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The Handknitter's Yarn Guide
A Visual Reference to Yarns and Fibers

St. Martin's Griffin
An essential at-a-glance reference book containing yarn swatches and detailed information about the most widely used types of yarns available to today’s...
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The Knitting Encyclopedia
A Comprehensive Guide for All Knitters

St. Martin's Griffin
A comprehensive guide to knitting covering all the techniques needed to learn to knit and beyond  The Knitting Encyclopedia is a wonderful reference guide for...
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Sweet & Simple Patchwork Gifts
25 Charming Projects to Make Using Classic Quilt Motifs

St. Martin's Griffin
This charming collection of delightful, easy-to-make patchwork projects, originally published in Japan, is perfect for creating gifts for loved ones. Using...
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Vintage Lingerie
30 Patterns Based on Period Garments Plus Finishing Techniques

St. Martin's Griffin
Vintage Lingerie includes: -30 beautiful and historically accurate examples of period lingerie from 1850 to 1970, covering a range of fabulous vintage pieces...
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Aran Knits
23 Contemporary Designs Using Classic Cable Patterns

St. Martin's Griffin
Gorgeous cable knits with a contempoary twist  Cables and other traditional Aran patterns are perennially popular with knitters, as not only do they look...
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The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn
Techniques, Projects, and Recipes

St. Martin's Griffin
Spinning is experiencing a resurgence of interest as it moves in a contemporary direction away from its traditional past. The Complete Guide to Spinning Yarn...
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Loom Knitting Scarves, Hats, Bags & More
40 Simple and Snuggly No-Needle Designs for All Loom Knitters

St. Martin's Griffin
If you have struggled to knit with needles, loom knitting is an easy craft to master. Looms are easy and fun to use, even without any knitting experience. In...
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75 Seashells, Fish, Coral & Colorful Marine Life to Knit & Crochet
Knit & Crochet

St. Martin's Griffin
A captivating collection of knit and crochet patterns taken from the shoreline and the deep!  Dive into a beautiful collection of aquatic wonders to knit and...
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100 Beaded Flowers, Charms & Trinkets
Perfect Little Designs to Use for Gifts, Jewelry, and Accessories

St. Martin's Griffin
Beads are perfect for making all sorts of tiny treasures: cakes and treats, fruit, flowers, fast food, holiday souvenirs, pets and animals, fairies, and more!...
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On The Button
The Significance of an Ordinary Item

I.B. Tauris
What do you use every day that is small and large, worthless and beyond price? It's easily found in the gutter, yet you may never be able to replace it. You...

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The Sewing Machine Accessory Bible
Get the Most Out of Your Machine---From Using Basic Feet to Mastering Specialty Feet

St. Martin's Griffin
Whether you are a beginner or have been sewing for years, this book is packed with all the information you need to get the most out of your sewing machine,...
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200 Beading Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets
An Indispensable Compendium of Technical Know-How and Troubleshooting Tips
200 Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets

St. Martin's Griffin
Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day--here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have. Whether stringing, wiring,...
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100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet
A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More

St. Martin's Griffin
100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet showcases a lush bouquet of blossoms perfect for embellishing your favorite clothing or accessories. As a finishing touch for all...
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How to Sell Your Crafts Online
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Sales on Etsy and Beyond

St. Martin's Griffin
With over 400,000 sellers on Etsy, how can you make YOUR shop stand out and increase your sales? This is a key question for many crafters and artists who are...
  
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75 Birds, Butterflies & Little Beasts to Knit and Crochet

St. Martin's Griffin
Expand your knit and crochet repertoire with this menagerie of miniature bugs and beasts: from creepy crawlies and weird wrigglers to beautiful butterflies and...
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Complete Origami
An A-Z facts and folds, with step-by-step instructions for over 100 projects

St. Martin's Griffin
A unique collection of origami facts, anecdotes, and techniques. Over 300 step-by-step diagrams, with easy-to-follow instructions on how to make...
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Origami In Action

St. Martin's Griffin
Every project in the book can really move! Origami in Action presents 39 actions origami models that are as animated as they are exquisite. Each project is...
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Loom Knitting Primer
A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom, with over 30 Fun Projects

St. Martin's Griffin
Knitting looms are flying off the shelves in craft stores because loom-knitting is such an easy craft to take up—it can be learned by both children and adults...
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Micro-Macrame
30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords

St. Martin's Griffin
Macramé has reemerged with a gorgeous new twist. Evocative of the Victorian-era macramé lace that decorated fashionable women’s shawls and purses this...
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Karakuri
How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move

St. Martin's Griffin
Originally published in Japan, Karakuri is an introduction to the simple mechanisms, such as gears, cranks, cams, and levers, used to bring to life these...
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Hats!
Make Classic Hats and Headpieces in Fabric, Felt, and Straw

St. Martin's Griffin
Innovative milliner Sarah Cant takes you step-by-step through the process of creating many types of hats. Starting with felted hats and two simple classic...
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75 Chinese, Celtic, and Ornamental Knots
A Directory of Knots and Knotting Techniques Plus Exquisite Jewelry Projects to Make and Wear

St. Martin's Griffin
Jewelry-makers will learn how to tie decorative knots from across the world with this stylish directory. Clear diagrams are teamed with step-by-step...
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Kiln-Formed Glass
Over 25 Projects for Fused and Slumped Designs

St. Martin's Griffin
This enticing new book brings the magical qualities of luminous, color-rich glass to a wider audience. In step-by-step detail, Gillian Hulse demonstrates how...
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The Pop-Up Book
Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Over 100 Original Paper Projects

Holt Paperbacks
The Pop-Up Book is a clear and practical guide to the craft of the three-dimensional paper movement, illustrated with full-color photography.