85 BOOKS POCKET BOOK OF KNITTING By Claire Gelder £9.99 9781800920729 Search Press Claire explains everything you need to know about knitting: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose needles and yarns, how to cast on and how to read abbreviations and knitting patterns. It is structured as a simple three-step course that’ll help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and simple joining, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. In no time, you’ll be knitting a garter stitch scarf, herringbone stitch blanket, a loop stitch cushion and a pompom hat. We say: From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how. Knitting ONLY YOKING By Olga Putano £16.99 9781446309469 David & Charles Classic yoke sweaters never go out of style - a yoke is the perfect canvas for textured and colorwork patterns, and this collection of knitting patterns features designs for 12 different sweaters which will have you reaching for your needles. Yoke sweaters are practical and beautiful - a colorwork yoke can take a simple knitted sweater to another level by introducing a decorative element at the neckline of the jumper. Knitting pattern designer and author, Olga Putano, has designed three basic sweaters patterns for different yarn weights: DK; fingering (also known as sock or 4ply), and worsted (aran), so you can choose your preferred style, and then there are patterns for four different yoke designs for each of the basic sweaters. We say: The textured yoke designs are a subtle way to add interest around the neckline with simple cabling techniques, and there are step-by-step instructions for cable stitch as well as any other special stitches and techniques. Knitting MIXED-MEDIA ADVENTURES WITH KRISTY RICE By Kristy Rice £19.99 9780764364501 Schiffer Publishing With this special twist on the reverse colouring book, enjoy a new way to relax, express your creative self, and add joy to your life. Plus, you’ll have dozens of pages to keep or give as beautiful mixed-media creations! On these pages of highquality watercolour paper, the colour is already waiting; now handle the fun part of making the lines ... with pens, metallic markers, collage bits, paints, or anything else that inspires you. Throughout, Kristy Rice offers you thoughtful ideas and prompts to meet your every creative whim, whether you’re in the mood to improve some art techniques or just to relax. The pages are gumbound for clean removal. With two copies of each painting, the book vanquishes the fear of ‘messing up this painting I love’ - you always have another version, so you can try again. It also includes ready-to-embellish bonus bookmarks and wish cards. We say: Let this multimedia adventure bring you hours of enjoyment and creative play. Mixed media POCKET BOOK OF CROCHET By Claire Gelder £9.99 9781800920736 Search Press Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns. It is structured as a simple three-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and techniques, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Before you know it, you’ll be crocheting a colour blocked scarf, some snuggly pompom slippers and a cuddly teddy bear, plus the bonus granny square blanket project. We say: Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to crochet for a complete beginner. Crochet
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