87 BOOKS MORE CROCHET ICONIC WOMEN By Carla Mitrani £16.99 9781446309247 David & Charles This is the second collection of crochet patterns for iconic women from amigurumi expert and author Carla Mitrani. Choose your favourite icon from this collection of 15 new patterns for inspirational women who have shaped the world. There are scientists, performers, writers; athletes, campaigners and environmentalists including Josephine Baker; Anne Frank; Wangari Maathai and Dolly Parton. This collection of crochet patterns celebrates 15 women who have made an impact on the global stage whether in politics, sport, medicine or education. Learn more about each of the characters featured in this collection and make fabulous gifts to inspire and delight all generations. We say: I for one can’t wait to make my own crochet Dolly Parton! Crochet QUILT OUT LOUD By Thomas Knauer £18.99 9781644033227 Search Press Make a (quilted) statement with the help of renown quilt artist Thomas Knauer! Explore methods of using text in quilting to create impactful or whimsical messages. We say: Craftivism is a rising trend where quilters are using text on quilts to make a statement and take part in social movements – a modern book for any crafter’s coffee table. Quilting NORDIC BABY CROCHET By Charlotte Kofoed Westh £17.99 9781849948067 Batsford Nordic Baby Crochet features 35 patterns for adorable clothing and accessories for babies. With accessible stepby-step guides, the patterns are suitable for experienced crocheters as well as for those just starting with crochet. Here are patterns for cardigans, dresses, bibs, blankets, hats and more. All projects are assembly-free and achieve a modern Scandinavian look with simple patterns and elegant colours of your choosing. We say: This is crochet in a whole new way, a far cry from the rigid designs that many associate with crochet. Crochet SACRED ART By Kathleen Hoffmann £12.99 9781446309636 David & Charles In this exquisite book, artist Kathleen Hoffman shares her fascination with mandalas, sacred symbols such as the triskelion and the labyrinth, and nature’s endless wonder, through a collection of 12 step-bystep painting projects, accessible to painters of all abilities. Hoffman begins with the basic techniques of acrylic painting and then builds on this with each project, showing new design elements that are used in her pictures and how she implements them in terms of colour and composition. We say: This book is an invitation to connect with the power of nature and symbols; to discover the infinite variety of these structures, and to unfold this beauty in your painting. Painting
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