Random House New Releases - Crafts & Hobbies

The Art of Metal Clay, Revised and Expanded (with DVD) by Sherri Haab

2010-07-27T00:30:00-05:00

The Art of Metal Clay, Revised and Expanded (with DVD) Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Written by Sherri Haab

Trade Paperback, 160 pages | Watson-Guptill | Crafts & Hobbies - Jewelry | $24.99 | 978-0-8230-9932-0 (0-8230-9932-6)

Bags in Bloom by Susan Cariello

2010-07-20T00:30:00-05:00

Bags in Bloom 20 Customizable Flower Purses with 12 Easy Embroidery Stitches and 6 Simple Patterns
Written by Susan Cariello

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Watson-Guptill | Crafts & Hobbies - Embroidery; Crafts & Hobbies - Sewing | $21.99 | 978-0-8230-0079-1 (0-8230-0079-6)

The Art of Knitted Lace by Crown

2010-07-13T00:30:00-05:00

The Art of Knitted Lace With Complete Lace How-to and Dozens of Patterns
Written by Crown

Trade Paperback, 176 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Knitting | $22.99 | 978-0-307-46493-4 (0-307-46493-8)

Cables Untangled by Melissa Leapman

2010-07-13T00:30:00-05:00

Cables Untangled An Exploration of Cable Knitting
Written by Melissa Leapman

Trade Paperback, 192 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Knitting | $22.99 | 978-0-307-58648-3 (0-307-58648-0)

Beautiful, intricate, flowing, mysterious, iconic—cable knit sweaters are all that and more. They are classic, stylish wardrobe staples. For many of us, cables are the main reason we were compelled to learn to knit in the first place. But it’s necessary to be an ultra-advanced knitter to even think about knitting cables, right?

Not really. In Cables Untangled, widely published author, knitwear designer, and teacher Melissa Leapman demystifies this perennially popular technique, guiding the reader through the process step by step. Even if you’ve mastered just a few basic knitting techniques, you can turn out beautiful cables too!

A comprehensive resource book for knitters of all levels, Cables Untangled features over twenty cabled projects, from simple household items to clothing, fashion accessories, and gifts for virtually everyone on your list. Every project is beautifully photographed and includes useful detail shots of every piece of cabled fabric.

In addition to the projects, Cables Untangled includes an invaluable Cable Stitch Dictionary, giving you the tools to be a skilled and creative cable-knitter. Extra resources include:

• A guide to using knitting charts and understanding their symbols

• A comprehensive stitch library of both traditional and unusual rib, panel, and allover cable stitches, all clearly photographed and accompanied by easy-to-use charts

• Tips for designing your own projects

Throughout the book, Leapman relies on the techniques she has developed teaching her popular workshops—making the process easy and fun for anyone.

Here’s the book that will bring your knitting to a whole new level, help you impress family and friends with your beautiful creations, and open up a new world of creative opportunities. Without a doubt, Cables Untangled is an indispensable resource in helping you conquer—and enjoy!—cables. It’s the ultimate guide for beginners and seasoned knitters alike.

From the Hardcover edition.

Knitting Mochimochi by Anna Hrachovec

2010-06-29T00:30:00-05:00

Knitting Mochimochi 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi
Written by Anna Hrachovec

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Watson-Guptill | Crafts & Hobbies - Knitting | $19.99 | 978-0-8230-2664-7 (0-8230-2664-7)

DIY Art at Home by Hiroko Mori

2010-06-15T00:30:00-05:00

DIY Art at Home 28 Simple Projects for Chic Decor on the Cheap
Written by Lola Gavarry
Photographed by Hiroko Mori

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Watson-Guptill | Crafts & Hobbies - Graphic Arts; Crafts & Hobbies - Painting | $21.99 | 978-0-8230-3334-8 (0-8230-3334-1)

Color Knitting the Easy Way by Melissa Leapman

2010-04-27T00:30:00-05:00

Color Knitting the Easy Way Essential Techniques, Perfect Palettes, and Fresh Designs Using Just One Color at a Time
Written by Melissa Leapman

