Minerva Spirals, written by members of the Minerva Beaders group, explores a basic technique and develops it into an exciting and enticing selection of beaded ropes for you to try. Beginners really can start here! Before you know it you will be creating some stunning pieces. Minerva Beaders are beading enthusiasts who want to make a difference, hence, Minerva Spirals is a dedicated fundraising project to support Bangari & tsokodeka Primary Schools in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa. 'Together our beading can change the World
The Complete Idiots Guide to Crochet Projects Illustrated
In "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Crochet Projects Illustrated" Marcy lays out illustrated step-by-step instructions for sixty crocheting projects that will enable even the most novice of needlecraft enthusiasts to turn out truly remarkable and fun crochet projects ranging from hair scrunchies, bookmarks, and backpacks, to pillows, hats, finger puppets and Kitty Bonbons! Offering a quick refresher on hooks, fibers, stitches, reading patterns, and seaming techniques, "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Crochet Projects Illustrated" also provides detailed lists of the yarns, notions, and everything else each project
Explaining an innovative, new crochet technique from designer Bendy Carter, this manual shows how to use crochet materials to achieve knitted results. By combining knit and purl stitches in crochet, crafters can create wonderful, knit-like fabrics with textural patterns, ribbing, and cables. With full-color photographs for 12 unique projects, from crocheting a cabled sweater and a herringbone pillow to a basketweave bag and a two-tone scarf, crafters will be inspired to crochet in a whole new way.
Quick to make, simple to construct, and fun to give, the soft slippers that crafters can make in this book come in an array of sizes and styles for both children and adults. Using only one skein of chunky weight yarn, most of the projects in this collection can be finished by intermediate-skilled knitters in a single afternoon. Patterns include Mary Janes, Ballet Flats, Lacy Toe-up Slipper Socks, Mitered Square Cuff socks, and more.
