Craft Books

Immerse yourself in the Wizarding World with Harry Potter Crochet Wizardry, the deluxe guide to all things crochet from the iconic films. Featuring over 20 official patterns for toys, keepsakes, and costume replicas inspired by the Harry Potter films, with projects ranging from beginner to more experienced. Create famous Harry Potter items such as The Sorting Hat, The Hogwarts Scarves, Broomsticks, a Hogwarts Letter Crossbody Bag, a Golden Snitch Baby Blanket and so much more! A true fan must-have, this book also includes fun facts, original costume sketches, film stills and other behind-the-scenes treasures. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781911663638 • Author:  Lee Sartori • Publisher:  Pavilion Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  176 • Dimensions: 20.6 x 2.2 x 25.9 cm

Everything you need to know about crochet in a gorgeous mini guide packed with practical illustrations and four simple projects! Perfect for beginners who want to read a ball band, get the tension correct, choose hooks and yarns and read abbreviations and crochet patterns using a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and techniques, build up a few more stitches for your collection, and then add some simple shaping and pompoms. Before you know it, you'll be crocheting a colour-blocked scarf, a pair of snuggly pompom slippers and a cuddly teddy bear, plus the bonus granny square blanket project. Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this handy book is the ideal introduction to crochet for a complete beginner.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800920736 • Author:  Claire Gelder • Publisher:  Search Press • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  128 • Dimensions:  13.34 x 1.3 x 18.57 cm

Expert crafter Nicki Trench brings you 35 easy-to-follow patterns that will teach you how to crochet. Nicki Trench, one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts, has designed a series of patterns that will guide you from the initial crochet stitches to producing beautiful projects incorporating a wide range of techniques. Starting you off is Crochet Know-How, which explains all the stitches with clear step-by-step artwork and instructions.  Next, there are three chapters packed with patterns to improve your skills. In Starting Out, you will find a simple springtime throw and a pretty hat for a toddler, both of which you’ll find amazingly easy and quick to create. Once you’ve mastered these, Practice Makes Perfect provides more of a challenge. Whip up some cute gifts for babies and young children, including baby bibs and blankets, or treat yourself to a pair of gloves in soft double knit yarn and a chunky seashell scarf to keep you warm on chilly mornings.  Finally, Confident Crocheting has more advanced patterns, ranging from a family of adorable Russian dolls to a cherub dress with decorative picot stitching.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800651821 • Author:  Nicki Trench  • Publisher: CICO Books  • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  128 • Dimensions:  2 x 14 x 22 cm

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search Press's best-selling 20 to Make series and are perfect for crafters of all abilities.  There's something for everyone in this book, including knitting, crochet, papercraft, sewing, sugarcraft, cross stitch, polymer clay and needlepoint. Each craft has a handy techniques section to get you started, followed by a range of quick projects that include embroidered snowflake bunting, papercut Christmas cards, knitted Santa and Rudolph finger puppets, crocheted stars and a sugar snowman. All the projects are made using tools and materials that are easy to source, and provide all the inspiration you need to make Christmas extra special. This title is a revised edition of Quick and Easy Christmas, 2020, updated with 50 new projects to choose from.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800921894 • Author: Search Press • Publisher:  Search Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  240 • Dimensions:  19 x 23.5 x 1.2 cm

Everything you need for Christmas makes and bakes! Fill your home with Christmas cheer with holiday-themed goodies and handmade creations! Bake traditional Christmas sweet treats like a yule log and a gingerbread house, or add festive twists to delicious desserts, such as carrot cake and pavlova. Make Christmas tree decorations, innovative gifts, cool wrapping paper, and everything you'll need for a great Christmas party!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241668740 • Author: DK • Publisher:  DK • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  130 • Dimensions:  19.2 x 2.2 x 25.2 cm

Stay cosy with these gorgeous, colorful designs for knitters of all abilities! A scarf, cowl, or neck warmer is one of the simplest and quickest things that you can knit. Whatever your skill level and however little spare time you have, Fiona Goble has a project for you. She has designed 35 scarves, cowls, and neck warmers with something for everyone, from a snake scarf to a sparkly evening capelet and an extra-long “preppie” scarf to a cowboy-style bandana for kids.  Every project has full instructions for knitting and making up, but most will need little more than the sewing on of a button to finish them off, and some can even be knitted in an evening. An added bonus is that many of the projects require only one or two balls of yarn, enabling you to use up your stash of leftovers from other projects. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800652590 • Author: Fiona Goble • Publisher:  CICO Books  • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  128 • Dimensions: 21.74 x 0.91 x 28.09 cm

With just one crochet stitch and 10 basic embroidery stitches to learn, create 10 beautifully embellished crocheted items for you and your home. Single crochet (UK double) forms a dense, firm base that’s ideal for stitching on using either crochet yarn or stranded cotton. The effect is a beautiful, textured, raised design that combines the delicacy and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of crochet. This means you can transform your simple crocheted items into stunning, intricate pieces you'll love. Learn 10 different ways to stitch including chain, straight, satin, French knot, split, stem, back, running, woven wheels and cross stitch.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781782219712 • Author: Anna Nikipirowicz • Publisher:  Search Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  96 • Dimensions:  14.99 x 1.78 x 20.83 cm

Learn how to knit with over 150 illustrated knitting stitches and techniques - perfect for beginners!  Knit Step by Step shows you everything you need to craft stunning knitted pieces. Master basic stitches and classic techniques, including ribs, Fair Isle, and intarsia, or try your hand at one of eight eye-catching projects. Fully illustrated and easy to use, Knit Step by Step will have you knitting with confidence in no time.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241683224 • Author:  Vikki Haffenden • Publisher: DK   • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  224 • Dimensions:  20.4 x 2.5 x 24.2 cm