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LA3223 Patchwork Afghans Thru the Year Book 2		QTY:
	By Martha Brooks Stein - Capture the nostalgia of a traditional patchwork quilt with these 12 charming afghans. There's a throw for every month, each crafted by crocheting granny squares of different colours and then whipstitching them together into colourful, eye-catching patterns. 26 pages.

LA3859 Best of Maggie Weldon Crochet Afghans		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. "Delightfully diverse" is the phrase that best describes this treasure trove of throws by designer Maggie Weldon. Featuring an amazing assortment of 36 afghans, this crochet collection showcases Maggie's talent for creating a variety of designs that appeal to a wide audience. Any of these terrific throws will be ideal for adding a splash of colour and a touch of warmth to your décor. And since our simple instructions and colour photography will help you sail through each project, you may also want to make a few to give as gifts! 36 crochet afghans for easy and intermediate skill levels, using medium/worsted and bulky weight yarns. 112 pages. Click here to view index of this book

LA3888 Perfect Patches		QTY:
	By Annis Clapp - Some wonderful kids you know are going to love these patchwork-inspired afghans, but you may be surprised by how much fun you'll have crocheting each design! The five playful throws are all created with easy granny squares and granny square variations; some "grannies" are worked in two colours, giving them the appearance of quilters' half-square triangles. A full-colour assembly diagram for each afghan makes putting all the patchwork “blocks” together a snap. 5 crochet designs, Butterfly Patch; Big Wheels (trucks); Starlight Starbright; Twirly Birds; and Ships at Sea. All are Easy skill level. Butterfly Patch is made using lightweight yarn and a size G hook; the others use medium weight yarn and a size H hook. 24 pages.

LA75051 Favorite Motif Afghans		QTY:
	With names like “Calypso”, “Twinkling Star”, “Plum Blossoms”, and “New Lace” you know this little book of crochet Afghans is big on variety! Each of the six wonderful wraps uses worsted weight yarn and a different crochet motif. As a bonus, you can make matching pillows for “Snow at Twilight” and “Harvest Home” – they’re perfect pairs for home decorating or gift giving! Colour photos of finished designs. 26 pages.

871037 Learn to Do Yo-Yo Crochet		QTY:
	by Wendy Harbaugh.  Another new technique to help that crocheted article come to life even faster.  Follow the simple instruction and colour pictures for the "how to" and then make blocks of circles that are linked as you go.  Such a clever idea will have you making a hat and shawl, rug of daisies, hot pad, carnival scarf, a rug and matching pillow of six sided motifs and placemats.  The combination of the colours is the secret of success of making something so simple a design in itself.  32 pages

LA4748 Triangle Treasury		QTY:
	By Darla Sims. A must have for your crochet library. 25 versatile triangle motifs plus innovative projects for inspiration. Change the size of your triangles simply by changing hook and yarn size. Different colours and stitches can personalize your motifs and with a few different ideas of using and joining your triangles together, the author has given patterns for a tote bag, scarf, beret and a pillow. Use up some scrap yarn and create triangles of blending colours, then join into useful eye catching projects. Lots of fun. 32 pages.

LA4864 - 50 Fabulous Pineapple Crochet Motifs		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. By Jean Leinhauser and Ferosa Harold. If you love pineapples then this book is a must in your library. The designs include owl, butterfly, star, fan, lots of little doilies, overlapping pineapples, heart, Christmas tree, squares, rounds, vase, basket, peacock, angel, fish, bird, crin lady and the list goes on. The samples were worked in #10 but chose the thread of your preference and make these great ideas into treasured heirlooms. 64 pages.

SS3131 Crochet Trims		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (British) By Susan Smith. Crochet trims give the perfect finishing touch to handmade garments and accessories. Customise everthing from cardigans, shawls, bags, towels and cushions etc with these 150 beautiful crochet designs. Choose from delicate lacy edges, beaded braids, fringes, motifs and crocheted buttons. All are beautifully photographed swatches and information on the yarns, beads and sequins are included. Patterns are in written word format. Theses great edges and motifs would be great with freeform crochet. Included in this edition is a refresher course so that all the stitches and techniques are covered. Lots of good ideas between these 128 pages.

S4187 - 150 Blocks to Knit & Crochet		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. (Australian) By Heather Lodinsky - the anything but the square collection. Don’t be Square! Break out of the box with these fun and creative knit and crochet blocks. Geometric, circular and irregular shapes are bought to life and when combined with a delightful mix of conventional and unconventional block, the author has a great collection of 150 designs to choose from. You are shown clever ways to mix and match, functional ideas to incorporate your blocks into scarves, bags and afghans, practical advice on planning and executing your own designs and so much more. You will produce not only squares but circles, diamonds, triangles, octagons, pentagons, snowflakes, stars, flowers, shells and more. This book is very well set out and the crochet patterns have word and symbol crochet. Great ideas, great book. 144 pages.

SP2979 Seamless Crochet + DVD		QTY:
	** This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. Techniques and motifs for join as you go designs. By Kristin Omdahl. At last joining motifs the old way is done and dusted. We have a new technique of all for crocheters of all skill levels to create a motif based pattern in one piece. This book also has a DVD to guide you through this revolutionary modular construction technique which allows one motif to flow into the next. Instruction are in word and symbol crochet. With each motif design there is a garment or accessory to create. The show case of 18 include 4 shawls, scarf, mobius, hats, market bag, skinny scarf, cowl, blanket, trivot, pillow and for the babies we have a blankets, and hat. Very well illustrated and clear instructions and colour plates. 150 pages.