Craft & Hobbies

An inspiring core collection of 25 simple home furnishings and accessories gives ideas and instructions for adding a unique touch of Liberty print to your life, pairing the timeless style...

Belle and Boo are the enchanting characters created by artist Mandy Sutcliffe. Belle is a little girl with a brown bob, the odd scratch on her knee and an insistent...

This unique encyclopedia brings together a remarkable amount of practical information on the world's most important timbers: from abura to ziricote. Aimed squarely at the individual or small-scale user, whether...

Join the movement! Millions strong and counting, hip, young chicks with sticks are putting a whole new spin on knitting - while turning Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook into...

Celebrate creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasure of paper. Each colorful illustrated sheet of wrapping paper by Valesca van Waveren is like a gift itself. Her patterns, inspired by the quotation...

Concrete is in. And no wonder: it's inexpensive, durable, and makes unique, stunning pieces with which to decorate your home. With just a bag of ready-mixed concrete, water and a...

Following the success of Simple Crochet, Erika Knight has turned her attention to the novice knitter with this unique workshop-based how-to-knit book. With Simple Knitting you will learn to knit...

It's spring! So it' s time to get outside and explore. All around you are extraordinary things in nature, waiting to be discovered.... and collected! This box is your one-stop...

Beautifully styled and exquisitely detailed, this compendium of techniques will give you all the skills you need to make individual furnishings for your own home. Each technique is explained with...

This fabulous collection of cute and quirky toys will delight adults and children alike. From pink and pretty Dilly to bright and bold Leo, there's a creature here to suit...

Celebrate the joys of working with wood in your own home studio or wood shop.The Woodworker's Studio Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the artistry, design, and skills all woodworkers...

This is a beautiful book that explores every aspect of using soft furnishings in the home. Whether you long for the fresh, muted tones of Swedish minimalism or plan to...

NEW DECORATING is an exciting colour - and theme-based practical decorating book. Nick Ronald and David Roberts of Grand Illusions have turned their attention to four corners of the globe...

What was your first knitting project? The scarf is where many of us start and often return. Scarves never lose their appeal. You can cast on with your favourite yarn...

Believe it or not but no experience is needed to make perfect origami. Using an easy-to-follow three-stage programme, "Absolute Beginner's Origami" shows readers how to make beautiful origami, step-by-step, for...

NEW IN PAPERBACKKnit one of these fabulous patterns and go party! Match a satin skirt with the shimmering copper top or the frill-edge bolero to a pretty summer dress to...

See 9780754835493 for updated new hardback edition 2022. This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out the world's most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and...

The ultimate reference for traditional and innovative knitting stitches for those interested in creating beautiful and individual hand-knitted garments.Each entry features a photograph of a piece of sample knitting and...

Encapsulating Cath Kidston's new and innovative take on traditional patchwork, Patch! combines the established techniques with a more contemporary approach to the craft. Mixing her own distinctive prints with vintage...

You don't need to be a stitch maverick or style guru to create fashion's favourite looks. A cool collection of easy-going projects, 'Stitch Style Hats' is destined to make head...

Lace will lend a hint of sophistication to knitted projects, but finding the most suitable design can pose the greatest challenge. 'Lace & Eyelets' showcases 250 designs to delight knitters...

The adept origamist can produce anything from a simple dog or chicken to amazing geometric models and this book shows exactly how. Featuring hundreds of specially drawn, step-by-step diagrams, clear...

It comes as no surprise that many of us are hooked on crochet! 'Weekend Crochet' is the perfect book to transform a beginner crocheter into a devoted enthusiast. The book...

From a plush pink elephant to a whimsical patchwork hobby horse to a cuddly ballerina doll, "Toys to Sew" boasts an enchanting collection of fabric toys that is sure to...

'Clay contains infinite possibilities in its transmutations, evidenced on the shelves of our homes, our galleries and museums. Every time we make something with clay, we engage with the timelines...

Knit 20 tiny toybox favourites, from teddies to cuddle and puppies to play with to your very own fearsome set of dinosaurs.'This miniature knitting series by Sachiyo Ishii is a...

Knit your own woodland animal scene with these adorable knitted animals from bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii! Perfect to make and give for all ages!Choose from a whole forest of woodland...

The ultimate reference to knitting - for knitters of all levelsWith over 90 essential stitches and patterns explained, this indispensable knitting guide is guaranteed to inspire your next project and...

Crochet is a traditional craft which is currently undergoing a renaissance as fashion designers and interior decorators realise its potential. this comprehensive guide takes you step by step from the...

Stitch-by-Stitch from craft expert Jane Bull, is packed with more than 50 inspiring and easy to-make projects to get you stitching, making, and designing. You'll discover how to make handy...

Andrea Maflin concentrates her stylish ideas to give a book packed full of inventive interior decorating ideas that will suit all tastes. '

This book is a basic introduction to making sculptures. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions guide the novice through the techniques for modelling, casting, carving and direct building, and fifteen inspiring...

Debbie does crochet! Debbie Stoller, the "knitting superstar", has been leading an entire movement of hip young knitters with her New York Times bestseller Stitch 'n Bitch and it's follow...

Make your bedroom a haven of loveliness - warm and cosy for long winter lie-ins or bright and breezy for leap-out-of-bed sunny mornings. Sweet Dreams gives you all the inspiration...