Knitting/Crochet Pattern Books

Discover the joy of knitting with A Moment to Knit. Even if you’re completely new to this useful and creative craft, the easy-to-follow instruction book will guide you through knitting beautiful, on-trend pieces for every member of your family. Follow the detailed steps and photography collated by knitting expert Jessica Allen to create gorgeous baby items, an adorable pet bed, trendy scarf, cosy knitted blanket, and more. Plus, this handy starter kit includes enough materials to make a chunky beanie, decorative tassels and a pair of sweet baby booties!

• If you like large-scale knits or you appreciate the bigger stitches and open texture you can achieve by knitting with your arms or fingers, then you will find plenty of inspiration in Arm and Finger Knitting.
• Breaking free from the constraints of normal needle sizes, Laura Strutt demonstrates how to do all the usual stitches and techniques using just your arms and hands, from plain garter stitch to moss stitch, increasing and decreasing,and knitting with two or more strands of yarn at a time.
• To make the best use of the unique texture and scale of no-needle knitting, she has designed 35 stylish projects for you to make, for the home and to wear.
• There are stylish arm-knitted scarves and cowls, and a simple stool cover, but also finger-knitted wall art and even jewellery.
• You can arm-knit a blanket in under an hour, or create a stylish gilet from three rectangles of knitting in toning neutral shades.
• It's no wonder there is so much interest in arm and finger knitting when you can get spectacular results in such a short time.
• No. of pages: 112.
• Book Type: Paperback.

• What's totally trendy, easy to do, and the most fun you can have with two arms, some yarn and 30 minutes? Arm knitting! The knitting world has embraced it, and once you start, you'll understand why.
• You'll find the following:
• Clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs that walk you ''arm in arm'' every step of the way.
• 30 home and fashion projects, including a winter snood, scarves, boot warmers, blankets, a chunky rug, footstool, pet bed, baby blanket, super-fast mug cozy, and more.
• Helpful suggestions on techniques and materials you won't find anywhere else.
• Tutorials on different types of knitting stitches, including Seed, Herringbone, Lace, Linen and more.
• A range of stylish items to wear, enjoy at home, or give as a treasured, handcrafted gift.
• No. of pages: 144.
• Book Type: Paperback.

• Don't just say it, sew it! Show everyone in your life how much you love them with this gift-making book, Because I Love you Sew, by Trish Preston!
• Its charming collection of 17 projects features quilts, stylish totes, pretty holiday decor, and more.
• Includes patterns for all skill levels, step-by-step directions, and plenty of inspiring ideas for making each gift even more personal.
• No. of pages: 112.
• Book Type: Paperback.

• Following the success of her first book, 'All Sewn Up', Chloe Owens has created a truly unique blend of beautiful craft projects and stylish, retro artworks and design in this blend of old and new!
• No. of pages: 144.
• Book Type: Paperback.

• In ''Custom Knits 2'', Wendy takes the techniques one step further, presenting patterns, formulas, tips and tricks for customising any type of knitted garment for women, men or children.
• Each chapter in Custom Knits 2 begins with a tutorial and is then followed by a selection of patterns on which to practice what you learned.
• This book begins with an overview of how to pre-plan a sweater so that you'll know exactly how to customise the pattern.
• The following chapter covers easy ways to tailor the fit of a sweater, and even add elements like a hood or sleeves.
• The next chapter teaches knitters how to convert any pattern to a different size.
• In addition to the techniques, Wendy includes 25 original top-down knitting patterns that can be knit as written, or customised any way the knitter likes.
• No. of pages: 160.
• Book Type: Hardcover.

• It is a bear-y good time to celebrate our furry friends, and this quirky collection of felt bear projects is the perfect way to do it.
• The funky, stylized bears in this book are so versatile, from holiday- and activity-themed bears in surfer gear and Santa suits to artistic takes on real bears like the panda and grizzly.
• There's even bear-inspired jewelry, clothing, pillows, and more. Each project provides step-by-step instructions that are simple enough for beginners and even kids.
• Fun stories and interesting bear facts are featured at well.
• Felt is an ideal fabric for new sewers; it is easy to work with and available in a multitude of colors.
• The author also includes helpful advice on choosing the right tools and materials, a guide to different stitches, and full-size templates for all projects plus 200 full-color photographs.
• No. of pages: 160.

