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 ..

This book has everything you need to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories; from knitting techniques and step-by-step instructions for 200 decorative blocks to inspiration and advice for creating a finished piece.

Introduces crocheters to more than 150 designs of various sizes and shapes. This book includes colour photographs that capture the intricate details and colour work in the motifs, and the stitching instructions offer the flexibility of being presented in both text and symbol formats.

Presents 25 knitting patterns for various rooms in the house, including coloured blankets, dishcloths, pillows, and bath mats.

Demonstrates how to create symmetrical patterns using the special grids which Alan Wiltshire has invented. These grids, based on different kinds of symmetry, give support and help to stimulate the creative process.

Offers a collection of knitting- and crochet-stitch patterns designed for making crib covers, heirloom shawls, and blankets and afghans. This work features 200 stitch patterns, mix-and-match block designs, and a selection of trims, each with a photograph, easy-to-follow instructions, and motif diagrams where appropriate.

A collection of striped design from the world's of textiles, fashion, interiors, architecture, graphics, and product and industrial design. This book unearths the deeper visual language communicated through patterns. It explores the graphic language of stripes, shows how they can be used to target a market, being both traditional and tribal.

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.

Over 100 different blanket squares can be knitted up to create a dozen afghans in a variety of styles. This book contains projects ranging from baby's first comfort blanket in subdued pastels, to brightly coloured motifs embellished with beads and buttons for teenagers.

Ben Nicholson (1894-1982) is recognised as one of the great masters of 20th-century art. This study of his life and work is reissued here in a shorter paperback format, without the supplementary illustrations, but otherwise retaining the substance and character of the original 1994 publication.

Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world.