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The Knitted Rug

Here's a fresh take on the crafts of rugmaking and knitting-the very first book of its kind. These stylish rug projects are so eye-catching that it's hard to believe that even novices can create them. But they can, thanks to a sumptuously illustrated and thorough section on knitting basics; advice on embellishments, including embroidery; and instruction on finishing touches, from weaving ends to lining. Put this knowledge to work on a multicolored Big Needle Garter Stitch Rug, Knit and Purl Oval Rug, Thunderbird Wall Tapestry, and others. Every rug is photographed in a home setting, and includes patterns and ideas for modifying the design.

1 issue / $11.99 US
Bugle Bead Bonanza

Popular beader Jamie Cloud Eakin uses bugle beads to make her fun, fantastic pieces, and she’s showing other crafters how they can do it too! Each of the 30 beautiful projects is wonderfully simple, and explained in an easy-to-follow basics section. The gorgeous creations include an elegant Victorian Choker, colorful Parallel Weave Bracelet, and black-and-white Pouch with Pizzazz.

1 issue / $12.99 US
Modular Knits

A traditional knitting technique gets a new and easier spin, so that even beginners can master the process. Just dip into this comprehensive course, with themed tutorials--each with handy practice exercises--as well as simple instructions, charts, and 29 fabulous projects. Start simple with a patchwork square pillow, and move onto the rounded market bag, triangle hat, and zigzag scarf. "A fresh approach...this attractive book will inspire..."--Yarn Market News

1 issue / $11.99 US
Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork

Master beader Diane Fitzgerald teaches her award-winning techniques for creating gorgeous, geometric jewelry. Twenty truly stunning projects, all using the peyote stitch, come in a variety of flat and dimensional shapes. Contemporary and breathtaking, these beadwoven pieces are perfect for the intermediate crafter—but with such clear and detailed instructions, even beginners will give them a try!

1 issue / $15.99 US

Beading with Cabochons

With this gloriously photographed and illustrated manual at hand, beaders can create awe-inspiring jewelry. It's the only current, comprehensive guide to working with cabochons--a flat piece of rock or mineral--and it covers all the basics, along with a range of new creative techniques and hot trends. Find out which tools and materials to use, which beads work best, and how to wrap them round the stones. Craft turned, pointed, twisted, brick stitch, ruffled, or scalloped edges, or add decorative fringe. For something dramatic, combine more than one cabochon in a single piece. Or, instead of natural stone, use dichroic glass or other found objects. Make a glittering brooch, funky bracelets, a wearable art necklace, and other showstoppers.

1 issue / $15.99 US
Keshi Pearl Necklace eProject

This necklace was inspired by a combination of floral and marine designs. When you make it, you'll learn how to embellish spiral rope with a variety of forms, and then how to finish them off with a neat button closure. From the Lark Crafts book Laura McCabe's Embellished Beadweaving (printed book ISBN: 978-1-60059-514-1), (eBook ISBN: 978-1-4547-0006-7).

1 issue / $2.99 US
Victoria Collar eProject

Here's a chic and versatile accessory to make; you can wear it as a top layer, or put it on under a jacket for added coziness. The bands of color are worked in increased rounds of half double crochet and double crochet. From the Lark Crafts book Crochet Chic (printed book ISBN: 978-1-60059-078-8), (eBook ISBN: 978-1-4547-0013-5).

1 issue / $2.99 US
Laura McCabe's Embellished Beadweaving: Jewelry Lavished with Fringe, Fronds, Lacework & More

Laura McCabe creates elaborate beaded embellishments which she combines into stunning jewelry. These graceful forms are also ideal for embellishing garments or fiber artworks. Her definitive guide to weaving and embroidering with beads is the third volume in the bestselling Beadweaving Master Class series. Combining traditional techniques with modern materials, and showcasing a wide variety of bead types, it offers 18 opulent pieces of jewelry incorporating motifs drawn from the natural world, such as flora and fauna, art nouveau designs, and geometric forms. With its truly spectacular illustrations, this is a feast of inspiration for crafters in all fiber media.

1 issue / $15.99 US

Merci Bucket eProject

It’s a thank you card, a gift holder, and a visual pun on the French phrase merci beaucoup. Really, what more could you expect from such an easy-to-make project? From the Lark Crafts book Thank You Notes (printed book ISBN: 978-1-60059-319-2), (eBook ISBN: 978-1-60059-815-9).

1 issue / $0.99 US
Felt Forest Creatures eProject

Start with detailed instructions for embroidering this adorable raccoon and owl, and you’ll be on your way to populating a woodland full of friendly creatures. This project guides you step by step through creating these little stuffed pillows, including five embroidery stitches shown in both illustrations and photos. From the Lark Crafts book Doodle Stitching (printed book ISBN: 978-1-60059-061-0), (eBook ISBN: 978-1-60059-748-0).

