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Pocket Guide to Knitting is a must-have resource whether you are new to knitting or have been knitting for years. This handy, carry-along edition answers all your questions about the tools you need, including the needles and yarn, the most popular stitches and how to do cast-ons and bind-offs. Tips and tricks to successful knitting based on the author's own experiences are throughout the book. Start your traveling knitting journey now with this comprehensive and convenient guide.

Essential Crochet Dictionary is an incredible reference guide that covers 100 stitches you need to know to be a successful crocheter, including granite stitch, braided stitch, picot stitch, trellis stitch, Tunisian stitch and so much more! You will be able to tackle any crochet project after mastering the correct stitch for it with these easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and over 150 photos for guidance. Great for beginner, intermediate, and advanced crocheters, the stitches are organized by style. The stitches have been photographed on a black background, making the details of the stitch easier to see -- and learn! It's a must-have for any yarn lover's library.

Jen Lucas delights again with this gorgeous collection of her most popular knitted shawl patterns. Knit both sock yarn patterns and patterns for chunky, sport weight, worsted, and fingering weight yarns for knitters are included from the self-proclaimed "Sock Yarn Queen". Patterns can be worked from the top down or bottom up, side-by-side, asymmetrically, or flat. The Big Book of Knitted Shawls includes 35 designs and covers basic stitches for beginners but also intermediate and advanced stitches for experienced knitters. Knitters love shawls, and Jen's Big Book of Knitted Shawls is a must-have for every knitter's craft book collection.

Join a trio of quilting experts as they show you how you can infuse a more modern aesthetic into your quilts. Authors Kiley Ferons, Megan Saenz, and Elyse Thompson present 20 quilting projects featured in the pages of Modish Quilter - from small projects for the home and quilted wall hangings to statement-making bed quilts - each piece celebrates the trend of modern quilt design. Each project includes full-size or easily resizable templates, step-by-step instructions including materials lists, fabric requirements, and pattern guidelines. Smaller quilt projects such as accents pillows allow you to strengthen your skills as you progress towards larger, more design intensive designs. Whether new or an experienced quilter, you'll appreciate the call-out sections and tutorials for specialized quilting skills and techniques including couching, rope sewing, English paper piecing, applique, and how to make specific traditional blocks.

DIY Embroidered Shoes is a beginner-friendly to advanced embroidery primer, with a stitch dictionary, instructions for successfully embroidering on footwear and vibrant ideas for turning ordinary canvas shoes or espadrilles into personalized, eye-catching embroidered shoes. Includes introductory information on what you will need: shoes, tools, and thread, which are followed by how to prepare the shoes you want to embroider, transfer the design, and stitch, or design and make your own custom espadrilles. Designs range from densely stitched mountain ranges to wispy florals and everything in between. Includes QR codes that provide further video instruction.

Piece and Quilt as You Go is a must-have beginners' quilting guide. Author, teacher, TV personality, and master quilter Debi Schmitz Noriega offers an introduction to quilting with a historical background of quilting, 8 quilting techniques, tips from her own quilting experiences, varied quilt designs, and mini patterns throughout her book to excite the quilter and make this book their new favorite guide. Quilting on the go is a simple way to quilt individual blocks of a larger project and then join them together without the need of a long- or mid-arm machine as well as a great way to use up fabrics and incorporate them into exciting designs. Piecing them on the go saves you time as you can quilt anywhere, anytime. Start now and see what beautiful quilts you can make in no time.

Whether using new fabrics or upcycling or repurposing an existing quilt, orphan blocks or fabric scraps, Making Quilted Patchwork Jackets instructs you through each step of the process to handcraft a quilted jacket. You will learn to properly position blocks, add appliqué elements, layer, quilt, and construct piece-by-piece. For beginners to wearable quilting, the authors provide an overview of basic garment construction, fabric selection, piecing and placement, liners, hem length, and finishing details including collars, cuffs, and pockets. Two basic multi-size downloadable patterns are available--adult and child--with multiple length options. Intermediate and advanced quilters can modify the projects to suit their level of expertise, finding inspiration from the gallery of quilted jacket photographs.

