Homespun Vintage

Homespun Vintage

Author: Jane Crowfoot

Publisher: Collins & Brown

Published: 2013-01-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781843406297

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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


Knitted Animal Friends

Knitted Animal Friends

Author: Louise Crowther

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1446377555

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“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.


Fairytale Blankets to Crochet

Fairytale Blankets to Crochet

Author: Lynne Rowe

Publisher: SearchPress+ORM

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1781266212

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“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


Friends Crochet

Friends Crochet

Author: Allison Hoffman

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 1645174638

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Crochet 13 characters and accessories from the hit TV series with this kit! Crochet your favorite characters and re-create iconic scenes from the beloved TV series with Friends Crochet. Included in this kit are an 80-page paperback book complete with photos and step-by-step instructions, as well as the materials needed to make the Thanksgiving turkey and the famous Central Perk orange couch. Additional project instructions show you how to crochet Rachel, Ross, Phoebe, Joey, Monica, Chandler, a coffee cup, Marcel the monkey, Phoebe’s guitar, and the chick and duck.


World Peace: The Voice of a Mountain Bird

World Peace: The Voice of a Mountain Bird

Author: Amit Ray

Publisher: INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS

Published: 2014-09-09

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 9382123261

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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.


Petite Garden Quilts

Petite Garden Quilts

Author: Zena Thorpe

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781604601565

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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

Two-Stitch Knits

Author: Jane Crowfoot

Publisher: Reader's Digest Association

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762106226

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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.


Our Favorite Crochet Stitches

Our Favorite Crochet Stitches

Author: Daisy Farm Crafts

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9780578915272

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"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." --


Rainbow Crocheted Afghans

Rainbow Crocheted Afghans

Author: Amanda Perkins

Publisher:

Published: 2016-10-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781782214380

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This book is for those crocheters who have moved on from the humble granny square and are looking for more complex motifs, in a range of shapes and styles, that can be joined together to create more sophisticated finished pieces. Amanda's blankets, afghans and throws are beautifully worked, and her careful use of color and pattern gives stunning results that are deceptively easy to achieve. The book begins with some basic instruction on yarns and hooks, how to join motifs, sewing in ends, blocking, and yarn weight and tension, but no instruction on how to crochet, as this is not a beginner's book. For each blanket there is an index of motifs used, accompanied by the instructions for how to make them: both in written form and as a chart. The blocks include a range of shapes including circles, triangles, flowers, stars, diamonds and hexagons. Also provided are the various 'fillers', designed to fill the little gaps between the motifs in the finished blanket or throw. Each project has a full color chart, and takes the reader step by step through how to construct their blanket, block by block. At the end of each of the ten projects are two further color variations.