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  • Crochet Stitch Dictionary

    200 Essential Stitches with Step-by-Step Photos

    by Sarah Hazell ...
    A great gift for new and experienced crocheters alike, Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions.With colorful and eye-catching "candy-box" sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded sections:- Basic stitches- Fans & Shells- Bobbles & Clusters- Spike stitches ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Artist's Painting Techniques

    Explore Watercolors, Acrylics, and Oils. Discover Your Own Style. Grow as an Artist

    by DK ...
    Series series Artist's Techniques
    Whether you're trying your hand at painting for the first time or honing your artistic ability, Artist's Painting Techniques is the handiest guide to teach you how to paint.Starting with the basics such as observational skills and learning how to draw, Artist's Painting Techniques will guide you into working with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints. Discover everything you need to know about ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

    The Classic Guide Revised by Jan Eaton

    by Jan Eaton ...
    A redesigned edition of the classic, go-to embroidery guide for all skill levels, featuring clear instructions and huge library of stitches.This book includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches, and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries ... Read more

    $15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary

    150 New Stitch Patterns to Knit Top Down, Bottom Up, Back and Forth & in the Round

    The author of the Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary returns with 100s of inspiring new stitch patterns in this essential reference volume.Wendy Bernard's innovative reference book Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary was the first of its kind to provide stitch patterns written for top-down, bottom-up, back-and-forth, and in-the-round constructions. Since its release in 2014, it has become a ... Read more

    $20.87 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters

    Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges

    by Ann Budd ...
    Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting four basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Shabby Chic: The Gift of Giving

    Now your gifts can reflect your warm, caring thoughts and reflect the beautiful and comforting style that is Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell shares the wonderful gift ideas she has collected throughout the years and shows you how to express your sentiments with a classic alluring style. She shows you how to pick the perfect gift for the perfect person or occasion and then how to wrap and decorate it ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Practical Blacksmithing

    The Four Classic Volumes in One

    The blacksmith’s ABCs—learn metalworking as taught by the old masters!The forging of metal gave birth to the Iron Age, and Practical Blacksmithing is the classic primer on the craft that shaped modern civilization. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, this foundational text describes every aspect of working with iron and steel, and is essential for both the do-it-yourself backyard blacksmith ... Read more

    $17.27 CAD

  • Easy Homemade Soap Recipe For Beginners

    A Complete Guide To Make Homemade Soaps With Basics Recipes And Instructions | Essential Tips To Making All Kinds Of Soap For You, Family & Friends

    Create beautiful, natural soaps without leaving home!Match colors to scents, add essential oils, try a simple slab swirl or opt for a tiger stripe-the creative possibilities of homemade soaps are endless. Even if you're starting from scratch. If you're wondering where to find everything you need to know, open this book and get ready to fall in love with soap making.This book is the ultimate DIY ... Read more

    $6.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A–Z of Stumpwork

    The Ultimate Reference and Design Source for Stumpwork Embroiderers

    Series series A–Z of Needlecraft
    A complete guide to the 3-dimensional, 17th-century English handicraft for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.With over 400 clear step-by-step photographs and instructions presented in five easy-to-use sections and 20 stunning designs from around the world, A– Z of Stumpwork is an exciting journey into the world of raised embroidery. Each design is beautifully presented with color photography, ... Read more

    $15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Quilter's Academy Vol 1–Freshman Year

    A Skill-building Course In Quiltmaking

    Series series Quilter's Academy
    This comprehensive beginner's guide to quilting skills covers everything from setting up a sewing area to designing your own quilts.Harriet Hargrave has taught quilting all over the world. Now, with the Quilter's Academy series of coursebooks, you can learn from her mastery and decades of experience. Volume one of the series welcomes freshman quilters with classes, lessons, exercises, and projects ... Read more

    $17.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Modern Guide to Granny Squares

    Awesome Color Combinations and Designs for Fun and Fabulous Crochet Blocks

    A collection of unique granny square designs for easy and colorful crochet blocks.Not your usual granny squares! Welcome to a world of colorful and imaginative crochet patterns, including fluffy clouds, 3D flowers, an abundance of rainbows, and more. Celine Semaan has designed over 40 contemporary and fun 6" x 6" blocks to get your creativity flowing, each with written instructions, charts, and ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Respect the Spindle

    Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool

    Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle aficionado demonstrates. With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • One More Skein

