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Texere Troon Aran Wool Felted Bag & Purse Knitting Pattern 004

£1.50

Here is a knitting pattern for a felted bag and purse using Texere Troon Tweed aran. The yarn is used double for the bag meaning you'll have it knitted up in no time and the little purse only uses one ball - so great, quick gifts. The transformation of the non-felted bag when you take it out of the washing machine is brilliant and the rigidity of the bag means it doesn't even need lining! All the shades of Troon are marled or tweedy, so even if you don't want stripes you could achieve a lovely textured effect with very little effort.
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China Blue 1237 - Destiny

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C4 Linen - Cerise Marble

£6.12

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Serenity Super Chunky by Wendy - 1708 Teal

£3.52

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In Action DVD - Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn

£19.99

In this 2-hour DVD, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn share their thoughts and experiences of creating sketches through to beautiful textiles. Known around the world for their textile art and creative workshops, Jan and Jean demonstrate a variety of techniques including: fabric paints, dyes, embellishing, knitting, foiling, soluble film, hand and machine stitching. Educational and Inspiring,
IN ACTION is suitable for the beginner and professional textile artist interested in embroidery, quilting arts, surface design and fabric art. A perfect accompaniment to the "Stitchscapes" book as many of the pieces Jan and Jean work on are illustrated in the book. It's great to see how they have been created and see and hear the authors design processes and techniques in "real life".
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Amica Thistle Ring - Candyfloss

£5.65

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Crochet Books & Patterns

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Freeform Crochet & Beyond by Renate Kirkpatrick
Waterstones said; This is a wonderful book! I love the pictorial crochet cover photo, and on first flicking through the pages was disappointed to see a collection of instructions for motifs rather than anything so complex. However, as soon as I sat down to read the book, I was immediately drawn in by the author's friendly, engaging style of writing. She has a wonderfully refreshing attitude: if you're not sure about something, try it anyway! If it doesn't work, try something else! She is not prescriptive in terms of yarns etc, and actively encourages the reader to experiment with colour, texture, and design. Renate provides information in terms of stitches and motifs and how to use them, alongside personal anecdotes and advice, and galleries of completed pieces showing the amazing effects you can achieve. The way she explains as she goes along makes everything seem achievable, no matter your level of experience. £21.99

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Freeform Knitting & Crochet by Jenny Dowde
Reader review; When I started using this book to learn new stitches and get an idea of what freeform is really all about, I was amazed to discover that here at last was a way in which I could be creative without having to be gifted, or neat, or even particularly knowledgeable. With just the very basic knitting and/or crocheting skills, this book shows you how to make pieces of fabric to delight the soul. People like me who cannot maintain a constant tension, or achieve a neat edge, or even finish a row with the same number of stitches with which I started, might even possibly be at an advantage. With this book's help all you really need is a good idea of what colours you like to see together, and the ability to throw off the shackles of knitting and crochet convention! It is an absolute delight and the most rewarding craft book I have ever owned. £19.99

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Crochet Collection Pattern Booklet 305
This is a lovely booklet full of summery crochet patterns using 4ply and Double Knitting cotton yarns. All the designs use the crocheted stitch to its strengths by creating open and lacy pattern for garments and a tight strong fabric for bags. There are lacy cover-ups for the beach, long and short sleeved tops, cardigans, vest and halter tops and most patterns are in sizes 26" - 38", so ideal for girls as well as women.Accessories include different beanie hats, a brimmed hat, a shoulder bag, shopper, evening bag, rucksack and purse as well as two different belts. All the designs are illustrated in white or ecru cotton making them perfect for spring and summer, but our Double Top or Good Fortune cottons in their bright colours would give them a vibrant twist. You could also try Kool Kotton or Calico, which both have some acrylic content making it a little lighter and machine washable. There are over 20 designs and variations making this an absolute bargain. £5.90

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Babies in Crochet Pattern Booklet 269
We only have the odd crochet pattern in and amongst some of our baby booklets, so we have chosen this as it's dedicated to crochet in 4ply and DK yarns. There are 20 designs, with lots of style variations for babies and children from birth to 6 years old.The patterns are easy to crochet designs using basic crochet stitches, repeat motifs and simple shapes.Designs include hats and bonnets, jumpers and cardigans, bootees and mittens, a lovely dress and snuggly blankets. There are some really pretty patterns in the booklet, and by simply changing colours or adding or removing flower motifs etc. they are perfect all rounders for your little ones. Use any 4ply or DK yarns, but Hayfield Baby Bonus ranges are especially good. £5.90

