Craft Books

These are definitely not your usual granny squares! Bursting with colour and ingenuity, these exciting and adventurous crocheted blocks, designed by Celine Semaan and Leonie Morgan, will really get your creativity flowing. With more than 40 bright and contemporary designs, blocks are the best way to try out new stitches and colour combinations. There are also four gorgeous projects showing you how to combine your granny squares into larger items, including a blanket, cushion and wall hanging. A useful colour section will help you to select fabulous colour combinations, and all the granny square patterns have written instructions, charts and photos showing the stitch detail. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800920385 • Author: Celine Semaan & Leonie Morgan  • Publisher:  Search Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  128 • Dimensions: 22.2 x 0.9 x 22.2 cm

Discover this fun, festive collection of 20 Christmas decorations, accessories and toys from popular designer, Val Pierce! Whether you want to craft the perfect gift for your loved ones, or spruce up your home with hand-made decorations, these stash-busting projects will inspire plenty of Christmas cheer. Choose from projects including: • Sparkly Christmas tree garland • A charming gnome wreath to adorn your tree • Toys including Santa and Mrs Christmas, a gingerbread girl and boy and a sugarplum fairy mouse • Re-usable finishing touches including personalized gift bags and tags Suitable for crocheters of all abilities, this fun collection of 20 easy-to-follow patterns will get you ready for Christmas and ensure that your holiday season sparkles with handmade touches. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800922167 • Author: Val Pierce • Publisher: Search Press • Format: Hardback • Pages: 64 • Dimensions: 21.74 x 15.72 x 1.12 cm

The 35 designs in this book offer a range of contemporary garments and accessories to make on the move – from hats and gloves to children’s clothes, and from bags and cushions to wraps and throws. The crochet techniques are simple to master and impressive pieces can be achieved without expertise. With just one stitch motion to learn, the rows grow fast, while making a crochet motif, such as a decorated square, is a satisfying quick fix. The rows can grow in a linear way, which is ideal for beginners, or you can work freehand to create your own effects. Many of the projects can be made in a weekend, and the portability of crochet means it is the ideal pastime to enjoy while travelling on the train, waiting for the bus or taking a work break. These stunning projects, all designed with speed in mind, come complete with a step-by-step techniques section so you can get started right away! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800653337 • Author: Melody Griffiths  • Publisher: CICO Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128 • Dimensions: 20.9 x 27.5 x 1.1cm

Knit 20 tiny, adorable sea creatures! Choose from a shoal of ocean favorites, including sharks, dolphins, and orca, as well as dazzling blue tangs, colorful clownfish and even an underwater mermaid grotto. The sizes range between 1¼ and 4 ¾ in, so these sweet little projects are perfect for using up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing-up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800921405 • Author:  Sachiyo Ishii • Publisher:  Search Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  64 • Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.4 x 7.3 cm

Knit 20 tiny, adorable safari animals! Choose from a herd of safari favourites, including lions, tigers and zebras, as well as cheeky monkeys, colourful parrots and stately elephants. The sizes range between 3 and 12cm (1.25 and 4.75in), so these sweet little projects are perfect for using up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing-up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800921429 • Author:  Search Press • Publisher:  Search Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  64 • Dimensions:  18 x 18 x 2 cm

This charming book is full of wonderfully cute tiny animals, such as a dog, cat, camel, monkey and rabbit, that can be crocheted with small amounts of yarn in your stash - all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn.  The animals can be used to hang on keyrings, baby buggies, watches, bag pendants, as little toy figures for a doll's house, or whatever you like. There are 26 cute little amigurumi animals to choose from, so there is plenty of choice! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781782219163 • Author: Sarah Abbondio • Publisher:  Search Press • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  48 • Dimensions: 18.75 x 1.07 x 18.75 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