20 to make knit, felt and crochet

Whether you call them cuffs, hugs, toppers or covers here are “Twenty to Make, Knitted Boot Cuffs” by Monica Russel. This is the winter season’s new trend.  Now you can knit your own. They are quick to knit, a stash buster and fashion forward. Have fun with the 20 patterns for your Wellies, hiking or short fashion boots.Val Pierce has done it again. With 20 granny squares of flower patterns, hexagons, circles and triangles you can make eight different crochet projects. Using the Tudor Rose design, crochet up a pair of arm warmers (fingerless gloves) made of four squares. Daisy Loop design forms a warm and pretty scarf. There are patterns for home decor and more. A great stashbuster.A bit of colored fleece and a felting needle will have you creating the 'Matrooska' Russian dolls on the cover. Slow and steady wins the race for the Tortoise Felties. The textured shells of the tortoise are an added touch. The Starfish Felties are sure to delight with the use of beads as an accent on the arms. If you want to try felting, this is a nice introduction to the craft with colorful photographs and wonderful little animals and dolls.View the list ยป
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Twenty to make is a series of knit/crochet/felt... books from Search Press. The series is made up of slim, softcovered, 48 page pocket books that fit perfectly in your fiber take along bag. Each of the books in the series concentrates on one particular craft with twenty different projects to complete.

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The projects are concise and to the point. You will find the photographs are clear and detailed. Each project is complete in two pages. There is an introduction to every book. Information on hints, tips, materials and techniques are provided where required.

Look at the list for more about the two latest books in the series. "Needle Felties" by Susanna Wallis. Needle felting of small animals and dolls that will make adorable gifts. "Crocheted Granny Square" by Val Pierce is a book of granny building blocks. These crochet squares and the resulting projects are all the rage. The list has several of the other fiber books in this series and their reviews.

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  • A bit of colored fleece and a felting needle will have you creating the 'Matrooska' Russian dolls on the cover. Slow and steady wins the race for the Tortoise Felties. The textured shells of the tortoise are an added touch. The Starfish Felties are sure to delight with the use of beads as an accent on the arms. If you want to try felting, this is a nice introduction to the craft with colorful photographs and wonderful little animals and dolls.
  • Val Pierce has done it again. With 20 granny squares of flower patterns, hexagons, circles and triangles you can make eight different crochet projects. Using the Tudor Rose design, crochet up a pair of arm warmers (fingerless gloves) made of four squares. Daisy Loop design forms a warm and pretty scarf. There are patterns for home decor and more. A great stashbuster.
  • Whether you call them cuffs, hugs, toppers or covers here are “Twenty to Make, Knitted Boot Cuffs” by Monica Russel. This is the winter season’s new trend.  Now you can knit your own. They are quick to knit, a stash buster and fashion forward. Have fun with the 20 patterns for your Wellies, hiking or short fashion boots.
  • Create your own flower garden with "Twenty to Make Crocheted Flowers", a pattern book by Jan Ollis. This soft covered book is sized just right to carry in your yarn bag. All the flowers are crocheted, though some use add-ons of buttons, beads and fabric. Crocheted flowers are trending now.
  • In the knitted stuffed form Meerkats are cute and cuddly and make wonderful pets. So now you have the opportunity to create your own clan, mob or gang. Sue Stratford has authored "Knitted Meerkats" with 20 adorable small stuffed animals to knit.
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Paula Moliver is a noted designer with a specialty in all things related to fiber. She spins and dyes her own yarn and is skilled in weaving and needle arts. She has been widely published in noted magazines including Arts & Crafts, Better Homes & Gardens and the Decorative Painter. Paula is a...

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