A breathe of fresh air to the sometimes dull world of crochet! A collection designed for the chic-hip crocheter with a broad range of projects including a bohemian coat sweater, an ever popular mohair scarf, a fashionable mohair hat with flower embellishment and much more.

Featuring four-colour photographs and instructional illustrations, this book contains instruction, inspiration, and various designs, from a fishnet skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters and new crocheter's exploring the hook, it features a discussion of tools, what the gauges mean, plus basic techniques and stitch patterns.

Describes the crafts of rugmaking and knitting. With an illustrated section on knitting basics, this book provides advice on embellishments, including embroidery; and instructions on finishing touches, from weaving ends to lining.

Features 33 original afghan designs that cover things from classic to trendy, from summer throws to wintertime wrap-ups and from baby blankets to sofa-back decorations. This title contains colour photographs, knitting charts and easy-to-follow instructions to make the luxurious Wintry Nights afghan.

Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs, discover new ways to combine colour, pattern and texture. Crochet is one of the oldest and most fascinating ways of creating a fabric out of yarn. Find out ..