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Finishing Techniques for Crochet by Betty Barnden
As with the knitting version this book doesn't have the title or the cover to have you adding a copy into your shopping basket and requesting "special delivery" - but it's a fantastic book! There's no point crocheting fantastic pieces of a garment and then making a hash of sewing them up, not knowing what blocking means or struggling to fit a zip. If you're going to put in all the effort into making, then this is the book you need to finish your crochet in a professional manner. Most patterns readily available to crocheters give instructions on how to crochet the item, but not necessarily how to finish it. The techniques involved in finishing a garment successfully, from choosing the right border to adding a fastening, take a bit of time to master and achieve instinctively. In awareness of this, this book provides practical advice and step-by-step instructions for every sort of finishing technique. The reader can thus build up a store of effective methods with which to personalise and add flair to their work, whether it's adding a border or embellishment, or embroidering and adding decorative elements. The final section of the book enables you to put the techniques into practice using 10 classic design projects for garments, accessories and articles for the home, with full instructions on how to customise them to your own individual style. It also contains a handy directory of 20 borders, edgings and frills. Go on - stick a copy in your basket! £9.99

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Crochet Jewllery by Waejong Kim & Anna Pulvermakher
Simply Knitting said, "With over 40 bright and beautiful pieces to make, this book is perfect for anyone who loves using their crafting skills to stand out from the crowd. There's a great choice of styles for you to try, based on which materials you'd like to crochet with. Get a classy look by mixing beads with wire or go for yarn-inspired pieces. We love the on-trend multicoloured necklace on the cover for its fun and funky look. Eight designers have contributed to this collection, so there's lots of variety when it comes to projects. Don't worry if you've never crocheted jewellery before - the first chapter will help you familiarise yourself with the broad range of materials and techniques available, and you'll soon be producing stunning pieces.? £12.99

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One Skein
Leigh Radford 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet. This is a great book full of easy, stylish designs that just use one skein of yarn.
Obviously skeins are different sizes and sometimes the larger sizes will require some extra yarn, but for the most part you just need 1 x 50g or 1 x 100g of yarn.
This is an American book and therefore uses American yarns, but as many of the projects are simple items it isn't absolutely crucial to get exactly the correct yarn. As long as the meterage of the alternative yarn and the fibre content are about the same you should be fine (please give us a call if you need help).
The patterns include scarves, gloves, hats, socks and legwarmers; items for baby; bags and purses; lovely felted bowls, cushions, lavender sachets. Plus there is a handy "stash" section where the items are slightly larger, but you use up odds and ends of yarn.
This is a great book to either give as a gift to a busy knitter friend, or to buy for yourself and make quick and simple gifts. £14.99

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Amigurumi
Annie Obaachan - Make 15 toys and learn how to designs hundreds more. In case you didn't know amigurumi is the Japanese art of making stuffed crochet animals, and it is taking the world by storm!
These toys can be as simple, or as complex, as the maker likes - ranging from a tiny penguin to an elaborate textured elephant.
This book provides all the information you need to get started, with tips on choosing yarns and needles and instruction on core techniques.
All the animal characters can be created using key shapes such as spheres, eggs, cylinders and flat circles, which are quick and easy to stitch together. Includes clear step-by-step instructions for making 15 adorable animals plus the skills you need to create your own unique characters. A fantastic gallery at the back of the book shows amigurumi characters created by crocheters round the world. They will inspire you to make your own and certainly put a smile on your face!
Amigurumi is a brilliant way for experienced crocheters to turn their hands to something completely different. It's also a great way of using up odds and ends of yarn by turning them into magical gifts. If you are a complete beginner all the techniques are included to get you started and what a creative and unusual way of getting your crochet life started! £12.99

