patterns (instructional works)

Contains twenty-six patterns for crocheted amigurumi animals.

"Commemorate milestones and simple pleasures by hand-embroidering a symbolic motif each day to create a personal stitch journal. With detailed stitching instructions, stitched examples, and advice on choosing floss colors, [this book] provides the tools to jump-start a daily embroidery practice"--Provided by publisher.

"Filled with 21 patterns for projects that are easy to make. . . . Every detail of this book is carefully tailored to give crafters a frustration-free, start-to-finish experience, and each pattern is artfully photographed and accompanied by detailed instructions, tutorial photos, and supplementary videos"--Provided by publisher.

Presents instructions for learning to knit and patterns for thirty-five knitting projects, including hats, pillows, toys, scarves, hats, and mittens.

Contains instructions for crochet and granny square basics, seventy-nine charted granny square motifs, and fifteen projects for accessories, clothing, and home decor.

Contains a collection of more than 150 crochet stitches and motifs, an at-a-glance stitch directory, and patterns with step-by-step instructions.

"Presents twenty-two original patterns, boundless humor, and . . . knitting instruction . . . and is designed to mimic a bound collection of comic books in a series: each issue with its own cover and wry theme--from yarn stashes to binge knitting--that is close to the heart of knitters. Issues offer four to six knitting patterns each, plus designer highlights and a variety of stories and technical discussions"--Provided by publisher.

"This authoritative guide gives you the information and techniques you need for any amigurumi project--fuzzy critters, rosy-cheeked dolls, adorable monsters, and so much more. Illustrated step-by-step lessons take you through the entire process, from choosing the best stitches, to assembly, to finishing up. Inspirational photos of what you can do with these techniques will fuel your own creativity."--Page 4 of cover.

"Add a little handmade warmth to Christmas with these . . . crocheted decorations, toys, and charms. The projects include tree ornaments, a cuddly fox and animal Santas, a mouse quartet, a tabletop nativity set, finger puppets, gingerbread 'hearts,' and many other . . . ornaments. These projects are suitable for crocheters at every level of experience--a how-to section explains the basic techniques . . . Each features detailed instructions and full-color photos of the completed piece"--Provided by publisher.

"Stitch your way across the USA with thirty cross stitch patterns featuring the most popular national parks and monuments. . .[with] an introduction to each park or monument, and instructions on cross stitching techniques and suggested materials"--Provided by publisher.