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Learn to crochet following Bella Coco's sure and simple methods, and make beautiful items along the way.

Hele Norges strikkedronning Dorthe Skappel er endelig tilbake med ny og uimotståelig strikkebok! I Skappelglede – spinnvill strikk i myk norsk ull får du store doser inspirasjon og flust av nye favoritter å velge mellom. Plaggene strikkes i herlige farger og i bærekraftig, myk norsk ull. Samtlige mønstre har den lille, velkjente «Skappel-twisten» som har gjort Dorthes strikk til høyt elskede plagg for kvinner i alle aldre. Oppskriftene i Skappelglede har enkle og tydelige beskrivelser, og passer for både nybegynnere og viderekomne. Her får du både lettstrikket og mer utfordrende design – alt etter hva slags strikkeprosjekt du har lyst til å sette i gang med. Bli med inn i det vakre, lekne Skappeluniverset og la deg inspirere av høstens herligste strikkebok. Vi lover timevis med strikkeglede i de tusen hjem.Endelig ny strikkebok med herlige plagg fra hele Norges strikkedronning.Alt strikkes i bærekraftig og myk norsk ull.Oppskriftene består av alt fra enkelt og lettstrikket til mer utfordrende design for viderekomne, med inspirerende bilder og enkle beskrivelser av alle plagg.]]>

This accessible book is a practical introduction to the technique, with projects to try and ideas for your own designs. Master brioche knitting and create textured, reversible knitted fabrics. Whether youΓÇÖre a new knitter expanding your skillset or an experienced knitter honing your technical ability, brioche knitting is an essential technique to add to your repertoire. Each single row involves two passes of the needles, knitting half of the stitches and slipping half of the stitches each time, which is very different to most other knitting techniques. Projects can be created in a single colour or by using two contrasting colours, with increase and decrease stitches creating texture and movement on the surface of the fabric. Includes 255 colour images of which 36 are knitting charts plus three two-colour brioche patterns to practise the technique.

Stitch your way to a better day!The 30 cross-stitch designs in Gail Bussi's signature chalk art, hand-lettering style, will encourage mindful, relaxing stitching and are easy enough for beginners. The patterns are divided into sections to Inspire, Create, or Connect, and will give you positive thoughts for many occasions. Finished pieces are perfect for sharing your hopes and wishes for others, or to keep to remind yourself of your personal aspirations. As you stitch the meaningful sayings, let the words as well as the simple movements inspire you. Ready to stitch your own favorite mantra? Use alphabets provided to design your own pieces. Finish your pieces as small pillows, hangings, framed wall art, book covers, or however you envision. Each project includes chart, finished photo, materials list, and full instructions.

"Strands of Joy features 20 versatile colorwork patterns for challenging and relaxing knitting, from Finnish knitwear designer Anna Johanna and Nordic knitting experts Laine. No hobby is more mindful than knitting. In strange times, one can be endlessly grateful for the gentle rustle of needles, soft wool sliding between fingers, the calming effect of following a pattern - and the reward of a handmade creation. For this beautiful book, Anna Johanna's background in math has informed her in creating 20 complex and unique colorwork patterns, with designs that evoke Scandinavian scenes and whimsical motifs. The projects include sweaters and cardigans in up to 12 sizes, as well as an elegant dress, a warming hat and a kid's pullover. Each comprehensive pattern is seamlessly worked top down using circular needles, with extra resources and support available on the Laine website. With stunning photography and styling evokes the cozy Nordic lifestyle and slow living, Strands of Joy is a knitting book to bring calm and color to your life. Cast on a mindless two-color project or let your mind find peace in more complicated knits that require you to stay focused. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling"--

Create 30 simple sewing projects for youngsters, using recycled garments.

Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with a strong sense of place and character.

The world's best creature designers and concept artists provide a groundbreaking and unique insight into their creative processes and practices.

New Surrealism: The Uncanny in Contemporary Painting by Robert Zeller offers a sweeping exposition of both historical Surrealism and its legacy in the world of contemporary art. It demonstrates the many ways in which the most significant art movement of the last century continues to be relevant today, featuring an international selection of contemporary artists whose compositions and studio practice reveal its influence. There are many modalities of historical Surrealism that still maintain contemporary currency: presenting the familiar as unfamiliar and uncanny, the juxtaposition of seemingly unrelated imagery, the use of absurdity to critique political or social issues, and the use of erotic imagery in an irrational, non-linear context. Not all the artists brought together in this book self-identify as Surrealist, per se, but each uses some variation of Surrealism in a personal manner. The book begins with a study of the origins, leadership, participating artists, and major milestones of historical Surrealism. Zeller chronicles the movement starting at the end of World War I and the birth of Dada. The most important players and events emerge throughout the timeline of events-including World War II, and such notable artists as Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Leonora Carrington, and many others-up until the death of its leader Andre Breton in 1966. Zeller then explores how elements of New Surrealism are being put into practice in the contemporary art world. Section Two offers a survey of 29 contemporary artists who engage in New Surrealism's seemingly unlimited variations of the movement's original themes, including Rosa Loy, Glenn Brown, and Arghavan Khosravi. Section Three features 14 artists, including important contemporary artists such as Inka Essenhigh, Ginny Casey and Anna Weyant, who speak to Surrealism's influence on their studio practice, detailing in their own words how they create a composition from start to finish.