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Easy Crocheted Accessories
Carol Meldrum - Fashionable projects for the novice crocheter. Carol Meldrum works in the knitwear industry as a freelance knitwear designer and design consultant. Her exciting designs have been featured in books and magazines and she runs workshops teaching knitting and crochet techniques.
Get hooked on crochet and find out how to make over 30 beautiful and functional accessories for yourself and your home, or as extra special gifts.
Crochet is quick, fun and therapeutic, and with knowledge of just a few simple stitches you can start making all kinds of wonderful fabrics. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations explain the core techniques.
Items include bags and purses, cushions and throws, hats and mittens, scarves and belts, wraps and shrugs, scarves and ponchos, chokers, bracelets and corsages.
Useful tips will help you to acquire new crochet skills and a quick and easy technique section will make complex looking effects achievable. The yarns used are all DK, aran or chunky etc, rather than specific brands so it is very easy to substitute any standard yarns to knit to the patterns. I have already made a purse and a bag from this book and was surprised just how many of the other items I wanted to make as well. I think the beauty of the designs here is that nothing is too wacky or impractical, but they are funky and contemporary and you could imagine wanting to wear or give any of the items. A great all round book - highly recommended! I know this what I have said for the knitting book, but this crochet book is just as good. £10.99

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Fun & Funky Crochet
Sophie Britten - 30 specially designed stylish projects for clothing and accessories.
As the titles suggests this book moves away from traditional crochet by working with unusual yarns and creating a more contemporary look.
Projects include hats, gloves and mittens, scarves and shawls, bags and purses, belts, cuffs and chokers, legwarmers, a poncho, a halterneck and even a mini skirt and a bikini!!
As seems to be the trend with many books at the moment you get all the information you need to learn how to crochet in a clear introductory chapter, so excellent for beginners.
There is also a very funky section on how to customise your clothes by making and adding flowers and motifs, including edges and inserts, collars and cuffs, patches and pockets. This means you could just start with these little extras before embarking on larger projects. A fantastic book with a lot of ideas for your money. £12.99

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Candy Babies
Cute crochet for wee ones by Candi Jensen - More than 25 fantastic designs just for babies including funky and modern textured and furry yarns.
Gorgeous full colour photography and easy to follow instructions accompany each project. Most patterns are for babies from 6 - 18 months.
This is a lovely book full of stylish designs with colour variations and exciting textures. Most of the patterns form sets such as a hat and bootees or a top with matching trousers for the best dressed babies in town.
Projects include jumpers and tops, cardigans and jackets, trousers and shorts, hats and boots, waistcoats and gilets, romper suits and ponchos, a denim jacket with matching gilet and animal bootees.
The book also includes a very useful section on crochet basics, so if you are a complete beginner all the instructions with clear diagrams are included. £14.95

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Simple Crochet
Erika Knight - In the same way that this author has written "Simple Knitting for Stylish Homes" this is the crochet equivalent. Using only a couple of basic stitches Erika shows how you can complete an innovative range of brilliantly simple projects.
Full of glorious colour photography the book is jam packed with 20 designs for items that can be used all round the house.
Projects include cushions, throws, rugs, boxes, baskets, slippers, table mats, runners and coasters.
The author suggests using lots of unusual yarns and fibres to create interesting textures and patterns. These include cotton, raffia, hemp, metallics, string, ribbon, leather, linen and mohair. Many of the projects are crocheted in natural and neutral colours to create a stylish and contemporary feel.
The book also includes a very useful section on crochet basics, so if you are a complete beginner all the instructions with clear diagrams are included. A fantastic book, though the slightly dull front covers belies what is inside! £14.99

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Crochet for Babies & Toddlers
Betty Barnden - A delightful collection of foolproof crochet patterns for new born babies through to three year olds. Including the beautiful christening shawl using our SS16 silk yarn.
Full of lovely colour photography and cute kids there are over 20 designs for clothes, toys, shawls and cushions.
The designs are classical and traditional and include hats and booties, shorts and trousers, cardigans and jumpers, jackets and a gilet, a dress, a sleeping bag, a blanket, a cushion and rabbit, giraffe and zebra toys.
We know this is a popular book in the States as we are sending so many groups of 3 cones of SS16 spun silk out there. The shawl is gorgeous and a real heirloom.
The book also includes a very useful section on crochet basics, so if you are a complete beginner all the instructions with clear diagrams are included. £8.99

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