Craft & Hobbies

Guys want their knits to be warm and comfortable-and to look good, too! If you love to knit for the men in your life, this book will help you meet...

Turn your crochet talents-and hook-toward home to create decorative works of art for your floors. Showcases a variety of styles and techniques, from traditional patterns to contemporary looks for the...

In fashion the right colors-and the right combinations-can make the difference between pretty and pretty spectacular! But what makes a winning color combination? Whether you know instinctively or need a...

With a few basic tools and supplies, and an assortment of beautiful beads, you can make eye-catching jewellery, stunning hair accessories, unique wearables, and other one-of-a-kind decorative items. More than...

Visionary Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci designed and sketched many inventions that were centuries ahead of their time. He was obsessed with flight theory and aerodynamics, so many of his...

A pretty, inspiring and practical guide to making, collecting and transforming handmade and vintage objects for the home. A gorgeous guide to creating an original, appealing and handmade home, tHE...

Embroidery is currently enjoying a revival and has cast off its image as an oldfashioned hobby. Covering everything from smocking and stumpwork to beading and blackwork, this book explores a...

The New Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques has all the essential tools and techniques for crochet in more than 400 diagrams and photographs, making it an invaluable guide for beginners and...

The mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and the lumbering Apatosaurus are on the move in this delightful coloring and activity book. Hidden within the intricate patterns are exciting scenes of dinosaurs roaming...

The antiques market is becoming increasingly global, with auction houses using the Internet to distribute sales catalogues and results, so prices are becoming more standardized. In addition, the growth of...

In a sampler quilt each block is a different pieced pattern giving beginner and intermediate quilters the perfect opportunity to showcase their developing patchwork techniques. This book features five incredible...

Create beautiful accessories to enhance your home using stunningly simple but incredibly effective techniques.A subtle colour palette and lovable designs combine to create a fresh and fun collection of over...

This is an indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Each chapter focuses on a...

Street Magic teaches you the secrets of close-up, under your nose, in your face magic and shows you how to perform the best tricks made popular by today's great magicians.

A back-to-basics approach to throwing, covering the essential and fundamental principles. Looking at each movement in depth in the beginning stages, examining the way the clay moves and the pressures...

Historically, slipware was the predominant type of ceramics in Britain for over 400 years and this work has influenced subsequent work in North America and Australia. This book is a...

According to Amy Sedaris, it's often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. But in her new book SIMPLE TIMES she sets the record straight, doing...

This title comes from the bestselling UK author of "Knitted Wild Animals". "Knitted Farm Animals" contains a fabulous range of adorable animals, each with its own distinct and humorous character....

This title presents 15 easy-to-follow knitting patterns with an illustrated techniques section and clear step-by step instructions. All hats have a soft, fleecy lining for added coziness and children's and...

"The impressive collection of writers here have contributed essays that celebrate knitting and knitters. They share their knitting triumphs and disasters as well as their life triumphs and disasters. ....

This hands-on workbook is the ultimate tool for designers and creatives looking to tap into the trend of hand-drawn typography. Master letterer Mary-Kate McDevitt lends her expertise with tips (which...

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...