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We currently have over 600 titles in stock, including many imports from the states. Don't forget to check out our Christmas books section. Browse our book selection by title or try out our new search function. You can do a general search or restrict it by title or author. Please note that this search facility does not support the use of special characters such as ", + or -.

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Babes in the Wool: how to knit beautiful fashion dolls, clothes and accessories Fiona McDonald 9 dolls, 50 cm or 59 cm tall, each with her own personality and a wardrobe to match; I a total of 35 clothes and accessories, all interchangeable so each doll can have as many outfits as she wants. Easy comprehensive instructions for making the bodies, faces and hair, with templates for eyes, mouths and eyebrows. Ideal for using odd bits of yarn, buttons and trims. Not for very young children. £9.99

Baby Bootie Boutique 10 pairs of booties to crochet, from tennis shoes, and mary-janes to roller skates and moccasins. American. Annie’s Attic. £4.50

Bags that Rock: Knitting on the Road
with Kelley Deal of the Breeders
Knit 20 radically cool and useful bags, many felted but some not. For every project Kelley gives remix options with suggestions for changing yarns and colours, creating and improvising handles, and using funky embellishments. She also shares snapshots and stories about life in a rock band.
£10.95

Bags: a Knitter's Dozen - the Best of Knitter's
Elaine Rowley
21 patterns from the American Knitter's magazine, giving hundreds of possibilites. An inspiring collection beautifully presented.
£11.99

Barbara Abbey's Knitting Lace Barbara Abbey Originally published in 1974, this includes all the author's favourite patterns, selected, revised and perfected over a period of twenty years. She also came up with symbols and abbreviations. This book belongs in your library, even if you don't think you're a lace knitter. Elizabeth Zimmermann called Barbara Abbey 'the Archduchess of Knitting'. Reprint. £13.75

Bead & Braids Jacqui Carey A practical and inspirational guide to the many ways of combining beads with braids. Sale price £12.50, formerly £18.95

Bead Crochet
Bethany Barry
Acknowledging the almost universal desire to 'play' with beads, this book offers specific ways to do just that. Included are instructions for selecting materials and tools, with drawings of basic crochet stitches that are clear and detailed enough for even a beginner to understand. There are twelve step-by-step projects that include a purse, bracelet, necklace, brooch, and earrings etc., all of which show the inspiring exuberance of this self-taught creative designer.
Sale price £5.00, formerly £16.25

Beaded Beauties to Crochet designed by Susan Lutz Kenyon Simply combine beads and nylon cord to make 10 sophisticated necklaces and 3 bracelets, each fashioned from crocheted slip-stitch 'ropes'. Leisure Arts 656. Sale price £3.75, formerly £7.50

Beaded Beauties to Crochet Book 2 Susan Lutz Kenyon 12 more projects with two new ways to design ‘ropes’ and new clasps. Easy-to-follow instructions and photos. Leisure Arts 4522. American Sale price £3.50, formerly £7.75

Beaded Crochet Designs
Ann Benson
Crochet colourful patterned tubes to turn into elegant necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Written instructions with graphs for colour and bead work.
Sale price £9.00, formerly £17.95

Beautiful Embroidered & Embellished Knits
Jane Davis
Over 30 patterns knitted mostly in easy stocking stitch, then embellished with embroidery, beading, fringes and more, creating everything from quick and easy projects to cherished heirlooms.
Sale price £2.50, formerly £17.00

Beautiful Hand-stitched Jewellery: crocheted, embroidered, beaded: 35 unique projects inspired by Tokyo style Emi Iwakiri Crochet and stitch stunning designer necklaces and bracelets, corsages and hair accessories, scarves and belts, using fabrics, ribbons, beads and bows. Written instructions with crochet charts and lots of diagrams to clarify the text. £12.99

The Beginner’s Guide to Braiding – the craft of Kumihimo Jacqui Carey Clear step-by-step photos guide the beginner through six projects to learn how to make a variety of braids. Tips on equipment, and advice on developing the projects using a variety of patterns, colours and textures to create over 70 other braids. £7.95

A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting on a Loom with over 30 fun projects Isela Phelps You can create almost anything on a knitting loom – tubes for hats and socks, flat pieces for scarves and sweaters. Perfect for both adults and children. This book is designed as a hands-on project resource, with techniques for round and rectangular looms and projects to practise what you’ve learned. Clear diagrams and instructions. £9.99

Best Dressed Teddy Bears: Book 3 of Sweaters for TeddyBears Betty Lampen Fair Isle pullovers with matching hats, cabled turtlenecks, garter stitch cardigans, and a 'grass skirt' pullover are a few of the designs for you to knit for someone's favorite teddy bear. Patterns for most of the popular bears are included, along with complete instructions. £4.95