Felted pieces are more ridged, longer lasting, and more structured than traditional knit pieces, making the process ideal for creating customized, comfortable slippers. And better yet -- they are easy to make because they are knitted in a similar way to socks, only oversized -- with large needles and then felted in the washing machine. In Knitting and Felting Slippers, authors Sabine Abel, Annette Diepolder, and Karoline Hoffmeister guide you through the process to create 23 charming felt slippers for adults and children with well-detailed techniques, step-by-step instructions, and finishing details including heel seaming and cap heeled slippers. Once the slippers have been knitted, the washing machine does the rest of the work. The hot water and agitation cause the fibers to become matted and shrunk to the appropriate size.

A narrative non-fiction book for young learners about Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano located in Tanzania, near the border of Kenya. Learn how Johannes Rebmann, a Christian missionary, took it upon himself to learn about the mountain and tell the world about the snow at the top of a mountain in a tropical setting. Read about the "jinn" an evil spirit that locals believe inhabits the mountain and brings bad luck. You'll also find out what life is like on Kilimanjaro by learning about its people, what they eat, where they live and how the Tanzanian people are now working to protect the mountain. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 4th Edition teaches any homeowner or do-it-yourselfer how to design, plan, and install new tile on floors, walls, countertops, patios, and more! With more than 625 inspirational photographs and instructional illustrations, this comprehensive manual leads you through the processes of preparing the site and selecting the right ceramic, stone, porcelain, vinyl, or glass tile. Learn how to troubleshoot problems, make repairs, and maintain new tile in this updated 4th edition.

The Dive Atlas of the World, Revised and Expanded Edition offers an inspirational tour of top dive sites around the world, based on first-hand experience, photographed by experts. Lending his vast diving knowledge to this edition is Technical Editor, Nick Lucey. Nick is an industry expert and among the world's foremost scuba diving travel journalists. Filled with stunning photography -- dives from the Blue Hole at Lawson Reef and the wreck of the Umbria in the Red Sea to Michaelmas on the Great Barrier Reef, the Updated Edition offers a global tour of top dive sites. From well-known classics to sites that have only recently been discovered, this global selection offers the discerning diver a feast of locations to choose from, including an expanded selection of Caribbean dive sites.

The Complete Starter Guide to Making Bread author Kathryn Hawkins understands the importance of providing clear, concise, and easy-to-follow instructions for creating the perfect loaf of bread. Chapters include the history of bread and breadmaking, essential ingredients and equipment, basic techniques, and troubleshooting. The more than 25 recipes include Irish soda bread, wholewheat loaf, focaccia, Bao buns, and cornbread. The informative "How-to" section covers topics including kneading and proofing and provides tips and tricks for making bread gluten-free, vegan, or with a sugar substitute.

Guide to Preserving Food offers several different preserving methods, all with delicious results. Jams, jellies, fruit butters and curds, bottled fruits, chutneys, pickles, and salted vegetables are all practical and economical ways to preserve seasonal produce. Ingredient lists, popular fruits and vegetables, sugars, and cooking techniques are all explained in this must-have book, along with storage information, helpful hints, and tips. With over 80 recipes, Guide to Preserving Food offers essential information for homemade products using fresh produce. Recipes include kimchi, pink pickled turnips, Kashmir spiced pickled onions, blackcurrant jam, apple and date chutney, pickled cucumbers and dill, and so much more!

Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint-by-sticker book with perforated pages features a collection of 10 highly detailed geometric designs of animals from the animal kingdom including fox, lion, hummingbird, and owl. Your art will come to life as you place the sticker on its corresponding numbered shape on the design. Interesting facts about each animal are shared throughout.

Fixtures and Chucks for Woodturning, Revised Edition has all the tips and techniques you need to optimize your use of the lathe. Whether you specialize in bowls, spindles, scoops, platters, or pens, you'll gain the skills to prepare the blank, mount it in the machine, and confidently troubleshoot any problems that arise. New information includes 5 new projects including two types of rolling pin (traditional and French), a whimsical doughnut turned on a doughnut chuck, a jumbo screw chuck, a lidded box, and instructions for mounting a Beall buffing system to your lathe. Packed with expert tips and projects, including a goblet, a top, a tree ornament, a box, and a DIY collet chuck, author Doc Green's book is your one-stop shop for all things turning.

