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The Tunisian Crochet Handbook: A Beginner's Guide

Toni Lipsey - Abrams
Format: Paperback

There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design...
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60 Quick Knits for Beginners: Easy Projects for New Knitters in 220 Superwash from Cascade Yarns

Sixth & Spring Books - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Paperback

60 Quick Knits for Beginners is an essential volume for every novice knitter and anyone picking up needles for the first time! Offering a wide array of creative techniques and attractive patterns, this entry in the beloved 60 Quick Knits series is the perfect book for anyone learning...
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Travels with Foxfire: Stories of People, Passions, and Practices from Southern Appalachia

Phil Hudgins - Anchor
Format: Paperback

Since 1972, the Foxfire books have preserved and celebrated the culture of Southern Appalachia for hundreds of thousands of readers. In Travels with Foxfire, native son Phil Hudgins and Foxfire student Jessica Phillips travel from Georgia to the Carolinas, Tennessee to Kentucky,...
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Stitch & Sew: Beautifully Embroider 31 Projects

Aneela Hoey - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Revive your love for hand stitching with 30 fresh embroidery designs! Showcase your needlework on 5 pretty, practical projects -- a drawstring bag, clutch, flex case, change purse, and zipper pouch. Learn beginner to advanced embroidery one stitch at a time, testing your thread choices...
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Anyone Can Whittle!: Carve Wood, Soap, Golf Balls & More in 35 Easy Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Guide to Whittling with Full-Size Patterns, Step-by-Step Illustrations, and More

Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Learn how to whittle with everyday items and one knife!Beginner-friendly guide to whittling that provides skill-building overviews and projects and also incorporates mixed media35 whittling projects from easy to advanced with full-size patterns that are small and portable for on-the-go...
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Lovely Lace Knits: Learn the Art of Lacework with 16 Timeless Patterns

Gabrielle Vézina - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Knit Beautiful Garments and Accessories for Every Season with Delicate, Open Stitchwork . Let luxurious lacework knitting bring you on a mindful journey as you cast on this collection of gorgeous knitwear! For anyone who has ever been intimidated by the intricacies of knitting lace, allow...
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The Guide to Woodworking with Kids: Craft Projects to Develop the Lifelong Skills of Young Makers

Doug Stowe - Blue Hills Press
Format: Paperback

The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is a culmination of craftsman Doug Stowes four-decade career in woodworking and nearly twenty years of working with students K-12 in his Wisdom of the Hands woodworking class at the Clear Spring School in his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. This comprehensive...
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Sewing for Christmas: 30 gorgeous projects for the festive season

Search Press Studio - Search Press
Format: Paperback

What says Christmas better than a handmade decoration? Or hanging up a stocking you have created yourself? This book has 30 sewing projects to get you in a festive mood.. However you celebrate Christmas and whatever your family traditions, there is something for everyone: tree decorations,...
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Scissors, Paper, Craft: 30 Pretty Projects All Cut, Folded, and Crafted from Paper (Simple Makes Series)

Christine Leech - B.E.S. Publishing
Format: Paperback

This charming book makes the most of our current love affair with all things simple and handmade. Scissors, Paper, Craft is filled with very affordable and very do-able projects that are suitable for all crafters, no matter what their level of skill. From very basic mobiles and gift bows...
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry Updated 3rd Edition: Complete Plans for Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

Editors of Cool Springs Press - Cool Springs Press
Format: Paperback

In this updated third edition of the best-selling BLACK DECKER The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry you will find a wealth of popular building projects that are fun and easy to build. The wood projects are shown in full detail with color how-to photos, step-by-step instructions, and exploded-view...
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