Craft & Hobbies

How to make beautiful fabric crafts for your home, from the GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE's Stuart Hillard.Stuart Hillard reached the semi-final of BBC2's GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE, bringing a fantastic...

The Wild Things clothing brand is back with more sewing projects to make for your children.Following on from prolific sewer Kirsty Hartley's WILD THINGS FUNKY LITTLE CLOTHES TO SEW, this...

Create peace and calm for yourself with Mindful Colouring, which includes a 64-page book and a 150-sheet paper block with mandala designs and patterns to colour in.For hundreds of years,...

Learn the ancient craft of making artisan pots, from clay preparation and drying to glazing and firing. You don't need much to make your first pot, just a piece of...

Have you ever wandered around a jewellery shop looking for that little something, but have never been able to find it? Why not be unique and create your own collection?...

Learn how to sew in 30 minute-lessons through a series of mini projects, building your skills and confidence as you work your way through the book.Unlike conventional beginners' guides, this...

Celebrate the beauty of botanical embroidery with this collection of 30 stunning projects designed by renowned Japanese embroidery artist, Alice Makabe.As embroidery continues to grow as a contemporary craft of...

Lace knitting is striking and eye catching - and can appear a little complicated, if you haven't tried it before! Denise Samson's helpful and comprehensive book is perfect for crafters...

Create stunning crochet collages with this collection of 100 patterns for crochet flowers, plants and petals. Crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrington, has created 100 crochet motifs arranged in 10...

This book is packed with fun scenes and quirky characters from the world of LEGO (R), for young readers to colour and enjoy. Expect to see a skeleton cheerleading, an...

This ultimate guide to essential knitting techniques from world-renowned knitterDebbie Bliss is set to become the staple how-to book for new and experiencedknitters alike.Starting with the most basic but essential...

Over 200 crochet stitches are explained in full, each accompanied by a photographed sample, row-by-row instructions, and easy-to-follow symbol charts.Additional chapters on basic techniques and materials, a stitch selector and...

Knitting patterns are notorious for inaccuracies in measurements and confusing directions-but no more! The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook sets new standards for clear, accurate pattern writing, walking aspiring and experienced...

From style wilderness to height of cool, taxidermy has staged an extraordinary comeback. No longer confined to stately homes, stuffed animals are appearing everywhere from modern apartments to luxury department...

Vickie Howell - the popular host of America's DIY network's Knitty Gritty - plus a dozen contributing designers have stepped out of the box with 25 super-original, funky playtime projects...

Features over 30 inspiring projects, incorporating a range of crafts, DIY, cookery and gardening. Includes practical and money-saving ideas for making the most of each season: such as recycled plant...

Knitwear Fashion Design aims to help fashion students to understand the basic design elements in knitwear and learn how illustrate them. Whether handmade or industrially- produced, deconstructive or avant-garde, knitwear...

The Art of Cutting is a stunning collection of artworks created using a variety of cutting techniques. The author explores traditional techniques that are still very much alive worldwide, and...

Once the domain of the domestic, craft has now infiltrated every creative sphere - including food, fashion, fine art and architecture. If this craft renaissance is indicative of a new...

Forget about outdated designs: "Crochet!" is all about cutting-edge needlework! These sophisticated handmade masterpieces, all in wools, silks, cottons, bamboo and micro-fibres, range from dresses and cover-ups to accessories, home...

Origami becomes a form of art therapy in these 15 projects that will calm your mind and soothe the soul. In recent years, interest in mindfulness has exploded and it...

Internationally renowned dyer and artist India Flint draws on her years of experience and experimentation in natural dyeing techniques to present an expert, highly accessible and achievable handbook of ecologically...

Oliver + S Little Things to Sew is a collection of 20 accessories and other small sewing projects to make for children from Oliver + S, a successful new sewing...

Voted as Runner Up in the British Knitting Awards 2016 for Favourite Crochet Book, this comprehensive guide to crochet blocks is an essential for any crochet addict.Choose from 200 beautiful...

Official companion to the BBC2 primetime series.The Great Pottery Throw Down brought the messy and marvellous world of pottery to life, introducing the nation to the passion and drama of...

With this 'super cute' book, craft-queen and blogger extraordinaire Ebony Bizys (aka Hello Sandwich) offers a quirky guide to living a handmade lifestyle. Filled with simple, inventive projects and tips...

Want to throw a magical and unique birthday party that your child will remember forever? Keen to find a party theme that's different from their classmates' parties? Happy to create...

More than just a 'how-to' guide, Granny Chic offers inspiration to keen crafters hoping to breathe new life into vintage fabrics and second-hand objects. From handmade notebooks to lace lampshades...

Ever thought about transforming that rusty old item in the garage into something awesome to impress your dinner guests, or fancied refurbishing the random old dining chair in the shed...

The most phenomenal discovery of our time becomes the greatest adventure of all time. Now you can create your very own Jurassic Park in the comfort of your home! Dinosaur...

"An excellent guide for those aspiring to take up pottery making. [...] While nothing can replace hands-on instruction, this book comes close." Library Journal Starred Review Ready, set, throw! If...

An accessible and easy-to-use guide to the principles and elements of jewelry design, this resource helps jewelry makers of all skill levels take their designs from good to great. Instructor...

'A must-have for anyone interested in working with straw and an astonishing contribution to the preservation of this endangered craft.' Jay Blades MBE, Co-Chair of Heritage CraftsAn engaging makers' guide...

15 projects featuring more than 30 step-by-step amigurumi inspired by the works of William Shakespeare.Published to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio being published, this fabulous collection...

Have you ever knit a jumper only to find out that the sleeves were too long or short, or the body too loose or too tight? Professional and seasoned knitters...

Not sure what a particular word or instruction means in your sewing, knitting or crochet pattern? Forgotten how to do that attractive embroidery stitch? Or have you simply stopped a...

Schott's Almanac redefines the traditional almanac to present a record the year just past and a guide to the year come. It is designed to be a practical and entertaining...

Blogger and bestselling author Catherine Carton brings us from room to room, showing how we can infuse our homes with personality and style. With something for every space, budget and...

In this sumptuous new book from stylist Jane Cumberbatch, we give you the Pure Style philosophy on colour. Decorating a room is like painting a picture. There is nothing more...

Boasting countless benefits and applications, handmade felt is a chunky, durable and non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion and home projects. With Complete Feltmaking, any crafter can learn...

The complete beginners' guide to sewing with 20 exclusive projects. Sewing is the perfect hobby - it's relaxing, creative and useful! Now the team behind Mollie Makes magazine have brought...

Create 30 beautiful and useful projects with this essential guide to machine sewing. As well as being an invaluable skill and a relaxing hobby, machine sewing is a great way...