Henry Carter Hull

The technique of Embossed Crochet creates a textured fabric where the beauty of knitted cable leaves have been translated to crochet. This book includes 10 fashion designs such as a scarf, cowl, vest, handbags, blankets and hat, made using light- and worsted-weight yarns. Written instructions as well illustrations, photos and symbol crochet are included to help you with this exciting new technique.

If you love crocheting socks, you will love this book. Book includes 12 patterns all using Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock and Serenity Garden Sock yarns. Someone who has never crocheted socks before could pick up this book and easily be making socks the same day! A variety of techniques such as lace, colorwork, Tunisian and cables are used to present a collection of beautiful and functional designs. Instructions include tips for working...

Corner-to-Corner is a fun and unique way of crocheting! By following a pixel graph instead of a written pattern, you can incorporate virtually any character or image you want into a crochet blanket. This great book includes how-to instructions and step-by-step photos. Also included are instructions for 5 cute throws. All designs are made using #4 worsted-weight yarn.

Shawls and wraps can take any outfit from ho-hum to fabulous! Designer Andee Graves has created this outstanding collection of wraps that will leave you puzzled about which one to make first. She has included shawls that will be perfect for every climate and season. The six designs cover a broad range of shapes from square, round, triangular, Mobius wrap and a ruana – certainly something for everyone! Whether making these for gifts or yourself,...

Stylish, quick big-knit pieces from fashion brand Loopy Mango. Fashionable knitwear is wildly popular, as the New York Fashion Week runways and pages of Vogue will tell you. Loopy Mango Knitting offers one-of-a-kind statement pieces that you've seen in stores and can now make at home. With bold colors and chic styles, Loopy Mango is always ahead of the trends, creating lasting designs that complement any wardrobe. And their big yarn makes the pieces...

A widely used instruction book of classic knitting patterns and how to create them. Patterns - illustrated in charts, diagrams, and photographs - range from cross and cross-over motifs to lace knitting, medallion knitting, and filet lace. Concluding chapters are devoted to seamless garments and accessories, modern garments and ornamental uses of increasing and decreasing.

Four simple stylish sets of kitchen creations! Each set includes a hot pad, dishcloth and a towel edging in a variety of sizes and shapes. All designs are made using worsted-weight cotton yarn. Hot pads are stitched using 2 strands held together, towel edgings are sewn to a purchased towel.

New techniques are always fun to learn. Designer Brandi Isham will teach you all of the ins and outs of crocheting linked stitches. Each stitch is clearly illustrated using left and right-handed photos to ensure your success. Working in rows and rounds are also modeled. Designs include home décor items like pillows and a sampler afghan as well as fashion accessories such as a scarf, cowl, and beanie. There is even a fun play mat for babies and toddlers....

Implementing a philosophy of frugality in low-cost knitting, this book contains quick knitting projects for creating clothes for 18-inch dolls. Each project uses Caron Simply Soft Light, an inexpensive acrylic yarn that drapes attractively, giving beautiful results without a high price tag. The patterns knit up quickly, require a minimal number of same-size tools, and have few seams, thus saving time as well as money. There are few closures to challenge...

Precious, heirloom-quality designs for baby clothes are featured in this crochet guide for easy to intermediate crafters. Nine sets of patterns include dresses, bonnets, booties, bloomers, and sweaters with a feminine touch. The gorgeous projects use fingering, light, and sport-weight yarns and range in size from 3 to 6 months, 6 to 9 months, and 12 to 18 months.