Knit these stunning baby afghans in no time! The 7 styles include Soft & Sweet Cuddle Up Rock-A-Bye Hush-A-Bye Whisper Soft Sweet Dreams and Sleepy Time. Clear step-by-step instructions and color photography included….
For the special baby in your life, why not crochet a beautiful blanket with lots of color? These four darling designs by Becky Stevens use plenty of pleasing pastels. Choose diagonal stripes, horizontal bands of color alternating with white lace, radiating squares of varying hues, or aran sampler panels. The afghan you make will delight the little 1 with its softness. And Really says Becky, what c…
Baby and mom will both love these warm and cuddly crocheted afghans. You get instructions and photography for 6, in various styles and colors. Patterns included: Stripe, Shell, Bobbles & Crosses, Diagonal, Teddy Bear, Filet….
You’ll love this wonderful collection of favorite Leisure Arts baby afghans, with a variety of styles and colors. Each one of these 54 cover-ups includes step-by-step instructions and radiant full-color photography so you can be confident of success….
You’ll love these fun-to-make baby afghans — 8 in all different styles and colors. Our complete step-by-step instructions and full-color photography will ensure your success in creating each one….
Prepare to be inspired by these award-winning designs! Chosen from the winners of Herrschners® Grand National Afghan Competition, these 25 afghans will both challenge and delight you. Categories include crocheted, knit, baby, juvenile and embroidered afghans.
Crochet: Tropical Delight, First Snowfall, Floral Bouquet I and II, Double Wedding Ring, Eve’s Coverlet, and Harlequin; Baby: Rosebud, Twi…
Crochet! Magazine brings you the latest fashions and looks. Each issue features original patterns, the newest yarns and fabrics, and easy to understand instructions on how-to crochet. This magazine subscription shows you how to make doilies, Afghans, baby gifts and more! Make your next project fun and rewarding with Crochet! Magazine.
Why come out from under the covers, when these glorious classic and contemporary afghans are so cozy and beautiful? Sixty fabulous patterns, gathered in a concealed spiral-bound volume that conveniently stays open for easy reading, feature blankets for both knitters and crocheters that range from simple to advanced. A Soft Diamonds Afghan features delicate, creamy-white wool with blue edging, which is beautiful enough to drape decoratively over a chair or couch. Or, make a Shell Crochet Baby Blanket, a very masculine Plaid Tapestry style, a Handloomed Homespun Afghan, an Open Window design with a matching pillow, and many other exquisite designs.
Visual crocheter Robyn Chachula is back! Baby Blueprint Crochet brings the fundamentals of reading crochet stitch diagrams (which made Blueprint Crochet an indispensable resource) to smaller, more approachable projects. Using standard diagrams and symbols, Chachula presents easy-to-follow instructions and patterns for a wide assortment of kidfriendly projects. The 25 projects in Baby Blueprint Crochet will appeal to moms and kids as well as crocheters: no frilly stuff, scratchy yarns, or heirloom afghans. Inside you”ll find wearable and adorable garments for boys and girls, such as jumpers, tunics, jackets, and vests. Chachula also offers smaller pieces, including slippers, blankets, and toys. Perfect for beginning and intermediate crocheters, Baby Blueprint Crochet will capture your heart with its adorable designs and fun to make patterns.
Crochet Now! compiles the crochet patterns featured in season 3 of Knit and Crochet Now, the top knit and crochet show on PBS. Along with patterns for everything from scarves and pillows, a basic technique section will give you the information you need to get started crocheting or to freshen up your skills! Crochet Now! also features a DVD which includes television segments for 12 crochet afghan squares from season 3. Featured designers include Robyn Chachular, Linda Permann, Mary Jane Hall and Ellen Gormley.
Full of simple, adorable crochet projects, this is the perfect guide to making handmade gifts for a baby shower or birthday. With 55 inspiring patterns to choose from, this collection includes a christening set, a hooded gown, essentials for meal and bedtime, a bath set, a nursing pillow, fun hats, and booties. Gift basket ideas are also included, such as patterned blankets with matching hats. These handcrafted items will remain precious mementos even after baby has outgrown them.
