"The lacelike and sculptural qualities of crochet are beautifully highlighted in Linda Permann’s clever book. Appearing in the form of subtle rick-rack on a plain T-shirt, a cute scalloped edging on a coat, a butterfly on an apron, or colorful flowers on a simple cardigan, crochet is here applied like icing on a cake, improving everything it touches. Permann’s book is an inspiration for beginning and advanced crocheters alike"
—Debbie Stoller, author of the Stitch ’n Bitch series of knitting and crochet books

"With outstanding style and creativity, Linda Permann takes crochet embellishment to a fashionable, creative high. Simple instructions, easy project adaptability, and clear stitch diagrams make this book a sure hit."
—Kim Werker, author of Crochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution

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What began in 2004 as a regular crafts feature on StarWars.com is now a book. While fans might recognize some crafts from StarWars.com, the book is also jam-packed full of brand new projects that cater to both beginners and advanced Jawa-level crafters. The book features fully-detailed, step-by-step instructions and photos for each craft.

While this book won't show fans how to make a working Death Star, the book does include tutorials on how to make Star Wars art, puppets, dolls, pet toys, stationary, holiday decorations, scarves, house wares, jewelry, journals, planters, working volcanoes and more. Most supplies in the book can be found in any craft store, around the house, outdoors and even the recycling bin. There are handy tips throughout on how to get the most out of crafting, as well as interviews with other fans that have made their own crafts that would impress even Darth Vader.

Read more at  -  http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/craftbook/firstlook/index.html

About the Author

It's a Wrap... - by Susan Breier

Product Description

About the Author

Susan Breier has been sewing since childhood. Her passions for garment making and quilting eventually lead her to write her first book.

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Felting is a simple process: take a knitted object--anything from a purse to a holiday stocking--douse it in water, subject it to serious agitation, and let it dry. The result is cozy, dense, and durable--and totally different from anything you've ever knitted before.

In the follow-up to her best-selling Knit One, Felt Too, noted knitting designer Kathleen Taylor reveals just how to felt colorful Fair Isle, delicate cables, and blended novelty yarns. Her hugely imaginative projects, including gorgeous cabled handbags, stylish beaded hats and adorable appliquéd mittens, come with easy-to-follow directions and go far beyond basic felting.

"I love I Heart Felt! A great handbook for first-time and experienced felters with basic and advanced techniques that are explained in Kathleen Taylor's fun, no-nonsense style--a wonderful addition to any knitter's bookshelf."
--Kay Gardiner, author, Mason Dixon Knitting

About the author
Kathleen Taylor is the author of Knit One, Felt Too and has published over 500 craft and needlework articles. Kathleen lives in northeastern South Dakota

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Publisher Comments:

Are you bored with commercial knitting patterns because they don't quite suit your style? If so, create your own with the easy-to-follow instructions in "Knitwear Design Workshop, A Comprehensive Guide to Handknits" (Interweave, $40).

Shirley Paden, owner of Shirley Paden Custom Knits in New York City, offers detailed techniques for achieving just the look and fit that are right for you.

Read more at  -   http://detnews.com/article/20100413/LIFESTYLE/4130303/1005/lifestyle/Yarn-over--Create-your-own-knitting-pattern#ixzz0l6tvTaBU

Knitting is not just for nanas. Japanese designer Hikaru Noguchi has taken up her knitting needles to create a whole new wardrobe of quirky, original items.

Inside this stylish, soft-cover book you’ll find 31 patterns suitable for all knitters from novices to experts. The usual range of scarves, gloves and hats is accompanied by more unusual items such as cushion covers, handbags and brooches.

Curiously, given the book’s unambiguous title, some of the patterns are actually crocheted, not knitted. The basics of each craft, such as how to cast on and how to make the different stitches, are clearly explained in chapter one.

The patterns are all illustrated with glorious, shabby-chic photographs, making this a charming book to own or to give. Noguchi’s simple little slippers can be made in a single evening and the motifs for the brooches could be used as a variety of decorations.

This is a smart, original take on traditional needlecrafts that could make them appealing to a whole new generation of woolly fashionistas.

– Murdoch Books (Made in France Series), $34.95

SOURCE  _  http://www.independentweekly.com.au/news/local/news/entertainment/book-review-knitting-hikaro-noguchi/1802935.aspx