Craft & Hobbies

Do you secretly love to play with your food? Whether you're craving peanuts or pizza, you'll find just the thing to hit the spot between the covers of Tasty Crochet....

Inspired by life, created by you Create distinctive pieces that evoke wonderful memories, reflect your passions, or simply make you smile. A Bead in Time shows you how to take...

This title presents the only how-to guide to focus specifically on customising crocheted sweaters, to create the perfect fit for every body type. Ranging from simple to more sophisticated, the...

In "Candlemaking the Natural Way", soy, palm wax and beeswax are used to create tastefully beautiful and conscientiously eco-friendly projects. Fragrance, colour and wax additives are explored along with a...

Silhouettes are wildly popular and these stunning projects transform the nostalgic classic into something elegantly modern. Crafters will learn four beautiful ways to make their own silhouettes: by casting a...

The Woodworker's Studio Handbook offers readers a comprehensive and accessible guide to not only the nuts and bolts of this perennially popular craft but insight into the artisan crafter's lifestyle....

Artist Brandon Holschuh walks you through planning your work space, selecting tools and materials, mastering basic metalwork techniques, and applying your new skills to twenty original pieces. In addition, "The...

In Sew Cute and Collectible Sock Monkeys, over 200 colorful photographs of cute, collectible, charming, funny, and funky sock monkeys will put readers in stitches.This craft book by award-winning photographer,...

This book is aimed at the craft market: A book of forty original handsewn fashions and crafts using linen, one of the most versatile and elegant materials available. It includes...

AlterKnits is a collection of nearly 30 projects, each one introducing an alternative way of thinking about the construction and application of knitting. For example, some projects call for unusual...

Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to...

Creative Craft Lettering Made Easy makes personalizing craft projects as easy as A-B-C. Readers will learn how to add their favourite letters, words and sayings to their projects with this...

This book features 45 full-size patterns that provide dozens of designs for both traditional and contemporary spoons. It describes the rich symbolism and interesting history of Welsh and Scandinavian spoon...

Carving the Little Guys presents an accessible introduction to the art of caricature carving for beginning woodcarvers. Author Keith Randich takes you cut-by-cut through the process of transforming a small...

This title includes two complete step-by-step projects and many additional patterns. It is with guidance on techniques, securing and mounting work, finishing processes and more. It explores the history, creation...

This is the first book to be published on the popular area of British dolls of the 1950s which explores how a new material - plastic - revolutionised the doll...

Crochet your own unique, handmade toys for friends and family -- all made with love! This book includes step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs for making a range of toy animals...

Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a big surprise! These 25 patterns, created by Carol J. Sulcoski and...

Lace knitting gets a fresh update that finally makes the craft accessible to all! From a Triangle Tulip Shawl and Floral Tunic to a Starry Nights Bolero, these stunning projects...

This is a comprehensive workbench guide. It goes beyond the basics; suitable for intermediate level. Many projects do not require a studio or unusual equipment. With this comprehensive workbench guide,...

P.S.- You're Invited...features over forty awe-inspiring DIY projects that will give you cause for celebration. And in the words of the design and style expert herself, "Don't wait for a...

No more traditional 'granny square', Crochet to Go! is filled with modern motif patterns in every shape and colour. These portable projects are perfect for crocheters on the move! Each...

Discover the modern versatility of the classic silhouette. The bold lines and strong contrasts of the silhouette are no longer limited to flat, two-color portraits to be hung on the...

Woodworkers Are Clever Woodworkers are often faced with challenges while building. The best woodworkers are quick to come up with one, if not a dozen solutions to these complications. No,...

16 stunning home decor projects that you can make in a weekend! Finding time to quilt doesn't have to be a luxury--or a long-term commitment. In Weekend Quilting, popular Tied...

Quilter's looking for fun, fresh "aahhh-inspiring" projects of keepsake quality will love the quirky, whimsical style in Happy Quilts. Lovable softies from the quilt designs can be made from matching...

Quilting - The Complete Guide lives up to its name! It covers all of the essential knowledge you need to complete any quilting project: the tools, formulas, methods, finishing techniques,...

Hounds, cranes, peacocks, lions, hares, serpents, and other creatures appear in these 31 intricate Celtic designs. The stunning images are accented with knotwork, spirals, and maze patterns inspired by ancient...

Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette is the classic indispensable, comprehensive guide to creating the wedding of your dream, now in its sixth edition. Today's weddings are more complicated than ever, with...

'This book is packed with achievable ways to transform your house into a home that reflects you and the things you value, plus lots of gorgeous craft projects to try...

Nikki Van De Car spent the months before her daughter's birth knitting constantly to keep her hands busy and to help the time before her arrival pass more quickly. She...

This is, quite simply, the story of a loft conversion. It is also a book about work and identity, about collaboration and pride in skilled craftsmanship, and about what it...

"One Ball Knits" is ideal for crafters without much time on their hands, or with a short attention span, who don't want to compromise on results. This accessible book is...