Imagine a hobby that’s a proven stress reliever, highly portable, exceptionally versatile, and requires only one, affordable, simple-to-operate, no-tech tool. No wonder crocheting is enjoying a creative renaissance and attracting crowds of newbie needlecrafters. With Crochet in No Time, anyone can make something stunning to wear, lovely to display, or delightful to give to someone special within a matter of hours.The illustrated, hands-on techniques section covers the basic stitches. You’ll start by learning the right way to hold an extra-large crochet hook and skein of yarn, then quickly move on to casting on and mastering chain, double, and treble crochet stitches.What makes Crochet in No Time fun for accomplished crocheters, as well as novices, is its original designer collection of 52 projects. Grouped together in categories–accessories, scarves & wraps, sweaters & tops, home, babies & children–the projects all come with clear step-by-step instructions and inspiring photos. From super easy to more challenging, each project comes with an estimated time to complete–from a mere 30 minutes to about a day–plus lots of helpful hints and professional pointers.Here’s a sampling of what’s incredibly easy to create with one extra-large crochet hook: – A jaunty beaded beret and practical scarf with pockets- A pretty pearly necklace and bright flower earrings- A rosebud hairband and sugar plum fairy cardigan for a sweet little lady- An elegant black lace wrap, bag, and gloves for a gala evening- A cozy flowery paisley afghan and a lovely lace-edged tableclothWith Crochet in No Time, it’s easy to get hooked on whipping up all kinds of chic, adorable, and eye-catching items.
Readers will discover the creative potential of crochet with this comprehensive book that takes them from first steps to totally hooked. Basic techniques are thoroughly explained through clear artworks and easy-to-follow instructions, while over 100 alternative stitch patterns make this an indispensable guide. Creative techniques allow readers to crochet stunning patterns and explore textures, color effects and shapes for endless variation and possibilities. Features more than 30 original projects, from classic baby clothes to contemporary cushions and throws.
Love to create afghans and blankets? Here is a fabulous array of 50 blocks to choose from—ranging from beginner to expert—each on a handy individual card. It’s easy to mix and match the patterns as all the blocks measure 6 square. In addition to the cards, there is a handy booklet with a refresher course on basic crochet techniques, color, and design tips and a complete visual index of all the blocks—with 10 recipes for putting them together to create a deilghtful afghan or throw. -Choose from a wide range of block designs—lacy to figurative, medallions and rosettes to chevrons and ripples, some with beaded effects.-Cards feature full-color photos on the front with complete directions and charts on the back—some blocks even have alternate color or stitch variations.-At-a-glance icons on each card indicate skill level, direction of work, and best applications—from baby blankets to larger afghans. Great for crocheters on the go!
Crochet has gained popularity as more and more people are taking up this quick and easy alternative to knitting. Lois Daykin has created an ensemble of 20 wonderful designs for newborns and little toddlers in a fun-loving collection of garments and accessories, together with some cool ideas for decorating the nursery You can chose from cute hats and bootees, a scarf and a little wrap cardigan for baby to wear or pretty but practical bibs and bottle warmers. There are great ideas for the nursery, too, including strings of crochet hearts and a little rabbit diaper holder, along with some great toys, including a cat and a curly snake, and some big, soft crochet building blocks. Simple, bright colors make crocheting for baby fun to do, and many of the projects can be done in a few hours, easy enough for even novices to make successfully. The designs make great baby shower gifts, too. What better way to welcome a new arrival in the family than with a personalized hand-made gift?
For those searching for stitch inspiration, this handbook brims with more than 200 new and old stitches to delight crocheters of all skill levels. Packed with tips and tricks, the guide outlines basic crochet techniques in addition to the latest trends in contemporary yarns–all of which are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. Projects include using the single cluster crochet stitch as a great foundation pattern for a textured scarf or implementing a trinity stitch to add warmth to an afghan design. The guide also reveals how to glam up a shawl with a striking hexagon stitch or a wavy shell stitch.
The Big Book of Crochet combines popular projects from Crochet with Heart magazine and other Leisure Arts publications for one of the most comprehensive collections ever. From extra-quick to micro-fine, there’s something for every need and skill level, including afghans, baby items, clothing, and home accents.
This On-the-Go guide from Vogue’s popular series will grab crocheters–hooks, yarn, and stitches. It’s a thorough guide to almost every basic technique, plus 11 fabulous and fun projects to practice them on, from cute booties to a pretty Pop Princess dress with an eyelet bodice. The course methodically proceeds one skill at a time, from making a foundation chain to weaving in ends, from working in a spiral to joining yarn, so newcomers can confidently master the craft. A striped Kureyon Scarf is simply colorful, and perfect for practicing making even stitches. The sweet pastel baby blanket features nice big granny squares and dainty picot edging. Other attractive items include a cozy cap and poncho. Crochet fans will take this book everywhere.
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