Fiber Arts & Textiles

Discover the satisfying fun of spinning your own yarn! This step-by-step guide shows you how to create 80 distinctive yarn types, from classics like mohair boucle to novelties like supercoils. Covering the entire spinning process, Sarah Anderson...

Tunisian crochet, also known as the afghan stitch, is easy and fun to work, and is perfect not only for blankets and shawls but also for place mats and even skirts. The only special tool you need is a Tunisian crochet hook, and you are ready to go...

With 37 Monster body options, plus myriad variations for limbs, mouths and teeth, horns, antennae, tails, scales, and so much more, you will never make the same Monster twice. Choose from wide open mouths with fangs to adorable Monsters with bunny ears...

Get ready to cast on the colourwork socks of your dreams! Prolific knitwear designer and colourwork aficionado Charlotte Stone has created a sensational variety of patterns in her signature colourful style, so you can flaunt your personality and keep...

Wilderness Knits for the Home is Linka Neumann's second book, showcasing a stunning collection of homeware knits to make while embracing the Scandinavian spirit and cosying up next to a warm fire. After the success of Wilderness Knits, with...

Enter the world of the reclusive yet mischievous Impkins!I'm sure you have seen them out of the corner of your eye from time to time, racing from hiding place to nook or cranny-odd little creatures of stitch and stuffing, of endless variety in form and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823058792Author Jenny DeanFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Potter CraftPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams) 510gDimensions(mm)...

Popular author Corinne Lapierre creates a charming range of 20 exquisite folk embroidered felt birds, including a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely, soft colours, the birds are filled...

Textile artists find inspiration all around them - from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs. But how do you collect and record these precious thoughts and ideas? Tilly Rose shows you how, by creating stunning fabric and...

Gargoyles, Griffins, and Hippogriffs, oh my! Since 2017, Megan Lapp of Crafty Intentions has built a following for her unique crochet creations. Her crochet creatures are like nothing else out there! They are intricately detailed and colourful, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611804720Author Yumiko HiguchiFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

Enables all embroidery fans to "say" almost anything and convey emotions with thread! Communicate your ideas using line, shape, color, and texture with this reference and how-to exploration in one. Whether your particular interest is pictorial,...

Mattson's needle-felted landscapes explore fresh territory and help you master the method behind needle-felted landscapes. See how you can master and create felt landscapes with this beautiful resource for beginners and practicing artists alike. Enjoy...

Explore amigurumi , the Japanese art of crochet design, with 30 unique patterns. Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, anyone can pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations. Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters...

Use one of the world's simplest tools to explore the creative possibilities of cloth! The Weaver's Idea Book presents a variety of patterns for simple rigid-heddle and harness looms, complete with sample swatches for drafts and project ideas. Beginning...

Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and Color Get ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever...

Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls! Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher...

Knit yourself stunning Latvian accessories including gloves, hats, scarves and shawls with this collection of colourwork knitting patterns and charts from the author of Knit Like a Latvian: Mittens and Knit Like a Latvian: Socks. Stranded colourwork...

This practical and inspiring guide to creating and using natural dyes from plants, offers information on current environmentally friendly dyeing techniques and more than 65 species of plants and natural dyestuffs. This comprehensive book outlines how to:...

Laura Preston, founder of the textile studio and quilting shop Vacilando Quilting Co., has created the ultimate resource for modern quilters. Her minimalist quilting method uses geometric shapes and bold, solid colours to simplify traditional quilting...

From the author of the best-selling The Overlocker Technique Manual now comes The Coverstitch Technique Manual. 'Julia is an excellent teacher and totally demystifies the world of the coverstitch machine. She gently takes you step by step through the...

Our homes are full of treasured items from the past. Hidden away from view but never thrown away, they are our links to the special people and events that tell our story. In this beautiful and inspiring book, Tilly Rose encourages you to seek out your...

Grab a crochet hook and go from beginner to pro in no time with this accessible guide.You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear...

NEW IN PAPERBACK 'Learning to Weave' is a four-shaft weaving course which makes learning to weave, with or without a teacher, easy and fun. The writing is friendly and straightforward; the illustrations and photographs are thorough and clear. All you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995556621Author Rebecca DesnosFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Rebecca DesnosPublisher Rebecca Desnos

Step-by-step instructions and symbol charts put these 139 creative new border designs within reach for beginning and advanced crocheters alike. If you're ready to chart your own crocheted course, Edie Eckman offers plenty of helpful design advice,...

From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet-a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting-with 20 projects for beginners There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there...

Popular author Corinne Lapierre brings us another delightful book of beautiful felt creatures. Fabulous Felt Animals includes families of deer, raccoons, foxes, rabbits, bears and mice, all brought to life with cute outfits and fun accessories. The...

Move beyond granny squares and get ready for crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars. Edie Eckman opens up the door to crocheting creativity with more than 140 motifs of every shape and size. Embellish your clothing, linens, housewares, and...

In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns.Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for...

With more stitch patterns than any other full-colour stitch dictionary on the market, 400 Knitting Stitches is an expansive resource. This book provides a basic guide to knitting techniques as well as the instructions for creating more than 400 stitches,...

Brimming with over 300 botanical motifs, this wonderful resource will provide inspiration and instructions for embroidery artists and flower ladies everywhere. This collection features designs including flowers, ferns, succulents, leaves, bees and garden...

From the authors of Needle Felting for Beginners, awarded BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021. The Woolly Felters - Roz Dace and Judy Balchin - bring you another fun-packed needle felting book, this time with dolls that are vibrant,...

Platinum Jubilee edition 'Full of gems ... Angela Kelly is a jewel in the crown'Daily Telegraph 'Entertaining and beautifully illustrated'The Sunday Times 'For real intel, [The Crown] can't come...

Socks continue to be a favorite project of knitters, but "single sock syndrome" - losing interest in knitting that second sock after the first one is done - is the perpetual dilemma.Knit 2 Socks in 1 introduces a distinctive new method that will appeal...

Amanda Hislop's Seascapes is a wonderful reference tool for all textile artists, whatever their skills level. Amanda puts particular emphasis on taking your work from initial inspiration through to the design stage. Her advice and guidance is all clearly...

Get ready for cool weather, fast!You'll be ready to cozy up in no time with these 6 crochet designs made with bulky yarn and big hooks. Designs include pullovers, cardigans, ponchos, and wraps in easy-to-wear, popular oversized fit.About the AuthorSalena...

The first book on how to create handwoven passementerie (ornamental fringe, tassels, braid, piping, and more) using widely available materials In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdown ...

Crocheted fashion isn't just for cold weather!With these 9 refreshing designs, you can crochet yourself fashionable sleeveless tops that fit your style. Each piece is perfect on its own, or worn as a layer. You'll find a wide range of looks worked in...

'Endlessly intriguing . . . I was enchanted' - DAILY TELEGRAPH'Illuminating in every sense of the word' - John HiggsIn an illuminating blend of memoir and art history, The Other Side explores the lives and work of a group of extraordinary women artists...