When you want a few minutes of amusing creativity, Sweet & Creepy Coloring offers illustrator Kitty Willow's unique black-and-white drawings of spooky scenes and characters, including bats, ghosts, cats, and mushrooms, for you to color.

Create 15 stunning tote bag designs using two reusable templates.The 15 tote bag designs are created using the templates contained within the book. Using two templates, you can create 15 very different bags; each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings, to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for your own further design variations, as you mix and match the techniques covered within the book; Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s trademark style and step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the templates.

A guide to knitting, making, and living a slow and thoughtful lifestyle all year long Slow Knitting introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through ive basic tenets: source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally, experiment fearlessly, and explore openly. Now, this seasonal approach encourages knitters to delve deeper into those concepts, applying them to everyday making through a series of essays, projects, and patterns that explore the life of a knitter throughout the year. Organized similarly to a seasonal planting guide or farmer's almanac, each chapter and section is designed to identify and encourage small ways that knitters may begin to employ noticeable change: organizing your yarn stash, carving out time for knitting, and starting on that baby blanket in a timely manner. The ideas explored here add up to a fuller, more mindful year, all through the joyful experience that is knitting.

Crochet blankets, pillows and more with this colorful collection of crochet animal blocks. Using easy intarsia and appliqué, you can mix and match colors to create single animal blankets, or mix them up for multi-animal designs. This comprehensive, beginner friendly guide features advice on all the techniques and step-by-step instructions.

Crochet a garden of kawaii happiness with this super-cute collection of 40 amigurumi patterns from modern crochet designer Yarn Blossom Boutique. Featuring a wide range of crochet flowers and plants, alongside adorable bugs and butterflies, this collection will bring a little of the outdoors in, and add some crocheted cheer to your day.

Escape to a magical place where French Bulldogs mind the farmer's market vegetable stand, piglets nap in teacups, critters play chess, and hares throw a wedding to remember. In this whimsically charming coloring book for adults, color 80 imaginative scenes to life and express your creativity! Featuring fully-colored examples to inspire you before you begin coloring and new and interesting fairytale art that you've never seen before until now, fill each enchanting page with your favorite art materials!

The Norwegian fabric designer brings her Tilda brand and her talents to soft toys, gifts, and home accessories for children in this must-have collection. Tilda's new book will show you how to make a wide range of beautiful soft toys and gifts for kids, plus amazing accessories for their bedrooms. Discover simple sewing patterns for adorably plump dolls with a range of outfits and accessories, cute jungle creatures like monkeys, and sea-themed creationspirates, whales and fishall reproduced at full-size to trace from the page. Exquisitely presented in her trademark style, this book will delight Tilda fans everywhere with its achievable patterns and charming styled photography.Contents:Me and My Doll Dolls Clothing & Accessories * Doll's Doll * Handbag House * Patchwork Quilt * Heart Cushions * Sewing Kit HouseLife on the Ocean Waves Sweet Whales * Sardines * Pirate Doll * Sail and FlagsJungle Adventure Monkeys * Parrots * Patchwork Snake * Fruit Purses * Striped Quilt * Monkey PillowThe pattern downloads issue flagged in reviews has been resolved. For customers who continue to have issues. please visit the publishers website to access the patterns:www.davidandcharles.com.

Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery!Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original accessories that look fabulous.With this book, you'll be able to embrace the visible mending movementthe practice of repairing high quality items you already own instead of replacing them with cheaper "e;fast fashion"e; alternatives. It also gives you the opportunity to practice the craft, with instructions for 15 handmade items, including:Gorgeous indigo pouchesA rustic linen book coverBreezy, multipurpose cotton stolesA simple, elegant tote bagAnd so much more!This book teaches many easy variations of the traditional sashiko stitcheshighlighting the impact simple, well-executed stitching can have on everything from embellishing napkins to repairing a jacket. Its gorgeous, thoughtful aesthetic and high-functionality makes sashiko the perfect all-purpose embroidery!

"e;Down instructs crafters how to create tiny and whimsical fairylike animals . . . can add a welcome dollop of playfulness to any crafter's library."e; -Publishers WeeklyAn exquisite collection of toy sewing patterns to make stuffed animals to treasure! These stunning animal dolls are easy to sew and then embellish with simple hand embroidery stitches to beautiful effect. The dolls and their cute outfits all use small amounts of fabric, so are great for using up scraps. With step-by step instructions and full guidance on the embroidery stitches and full-size pattern pieces to trace from the page, this super-accessible book will help you make future heirlooms that will stay in the family for generations."e;A great resource for making unique dolls to be treasured for years to come."e; -A Comfy Chair

Explore the spectacular wonders of Other Worlds, the brand-new colouring book by New York Times-bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes.

