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Afghans are fun to make, cozy to use, and make wonderful gifts! This book is a reference tool that can be used for years. Crafters can crochet the 101 afghan stitch patterns in baby-, sport-, worsted or bulky-weight yarn and use their own choice of colors. Stitch patterns have been carefully chosen so they are not too open-weave, not too difficult, and not too time-consuming.
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Perfect for beginners who have never so much as used a knitting board or those who have only made small accessories and want to move on to larger items, this guide offers a dozen projects, from afghans and bed runners to a pillow and even a wearable afghan. Step-by-step instructions and photographs show readers how to use a variety of yarns, from fingering weight to worsted weight. The designs that can be created using the inspirational ideas in this...
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"This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular hand needle arts: embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel, silk ribbon embroidery, and bead embroidery. For each type of needlework, there is an overview of the tools and materials used and complete instructions with photos and diagrams for all the stitches and techniques used for the craft. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions...
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Add a touch of elegance to your decor. The elegant and colorful plume of the regal peacock takes center stage in this design inspired by a quilt panel from Northcott. Stitched in cotton floss with a sprinkling of metallics, the design is certain to be a new heirloom decor piece. This e-pattern was originally published in the April 2015 issue of Just CrossStitch magazine. Finished design measures approximately 7" x 11 1/8" or 98 x 155 stitches. Skill...
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With The Ultimate Collection of Crochet Edgings as a guide, crocheters can take their creativity to new heights! Written in a clear, easy-to-follow style, and filled with beautiful, full-color photographs, this book is sure to become an indispensable reference guide and a treasured volume in the creative crocheter's library. Add flair to everything from afghans to sweaters with the dozens of unique and unusual edgings presented in this stunning book....
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Simply crochet a design a day and you will have a gift ready for any occasion. This book includes simple projects that can be made in a day. Designs include hats, scarves, booties, coasters, dishcloths, coin purse, basket, afghans, a pillowcase edging and more. It's sure to be your go-to book for quick gifts.
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Discover Two-by-Two Crochet, where two colors of yarn are crocheted into textured stitches using only a 2 row/round repeat. Each pattern in the book begins with a setup row to get the pattern started, then you simply work the 2-row/round repeat over and over. The main sections of all projects are created holding 2 different color stands of yarn together throughout. When working the single-color textured stitches, one color will be dropped to the back...
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Filled with step-by-step photos, color stitch charts, and informative drawings, this book teaches a simple, straightforward needlework form that can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages: Swedish weaving, also known as Huck embroidery. It takes crafters through the techniques used to create projects from simple bookmarks to jar cozies, table runners, decorative towels, gift bags, and even an afghan. Once embroiderers get started with this fun technique,...
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Jonah Larson taught himself to crochet when he was 5 years old and gained overnight global notoriety. Jonah was born in Ethiopia and adopted as a baby, and he admits he did not always make it easy for his parents. Luckily for him and them, he found that crochet had a way of calming him down. He credits his parents with teaching him many things, especially the importance of giving back and helping others. This book grew out of Jonah's philosophy that...
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This book by Jenny King includes 19 designs to dress your 18-inch doll. Adorable designs include sleepwear, casual, dressy, and playtime fashions. Several of the projects are interchangable, making it possible to create many different looks. These designs are made using fine-, light-, and medium-weight yarns.
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Kids will love these 4 blankets depicting tails of different sea creatures, just add a child and you have a complete adorable sea creature!A mermaid, seahorse, shark and octopus tail are each crocheted using worsted-weight yarn. Pattern provides 2 formats; written and chart. Photo instructions are also included explaining how to hide your yarn when carrying color change. Size: approximately 38"W x 48"L.
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This amazing book is filled with step-by-step photos and instructions to create stitch square blocks with beautiful graphic designs! The basic differences between regular Tunisian and Tunisian in the Round (TITR) are that the stitches are picked up on the forward pass and worked off on the return pass differently. Regular Tunisian crochet uses 1 hook, 1 ball of yarn and the work is never turned. TITR uses 2 connected hooks, 2 ball of yarn and the...
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Gansey is typically associated with knitting, but now you can crochet Gansey designs that mimic the look of knit designs! The Gansey look originated from the Island of Guernsey over 400 years ago. Gansey sweaters were designed for fishermen who spent their days at sea, so they were knitted with tight textured stitches to ensure that the sweater was not only warm but water- and wind-resistant too. In A Gansey Crochet Home, you will find that each design...
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Who says gnomes are just for the holiday season? These 8 mythological creatures will bring a touch of whimsy to your home all year long. Bixley adds a festive touch to your Christmas decor; Lorenzo & Esme let you show your love on Valentine's Day; Pascal is waiting patiently for Easter; Blossom is ready to plant her flowers; Sukie hopes to scare someone at Halloween; Carmine has raided the pumpkin patch; and Darrell-well, Darrell is just hanging around...
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