Craft Focus - August/September 2020 (Issue 80)

GROVES Groves has a selection of handy cases to store your crochet tools. Featured is the ‘Fruity’ crochet hook bag filled with bamboo crochet hooks in sizes 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 6.5, 7mm. Also shown is the crochet hook case in a grey linen polka dot design. This contains soft grip crochet hooks in sizes 2-6mm. +44 (0)1844 258 100 www.grovesltd.co.uk SEARCH PRESS Knitting Learn It. Love It. by Debbie Tomkies is designed to serve as a long-term reference guide to all the essential knitting techniques. Each chapter teaches basic skills in detail, with step-by-step guides and carefully annotated photographs and diagrams to ensure the reader knows exactly what to do and how to do it. There are simple ‘quick start’ projects to build confidence and help the reader progress; galleries of inspirational projects made using the techniques learned in that chapter; guest designers and bloggers share some of their favourite patterns. There are also really useful listicles sprinkled throughout the pages for readers who want to quickly understand the essentials, plus knitting clinics for insider tips and advice on spotting and avoiding common mistakes. This comprehensive knitting reference guide is a valuable resource for beginners and more experienced knitters alike. sales@searchpress.com www.searchpress.com PAVILION BOOKS First Time Knits is a curated crafting course from knitter extraordinaire Sincerely Louise. In a series of easy-to-follow lessons and beginner-friendly projects, she will take the reader from beginner to knitter. Accompanying readers on the way are four novice knitters. We follow them as they master the basics of casting on and knitting their first stitches, through to completing projects using more advanced techniques. The book features exciting and achievable knits, teaching readers new tips and techniques as and when they are needed, without information overload. Each lesson ends with a review where the four knitters showcase their finished projects and Louise goes through any mistakes to look out for. Towards the end of the course, readers will have built up skills to knit their own jumper. The book extends beyond the page to online, with accompanying videos going through the techniques on Sincerely Louise’s YouTube channel. sales@pavilionbooks.com www.pavilionbooks.com 50