Homespun Vintage

Author: Jane Crowfoot
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 9781843406297
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Drawing inspiration from the interiors and fashions of the twentieth century, this great new book is packed full of knit and crochet projects which will fit perfectly into any vintage-inspired interior. The craft skills that have traditionally been passed down through the generations from mother to daughter are as popular as ever, boosted by the current vogue for all things vintage. Creating your own bespoke home furnishings is now seen not just as an exercise in thrift, but as a creative and rewarding activity in itself. Two Tone Chic draws inspiration from the sophistication and elegance of Coco Chanel’s famous little black dress, the drama of geometric art deco shapes, and the simplicity of embellishments such as ribbons and lace. Folk Tales introduces the tradition of colour and spontaneity found in Scandinavian and Russian folk art, with its recurring motifs from the natural world, as well as joyful decorative techniques like bobbles, beads, pom poms, embroidery and applique. Birds and flowers adorn cushions, while the bright colours of Russian Dolls provide inspiration for a cosy blanket and a sumptuous floor cushion. Time for Tea brings us to the ‘make do and mend’ era of the 1950s with its floral frocks and afternoon tea parties. Pretty vintage buttons, frills and lace are all in evidence here, with floral cushions, doilies and table runners. With feature spreads on the inspiration behind each look, these projects will help you turn your house into a home. Word count: 40,000

World Peace: The Voice of a Mountain Bird

Author: Amit Ray
Publisher: INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS
ISBN: 9382123261
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 165

Book Description
This is a story of a mountain bird, which had a vision to change the world and bring peace on earth. Life was beautiful but war devastates everything. The story runs through her joy, pain, anguish, struggle and wisdom. For most birds life is simply eating, drinking and raising their chicks. This bird finds a higher purpose which turns to a mission in her life. Through the nightmare of war, she comes to the realization that she needs to do something for healing the soul of humanity. With the help of her guide Yashir, she follows her dream to spread peace on earth. This is a fable about the healing and raising the human consciousness on earth for peace on our planet. We are not helpless, each of us has a role and the story shows us the way.

Fairytale Blankets to Crochet

Author: Lynne Rowe
Publisher: SearchPress+ORM
ISBN: 1781266212
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
“Explode[s] with cuddle-factor! It doesn’t matter what they’re into—unicorns, wolves, dragons or princesses, one of these hooded blankets will surely suit.” —Inspirations Newsletter Bedtime bookworms will love snuggling up and listening to their favorite story in a cozy hooded blanket. Bring storytime to life as they act out the characters—will they be a goodie or a baddie, Little Red Riding Hood or the wolf? Lynne Rowe’s latest new book has ten fun, fairytale projects to crochet, including a deer, a dragon, a lion and a unicorn. Each blanket can be made in two sizes: for toddlers (age 2 to 4) and for young children (age 5 to 7). Along with crochet techniques, there are suggestions for varying the yarn color to create a different character (changing a polar bear into a brown bear, for example) and you can choose between a rounded or a pointed hood. Lynne has also designed a strip of matching bunting to accompany each project. Every blanket tells a story, with pockets on the sides for snuggly paws and different tails. Perfect for unwinding for a bedtime story and animating the oral tradition of storytelling—little listeners, as well as their parents, will find themselves enchanted. “There’s nothing quite like wrapping up someone you love in a homemade blanket, and this collection is certain to be loved by little ones and big ones alike!” —Inside Crochet “Bright, colorful and whimsical.” —The Loopy Lamb “We love everything the Lynne designs and this book is no exception to that rule if you ask us, this is probably her most exciting and enjoyable book to date.” —Crochet Now

Knitted Animal Friends

Author: Louise Crowther
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446377555
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 548

Book Description
“Beautiful designs . . . children will love the whimsical results.” —Publishers Weekly Learn to make an adorable collection of knitted animal toys with these new patterns by the author of My Knitted Doll, Louise Crowther. Louise brings her unique style of coordinated knitwear with cute colorwork details to this new collection of toy animal knitting patterns. There are a total of twelve knitted animals—each with their own unique personality and style. The animals all have the same basic body, with a few color variations and tail additions, so the clothes can be mixed and matched between them to create endless outfit possibilities. Choose your favorite animals and outfits and have fun making the perfect gift for friends and family.

Kawaii Crochet

Author: Melissa Bradley
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446378810
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 546

Book Description
Learn to crochet forty charming stuffed dolls that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. Hook up a rainbow kawaii goodness with this super-cute collection of forty amigurumi patterns from modern crochet designer Yarn Blossom Boutique. From three adorable peas in a pod, to a winking fortune cookie, these forty fun and easy amigurumi makes will bring the Japanese culture of cuteness into your hands and your heart.

Petite Garden Quilts

Author: Zena Thorpe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781604601565
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Combine your love of nature with your love of applique! Eight charming garden designs in pictorial applique are highlighted in Petite Garden Quilts, a 32-page booklet by Zena Thorpe. The designs, each a delightful challenge for avid applique artists, are small and, as the author states, not for the faint of heart. General instructions regarding embroidered details, adding borders, quilting, and finishing are included. The intricate designs measure no larger than 6 inch square; those shown on the cover are in blocks that are 9 3/4 square, including the bindings. OUT OF PRINT

Two-Stitch Knits

Author: Jane Crowfoot
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
ISBN: 9780762106226
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A knit stitch and a purl stitch are all it takes to create a textured cardigan, a seed-stitch afghan, a baby set, and much more.

Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters

Author: Jane Crowfoot
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781903975848
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Finishing a garment successfully involves everything from choosing the appropriate methods of casting off to adding a zipper, and this essential guide for hand-knitters provides advice and instructions for every situation and type of finishing. Most patterns readily available to hand-knitters give instructions on how to knit the item but not necessarily how to finish it--which requires techniques that take time to master. This book also offers tools to put new skills into practice using a few classic design projects, and readily prepares knitters to access the limitless potential and versatility of well-executed finishing techniques."--Publisher description.

Our Favorite Crochet Stitches

Author: Daisy Farm Crafts
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578915272
Category : Crocheting
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
"Hello! We're Tiffany and Hannah, the mom and daughter behind Daisy Farm Crafts, and this book is a quick reference guide for our favorite crochet stitches! Since we are often designing baby blankets, we really wanted to create a simple book where we could easily access pictures and instructions of our favorite stitches, and we thought you might enjoy one, too! We did our best to explain these stitches in a way we hope makes sense, but if you do find yourself needing some more visual help, you can find videos for all the stitches in this book on the Daisy Farm Crafts YouTube Channel. All the stitch instructions in this book are also available for free on daisyfarmcrafts.com." --

Crochetterie

Author: Molla Mills
Publisher: Jacqui Small
ISBN: 9781910254899
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Crochetterie is a collection of approximately 30 trendy crochet projects from Finnish designer and blogger Molla Mills that will get you hooked yet again on this addictive craft. This book will help you master or simply remind you of the crochet basics and teach you how to make a variety of pieces for different occasions. Learn how to crochet clothes and accessories for the men, women and children in your life. Create useful items for your travels such as handy little bicycle bags and passport cases, as well as beautifully patterned rugs and cushions for your home life. Molla also demonstrates how to effectively customise clothes and bags by adding crochet. With simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear and detailed images as an extra guide, these stylish and unique projects will inspire you to start crocheting.