Crafts & Hobbies - Reference

Pick up the amigurumi crochet book that's perfect for beginners and experts alike, with easy crochet patterns for adorable, crochet, magical creatures!Grab your hook and dive into amigurumi designs that transform yarn into magical creatures, perfect for crochet enthusiasts. Learn about amigurumi, the Japanese...

A great gift for new and experienced crocheters alike, Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions. With colorful and eye-catching "candy-box" sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded...

A modern, photographic directory of over 150 crochet stitches, covering techniques including granny squares, amigurumi, and Tunisian crochet. An inspirational, practical guide to more than 150 crochet stitches. Take your crochet to the next level with Crochet Stitches Step-by-Step. This essential guide opens a...

In the Curved Quilting with Confidence, author Angela Pingel shares her techniques for piecing perfect curves, then demonstrates the versatility of introducing curved blocks to a quilter's repertoire, sharing teardrops, arabesques, flowers, simple curved pathways, and more. She delves into the power of curves...

The quintessential heralds of spring, jaunty daffodils are as diverse and fascinating as they are adored.In Daffodils: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden, leading garden writer Naomi Slade explores the intriguing history of the genus Narcissus along with its growing and care. Renowned floral...

Step into the world of beautiful, everlasting flowers with this book of thirty-two dried flower arrangements that can be made all year round. Flowers are often fleetingly lovely, but a dried bouquet is a gift that can last. In Designing with Dried Flowers, you'll...

Conventional shaft loom weaving constricts the weaver into making only a single layer of fabric that is no wider than the loom. Increase your loom's capabilities with Doubleweave Revised & Expanded! In this comprehensive guide to doubleweave, master-weaver Jennifer Moore revisits the tips and...

This encyclopedia explores the creativity and artistry of drawing. Readers will learn about the history, techniques, communities, and famous practitioners of this hobby. They can practice beginner-friendly projects using included how-to guides. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...

Quickly learn to draw realistic people and characters! Learn to draw people, characters, and the human form by exploring the subject's fundamental principles with expert Michel Lauricella--artist, teacher, and best-selling author of the Morpho drawing series of books. This brief but information-packed guide covers...

Discover how to draw majestic trees in realistic detail, step by easy step, with Drawing: Trees with William Powell. The qualities we most admire in trees are also what we value in ourselves or other people--strength, dignity, and perseverance. Perhaps this is why we're...

This book will enhance skillset when it comes to working out the best methods to dry different types of herbs, increase the longevity of stored herbs and the provide you the best ways to store your herbs. It also provides you guideances on whether...

Crochet your favorite creatures, wearables, and household items with twenty patterns inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Dive into a world of crochet and adventure with this delightful collection of patterns. Dungeons & Dragons Crochet gives fans and crocheters of all skill levels...

Turn each page to unwrap festive quilts, timeless stories, and the joy of the season. Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the Elm Creek Quilters! New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini presents nine festive quilt projects, an exclusive Christmas short story, and behind-the-scenes...

Keep over thirty essential embroidery stitches at your fingertips Get the pocket guide to embroidery that everyone's talking about--a sixty-four page mini book that's perfect to take on the go! Keep your favorite stitches within reach, with this all-in-one reference for hand stitchers, crazy...

DK brings you an all-encompassing embroidery book on needlework, stitches and more! Whether you are an embroidery beginner wanting to learn the basics or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love!Embroidery Stitches...

Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag! In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Next-Level Stitches is a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for...

Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag! In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Starter Stitches is a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for...

Learn to tie 21 knots for the outdoors and everyday life! You never know when you'll need just the right knot. Maybe you want to haul something atop your car. Perhaps you have to stake a tree or tether your dog. From tying a...

A complete guide to 1/10 scale electric radio control Touring Cars, with everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book.Driving faster is a process: Determine the...

Learning crochet has never been easier! You've seen gorgeous crochet items online and in boutique shops, and you'd love to learn to create them yourself. Now's your chance! Packed with hundreds of inspirational color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this fun guide teaches you how...