Crush-worthy art to color!Ryan Reynolds is your guy! Look inside Crush and Color: Ryan Reynolds to find a world devoted entirely to the real and imagined wonders of Hollywood's most hilarious heartthrob. With more than 35 completely unique, lifelike drawings, you will uncover the charm, wit, and charisma of a star who only gets better with age. Let Ryan Reynolds skate into your heart like the gallant Canadian he is, feel the excitement of a daydream come true in his tunnel of love, and laugh along with this feisty funny-man while coloring these fantasy pages. Get to know Ryan Reynolds better through pages of crushable knowledge about his life, interests, and career. Whether it's Ryan by the fireside or Ryan by your side, Maurizio Campidelli's Crush and Color: Ryan Reynolds is the coloring book that will melt your heart!- Live + laugh + lust after funny and steamy scenarios to color- Find out what makes Ryan Reynolds so mesmerizing with biographical information about his life and work- Perforated pages make it easy to display the object of your romance or bromance- Find your hilarious hero in more than 35 hand-drawn daydreams

Color surreal and astonishing beasts of the air, land, and sea!From the depths of her wickedly fun imagination, Camilla d’Errico brings to life a host of remarkable creatures, adding her signature, manga-inspired twist to several from myth, folklore, and legend! Use your unique palette to embolden fantastical favorites such as gryphons, hydras, and centaurs, as well as some you’ve probably never heard of! With striking full-page spreads and eerie patterns, your coloring prowess will turn these extraordinary beings into eye-popping, one-of-a-kind art.

Learn the exciting and satisfying craft of wood sculpting with a chainsaw! This complete guide to chainsaw carving explains everything you need to know to carve amazing wood sculptures safely and successfully. Opening with helpful sections on chainsaw care, maintenance, safety, and other essential tips and tricks, Chainsaw Carving for Beginners will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and techniques of wood carving with a chainsaw! Featuring four projects with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert insight throughout, this must-have resource will walk you through the entire process from start to finish for carving and sculpting an old shoe, a rabbit, an elegant lady, and a mountain goat. Also included are reference pattern views (side, front, back, and top) for each project to further guide you as you transform a log into a one-of-a-kind work of art. The perfect place to start for beginners, this manual will encourage and inform any woodworker on this exciting and rewarding craft!

Make adorable crochet dolls with over fifty unique patterns for clothes and accessories.With a range of clothing and accessory patterns, dress up your doll for home and abroad, from basic underwear and shoes to dresses, dungarees, sweaters, coats, and hats. As well as wardrobe essentials, you can create accessories to match each outfit, including a teddy for bedtime, a bucket for the beach, cakes for the kitchen, and even a penguin for the North Pole! There's a range of dressing-up costumes, with an adorable bear suit and a fun superhero mask and cape. The cute mini suitcase pattern is the perfect for storing all of your dolls belongings and it doubles up as a bed too!Be aware that crochet terms in the United States are different from those in the U.K. This can be confusing as the same terms are used to refer to different stitches under each system. All crochet patterns in this book are written in U.K. and European terms. U.S. crocheters must take care that they work the correct stitches. One way to tell which system is being used in other patterns is that the American system starts with a single crochet, which the U.K. system doesn't have; so patterns with "e;sc"e; in them can be identified as American patterns.

Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters features easy-to-follow instructions that can help any artist enjoy the world of chibi, incorporating dynamic expressions and poses to challenge their skills.

Make your own origami models with this book and printed papers. The therapeutic effects of origami are well known in Japan. By focusing on the experience of creating beautiful paper models, this collection of 15 projects specific to Japanese culture will guide you on a path to connectedness, awareness, and improved physical and emotional health. Not only that, the feelings of joy and satisfaction gained from completing a model will produce inner peace and help bring some respite to our busy daily lives. Origami is also the perfect tool for anyone interested in taking the first steps toward a mindful lifestyle—it can be done anywhere and no expensive equipment is required. To get you started, 250 pieces of origami paper are provided, including a selection of sheets you can color in yourself—another activity proven to elicit a calming response in the body.

Artisan Air-Dry Clay is an inspiring masterpiece by the talented Radka Hostasova. Published in 2022 by C & T Publishing, this book falls under a genre that ignites the creative spark in its readers. Radka Hostasova, with her unique style of writing, takes you on a journey of creativity and imagination. The book is all about the art of molding and creating objects using air-dry clay. It's a comprehensive guide that provides step-by-step instructions, making it easy for beginners and a great resource for experienced artists. If you're interested in exploring a new hobby or even enhancing your artistic skills, Artisan Air-Dry Clay is a must-have. Published by the renowned C & T Publishing, you can be assured of the quality content that is both engaging and informative. So why wait? Embark on your creative journey with Artisan Air-Dry Clay today.

Crochet bright and beautiful clothes and accessories with this guide to the most exciting crochet colorwork techniques including intarsia, mosaic and tapestry crochet. This collection features 14 crochet patterns for clothes and accessories to liven up anyone's wardrobe.