The Best of Crochet on the Double—30 fantastic projects to crochet in a double-ended technique! Brief but well-illustrated and perfectly adequate instructions on working crochet on-the-double, showing the difference that a hook size can make to the appearance of the fabric. A wide variety of projects, including jackets, afghans, household items, hats, slippers and more, from a range of designers. American. Annie’s Attic 876529. £8.45

The Best of Vogue Knitting – 25 years of articles, techniques and expert advice edited by Trisha Malcolm In its 25 years of publication Vogue Knitting has mirrored the fashions and social history of its time. Its articles have chronicled the knitting boom, reported on fashion trends and provided expert tips and techniques to knitters of all levels. Here are 100 of the best articles in one invaluable volume, from famous names such as Meg Swansen, Barbara Walker and Elizabeth Zimmermann. Hours of reading, remembering, learning! Sale price £10.00, formerly £16.95

Beyond the Scarf—15 Simple and Fun Fashions You Can Knit Kathleen Greco and Nick Greco Begins with 15 pages of basic How-to information including dealing with novelty yarns; then progresses to 15 fairly simple but interesting projects including tops, sweaters, bags and wraps, aimed at those who have mastered straight (scarf) knitting. Materials lists for each project include yarn suggestions for every budget. Sale price £3.50, formerly £17.95

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs: 144 circles, hexagons, triangles and other unexpected shapes Edie Eckman Motifs of any shape are fun, creative, addictive, and a perfect way to use up small bits of yarn. Play with colours and shapes, sew your tiny masterpieces onto wearables, or piece dozens together to make blankets, wraps and bags. Each motif has charted and written instructions. All the terminology is clearly explained. American. £11.25

Big Book of Beautiful Afghans: 30 gorgeous projects “Packed full of beautifully designed afghans of unique motifs, vibrant colours & luscious textures”. Some stunning designs to crochet. All the instructions are written – no charts. Annie’s Attic 878553. American. £14.25

Big Book of Dishcloths, Pot Holders & Scrubbies: 36 exciting designs! From a range of designers. Useful and as bright as you want them to be. Classic and fun shapes to crochet. Written instructions. Annie’s Attic. 879517 £10.95

The Big Book of Weekend Crochet Hilary Mackin and Sue Whiting 40 gorgeous designs to suit a range of tastes, from delicate sweaters and tops to cosy jackets and scarves, not forgetting pretty accessories for the home, all using British yarns and English terminology. Full written instructions – no charts - with clear photos. Sale price £10.00, formerly £19.99

A Blanket Canvas - the stories behind the Assign Afghan Collection 1996-2001 Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer This is a sort of 60-page annotated catalogue, with the fascinating stories behind the first 48 afghans, all illustrated in colour. Sale price £5.00, formerly £10.00

Blueprint Crochet: modern designs for the visual crocheter Robyn Chachula Learn the international crochet symbol language which will enable you to read crochet patterns in any language. Each project has a diagram of the overall shape and measurements, step-by-step guide to the construction and information on finishing to make the project look perfect. Includes a necklace, tote, scarf, wrap, tops, sweaters, jacket and more. Sale price £10.00, formerly £14.99

Boho Baby Knits – groovy patterns for cool tots Kat Coyle Fun literary reference, punk rock allusions and beatnik musings inspire these patterns for 0 to 4 year olds. Clear step-by-step instructions, easy-to-read charts and diagrams, and lots of colour photos. Interesting desings. £15.50

Bouquet Afghans Written instructions for 4 lovely afghans based on flowers: violets, two sorts of roses and garland of flowers. Leisure Arts Little Book 75142. American. £3.25

Boutique Knits: 20+ must-have accessories
Laura Irwin
A collection of stylish and curiously assembled accessories aimed at women with an eye to fashion. These accessories introduce techniques, tools and adornment rarely paired with knitting. When working on the patterns you need “a background in crafting, a healthy dose of inspiration and impeccable attention to detail.” What ind of uncomon techniques? Turn kntting in its side and work in a new direction; use ribbing to turn unshaped geometric pieces into a curvy clingy vest; mixing felted and unfelted knits; knitting in pleats to create volume and dramatic decreases. Enjoy!
Sale price £7.50, formerly £13.99

Braiding on a Kumihimo Disk Vol 3: Beaded Braids Carol Goodwin The design potential for kumihimo is enormous. Variables include pattern, dimension, colour, texture and number of strands. When you add beads to a braid the possibilities expand exponentially. Detailed instructions for 8 braids, with variations, with a good general “how-to” section. English text. £8.50

Button Up your Top Down – no-sew knitting Deb Gemmell of Cabin Fever This starts with a basic carefully written and sized top-down cardigan; then adds the creativity of five talented designers to get these fabulous results. Includes cardigan projects for every skill level. Sale price £10.00, formerly £14.25

By Hook or by Crook Betty Hechtman Another mystery for Mollie Pink’s crochet group to unravel, this time focussing on a piece of intricate filet crochet. £5.50

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