Teaches the art of adding borders and embellishments, construction and fastening ideas, and embroidery and other decorative techniques, with step-by-step guides and practical illustrations. This book includes ten projects for garments, accessories and articles for the home, with instructions on how to customize them to your own individual style.

Helps readers discover how to read patterns and charts; choose colours and yarns; mix and match stitch patterns and deal with gauge variations; and adapt designs for the perfect fit. This book demonstrates various stitches, from stockinette and ribbing to lace, Fair Isle, cables, and intarsia work.

Explains over 200 crochet stitches, each accompanied by a photographed sample, row-by-row instructions, and easy-to-follow symbol charts.

All the rage during the Victorian era, crazy patchwork is enjoying a renaissance. Combining colours, textures, random shapes and embroidery stitches, this book guides you through 10 step-by-step projects that also teach you basic techniques.

This title offers a range of crochet ideas, making use of the range of classic and new-coloured wools and cottons available and concentrating on up-to-date designs.

Knitting is fun, therapeutic and produces fabulous results. This title begins with the basic and fundamental skills of hand-knitting, describing the main equipment needed, and showing you how to hold needles and yarn, cast on and off, and complete the two basic stitches - knit and purl.

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.