilted Bags you can make: A bird-themed travel bag An elegant lace-rimmed bucket bag A colorful cl...

Dye specialist Melanie Brummer unlocks the infinite possibilities of dyed cloth for the everyday person, using simple techniques, household equipment and ready-made garments. Bringing the dye-resist technique of the Hippy era into the 21st century, she shows you how to dye T-shirts for fun, recycle your old clothes with color, make the most gorgeous silk scarves or make a bold fashion statement with ready-made garments adorned with her tried and tested dyeing techniques. Includes more than 50 pr...

This book helps you create stylish and sophisticated bags with the help of expert sewist and popular blogger Sara Lawson. Ready to move beyond basic bags and totes? Now you can create sophisticated handbags and totes with a modern look. You can learn a variety of intermediate to advanced techniques - from installing zippers and magnetic snaps to creating adjustable straps - and find detailed info on selecting the right interfacing, stabilizer, or batting for any project. You can choose from 12 n...