Explore a guidebook with over 65,000 copies sold! Get more stitches, over 70 new illustrations, and step-by-step techniques in this new edition of The Crocheter's Companion. This indispensable resource includes all of the essentials, plus a few exciting extras you've been longin…
It is a small world, after all! Here are step-by-step instructions for making tiny teddy bears, little ladybugs, petite porcupines, itsy-bitsy bikinis, and much, much more! Microcrafts shows crafters how to create dozens of miniature treasures, each no larger than a spool of thr…
Hailing from a tiny island in the northern most island group of the British Isles, Fair Isle knitting has been produced for nearly 200 years and is still seen on runways today. Discover true Fair Isle knitting and build fantastic colorscapes "from elegant subtle shadings inspire…
Explore the true foundations of knitting design: construction, form following function, stability, and ornamentation. The parallels between knitting a sweater and constructing a building seem obvious when considered. Sweaters suspend from yokes and shoulders; vertical planes are…
This guide lists every U.S. coin ever minted and more than 18,000 coin prices. An essential guide for collectors.
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The whittler extraordinaire, Chris Lubkemann is back, with 31 fun and rewarding new whittle projects in his latest guidebook, Big Book of Whittle Fun. These detailed, photo-illustrated projects are quick and easy to make. Chris offers clear instructions for creating a wide varie…
Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop! What can a router add to your woodworking' Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic cha…
Fans of DIY projects and crafts will conquer their fear of failure and create their own masterpieces using this fun and inspiring handbook. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Why do you love to quilt' Is it the finished quilt itself, or the experiences you had while making it' Do you find more joy in designing a beautiful pattern or in improvising as you go' Are you happiest when making quilts for yourself or for others' Whether it is delighting in t…
A complete introduction to origami paper folding for beginners at an unbeatable price! Easy Origami for Beginners is the ideal beginner's introduction to the magic of origami. This value-packed collection shows you how to fold the 20 most popular origami models that everyone lov…
Nary a knitter or crocheter can resist making soft, snuggly things for babies. In Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Babies & Toddlers, the Berroco design team (led by superstar design director Norah Gaughan) cover all of the cozy bases, presenting blankets, sweaters, bonnets, and plus…
This inviting craft book lays the groundwork for a lifetime of knitting'no prior skills necessary! Expert knitting author Melissa Leapman presents step-by-step instructions for all the essential skills, techniques, and abbreviations needed to get started knitting, plus clear how…
Dive under the sea with these realistic marine origami models! In Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures, Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly detailed aquatic wildlife, including a giant squid, prehistoric creatures and even a massive blue whale calf!…
A modern guide to ikebana flower arranging, exploring the key theIkebana is a Japanese art form that began in the fifteenth century, but a new generation of florists around the world have begun embracing its natural, minimalist ethos and reimagining it for the modern age. Studio…
Building gorgeous furniture is easier than ever with the pocket hole jig The pocket hole jig has revolutionized how joints are made. Not only does this innovative tool produce a strong, durable joint without special clamps or fasteners, but the pocket hole jig actually allows yo…
Collected in this volume is a best-of selection from Instructables, reproduced for the first time outside of the web format, retaining all of the charm and ingenuity that make Instructables such a popular destination for internet users looking for new and fun projects designed b…
Timber! Learn how to wield a chainsaw safely#x97;and other lumberjacking skills. While the lumberjack look may be trending among the fashion-forward crowd, lumberjacking is a useful real-world skill. An amateur with a chainsaw or an ax is dangerous to both people and property. F…
Home sewing is booming again. Inspired by sites like Etsy, Craftsy, Pinterest, and CreativeBug, by the continuing popularity of Project Runway and other fashion shows, and by the ever-growing DIY movement, there are more than 35 million sewists in America. Now, for this new gene…
La quatrième de couverture indique : "This book is based on one idea : Anybody can build a robot! That includes kids, college students (of any major), school teachers, grandparents, and anyone who likes doing things with their hands. If you can knitt, sew, or even fold a flat pi…
