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Books and patterns for crochet
Crochet 20 cute amigurumi animals to love and delight.Discover 20 brand-new projects in this stylish new edition of the best-selling Twenty to Make series.Filled with 20 adorable animals to crochet and love, this book has a cute character for everyone! Whether you want to make your favourite household pet such as a dog, cat or rabbit; explore the woodland with a brown bear or an owl; or venture into the jungle by creating elephants, monkeys and crocodiles, this book of small makes is the perfect guide for any animal lover.These quick and easy little projects are great for using up small amounts of yarn from your stash; with clear instructions and a basic body shape to get you started, you’ll soon be on your way to creating the whole collection!
Learn to crochet in faux fur yarn with confidence and create fun amigurumi animals!Crochet 12 cute and furry amigurumi friends in faux fur yarnCrochet expert Ashley Parker leads you through the basics of successfully working with faux fur yarns. Ashley shares her invaluable tips and tricks for using this yarn type, and clearly explains everything you need to get started, building your confidence and showing you that working with faux fur yarn doesn’t need to be daunting!There are 12 furry animal friends to crochet, some using a mix of faux fur and smooth yarn, including a teddy bear, elephant, panda, sloth, unicorn, bat and penguin – which all make gorgeously soft and cute cuddly toys. Including stitch guides, step-by-step instructions with photos, and Ashley’s easy-to-follow patterns, working with faux fur yarn has never been so easy!
A hardcover book featuring designs using yarns from Queensland, Juniper Moon Farm, and Jody Long. Designer Ana Morais Soares has a great passion for color and crochet. In this book she presents 8 vibrant designs, using the overlay mosaic technique. From easy to some more elaborate patterns, you have a choice to create beautiful blankets, adding color to your home and life. The blankets are worked up in gorgeous yarns packaging types using beautiful bright, soft, or warm color combinations.
A complete course in Tunisian crochet, from beginner to advanced stitches, for right- and left-handed hookers, plus 20 beautiful patterns for accessories. Beautiful, colorful, lacy shawls, scarves, hats and more really bring out the possibilities of Tunisian. Photo tutorials are included for all Tunisian stitches.Publisher: Stackpole BooksISBN13: 9780811772235Binding: Paperback / softbackPub Date: Nov 6, 2023
With a thorough how-to section that includes step-by-step photography and 60 patterns that range in project type and technique, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners will help new crocheters build skills and make many useful items at the same time. Whether you're picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are familiar with the basic crochet stitches and need something to make, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners is the perfect book for you. A thorough learn-to-crochet section instills all the core knowledge you need to get started, and an expansive collection of 60 beginner-friendly patterns provides endless hours of happy crafting. Beginner doesn't have to mean boring, so this pattern collection is accessible yet includes numerous techniques such as colorwork, bobbles, textures, and more to keep crocheters engaged and constantly developing their abilities as they stitch hats, scarves, shawls, mittens, blankets, and even garments. Sidebars are included throughout with tips, tricks, and insight to build crafting knowledge and encourage critical thinking and creativity. With every project made in Pacific from Cascade Yarns, this superwash wool and acrylic blend comes in dozens of colors and will ensure that each project is beautiful, soft, and durable.
