When an afghan is needed in a hurry, pick up a size Q hook, some wonderful fluffy, nubby yarn and crochet any of these five afghans in just one day. The designer tells us she crocheted each of the afghans in seven hours or less.
Over a hundred photographs demonstrate the techniques and clearly illustrate how to make roses, hollyhocks, geraniums, Canterbury bells, fuschias, lilies, irises, poppies, primulas, Chinese lanterns, and much more. Backgrounds can be painted to add perspective and interest to garden scenes, and to enhance still life arrangements. You can also learn how to colour ribbons and to create stems, branches, tree trunks, grasses and containers. From tiny buds and leaves to stunning bouquets of flowers and landscapes, this practical, easy-to-follow guide is packed with inspirational ideas and practical information.
75 Seashells, Fish, Coral & Colorful Marine Life to Knit & Crochet
A captivating collection of knit and crochet patterns taken from the shoreline and the deep Dive into a beautiful collection of aquatic wonders to knit and crochet---from lovely shells, lush seaweed, and eerie anglerfish, to elaborate and colorful coral reefs.
From top-selling crafting author, Jane Bull, Made By Me contains more than 30 homespun craft projects for young crafters. The book is divided into three sections, on knitting, sewing, and embroidery, and each one begins with a primer on basic techniques and stitches. Then lots of simple and sweet projects help children master needle skills while making bags, dolls, bracelets, hats, and more. Kids will love giving their creations as gifts, or keeping them to enjoy!
Six gorgeous step-by-step projects illustrate how to create vivid pictorial scenes and artistic renditions on fabric with dyes, paints, resists, leaves, salts, airbrushes, and stencils.
