Crafts & Hobbies - Reference

Learn how to knit with simple, easy-to-follow guides and over 20 cute and cozy project patterns! Interested in knitting but unsure where to start? Everyday Knitting offers simple, step-by-step tutorials geared toward beginning knitters. Master the basics of knitting and improve your technique with...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed when planning an event, esteemed event planner Marinda Freeman is here to take you from feeling stressed and unprepared to at ease and confident as she shares the secrets to planning memorable events. Marinda takes you by the hand...

Bag Design by Fashionary Bag Design by Fashionary is an indispensable resource for bag and accessories designers, offering over 360 bag styles that span from ancient to contemporary designs. It includes over 260 bag details and embellishments, making it a rich source for brainstorming...

The Womenswear Sketchbook A5 by Fashionary is tailor-made for fashion designers, combining Fashion + Dictionary + Diary in one comprehensive tool. It is enriched with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates, making it the perfect companion for brainstorming, fast sketching, and quick referencing....

FASHIONPEDIA: The Ultimate Visual Fashion Dictionary FASHIONPEDIA is a comprehensive visual fashion dictionary that meticulously covers all technical terms related to style, material, and production. Filled with illustrations and infographics, it offers a wealth of extensive information while remaining incredibly easy to read and...

This title includes step-by-step instructions for projects in crocheting, knitting, embroidery, sewing, and more. Features include sections on preparation and safety and general tools and tips. Informative sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an...

Fishing Wisdom is a charming gift book filled with fascinating facts, anecdotes, fishing know-how, tips and advice. From outlining the basic different types of fishing and equipment needed to some delightfully fishy tales and even exploring literary figures who famously fished, this book makes...

Learn to repair your clothes from this cheerful, handwritten, and hand-illustrated guide. Ever had to say goodbye to a favorite item of clothing because of a busted zipper, fallen hem, or gaping hole? Want to save money and the world by not buying new...

Celebrated flower farmer Erin Benzakein presents a beautiful gardening book and guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round. First volume in the beloved Floret Farm books and gifts series! "Among a sea of new florists and floral books, Floret Flowers stands out....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend. Floriography is artist and illustrator Jessica Roux's full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and...

A playful, approachable guide to a rainbow of flower arrangements from the expert floral designer and host of Netflix's The Big Flower Fight. Whether you are new to floristry or have been at it long enough to see carnations come in and out of...

Have you ever wondered where to begin when working with tiny glass beads to make designs inspired by nature? This book provides word charts and graphics to help you to learn the stitching needed to create three dimensional seed bead flowers. The earlier projects...

Encuentra la inspiración en este manual de ganchillo con más de 150 puntos explicados paso a paso. Con un diseño moderno e innovador, Ganchillo paso a paso es el libro ideal para tejedores de todas las edades. Lleva a cabo tus mejores creaciones siguiendo...

This encyclopedia explores the endless possibilities of gardening. 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 Core...

This encyclopedic overview gives jewelry makers an in-depth, technical guide to stone setting. Gemstone Settings features an extensive summary of stone-setting and techniques for creating beautiful gemstone jewelry, from basic bezels and prongs to pave, carre, clusters, and numerous others - including cold joins,...

Unlock the World of Ham Radio Today! Ace Your Technician Exam and Get Licensed!You're eyeing the Technician Class license and ready to dive into amateur radio. Here's the deal: The exam is tough.It's a comprehensive test that covers everything from regulations to technical operations,...

Did you remember your scissors?Discover the tremendous pleasure of learning how to do it yourself how to cook, sew, clean, and more, the way it used to be taught in Home Ec class. With illustrated step by step instructions, plus relevant charts, lists, and...

A delightful and practical guide to creating a charming doll's house using simple materials. This vintage volume offers step-by-step instructions for constructing an entire miniature world from paper and cardboard. Recognising that traditional dolls' houses can be costly and difficult to obtain, in How...

Get hooked on crochet and bring handcrafted charm to your home and wardrobe. Sara Delaney provides easy-to-follow illustrated instructions for joining, fastening off, selecting color schemes, and much more. Learn how to read crochet patterns and work a basic chain with single or double...

Learning to crochet has never been easier! An accessible introduction to crochet, How to Crochet is for absolute beginners. Simple-to-follow projects teach the basic skills and techniques of this fun and creative craft. New crocheters will learn everything they need to get started, including...