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.

Covering the basics of wire knitting, this manual presents a range of 30 projects, from simple to complex, with directions and illustrations. Suitable for knitters, beadworkers, wireworkers, and jewellery makers, it offers a description of tools and techniques, embellishing with beads, and making finishes for the project.

Wire makes fabulously distinctive jewellery, table accessories, candleholders, frames, lampshades and lamp bases. This work provides projects that showcase the versatility of wire and offers complete patterns with instructions and photos that display the shine of gold, silver, copper, brass, bronze, and the matte look of aluminum and steel.

A selection of tips, tricks and techniques for working with wire to make jewellery. It demonstrates how to make basic jewellery components such as hooks and eyes; combine various colours and gauges of wire; create wire beads; use a wire jig; and more. There are 25 step-by-step projects.

Fashions in crochet styles come and go but knowing the basic stitches and techniques remains essential. This guide aims to meet the needs of all those interested in various aspects of crochet, from lacy doilies to sculpture, encouraging an exploration of the craft in a creative and imaginative way.