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KNITTING<br />
Knit Noro Accessories, 30<br />
Colorful Little Knits<br />
by Editors of Vogue<br />
Knitting <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
Published by Sixth&Spring<br />
(Distributed by GMC)<br />
£19.99, Hardback<br />
ISBN: 9781936096206<br />
Perfect for knitters who like<br />
working with natural materials and<br />
ecologically sound yarns. Japanese<br />
designer Eisaku Noro has been<br />
producing extraordinary and popular yarns, that are hand colored in<br />
vivid combinations of painterly hues. This book features 32 small projects<br />
that Noro-loving knitters can complete in a weekend, including leg<br />
warmers, cabled mittens, a lace flap hat, and even an iPad cover.<br />
Knitted Booties for Tiny Feet<br />
by Catherine Bouquerel<br />
Published by Sixth&Spring (Distributed by GMC)<br />
£9.99, Paperback<br />
ISBN: 9781936096381<br />
Just the ticket for grannies, aunties and mumsto-be,<br />
this detailed guide is well pitched to<br />
show both beginners and seasoned stitchers<br />
how to create 20 pairs of adorable baby<br />
shoes. The book contains a lovely range of<br />
bootie styles, from Strawberry Jam slippers to sailor-style booties to<br />
urban fashion-forward low-tops .<br />
GENERAL CRAFTS<br />
<strong>Craft</strong><br />
Published by Dorling Kindersley<br />
£25, Hardback<br />
ISBN: 978-0756692704<br />
A real crafter’s companion, this book features an<br />
eclectic assortment of exciting projects that can<br />
provide some great upselling opportunities for<br />
your shop. Makes include all manner of activities,<br />
from petal-filled writing paper, appliquéd<br />
flower throws and lavender-infused soap,<br />
to wire hearts, beeswax candles and tin-can lanterns. The book<br />
covers textiles, papercraft, jewellery, ceramics, glass, candles, soap<br />
and eco-crafts and includes over 300 techniques, with step-by-step<br />
photographs and advice on tools and materials. A great book for an<br />
experienced crafter or for curious creatives who want to get started,<br />
this will encourage your customers to get dipping, twisting, brushing,<br />
creating, recycling and upcycling to their heart’s content.<br />
Knit – Step-by-Step<br />
Published by Dorling Kindersley<br />
£12.99, Hardback<br />
ISBN: 9781405362139<br />
A must for knitting novices, this step-by-step<br />
guide introduces beginners to more than<br />
200 techniques and stitch patterns, so it’s<br />
great for people who want to get going<br />
with their own knits. Detailed illustrations<br />
cover everything from basic casting-on and<br />
stocking stitch, to circular and 3D knitting, cables, bobbles, pockets and<br />
fringes. There are 10 easy projects to get people started including hats,<br />
gloves and jumpers and the book also includes a swatch library of stitch<br />
patterns, to encourage newbies to try new effects and embellishments<br />
including beautiful beading, picot-ruffle edging or fair-isle borders.<br />
PAPERCRAFTS<br />
100 Fresh and Fun Handmade Cards,<br />
50 New Designs;<br />
50 Amazing Alternatives<br />
by Kimber McGray<br />
Published by North Light (Distributed by GMC)<br />
£12.99 Paperback<br />
ISBN: 9781440314995<br />
Cardmaking is the most popular sub-category in papercraft and<br />
this book has a wide appeal as it caters for all abilities. It features<br />
step-by-step instructions for 100 card making projects from lastminute<br />
birthday card makes to more advanced papercrafting projects.<br />
Photos will help readers work through all the tricky bits to create truly<br />
memorable cards with swivels, pop-ups, spinners, shakers, sliders and<br />
more for birthdays, holidays and other celebrations.<br />
Book Contacts<br />
A & C Black, www.acblack.com<br />
Anova Books, T: +44(0)207 605 1466, www.anovabooks.com<br />
Cico Books, T: +44 (0)1256 302699, www.cicobooks.co.uk<br />
Dorling Kindersley, T +44(0)207 010 3709, www.dk.co.uk<br />
GMC Publications, T: +44(0)1273 488 005, www.thegmcgroup,com<br />
How2crafts, T: +44(0)121 212 9857, www.how2crafts.com<br />
Jacqui Small, T: +44 (0)20 7284 7181, www.aurumpress.co.uk<br />
New Holland, www.newhollandpublishers.com<br />
Niyogi Books, www.niyogibooks.com<br />
Octopus Publishing, T: +44 (0)207 632 5488<br />
Quarto Group (incorporating Creative Publishing International),<br />
T: +44 (0)20 7284 7197<br />
Quarry, www.quarrybooks.com<br />
Search Press, T: +44 (0)1892 510 850, E: sales@searchpress.com,<br />
www.searchpress.com<br />
Stash Books, www.roundhousegroup.co.uk<br />
The Useful Booklet Company, T: +44(0)1761 439825,<br />
www.heatherworks.co.uk<br />
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