3D Scroll Saw Projects is a compilation of all the best compound-cutting articles from Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. Packed with tips, techniques, 35 compound-cut projects, and over 150 full-size patterns, you'll find projects for decorative items like Christmas ornaments, and holiday gift boxes to practical items like air plant holders, vases, miniature birdhouse ornaments, and bookends. You'll only need to use just a scroll saw and some scrap wood to create gorgeous 3D sculptures in just one sitting. Whether you're a beginner or have been scrolling for decades, you'll find plenty of patterns you can tackle with success!

Don't just make a toy, create an heirloom! Toymaker Brad Anderson's motto is "Wood toy plans for all ages. Designed to be built tough, to be passed down, and to last." Join him as he shares decades of woodworking wisdom so you can make durable, kid-safe vehicle toys that youngsters will enjoy. Starting with sections on wood selections, tool guides, design basics, and toy safety, he then jumps into 16 projects with high-quality illustrated step-by-step instructions. The projects range from beginner to advanced so there is a project for everyone to tackle.

Featuring 32 stunning manga people rendered with beautifully flowing kimono fabrics and patterns, Magnificent Manga Coloring Book is a manga coloring book for any coloring or manga enthusiast who appreciates fine art. It features mesmerizing human line-art pages inspired by the tranquility and mystique of Japanese culture. Her figures appear in motion and incorporate Japanese "fabric" patterns for the ultimate coloring experience.

The ultimate pattern book for laser cutters, the book is packed with 500 intricate patterns for the laser cutter. Inside you'll find QR codes for pattern downloads, expert advice on wood selection and finishing, as well as a gallery of inspirational pieces. Each fretwork style project can be easily stacked to save time and includes everything from traditional-looking baubles to more modern trees, reindeer, vehicles and more.

Whether experienced or new to woodcarving, you are sure to appreciate the in-depth knowledge of the art form from author David Young. The book begins with information on what you need to know to start whittling including tools, materials, knife sharpening, and techniques. Next, David covers finishing with instructions for his simple painting technique to achieve professional-looking results. Using these techniques, you'll then be ready to start whittling the 14 beautifully illustrated projects which range in difficulty, building on the skills and techniques used in each. Each project uses a 1" x 1" x 'varying length' block and can be completed in less than an hour. The scale of the projects and the use of minimal tools and supplies make carving the projects possible in virtually any space or location.

Become a digital manga master with the Ultimate Guide to Manga Art. You'll learn tips and tricks to improve your art, learn how to use the authentic Japanese art tool, Sai, and quick ways to create action lines, emotes, backgrounds and more. Within each project presented you are given expert advice from professional manga artists, a look into their portfolios and learn what software they use and why to create their detailed scenes. Get inspired and watch your manga art come to life with help from the masters.

Learn all about using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router while woodworking. Written for the absolute beginner, the author, Ralph Bagnall, provides an introduction to CNC, how the machines work, and 5 CNC projects to get started and find success. Full color photos enhance the readers' understanding of the craft. Projects include a Tic-Tac-Toe game, a cup holder, a coaster, a garden sign to identify plants and a metric conversion chart for the shop.

Essential Fish and Game Cookbook is jam-packed with ways for you to enjoy mouthwatering, wholesome meals, from shore lunches to gourmet dinners using the fish you've caught and the wild game you've harvested. Recipes are made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and are user-friendly with few ingredients and preparation steps. Author Scott Leysath, The Sporting Chef, also provides information on preparing fish and game, field care, processing, and storage. Prepare your catch and create delicious meals for you and your family.

With the Netherlands' author Wouter de Bruijn's easy-to-follow guide, tackle the basics of woodcarving including starter cuts, safety tips, sharpening, and wood grain; more advanced carvers can jump right into the projects, which include cats, birds, rabbits, wolves, foxes, and more. With step-by-step photography, full-size whittling patterns, and a complete materials and tools list, this must-have book has everything you need to create dozens of professional simple woodcarving projects.

A non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of North America. Learn what countries make up the continent of North America and fun facts about 22 of the most interesting mammals, birds, insects, lizards, and ocean creatures. See full-color photos of the animals, most in their natural habitat. Also included is a list for further reading, websites to explore, a glossary and an index.

A non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of Antarctica. Learn what territories make up the continent of Antarctica and fun facts about 16 of the most interesting mammals, birds, insects, and ocean creatures. See full-color photos of the animals, most in their natural habitat. Also included is a list for further reading, websites to explore, a glossary and an index.