A gorgeous collection of 40 cute crochet blocks to make into decorations, homewares, blankets and more!From the author of Modern Granny Squares and Block by Block Crochet.Create 40 beginner-friendly granny squares featuring all your favorite animal friends. Bring them to life with fluffy fur, flowing manes, waggy tails and twisting tentacles and then build the squares up into gorgeous items for your home, your friends and your family! Organized into two parts the book begins with animal block pattern designs, including beautiful projects to make. The following techniques section contains all you need to know to crochet animal blocks. Each design and technique is clearly demonstrated with photography and illustrations.You’ll find animal block pattern designs combining different crochet stitches and techniques to create cute animal blocks for blankets and more. Every block has a written pattern with corresponding charts, a skill level guide, clear photography and ideas for mixing and matching. The book also includes 4 gorgeous projects to make with the squares – including a unicorn wall hanging and an under-the-sea baby book.Sep 12, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921559
Dress up your favorite chocolates with these 20 sweet amigurumi cozies. Perfect for gifts or table display, these cozies are quick projects to make and share!Chocolate treats are a popular gift all year round, especially in winter, so why not crochet a personalized cosy to make your small sweet presents extra special?In this delightful book, learn how to crochet 20 cute cozy designs. From a happy snowman and a cheeky monkey through to a smiley stegosaurus and a graceful kokeshi doll, there is a range of designs to suit all occasions and giftees!There are three different mini cozy sizes – a larger one for chocolate oranges and muffins, a medium-sized one for chocolate eggs, and a small one for bite-sized goodies such as truffles and round, hazelnut-filled confectionery. Imagine the delight of the lucky recipient when they find, tucked inside the woolly belly of your mini crocheted cover, an entire chocolate treat!The cozies require very little yarn, making them perfect, last-minute scrap-busting presents.These are wonderful petite gifts to crochet for any festivity – birthday parties, Easter, Christmas, Halloween and more. Aug 29, 2023 | ISBN 9781800920200
It is a wonderful thing to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed instructions necessary to craft one, with an endless array of options for ears, antennae, hats, wings, tails, scales, horns, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Stitch by stitch, you’ll cast a spell, until at last you have made a brand-new creature. Don’t be surprised if it asks for a snazzy vest or a satchel to hold its treasures!Publisher: Stackpole BooksISBN13: 9780811771610Pub Date: Aug 31, 2023
Discover easy-to-follow crochet patterns for 15 new amigurumi animals with this second volume in Lauren Espy’s Animal Amigurumi Adventures seriesIn Volume 2 of her beloved Animal Amigurumi Adventures series, bestselling author Lauren Espy provides even more easy-to-follow patterns for creating cute amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed, step-by-step photos, alongside images of the full animal, will help you crochet creations as cute as what you see on the page.Animal Amigurumi Adventures: Volume 2 features:• User-Friendly Instructions: Easy-to-follow patterns and guidance for the best tools (standard hook and common worsted weight yarn) to get started• Step-by-Step Reference Photos: Detailed photographs of each step, as well as the finished product, to help guide you along with confidence• Perfect Size: Each animal averages 7-10 inches in size, making them ideal to display or play withNew patterns include:• Safari Animals like a giraffe, hippo, elephant, lion, and zebra• Arctic Animals like a penguin, polar bear, walrus, beluga whale, and seal pup• Pets like a dog, cat, chameleon, cockatiel, and guinea pig Published by Blue Star PressAug 01, 2023 | 176 Pages | 8 x 8 | ISBN 9781950968954
The patterns may be spooky, but there's nothing scary about the instructions here. These cute and creepy designs have easy-to-follow instructions using Ricorumi DK cotton.Patterns include:GhostSpiderSkeletonWitchCatPumpkinBatYarn to make these patterns is also available from Ricorumi. Visit the yarn page!Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.
This set of 5 adorable creatures are waiting to be your friend! All patterns are suitable for beginners.Patterns included:UnicornTeddy BearPuppyRabbit (floppy-eared version)Rabbit (shorter-eared version) Yarn to make these patterns is also available from Ricorumi. Visit the yarn page!Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.
This set of 7 tiny stuffies will bring a smile, no matter the weather! Sun, moon, stars, raindrops, and a cheerful pastel rainbow are written to work as either teething rings or as a mobile. All patterns are suitable for beginners.Teething rings call for a wooden ring to wrap around. For the mobile, you'll want a metal ring (for hanging toys from), bells, and a pompom maker kit.Yarn to make these patterns is also available from Ricorumi. Visit the yarn page!Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.
Now it's getting really colorful! These new Ricorumi characters shine in bright rainbow colors. In addition to the rainbow garland, rainbows with and without faces and a cloud, there are toucans, flowers, a bunny and a summer ice cream cone. All models will spread good mood in your own home and are also perfect as a cheerful gift idea. Tip: Of course you can crochet every model in your favorite colors.Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.
Sascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk has discovered the secrets to perfect-fitting and comfortable crochet socks, and has designed 10 patterns for the ultimate in style and comfort. All patterns are presented in a range of sizes from babies and toddlers through adult, and for both men and women, so every foot can be warm and happy.Publisher: Stackpole BooksISBN13: 9780811739986Binding: Paperback / softbackPub Date: Jul 31, 2021
Decorate your home for the holidays with festive crocheted decorations, ornaments, and Christmas cozies! Need a quick holiday gift? This book has you covered there, too, with cute crocheted hats, cowls, and other accessories that work up in a jiffy.Publisher: Stackpole BooksISBN13: 9780811714785Binding: Paperback / softbackPub Date: Jul 14, 2015
Worked with bulky yarn and larger hooks, these stuffed animals hook up fast, and all of the patterns are easy enough for even a beginner crocheter. You'll love the new friends you crochet, from a soft, fluffy llama or sheep to a frisky puppy, platypus, dinosaur, teddy bear, raccoon, turtle, and more. Once you make one, you'll see how easy and fun they are to crochet, and you'll want to make all 20 supersized amigurumi!Publisher: Stackpole BooksISBN13: 9780811771009Binding: Paperback / softback
Kristi Simpson delivers 40 patterns for diverse items for the baby and nursery: blankets, decorative garlands, baskets, car seat cover, pillows, nursing cover-up, lovie and toys, diaper bag, mobile, wipe cozy, pouf, sleepsack, changing mat, wall hangings, rugs, and much more--all in colors and styles for the bright, happy, modern nursery.Publisher: Stackpole BooksISBN13: 9780811770026Pub Date: May 31, 2022
Since 2017, Megan Lapp of Crafty Intentions has built a following for her unique crochet creations. They are intricately detailed and colorful, and yet with her step-by-step instructions, anyone can achieve her results. Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend includes 13 Cute Critter patterns and 6 Standard Size mythological beasts in all their glory.Publisher: Stackpole BooksISBN13: 9780811771481Binding: Paperback / softbackPub Date: Feb 28, 2023
An exciting new collection of 36 ragdolls, including adult and baby pairs of animals and fantasy creatures such as dragons and dinosaurs; friends from around the world, such as kokeshi dolls, Santa Claus and reindeer, kangaroos and koalas, giraffes, and flamingos. So many cute dolls—great for baby gifts and using up small bits of yarn—and they work up quickly for near-instant gratification.Publisher: Stackpole BooksISBN13: 9780811771702Binding: Paperback / softbackPub Date: Mar 31, 2023
This indispensable book is your go-to guide to colour crochet.It's packed with inspiration, including a comprehensive guide to choosing and using colour, a collection of 40 vibrant colour stitch patterns, a guide to Intarsia, Mosaic, Fair Isle and tapestry crochet, the authors' own innovative 'smart' charting method, shared here for the first time, PLUS 10 wonderful crochet projects.The book will take readers step by step through the stitch patterns and techniques using photos, charts and accessible text. Helpful hints and tips are given throughout the book. The 10 stunning projects include a bag, hat, blankets, mittens and baskets, which will give readers the opportunity to practice their newly-acquired skills.Publisher: Search PressEdition: BC PaperbackPublication: 05 January 2023ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782219774
A collection of beautiful blooms for embellishing garments, accessories and homewares.Everything is coming up roses with this delightful collection of flowers to knit and crochet. The perfect way to use up scraps of yarn or practice using novelty yarns, you can use them to decorate clothing, hats, bags and belts, embellish home accessories, or make a beautiful bouquet as an unusual display piece.Choose from simple spiral roses, pretty poppies, elaborate layered blooms, and fabulous felted flowers. The flowers are beautifully arranged on the pages, with stitched leaves and embroidered stems, and are cross referenced to a separate section featuring clear pattern instructions and information on yarn requirements.You will also find plenty of inspiration for embellishing your finished flowers with beads, buttons, sequins, and embroidery, plus ideas for using them in a range of fun ways, from unusual jewellery to decorating gift-wrapped packages.