Trade Paperback, 160 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Knitting | $22.99 | 978-0-307-44942-9 (0-307-44942-4)

One Ball Knits Gifts by Hajera Habibur-Rahman

2010-04-20T00:30:00-05:00

One Ball Knits Gifts 20 Stylish Designs Made with a Single Ball, Skein, Hank, or Spool
Written by Fatema Habibur-Rahman, Khadija Habibur-Rahman and Hajera Habibur-Rahman

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Watson-Guptill | Crafts & Hobbies - Knitting | $18.99 | 978-0-8230-3324-9 (0-8230-3324-4)

The Sock Knitter's Workshop by Stephanie van der Linden

2010-04-20T00:30:00-05:00

The Sock Knitter's Workshop Everything Knitters Need to Knit Socks Beautifully
Written by Ewa Jostes and Stephanie van der Linden

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Watson-Guptill | Crafts & Hobbies - Knitting; Crafts & Hobbies - Needlework | $19.99 | 978-0-8230-8553-8 (0-8230-8553-8)

Crochet for Bears to Wear by Amy O'Neill Houck

2010-04-13T00:30:00-05:00

Crochet for Bears to Wear More Than 20 Perfect Projects for Your Favorite Teddies and Friends
Written by Amy O'Neill Houck

Trade Paperback, 96 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Crocheting | $16.99 | 978-0-307-46212-1 (0-307-46212-9)

Crochet Lace Innovations by Doris Chan

2010-04-13T00:30:00-05:00

Crochet Lace Innovations 20 Dazzling Designs in Broomstick, Hairpin, Tunisian, and Exploded Lace
Written by Doris Chan

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Crocheting | $21.99 | 978-0-307-46382-1 (0-307-46382-6)

The Art of Gift Wrapping by Wanda Wen

2010-04-06T00:30:00-05:00

The Art of Gift Wrapping 50 Innovative Ideas Using Organic, Unique, and Uncommon Materials
Written by Wanda Wen

Hardcover, 144 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Papercrafts | $24.99 | 978-0-307-40847-1 (0-307-40847-7)

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts by Martha Stewart Living Magazine

2010-03-30T00:30:00-05:00

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts Basic Techniques for Sewing, Applique, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing, plus 150 Inspired Projects from A to Z
Written by Martha Stewart Living Magazine

Hardcover, 400 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Sewing; Crafts & Hobbies - Needlework | $35.00 | 978-0-307-45058-6 (0-307-45058-9)

Regretsy by April Winchell

2010-03-23T00:30:00-05:00

Regretsy
Written by April Winchell

Trade Paperback, 192 pages | Villard | Humor; Crafts & Hobbies | $14.00 | 978-0-345-52318-1 (0-345-52318-0)

Toe-Up Socks for Every Body by Wendy D. Johnson

2010-03-23T00:30:00-05:00

Toe-Up Socks for Every Body Adventurous Lace, Cables, and Colorwork from Wendy Knits
Written by Wendy D. Johnson

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Knitting | $22.99 | 978-0-307-46385-2 (0-307-46385-0)

Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations by Sherri Haab

2010-03-09T00:30:00-05:00

Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations Techniques and Designs from the Artist's Studio
Written by Sherri Haab

Trade Paperback, 160 pages | Watson-Guptill | Crafts & Hobbies - Jewelry; Crafts & Hobbies - Polymer Clay | $22.99 | 978-0-8230-9901-6 (0-8230-9901-6)

Felt Me a Smile by Toyoko Sugiwaka

2010-03-02T00:30:00-05:00

Felt Me a Smile Heart-made Projects to Make and Give
Written by Toyoko Sugiwaka

Trade Paperback, 120 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Needlework; Crafts & Hobbies - Crocheting | $14.99 | 978-0-307-58649-0 (0-307-58649-9)

Samplers by Rebecca Scott

2010-02-16T00:30:00-05:00

Samplers
Written by Joy Jarrett and Rebecca Scott

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Shire | Antiques & Collectibles - Textiles & Costume; Crafts & Hobbies - Embroidery | $19.95 | 978-0-7478-0706-3 (0-7478-0706-X)

Samplers have a long history in Britain and the United States, dating from the sixteenth century. They were originally a collection of patterns gathered together for easy reference to be used in embroidery and needlepoint lace. But they later developed into a schoolgirls' exercise, and today they are more often used to record stitches than patterns.