• Knit and felt your own cute collection of kittens, garden of cacti or assortment of robots with these 16 adorable amigurumi designs.
• Projects include puppy, rag doll kitten, goldfish, albino bunny, ferret, guinea pig, cactus, topiary, robot, sock monkey, stand mixer, apple, chocolate chip cookie, orange soda, cake slice and ice cream sundae.
• These kawaii-inspired projects are knitted with worsted weight, 100% wool yarn and hand felted for a super-cute, solid finish.
• Size: 8 x 0.5 x 8 inches. No. of Pages: 128.

• Signed, sealed, delivered! In this delightful book, card-making mavens Eunice and Sabrina Moyle of Hello!
• Lucky letterpress gather together more than 25 projects from today's most talented paper artists.
• Simple instructions outline card- and envelope-folding basics plus how to screen print, use a Print Gocco machine, hand-bind, emboss, stamp, stencil, and much more.
• Ready-to-use patterns and spiral binding ease the process while easy-to-follow directions, cute illustrations, and finished project photos make it a cinch to create stacks of boutique-worthy greeting cards.
• No. of pages: 143.

• I Heart Stamping by Ishtar Olivera allows you to get creative and personalize your stationery.
• Includes over 100 traceable templates including cute characters, flowers, and decorative elements.
• Features 30 projects to choose from, including sweet cupcake toppers, an assortment of envelopes and adorable wrapping projects, plus oodles of inspiration.
• The step-by-step instructions and photographs make every project simple to follow and fun to do.
• Size: 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches. No. of Pages: 128.

• In this book, projects include shrugs, shawls, scarves, throws, hats, socks and more.
• What a winning combination: celebrated author Iris Schreier, 24 exquisite projects and dozens of in-demand techniques that result in garments that look great on both sides.
• It uses knit/purl, two-colour, double knitting, cable, lace and modular knitting methods.
• No. of pages: 144.
• Book Type: Softcover.

• Celebrate your inner geek with 20 fun and easy projects with Knits of Tomorrow: Retro-Future Needs Book.
• The future was once a beckoning landscape where technology would make all things possible.
• Space travel! Robot maids! Personal jetpacks! Mind-controlling ray guns! With ''Knits of Tomorrow'' you can celebrate this ideal world-that-never-was with original and creative projects that will appeal to any techno-geek-or those who knit for them.
• Features a wide range of projects, all with a technological bent - simple-toys, accessories, and home decor, tablet covers, laptop bags, and iPod cozies.
• The playful and fun projects are primarily aimed at an audience with a nostalgic taste for sci-fi, video games, and electronic gizmos past and present.
• No. of pages: 144.
• Book Type: Paperback.

• Full of charm and personality, these 30 knitted finger puppets in Knitted Finger Puppets Book will appeal to children of all ages.
• Russell ringmaster, Pixie Pete and Doctor Destiny are just some of the unique characters included in the book, with their own set of props they're perfect for inspiring creative play, acting out swashbuckling adventures or fulfilling fantasy fairy tales.
• With five different themes, Circus, Farmyard, Fairyland, High Seas and Science Lab, there's a set of puppets to bring a smile to every youngster's face.
• No. of pages: 156.
• Book Type: Paperback.

• Every little girl needs a best dress, whether it is for a special party, fancy dress, flower girl, pageant or confirmation outfit!
• This fabulous new book will teach readers how to make four beautiful dresses for their little princesses that are not only unique, but will not break the bank either.
• Even complete beginners will be able to follow Simon Henry's clear guidance from start to finish and achieve stunning results.
• Extra projects, such as the tiara and fairy wings, mean you can add the finishing touch to suit any occasion.
• No. of pages: 176.
• Book Type: Paperback.

