Needlework

Thread journals are a way of visually reflecting on life events and occasions over one year. Needlecrafters may choose to record events one day a time or one week at time, but whatever approach they adopt, this is a fun and visually appealing way of...

The time has come for a fresh, fun take on the classic granny square. Featuring 20 popular animals (including dogs, cats, bears, sheep, pigs, lions, turtles, ladybirds, sloths and more), this book has a 3D animal to suit every taste! Use different...

This charming book is full of wonderfully cute tiny animals, such as a dog, cat, camel, monkey and rabbit, that can be crocheted with small amounts of yarn in your stash - all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. The animals can be used to hang on...

Discover 8 enchanting little gnomes to knit, from popular knitting designer and gnome enthusiast, Sarah Schira. In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you'll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and...

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...

This handy reference guide is packed with over 100 lifesaving crochet tips and tricks that your grandmother might not have taught you from @theknottyboss. A collection of not-so-traditional crochet hacks meant to help troubleshoot many issues that...

This charming book contains 25 characterful little birds to crochet in amigurumi style! These cute and colourful tiny birds, including a peacock, swan, owl, toucan, penguin, flamingo and even a mini egg, can be crocheted with small amounts of yarn and...

Your guide to crafting embroidery masterpieces! Embark on an embroidery adventure with Jennifer as your mentor, igniting your own creative process. Discover Jennifer's organic approach, inspiring you to forge your path in embroidery. This book...

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...

Mischievous, smart and the leader of the Flock, Shaun the Sheep made his screen debut in the Wallace & Gromit film, A Close Shave, in 1995. Fast-forward to now and Shaun has become a global superstar, enjoyed by fans in 170 countries across the world! ...

It's time to enjoy more bare-bottomed fun from Woolly Bush. Bernard and Barbara invite you to the Woolly Bush Carnival and all that entails - there's dancing round the maypole, a baking competition, vegetable growing, archery, farm animals and a dog show...

A collection of vintage-inspired floral transfer designs to embroider, love and cherish. A beautiful package demonstrating inspirational stitched embroideries from popular textile artist Tilly Rose, together with over 25 reusable transfer designs for you...

Find endless inspiration in this photo guide for embroidery stitching. Beginners and experienced embroiderers will create new patterns by playing with stitches - manipulating height, width, symmetry, and layers - for crazy quilting and contemporary...

Bestselling author Val Pierce gives you a seasonal treasure chest of ideas and patterns for festive crochet decor! Brand-new from best-selling author Val Pierce comes this fun, festive collection of mini crochet makes. Choose from decorations...

Woolly Wormhead presents the first-ever guide to short-row colourwork knitting with clear step-by-step instruction, a stitch dictionary, and patterns for accessories that utilise this stunning technique. Using short-rows to create colourful patterns is...

Lulu's Crochet Dolls takes readers on a creative journey through the seasons. Written by Sandra Muller under the pseudonym Lulu Compotine, the book features a collection of eight charming crochet dolls, each representing one of the four seasons...

Granny squares can be made by crocheters of all skill levels and used to create a variety of items. They are perfect for using up leftover yarn, can be found in stores from vintage to high street, and are featuring on runways worldwide. In this...

Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation, Summer Lee shares her knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors. Sock projects are universally loved...

Discover the wonders of sashiko with Japanese embroidery star Sashikonami! Create your own embellished items with detailed designs in vibrant colours. Explore traditional Japanese embroidery patterns in this long-awaited book by popular sashiko author...

Create your own charming Christmas decorations and ornaments with best-selling needle-felting authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin, AKA The Woolly Felters! The authors’ previous book, Needle Felting for Beginners, won the BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft...

Create cute pop-up animal granny squares with this collection of 3D animal granny square crochet patterns, previously published in 100 3D Granny Squares. Choose your favourite from over 30 different designs including a rabbit, a cow, a sheep, a llama,...

A charming collection of 20 knitting patterns for baby comforter toys. The dolls are designed to be soft and squidgy so they can be held easily by little hands. The 20 dolls include animals and people and include a wide range of fun and colourful...

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...

Want to learn how to crochet? Make a granny square! The simple techniques have lasted for decades and now they are trendier than ever. With endless colour and size variations, creating these squares is fun and easy. They can be used like building blocks...

Discover the art of slow stitch fabric journaling with this practical guide to creating a fabric journal from textile artist, Jessie Chorley. Learn how to stitch your own stories in fabric and thread to create a hand-stitched journal. Jessie...

Unleash your creativity with 50 versatile stitches in a stylish on-the-go card deck. Perfect for on-the-go embroidery and the ideal gift for embroidery fans of all levels. The perfect tool to help you select and create 50 useful embroidery stitches,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486241784Author Elizabeth ZimmermannFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

This fantastic resource book contains over 70 iron-on designs from world-renowned embroiderer Trish Burr's best-selling embroidery books, plus 6 new bonus designs. Project instructions for each design are available in Trish's inspirational books...

These are definitely not your usual granny squares! Bursting with colour and ingenuity, these exciting and adventurous crocheted blocks, designed by Celine Semaan and Leonie Morgan, will really get your creativity flowing. With more than 40 bright and...

Discover the creatures of the wild outdoors!Through the eyes of our naturalist knitter, you'll discover a world of interesting creatures. Inside, you'll find her sketches of animals in their habitat, scientific notes, and her knitting patterns that...

Learn to crochet following Bella Coco's sure and simple methods, and make beautiful items along the way. Sarah-Jayne Fragola is the creator of Bella Coco Crochet, which she started in 2011. She specializes in teaching people to crochet, using simple...

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...

The Complete Crochet Handbook comprehensively provides excellent tips and techniques to ensure your stitches are as neat as they can be - whether you are new to crochet or want to polish your skills. Truly the go-to resource for crocheters of all...

26 charming characterful little sea creatures to crochet in amigurumi style! Create your own underwater wonderland with these cute and colourful tiny sea creatures. Crochet 26 fun and easy-to-make projects, including sharks, whales, jellyfish, an...

Knitting patterns are notorious for inaccuracies in measurements and confusing directions-but no more! The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook sets new standards for clear, accurate pattern writing, walking aspiring and experienced designers alike through...

A brand new stitch dictionary from the author of the wildly popular, AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary. KnitOvation includes brand new colorwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with...

Knit 20 adorable hats to keep your little one cozy. This cute and colourful book contains a range of hats, with design styles that will appeal to every knitter. The 20 designs fall into four categories: basic beanies; animal hats; food hats and...

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...

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...

Anna's Family Kitchen is a fun family-friendly cookbook, which shares nutritious but minimal faff recipes with families across the country. Including more than 70 recipes, this book explores the variety of dishes you can bring to the table for any...