This book traces the history of samplers in Britain from the late sixteenth century onwards, and includes examples of long, darning, map, school, stitch and plain sewing samplers, as well as those associated with great griefs and joys. Written by Britain's leading experts on the subject, and illustrated with superb photographs of a great range of samplers, this title provides an ideal introduction for the collector, art historian and social historian of these amazing embroidered pictures.

Built by Wendy Dresses by Dana Vacarelli

2010-02-09T00:30:00-05:00

Built by Wendy Dresses The Sew U Guide to Making a Girl's Best Frock
Written by Wendy Mullin and Eviana Hartman
Illustrated by Beci Orpin and Dana Vacarelli

Hardcover, 208 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Sewing | $27.50 | 978-0-307-46133-9 (0-307-46133-5)

Mason-Dixon Knitting by Ann Shayne

2010-02-09T00:30:00-05:00

Mason-Dixon Knitting The Curious Knitter's Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
Written by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne

Trade Paperback, 160 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Knitting | $22.99 | 978-0-307-58645-2 (0-307-58645-6)

Enjoy the practical advice, real-life knitting instruction, and irreverent humor of Yankee Kay Gardiner and Tennessean Ann Shayne, the duo behind the renowned knitting web log masondixonknitting.com. The ladies of Mason-Dixon Knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure through Knitopia, a place where knitting and creativity unite through the zaniest knitted items imaginable. Kay and Ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front doors of Saks the day after Thanksgiving: oh, the potential!

Mason-Dixon Knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a how-to manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. In this book, Kay and Ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. Drawing creative inspiration from their surroundings, they present colorful blankets, sassy nightgowns, a delicate curtain, and much more to reveal that knitting can weave its way into just about every aspect of life. Most of these projects are the epitome of ease, but you can make them as simple or complicated as you prefer.

Kay and Ann invite you to use your creative vision to interpret each pattern and give it your own personal touch. Full-color photography of these delightful home- and family-inspired knits accompanies each project. Along the way, Kay and Ann will introduce you to incredible knitting personalities, share their own knitting experiences, and present eye-popping knitting phenomena. Mason-Dixon Knitting explores the humor, fun, and outrageous possibilities of a realm in which knitting is much more than a craft—it’s a lifestyle.

Inspiration, Guidance, and 30 Projects to Knit

Featuring: Technical hints; Great (knitted) things you will do; How to cope with disaster; Must-knit tv; Mistakes you will definitely make; Knitting for the common good; Knitting something that looks like something else

From the Hardcover edition.

Random House New Releases - Crafts & Hobbies

The Art of Metal Clay, Revised and Expanded (with DVD) by Sherri Haab

The Art of Metal Clay, Revised and Expanded (with DVD) Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative ObjectsWritten by Sherri Haab

Bags in Bloom by Susan Cariello

Bags in Bloom 20 Customizable Flower Purses with 12 Easy Embroidery Stitches and 6 Simple PatternsWritten by Susan Cariello

The Art of Knitted Lace by Crown

The Art of Knitted Lace With Complete Lace How-to and Dozens of PatternsWritten by Crown

Cables Untangled by Melissa Leapman

Cables Untangled An Exploration of Cable KnittingWritten by Melissa Leapman

Knitting Mochimochi by Anna Hrachovec

Knitting Mochimochi 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted AmigurumiWritten by Anna Hrachovec