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During the Tokyo Olympics, British diver Tom Daley was often spotted calming his nerves with knitting needles in hand. His new favorite hobby, which he picked up during the Covid lockdown, combined with his gold medal performance, won him a new legion of fans. Now Tom has created thirty original projects for this book, sharing his joy of knitting and crocheting as a calming and creative outlet alongside his charming, witty personality.
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Crochet plant hangers make beautiful and unique gifts or a wonderful addition to your own home decor. These wonderful plant hangers are easy to crochet and quick to make! They’re great for indoor or outdoor use as the nylon is very durable and does not fade or rot. The hangers are made using crochet nylon thread size 18 and a size G/4.0 mm crochet hook. The mesh patterns consist of chain stitches and treble crochet stitches, combined in such a way that they form open spaces. The patterns are easy and suitable for beginners, however, you should already know how to read patterns and crochet before starting.
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Practical, timeless, and easy to make, crocheted blankets can turn any house in to a home. Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets shares 18 projects for crochet afghans, blankets, and throws you’ll love to make and use.
The clever and classic designs featured in this collection explore a variety of techniques and crochet stitches, including lovely lacework, textured cables, creative colorwork, and stash-busting granny squares. The projects are worked in several different ways: from the center out, in rows, and in crochet motifs that are joined. A helpful tutorial on crochet symbols and a mini-library of crochet edgings you can use to further customize your afghans round out this wonderful resource.
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Make a miniature version of you, your friends, and celebrities too! You’ll absolutely love this comprehensive guide to creating amigurumi people. Media favorite Allison Hoffman—whose delightful creations have graced the sets of Conan, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and more—explains how to craft and customize these Japanese dolls at every stage. You’ll learn everything from depicting the face of the person you’re designing to getting the clothing, hair, and accessories just right. The possibilities are infinite . . . and infinitely fun!
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Scoodies are so fun! ‘Scoodie’ comes from the combination of the words scarf and hoodie — and it is taking the world by storm! Magdalena Melzer and Anne Thiemeyer have created 20 scoodie designs that are not only fabulous fashion accessories, but their chunky crocheted yarns will also keep both your neck and head wonderfully warm and cozy. All the projects are graded by difficulty, meaning that, no matter what your crochet ability is, there really is something for everyone. There is even a helpful step-by-step basic crochet guide and techniques for making pom-poms and tassels.
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Brighten up your home and your wardrobe with this fabulously colorful, creative craft. Beginners to crochet need not worry–granny squares are quick, easy and amazingly versatile. A “Getting Started” section gives you all the basic know-how you’ll need. The tools and equipment needed are listed and detailed information is given on choosing yarn. All the crochet stitches and techniques are presented in a clear and easy-to-follow style. The projects, which range from funky footwear to classic covers, have an appealing retro vibe.
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