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These delightful, characterful bears come with easy-to make outfits, and projects range from a firefighter bear, an astronaut, a judo bear, biker, waitress and policeman! All of the projects are accompanied by a clear, easy-to-follow pattern and fun photography. There's also a page of basic techniques at the start of the book, including making up, stuffing and some simple surface stitching. Following on from the success of her previous book, Twenty to Knit: Knitted Bears, this gorgeous little knitting book by popular author Val Pierce contains 20 irresistibly cute bears for knitters of all abilities.

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Welcome your new baby to the world with lovingly knitted garments and accessories! This book is filled with easy-to-knit projects you'll want to make for the baby in your life. Top knitwear designer and author Val Pierce presents 25 simple patterns for practical but adorable baby knits, from bootees to hats to blankets. Whether it's a kimono-style jacket that you don't have to pull over a newborn's head or drawstring mittens that keep your little one from pulling them off, One-Stitch Baby Knits is full of thoughtful details that parents will love. Each and every one of these irresistible garments is made entirely with the garter stitch--the easiest stitch in knitting--making them accessible to beginners and quick and simple for more experienced knitters. Designed with small babies in mind, Val's patterns can be readily customized to get exactly what you want in a garment that's cheaper and sturdier than anything you'll find in stores.

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Crochet 20 gorgeous granny squares! Ever popular, granny squares are quick to make, easy to customize, and brilliant for building up into larger projects. Containing 20 fresh, colourful, new designs from best-selling crochet designer and author, Val Pierce, this book will inspire you to get creative and bust that yarn stash. Five additional, vibrant projects are included inside for you to crochet with your newly-made squares, including a sweet 'n' simple simple potholder, a retro pillow cover and pretty fingerless gloves. Granny Squares to Crochet is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-sized format, so you can crochet your favourite squares wherever you go. The original best-selling Twenty to Make series has sold over 2 million copies worldwide! In a handy hardback pocket-size format that makes them perfect little gifts, each title in the All-New Twenty to Make series contains 20 brand-new projects.

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Looking for a unique baby gift? Here are twenty gorgeous shoes, booties and pumps to crochet in a range of colours and styles, for both boys and girls. Choose from red strawberry-style shoes with flowery toes, smiley car shoes, Christmas booties and even shoes shaped like frogs! Each pair of shoes requires relatively small quantities of yarn and can be crocheted quickly, easily, and on the go using the clear instructions provided. Each project is accompanied by lists of the materials and equipment required and inspiring photographs. As all babies are different, sizes and age suggestions are given for each project, from birth to twelve months, but general advice is also given at the beginning of the book on how to increase or decrease the size of the projects.

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This is a completely irresistible collection of gorgeous knitted clothes and accessories for toddlers. These patterns will give great delight both to the knitter and to all who see the results on their children. There are traditional sweaters and cardigans as well as more funky patterns for hooded tops and funky hats. Although most of the projects are suitable for beginners there are some that use more complex techniques and include motifs in bright colours to appeal to any fashion-conscious toddler. Created with children from 18 months to 4 years old in mind, these will make fabulous gifts for favourite little loved ones.

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Want to learn how to crochet? Make a granny square! The simple techniques have lasted for decades and now they are trendier than ever. With endless colour and size variations, creating these squares is fun and easy. They can be used like building blocks and combined with other squares to make original projects and gifts or used to embellish larger items. This book will show you how to create twenty different squares, including flower patterns, interpreted in different colours and yarns to create a kaleidoscope of effects. Also included are projects that show you how to make the squares into a simple baby blanket, arm warmers, a purse, a pin cushion, a mug cosy and a stylish pair of boot toppers. DMC yarns as well as fancy yarns are used, all of which are readily available, and both US and UK crochet abbreviations are used throughout.

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Love rabbits? Love knitting? Then this book is for you! Packed with 20 brilliant, bouncing bunnies to knit and love, this book has a carrot-crunching character for everyone! From fluffy, cuddly rabbits and bean bag bunnies to egg cosies, finger puppets and even a bunny bride and groom, this fun book includes projects for knitters of all abilities. It contains practical advice, basic techniques and a handy list of abbreviations. Using a mix of yarns and weights, from fluffy and textured to cottons and naturals, she shows how to create different looks and how to maximise bunny personality. The patterns are suitable for beginners and more advanced knitters, with techniques ranging from easy basic stitches to more decorative ideas. Including fun photography and clearly written patterns, these different bunny characters have wide appeal and are almost too cute to handle!

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Organize your knitting life! This handy journal keeps track of everything a passionate knitter needs to know in one spot. How much yarn did you buy for that baby blanket you made last year? What pattern adjustments do you want to make for your new sweater? Where did you get that amazing alpaca yarn in your stash? Knitters can archive all the answers here. With four pages for each new project--including a spot for a finished photo--it's part info dump and part brag book. Useful quick reference charts on gauge measuring, abbreviations, wraps per inch and more are conveniently provided on the inside covers. With a convenient 6x8 size that fits easily in a knitting bag, My Knitting Journal is the perfect gift for the knitter who has everything!

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Novelty crocheters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to crochet ready for the festive season. Val Pierce has designed twenty different projects, including a mini Christmas stocking, a cute reindeer, a snowman, a Christmas cracker, a snowflake, star, Christmas pudding, an angel, a fairy and much more. Full crochet instructions are provided, and each project is simply photographed so that the reader can see the design clearly, and also shown in a sumptuous styled photograph, showing the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces. There are plenty of ideas for displaying your projects, the perfect companion for a crafty Christmas.

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All the bears in the book are based on the same, simple knitted bear, instructions for which are provided at the beginning of the book and are easy enough for even novice knitters to follow. There are 20 unique designs, including a hiking bear complete with boots and a backpack, a beach-loving bikini bear, a sweet honey bee bear, and a pretty pink ballet dancer, each with its own knitted outfit and accessories. Every bear has its own special character, and the reader is bound to find at least one they just have to knit. Suitable for adults as well as children, they make ideal gifts, and of course there is nothing to stop the reader creating characters of their own that they can personalise to suit a particular person or occasion.

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An irresistible collection of utterly cute baby clothes, these patterns will give great delight to the knitter and those who see the results on babies. There are bootees that look like little strawberries, a bumblebee set of hat and mitts and a cozy cot blanket that looks like a field of daisies.Lovely hats, bootees, mitts, little coats and cardigans, none of the patterns are complicated and many are suitable for complete beginners.As well as cute clothes, there are accessories for the nursery including play blocks, a cuddly teddy and a laundry bag.Created with small babies in mind, many of the projects can also be made to fit babies from 3 to 9 months. All are the cutest ever and will make fabulous gifts for favourite little loved ones.

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100 Essential Crochet Stitches is the ultimate "Go-To" guide for 100 of the most essential crochet stitches. Ideal for beginners or a great reference guide for more experienced crocheter's, this reference book is essential for all who want to hone their skills. It provides all the information needed to make a large range of projects. Readers will enjoy the concise step-by-step instructions and crystal clear photography, carefully explaining how to create each stitch. This is sure to be the essential guide for all crocheter's for years to come.

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