Granny squares are perfect for helping you become proficient in crochet, thanks to their repeating stitches and patterns. They’re also excellent stashbusters and portable projects, as they use only small amounts of yarn and are relatively small in size.Once you’ve made the multitude of lovely squares in this book, Val Pierce has shared a number of project ideas that you can make with your newly made blocks – from a sweet ‘n simple coaster and retro cushion to pretty fingerless gloves and a beautiful baby blanket.This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can crochet your favorite squares wherever you go.Jun 27, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921399
Crochet your favorite flower and more, with 20 gorgeous projects to choose from.For beautiful buds that will last all year round, crochet this lovely little collection of flowers by the author of the best-selling Amigurumi Christmas, Sarah-Jane Hicks.There are 20 stunning flowers to choose from, including a sunshine-yellow sunflower, the classic rose, a dainty daisy, a sweet snowdrop and the bumblebee’s favourite: lavender.Once you’ve crocheted your blooms, use them to embellish clothing and accessories, or even turn them into a floral wreath and fairy lights!This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can crochet your posies wherever you go!Jun 27, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921009
Immerse yourself in an underworld adventure with 25 vibrant and fun little sea creatures to crochet in amigurumi style! From the author of the bestsellers Mini Amigurumi Animals and Mini Amigurumi Birds.Create your own underwater wonderland with these cute and colorful tiny sea creatures. Crochet 25 fun and vibrant ocean creatures, including sharks, whales, jellyfish, an octopus, seahorse, turtle and plenty of colorful fish to choose from. There’s even some coral to complete the set!You can quickly make each project using only small amounts of yarn from your stash. Give your tiny creations as gifts, or make them into keychains, bag pendants or baby mobiles. Clear and easy-to-follow crochet techniques and diagrams make it easy to get started, and with a short techniques sections to set you on your way, you’ll want to make the whole collection once you get started!
An inspirational book on what is an often underestimated technique.Publisher: The Crowood PressISBN13: 9781785009242Binding: HardbackPage Count: pp. PagesDiscount Code: S01Pub Date: Oct 7, 2021
The craze for crocheting cute characters has swept through Japan and around the world-and now everyone can get caught up in this irresistible new hobby. Amigurumi, which literally means crocheted stuffed toy, is fast, fabulous, and fantastic fun. It takes just a few minutes to learn the techniques, and it's the perfect craft for creative people of all ages. This beautifully illustrated guide offers a range of inspiring projects featuring quirky and lovable creatures. And the instructions are especially easy to follow because of the innovatively simple crochet charts that accompany the designs. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Guild of Master Craftsman; Illustrated edition (September 7, 2010)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishPaperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1861086741ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1861086747Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ouncesDimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.38 x 8.25 inches
If you love houseplants but have an unerring ability to kill everything off, fear not, because these cute creations don’t require green fingers! There are 25 splendid succulents to make in a variety of shapes and sizes for a touch of indoor greenery that will never need watering, repotting or special plant food. Each project is beautifully photographed and includes clear patterns and guidance. There is also a techniques section that gives clear instructions on all the skills you’ll need to make the projects. Publishing: Spring 19Pub month: MarchISBN-13: 9781784945046Author: Emma VarnamBinding: PB with flapsNo. of pages: 144Dimensions: 254 x 203 mmColour: Full colour throughout
Crochet your favorite characters, iconic outfits, delightful décor, and more from the beloved sitcom, Friends!There’s nothing better than enjoying an activity with your friends! Gather yours and re-create iconic moments with this deluxe collection of over 25 official patterns for amigurumi, housewares, costume replicas, inspired apparel, and more both inspired by and pulled directly from the hit TV show, Friends. Featuring patterns for all skill levels, beautiful full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and clearly presented charts and schematics, Friends: The One with the Crochet is the ultimate crocheter’s guide to the show that’s always been there for you.PROJECTS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: This comprehensive, officially licensed guide includes fun projects for every skill level and a wide range of stitches and techniques.STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Includes meticulous step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand charts and schematics.25+ ORIGINAL PATTERNS: More than 25 unique Friends-inspired patterns including patterns for amigurumi, housewares, costume replicas, inspired apparel and more.GORGEOUS PHOTOS: With beautiful full-color photography and iconic images from the show, this is the perfect way to celebrate Friends.COMPLETE YOUR FRIENDS COLLECTION: Also available are Friends: The Official Cookbook, Friends: The Official Central Perk Cookbook, Friends: The Official Recipe Journal, Friends: The Official Advent Calendar, Friends: Yellow Frame Softcover Notebook, and more! Publisher: Insight Editions (April 25, 2023)Length: 192 pagesISBN13: 9781647227975