1 issue / $2.99 US
Milk and Honey Soap eProject

Soothing and gently exfoliating, this creamy bar of buttermilk, oatmeal, and honey also has the comforting scent of vanilla. This project includes step-by-step instructions and all the information on tools and techniques you'll need to get started. From the Lark Crafts book Soapmaking the Natural Way (printed book ISBN: 978-1-60059-601-8), (eBook ISBN: 978-1-4547-0031-9).

1 issue / $2.99 US
Tag Silencers eProject

Your dog will never settle for a plain old metal tag again, now that you can easily make these cute and clever covers from felt, fabric, and embroidery floss. This project comes with complete instructions and templates for six different tag shapes—including a cat-shaped cover for more open-minded dogs. From the Lark Crafts book You Lucky Dog (printed book ISBN: 978-1-60059-249-2), (eBook ISBN: 978-1-4547-0078-4).

1 issue / $0.99 US

T-Cut Book eProject

This handmade book project makes a perfect setting for a short story or poem, especially if you add a surprising reveal at its center. You’ll get illustrated directions for folding and cutting the book, along with information on selecting and working with paper in this exciting artistic field. From the Lark Crafts book Making Handmade Books (printed book ISBN: 978-1-60059-587-5).

1 issue / $1.99 US
Cornflower Quilt Block eProject

Summer’s here whenever you make this flower-inspired blue, green, and white block. You’ll get step-by-step instructions and diagrams for making this splendid addition to any quilt, along with illustrated directions for adding decorative embroidery stitches. From the Lark Crafts book 45 Quilt Blocks: Flowers (printed book ISBN: 978-1-60059-583-7), (eBook ISBN: 978-1-4547-0274-0).

1 issue / $0.99 US
Pretty in Patchwork: Holidays

Patchwork is popular among online sewers and quilters alike, and our new Pretty in Patchwork series features all the pretty things that can be made with a variety of patchwork techniques. The second book in this series focuses on handmade holiday items, presenting over 30 beginner to intermediate projects to decorate, give, organize, or simply celebrate the season. Think pieced polar bear and penguin pillows, merry patchwork-letter bunting, reusable patchwork gift wrap, a too-cute patchwork pillowcase and matching hedgehog stuffy, stockings, tree skirts…and lots more! The collection also includes several quilts (from full-size to lap-size to a baby quilt), plus five mini patchwork ornaments for quick and fun crafting. The book includes a robust basics sections, plenty of color step-by-step illustrations to explain the projects, and color variations throughout to illustrate how the projects can be altered for year-round display and use.

1 issue / $13.95 US
Aware Knits

Sustainable yarns, alternative materials, and organic fibers are all the rage. AwareKnits jumps on this trend with a new, socially conscious approach to knitting and crochet. Vickie Howell and activist-knitter Adrienne Armstrong present a groundbreaking volume that’s part pattern book and part crafty call to action. They offer 31 stylish projects that use a variety of organic and “green” yarns.

1 issue / $11.99 US

Blogging for Bliss

Blogging is hot in the highly creative crafting world—and here is the only how-to book aimed directly at everyone from knitters to altered artists. Thanks to hundreds of gorgeous screen grabs from the very best blogs, a thorough introduction to the tools of the trade, and instructions that virtually take you by the hand, even beginners will swiftly go from blank screen to colorful, enticing pages.

1 issue / $9.99 US
Color Your Cloth

Award-winning artist Malka Dubrawksy presents a bold, modern take on dyeing, geared especially to quilters and fiber artists. She’s whipped up a variety of easy patterning techniques for creating unique fabrics, as well as more than a dozen simple projects. How-to photos accompany the text, which focuses on sources of inspiration, tools and materials, and the surface design techniques themselves.

1 issue / $11.99 US
Crochet Bouquet

Done in upscale yarns like chenille and silk, this garden will get intermediate-level crocheters grasping their hooks. A basics section explains how to create them all: Specialty techniques include felting, stacking the flowers, and stiffening petals. “Grow” dahlias, firewheels, primroses, sunflowers, and violets, and a series of projects incorporate the blossoms, including hats, backpacks, and pillows.

1 issue / $9.99 US
Fa La La La Felt

Crafters everywhere are embracing manufactured felt fabric as an attractive, affordable, versatile, and readily available material. This beautiful book showcases felt’s appeal with more than 45 Christmas projects, from festive ornaments and stockings to home decorations. Fa la la la Felt provides a much-needed update to classic holiday crafting with purchased felt, providing fresh new projects that will appeal to both young indie crafters and mainstream crafters alike.

1 issue / $9.99 US