Needlework

Crochet the cutest, cuddliest, coziest creatures of the forest with this beginner-friendly guide to amigurumi animals from Sarah Zimmerman, bestselling author of Crochet Cute Critters and creator of Repeat Crafter Me. These 26 simple patterns will...

Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques - including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular - in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions...

Blackwork is a traditional form of embroidery, usually worked in black thread on a white background. Here, author Melanie Couffe takes the technique and gives it a burst of colour by introducing delicate shades of pink, blue, green, red, yellow,...

A magical collection of 12 knitting patterns for wonderfully lifelike animals and birds accompanied by the author's sketches and studies of the natural world. Choose your favourite animal or bird whether it's a grey squirrel, barn owl, yellow-necked...

From cosy cardigans to tiny legwarmers, this book has something for every knitter and every tot. From cosy cardigans and a whimsical blanket shaped like a sheep to a pinwheel beret, embroidered booties and tiny legwarmers, "60 Quick Baby Knits" has...

This latest addition to the popular "Cozy" series is by a UK author and will appeal to knitters of all abilities. Each of the designs has comprehensive easy-to-follow instructions for knitting and assembly, as well as an additional techniques section...

Packed with colour and style, this gorgeous and inspiring new book from Scottish artist Moy Mackay delves deep into the world of felt painting. The book includes an introduction to Moy's use of colour and texture, as well as a useful section detailing...

What is that lace? How old is it? Has it been made by hand or machine? What would it have been used for? These are the types of questions that this practical guide sets out to answer. Lavishly illustrated, it shows you how to identify the sort of lace...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789491643354Author Yan SchenkelFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Meteoor BVBAPublisher Meteoor BVBAWeight(grams) 599gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 188mm * 13mm

Novelty crocheters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to crochet ready for the festive season. Val Pierce has designed twenty different projects, including a mini Christmas stocking, a cute reindeer, a snowman, a Christmas cracker, a...

52 Weeks of Scarves is a contemporary collection of 52 patterns for scarves, shawls, wraps, cowls and collars, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. Nothing brings more comfort than a hand-knitted scarf - from a light wrap for cool shoulders on summer...

Take time out to be creative and de-stress with these colourful, fun embroidery projects from Hello! Hooray! Ranging from things you could complete in an afternoon to others that you can take your time over, enjoy every step of the making process as you...

Get hooked on crocheting with this crochet book for beginners! Filled with step-by-step illustrations for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this fool proof guide will have you starting your first crochet project right away!Inside the pages...

Crochet is fun, engaging, and incredibly versatile-and no one knows that better than May Britt Bjella Zamori. Known for her vivid, dynamic color choices, her compelling design details, and the sheer variety she embraces in her pattern collections, Zamori...

24 Practical, Beautiful Designs to Wear Every Day! Knitters love stitching pieces that become mainstays: garments and accessories to wear year after year. They are steadfast companions in your daily adventures: walking the dog, working outdoors, or...

In Modern Quilting discover the versatility, comfort and style that a beautifully designed quilt can bring to your home.Long seen as a traditional craft-form, contemporary textiles designer, Julius Arthur, guides you through the basic construction,...

More than just a history book or a handicraft manual, Portuguese Knitting is a journey into Portugal's knitting heritage. Traditional patterns and techniques are brought up to date in the form of beautiful modern pieces such as socks, hats, shawls,...

A new, larger format edition of the classic reference work on silk shading by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). The Essential Stitch Guides provide a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques. Graduate Apprentice Sarah Homfray...

Knitted cables are fascinating to knitters of all abilities and this handy cable knitting stitch dictionary is the perfect reference guide. Packed with over 100 cable stitches, it covers everything from timeless classics to exciting, contemporary...

Over the centuries, the corset has been a vital garment designed to support and shape the fashions of the day, and has progressed from being an undergarment to bold outerwear. This practical book explains the full process of making a corset with clear...

Ribbon embroidery is a simple, beautiful and versatile technique that dates back to the seventeenth century. This book brings it up to date with fresh instruction on floral classics, as well as stunning contemporary designs. With over 400 colour...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915343369Author Rebecca GriegFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Sona BooksPublisher Danann Media Publishing LimitedWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm)...

Slip into serenity through your stitches with this collection of 24 beautiful, meditative mandalas by Polka & Bloom's Carina Envoldsen-Harris. In our hurried modern world, we rarely take a moment to rest and spend time with our thoughts. In this book,...

Live life in the knitted fast lane with these super-cool, super-sized knitted cars and trucks for children to enjoy. Wave goodbye to little metal vehicles being driven into furniture and painful feet from treading on small metal parts, and say hello to...

Break the rules--knit outside the lines!AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These non-traditional colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary...

Created by industry leader Vogue Knitting, this book offers 90+ pages of special colorwork paper that features stitch outlines rather than rectangles-so knitters can grasp what their finished project will actually look like. Knitters who enjoy creating...

Crocheted Bees Bugs and Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies and other insects. Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. The book includes an...

From your first stitch to your own complete clothing & homeware projects, this book will guide you from novice to pro.You want to learn to knit, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of knotted yarn and baffled by complicated and conflicting advice...

In late 19th century, Cornwall hand-knitting was a vital cottage industry and coastal villages developed their own distinctive patterns and names for the traditional navy blue guernsey or knit-frock. Contract-knitting - the occupation of many Cornish...

With its beginnings in seventeenth century England, stumpwork is today making a revival. Come join us for an exciting journey into the world of raised embroidery. There are over 400 clear step-by-step photographs and instructions presented in five...

10,000 Knitted Hats is a fun and clever flip-page instruction book for designing and building your own unique headwear creations. This interactive knitting book contains photographs of different hat brims, bodies and crowns that can be combined in a...

Stitched Textiles: Nature is the fourth title in this successful theme-based series. It contains an extensive section on techniques, featuring step-by-step guides to machine- and hand-stitching, attaching embellishments and found objects to your work;...

'The perfect festive read!' DEBBIE JOHNSON 'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' HEIDI SWAINCan three sisters stitch their family back together? Loretta loves running the little village sewing shop in Butterbury. Some of her most...

Part of a fantastic new series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, this book has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions...

As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams began to look at needlework closely, they realized all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789491643385Author Joke VermeirenFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Meteoor BooksPublisher Meteoor BooksWeight(grams) 191g

Make your own fake animal head for an eco-friendly alternative to hunting! This amazing collection of trophy animal heads to crochet will be a stunning addition to any home. Inside this colourful book there are 10 fabulous trophy animals to choose from...

Felting on a ball is an innovative wet felting technique which uses a ball as a mould to create three-dimensional, hollow structures in felt. Following on from its sister title Wet Felting, this beautiful book explains the full process, from choosing and...

You will find 25 fabulous cross stitch designs made by Japanese designer Kyoko Maruoka. There are various designs including animals, flowers, animals, flowers, foods, weather, space, people, scenery, dolls, houses in delicate colours. All designs can be...

This is the ultimate cat lover's collection of knitting patterns for garments and accessories. Knitters and cats lovers will love this collection of 16 quirky designs, all based around the theme of cats. It includes four garments graded for 16...