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SM3753 Surface Works		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (Australian) by Jenny Dowde. This is Jenny's third book and is about adding surface decoration to plain knitting or crochet to create 35 projects using fancy yarns, making your own braids and cords, using the collage technique and seeking design inspiration from computer programmes. There are countless ways of using bought braids and trims, beads, buttons, laces and all kinds of objects to create interesting surfaces. Projects include cushions, bags and necklaces, scarves, hats and neckpieces, shawls and tops. Add to this brilliant colour photography and illustrations with clear and concise instructions and you have a wonderful book to please any knitter or crocheter. This is definitely a fun book to have and will enable you mind to create your own masterpieces. Click here to view index of this book

BARBALSET Irish Cro Lace History (Set 2)		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. by Barbara Ballantyne. (Australian) Early History of Irish Crochet Lace. This book tells the stories of the Irish people who created this beautiful lace which began as a lower-priced version of the traditional needle and bobbin laces and then developed as an art form in its own right. It is a fresh account and draws on a wide range of rare old books and records (some recently discovered in Ireland). It gives insights into the remarkable job-creation programmes set up by the nuns, wives of clergymen and other benevolent people at the time of the famine and later also by government bodies. Fully illustrated and referenced, 64 pages. Mademoiselle Reigo and Irish Crochet Lace. At the time of the Great Irish Famine (1846-52) when Irish crochet lace became an important source of income in Ireland, many crochet lace pattern books were coming into the English market. Mlle Eleonore Riego de la Branchardiere, the best known and most prolific English needlework designer claimed, among other things, to have "invented" crochet lace and assisted the advancement of Irish crochet. This book examines the evidence and reveals she made little contribution. Fully illustrated and referenced, 32 pages. This is a set of 2 books which do NOT contain patterns, they are social history accounts of the development of Irish crochet lace.

ASN1390 Learn to Butterfly Loom		QTY:
	By Carolyn Jenner - Looming beautiful ponchos, scarves, boas, pillow tops, afghans, purses and even covered coat hangers is easy with Butterfly Looms. Use special wrapping and knotting techniques to create these sensational projects quickly and effortlessly! With 5 loom sizes available, you will be delighted with the variety of styles of your creations. It’s as simple s wrapping the loom, knotting off and joining squares according to the design instruction. 17 projects in all. 24 pages. Find our Butterfly Looms in the “Looms" section.

ASN1389 Butterfly Loom Magic		QTY:
	By Carolyn Jenner - Beautiful ponchos, scarves, throws and purses are made from 5 loom sizes. Add flair to these designs with the use of novelty yarns. It's as simple as looming and joining squares according to the design instructions. 10 designs in all. Full colour instructions and photos. 24 pages. Find our Butterfly Looms in the "Looms" section.

LA4263 Ultimate Guide to Thread Crochet		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. If you can crochet with yarn, you’ll easily transition to making a cell phone pouch, a ring belt to wear with your favorite jeans, or lace trim for a blouse--all with thread crochet! A bit rusty on crochet stitches? Just review the stitch guide at the back. Whether you want to create coasters or baby booties, you’ll find all the information you need. You can also learn which thread weights are best for your project and pick up some fun techniques and helpful hints. 23 must-have accessories and lace trims: scarf, vest, 2 doilies, filet initial, belt, cell phone pouch, necklace, coaster, bird, 3 snowflakes, bookmark, sachet, baby booties, baby bonnet, receiving blanket, and 5 edgings sewn on clothing. 60 pages

LA4312 - 154 Crochet Wave Patterns		QTY:
	This book is temporarily out of stock. ** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. By Darla Sims. The shortest distance between a skein of yarn and creative happiness is -- a row of waves. Or chevrons. Or ripples. That’s because any one of these 154 stitch patterns will bring you hours of relaxation as you crochet afghans, bedspreads, dishcloths, placemats -- whatever pleases you most. You choose the yarn weight and size of crochet hook, so there’s no limit to the textures you’ll create. We used worsted weight yarn and a size H hook to create the photo models, but you may decide to use lightweight yarns for baby blankets and table runners. Chunky yarns work well for rugs or potholders. Or try novelty yarns to crochet one-of-a-kind scarves. 160 pages

70220 Quick-Stitch Crochet		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. Edited by Judy Crow This exciting new collection contains patterns that are fast and fun to make for today’s busy crocheter. Features a wide variety of projects including home decor, gifts and wearables. Where do we start with this one. Full of ideas from rugs, runners, mats, pillows, doilies, nursery notions – jackets, edgings, afghans and a bootie that holds a bouquet, plus a christening gown and bootees, gifts - bath set, dog and cat treat holders or doorstops, granny hangers, bottle covers, note book holder, jar and eyeglass covers, pooch pullovers, bookmarks, plastic bag holder, rugs, bags, necklaces, earrings, slippers and the list goes on. Good book with something for every one.. Got my vote. 87 projects. 176 pages. Click here to see Index for this book.

877539 Chain-Free Crochet		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. Features over 19 different ways to start crochet projects, no matter if is a row of V- stitches or a round of treble without a chain. Good colour instructions throughout. Includes 23 fabulous projects. Create a jumper, bag, tea cost and mat, afghans, baby rug, belt, scarf, cardigan, top, round doily, round pillow and more and none begin with a foundation chain. From a crocheters point of view, they look good too. 64 pages.

877519 Delma's Diagonal Stitch		QTY:
	This item is temporarily out of stock. Eight fun and fabulous designs made using a versatile technique that takes crochet in a new direction! This book uses the corner to corner method to create pot holder, place mat, a stunning baby pinwheel afghan, a superb afghan combining the earthy colours, floor rug, a striking shawl, a table runner that has an adjustable length, and a beaut bedspread that uses the illusion of shades of the one colour, 24 pages, Full-color throughout.

KA0067 Getting Started - Crochet		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. by Judith L Swartz. This book has be written for the beginner and takes you through all the steps including types and weights of yarn and gauge, tools, clear diagrams how to hold and use the hook, basic stitches and simple projects – scarf, pillow, belt, cosmetic bag, mobile phone case- to make with these basic stitches. After you master the basic stitches you will move onto shaping techniques and make an evening bag, a simple top, fun and funky toys. Then working in rounds leads you into working motifs and a lap blanket. Also includes edges, lacy shrug, clutch purse, fancy foot thongs, shoulder bag, tote bag, large shopping bag, fingerless gloves, cap, V stitch wrap and a chevron rug. 128 pages. Click here to see index for this book.