    30 Quick Projects to Knit

    The author of AlterKnits Felt shows knitters how to turn a little yarn into fun projects and gifts—including baby clothes, bags, and household items."Two needles and one (or one more) skein of yarn—the possibilities never cease to amaze me," writes Leigh Radford in the introduction to her new book. Radford's fascination with the creative potential of these raw materials is evident throughout One ... Read more

    $17.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Get Started: Crochet

    Learn Something New

    by DK, Susie Johns ...
    Series series Get Started
    Get Started: Crochet teaches beginners basic stitches and shows how to start crocheting with 20 easy projects, including hats, blankets, and baby clothes.Perfect for beginners who want to learn a new craft, DK's Get Started: Crochet takes a "do and learn" approach by starting simple and building new skills, using photographed techniques to help people learn step-by-step. ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • The Tailoring Book

    Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing

    by Alison Smith ...
    Series series Ultimate Craft Guides
    Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime.With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment.Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading ... Read more

    $20.99 CAD

  • The Knitter's Bible

    The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters

    The essential start-to-finish guide for knitters of all skill levels—including over twenty-five easy-to-follow projects.This indispensable reference includes:an overview of the yarns and equipment available todaya step-by-step guide to the basics, with knit and purl, casting on and binding (casting) off, and reading patternscreative options like cables, fair isle, and laceembellishments, ... Read more

    $15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cricut For Dummies

    Your simple guide to the DIY die-cutting machine that lets you create without limitationsYour new Cricut can help you cut paper, vinyl, fabric, and beyond. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, scrapbookers, and professional designers, Cricut machines are favorites among makers of all types. Cricut For Dummies gives you clear, simple instructions for using a Cricut machine, so you can start creating today. ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Loom Knitting Guide & Patterns

    Perfect for Beginner to Advanced Loom Knitters

    In this book, "Loom Knitting Guide & Patterns", you will learn basics to beyond, find valuable reference information, math explained, and simply find how to get the most out of your knitting skills.Learn abbreviations and their meanings, stitches explained, how to work stitches, and patterns to get you started. Skills for this book range from absolute beginner to advanced loom knitters. If you ... Read more

    $22.49 CAD

  • Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P520

    Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

    This 402-page book is a complete guide to the operation and features of the Nikon Coolpix P520 compact digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera in clear language, accompanied by more than 300 full-color illustrations and sample photographs. This user’s guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers not only how to capture ... Read more

    $11.05 CAD

  • Knitspeak: An A to Z Guide to the Language of Knitting Patterns

    An A to Z Guide to the Language of Knitting Patterns

    Knitting can be a challenging craft, but even more challenging than knitting itself is the cryptic language—a mix of abbreviations, numbers, jargon, punctuation marks, and other symbols—in which patterns are usually written. It’s no wonder so many beginners (and even some whose skills are quite advanced) are intimidated by the bewildering code—or that so many yarn-shop owners grow frustrated by ... Read more

    $15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Crafting with Feminism

    25 Girl-Powered Projects to Smash the Patriarchy

    by Bonnie Burton ...
    Grab a handful of glitter and get your girl power on with 25 subversive and easy-to-make projects.This is what a feminist crafter looks like! Crafting with Feminism features 25 irreverent and easy-to-make projects that celebrate everything that rocks about girls, gals, and badass women. Wear your ideology on your sleeve by creating fierce custom merit badges. Prove that the political is personal ... Read more

    Was $15.99 CAD Now $9.62 CAD

  • Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P950

    Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

    This book, by Alexander S. White, is a complete guide to the operation of the Nikon Coolpix P950 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera, illustrated by more than 300 full-color images. The guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to get excellent results using the many features of the P950.The book explains ... Read more

    $11.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knitting for Baby

    30 Heirloom Projects with Complete How-to-Knit Instructions

    "One of the best books . . . for the novice knitter"—a beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide to making memorable gifts for infants to two-year-olds ( Library Journal).Knitting for Baby provides knitters of all levels with everything they need to create handmade expressions of love for those special babies in their lives. Master hand-knitting designer Kristin Nicholas and bestselling author ... Read more

    $15.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Edward's Menagerie: The New Collection

    50 animal patterns to learn to crochet

    by Kerry Lord ...
    Enter a whole new world of 50 animal crochet patterns from bestselling author Kerry Lord.Crochet your way through this new collection of easy-to-make amigurumi characters – from a philosophical sloth and a chess-playing armadillo to a very fluffy Angora bunny who loves her job in customer service.Learn to improve your crochet techniques, working up from the beginner projects through to the more ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD