Love to create afghans and blankets? Here is a fabulous array of 50 blocks to choose from---ranging from beginner to expert---each on a handy individual card. It's easy to mix and match the patterns as all the blocks measure 6" square. In addition to the cards, there is a handy booklet with a refresher course on basic crochet techniques, color, and design tips and a complete visual index of all the blocks---with 10 recipes for putting them together to create a deilghtful afghan or throw. -Choose from a wide range of block designs---lacy to figurative, medallions and rosettes to chevrons and ripples, some with beaded effects.-Cards feature full-color photos on the front with complete directions and charts on the back---some blocks even have alternate color or stitch variations.-At-a-glance icons on each card indicate skill level, direction of work, and best applications---from baby blankets to larger afghans. Great for crocheters on the go!

Crochet Blocks in a Box: 50 Great Designs at Your Fingertips

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Roberts, Luise

Crafts & Hobbies

St. Martin's: Griffin

This wonderful collection of crochet blocks is packed with inspiring designs that will get you reaching for your crochet hook. From classic, timeless patterns, to more modern textures and color combinations, there's something for every taste. Each design comes with a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, and a large photograph. Complete with designs that range from simple to more advanced in skill level, simply pick your favorite block and get crocheting, or mix and match some of the designs to create your own unique project. With sections on block design and technique, The Crochet Block Bible will take you through each block step-by-step, making it perfect for those new to crochet and seasoned crochet veterans. You don't need advanced crochet skills to make any of the blocks in this book but some require more concentration than others. This book features 100 fabulous crochet blocks, in a range of shapes and sizes, that can be mixed and matched and made into all sorts of projects, from throws and pillows to bags, scarves and even toys. Containing a step-by-step guide to all the basic crochet techniques you need, this book appeals to beginners and more experienced crocheters of all shapes and sizes.

The Crochet Block Bible: Over 100 traditional and contemporary blocks to make

Lodinsky, Heather

Chartwell Books

Nervous about the knit stitch? From first loop to last seam, this invaluable resource will provide answers to the questions that can stump new knitters. A skill-building approach is paired with 20 simple projects that will make first-time knitters proud. 
· Illustrated "workshops" introduce techniques thoroughly and clearly for stress-free learning; just follow along to learn knit only, purl only, knit and purl, and color knitting 
· Projects range from scarves and sweaters to a pillow and kimono jacket 
· Step-by-step photo sequences show exactly how knitting needles should be positioned at particular places in a pattern

First Knits

Haxell, Kate

Martingale & Co Inc

An essential illustrated survey of charted design motifs, both traditional and modern, for all knitters.

1000 Great Knitting Motifs

Trafalgar Square Books

This easy-to-use guide introduces knitters to 100 decorative techniques for embellishing simple designs; it also features 125 ideas for using the techniques and 20 original projects for a variety of items.

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 200 Inspirational Ideas and 18 Creative Projects

Including an inspirational gallery of designs and motifs, this instructional guide teaches all the skills necessary to make beautiful afghans and throws. Clear step-by-step photographs and complete stitching instructions are cross-referenced with the techniques in the book, which include choosing yarns, basic knitting and crochet stitches, Fair Isle and intarsia techniques, making and piecing blocks and strips, and creating delicate lace and openwork fabrics. Readers will learn how to read patterns and chart their own unique designs, or use multiple stitch techniques to create bobbles, popcorns, and cables. From stunning effects achieved by combining color, pattern, and texture, to the finishing touches with borders, tassels, beads, and embroidery, handmade afghans are a wonderful palette for experimenting with new techniques.

Afghans & Throws: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knit and Crochet Designs, Patterns and Techniques

Suitable for both novice knitters and masters of the craft, this easy-to-use guide introduces a host of decorative and practical techniques for embellishing simple designs and features 18 creative projects to utilize these techniques. Some of the embellishments include loops and strands, shaping, twists and crosses, ladders, pleats, and several varieties of beading, many of which can be incorporated together to produce such items as a helix fur scarf, a caterpillar baby snuggler, a beaded beret, and a vintage laundry bag. More than just a simple how-to” book, this boldly illustrated guide has an inspirational wealth of ideas to keep knitters looking for ways to experiment and create their own fabulous pieces.

Liven up your dark winter days and spread a little seasonal cheer with these fun and fabulous animal hats. Adults and children alike will love this collection of absolutely adorable knitted hats, including a funky fox, huggable bear and an elegant grasshopper. Animal Hats to Knit features 11 projects that will appeal to the young and the young at heart. <ul>
<li>Each project is clearly set out with easy-to-follow patterns and concise instructions, providing you with all the know-how you need.</li> <li>Sizes are included for children and adults so every member of the family can have their own hat. </li> <li>Projects include: Rabbit, Zebra, Dog, Mouse, Penguin and Monkey</li> </ul>

Animal Hats to Knit: 11 Wild Projects to Create

GMC Publications

One of the biggest questions facing most quilters is which quilt design to use. With over 500 pages containing over 1000 motifs, this title provides all the inspiration quilters might need. The book starts with three key techniques showing how to translate designs to fabric: drawing around a card template; stitching through a traced outline; and cutting templates out of stencil plastic. Then, the designs - a lifetime's worth of patterns from traditional, modern and heirloom to easy-to-follow geometric and figurative examples as well as both machine and hand-quilting ones - are organized by theme, so it is easier to find a pattern to suit every style of quilt. Where appropriate, the author shows where to position figurative designs in circular, square or triangular block to create the best effect, and for each design she explains how each example can be repeated and the percentage to enlarge the patterns. All this key data is succinctly presented in short notations accompanying each pattern, a feature of the book which allows the author to include as many stitch designs as are required to satisfy even the most avid enthusiast.

1000 Great Quilting Stitch Patterns

COLLINS BROWN

If only every beginner's knitting book was as clear and easy to use as this one! Organized into three broad chapters, starting with patterns that involve knit only, moving on to knit and purl, and culminating in simple color knitting, this complete resource guides you through 17 projects, from a simple scarf to a soft rabbit. Step-by-step sequences integrated into each pattern show exactly what your knitting needles should be doing, while ready-reference foldout flaps mean you never have to let go of your knitting for a moment.

First Knits: Simple Projects for Knitters (First Crafts)

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Crochet Blocks in a Box: 50 Great Designs at Your Fingertips

The Crochet Block Bible: Over 100 traditional and contemporary blocks to make

First Knits

1000 Great Knitting Motifs

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 200 Inspirational Ideas and 18 Creative Projects

Afghans & Throws: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knit and Crochet Designs, Patterns and Techniques

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 200 Inspirational Ideas and 18 Creative Projects

Animal Hats to Knit: 11 Wild Projects to Create

1000 Great Quilting Stitch Patterns

First Knits: Simple Projects for Knitters (First Crafts)