• Shaping wire plus beading wire equals a whole new dimension!
• New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry brings shaping and beading wire together to create stunning sculptural designs.
• From necklaces and bracelets, to rings, earrings and tiaras, jewelry maven Margot Potter shows you how to coil, wrap, weave and sculpt 30 wire-based projects.
• In addition, inspirational variations on the projects provide even more reason to get wrapped up in wire.
• No. of pages: 128.
• Book Type: Paperback.

• Here's a colorful needlecrafter's menagerie of cloth animal designs and toys that will delight babies and toddlers.
• Author Rebecca Shreeve presents easy-to-follow animal patterns for decorating babies' T-shirts, bibs, socks, blankets, and more.
• Additional patterns include a play mat embellished with friendly monsters, a whale towel, and a kitten pillow.
• There are templates for making charming, colorful stuffed-fabric toy animals. They include Ella the mouse, Olivia the sheep, Lucy the elephant, Luke the monkey, and Henry the Pig.
• A final project shows readers how to make a delightful cloth book filled with charming animal pictures babies will love.
• "Nursery Stitch's" concluding chapter explains all construction techniques - working with templates, transferring designs to fabric, using stabilizers, and perfecting a variety of hand stitches.
• Moms will have fun creating these animal-theme items and babies will be delighted by the results. Filled with color photos and pattern templates.
• No. of pages: 112.

• Scary Cute: 25 Amigurumi Monsters focuses on patterns for animals of the monster variety, presenting 25 original monster-making projects plus advice to readers on how they can design their own original Amigurumi animals.
• Amigurumi is a popular Japanese crochet method that uses the double-ring technique for making delightful miniature toy animals out of crochet yarn.
• Perfect for both beginners and experienced crochet hobbyists.
• Size: 7.2 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches. No. of Pages: 144.

• Create and collect 16 all-new sock creatures to stitch from Sock It To Me: Creepy, Crazy & Strangely Appealing by Brenna Maloney.
• Features characters as key-stealing gremlins, killer snowmen, slow sloths, evil clowns and more pop off the pages in this fun and colorful book.
• They're creepy and crazy, weird and wicked but still pretty darn cute!
• You'll learn about all the right tools, techniques, and of course, socks.
• Size: 7.5 x 0.4 x 9.5 inches. No. of Pages: 144.

• Assemble your own puppets and put a show with Sock Puppet Madness by Marty Allen - a perfect and fun activity for everyone.
• Includes 35 of the most fun, outlandish, off-the-wall and enchanting characters on the planet.
• All the puppets are very simple to create, using just a few readily available, recyclable materials that cost next to nothing.
• The step-by-step instructions and photographs make every project simple to follow and fun to do.
• Size: 7.2 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches. No. of Pages: 128.

• Some think Steampunk is very cool, others call it a bizarre fad - but the truth is that Steampunk has been around for more than two decades, and it's likely to stay for many years to come.
• Steampunk enthusiasts love fashion accessories - especially those they can craft and style themselves.
• The craze for this oddly appealing union of Victorian and science-fiction fashion accessories continues to be popular, and this color-illustrated book presents 20 different accessory projects that Steampunk buffs will love.
• No. of pages: 128.

• Steal a few minutes from your busy life and enjoy the pleasures of crocheting wherever you go.
• Twenty-five designs, ranging from beginner to expert level, are ideal for developing knitting skills.
• The patterns incorporate cables, colourwork, fine lace, and a variety of stitches and embellishments, and there are scarves for every occasion, season, and style.
• Novices will find quick success with a simple garter stitch scarf or menswear striped scarf, while those with more experience can have fun with a metallic shimmer scarf or a lace number.

• The Wee Wonderfuls aesthetic is an irresistible blend of vintage and modern, homey and hip.
• This book features twenty four fabric toys for beginner and advanced stitchers such as Evelyn Inchworm, Margot, Sleepover Pals, Little Miss Storybook.
• Each toy in this book is distinctly different: some are floppy, others poseable, some are made by machine, others by hand.
• Some require applique, others embroidery or quilting.
• Size: 9.4 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches. No. of Pages: 168.