Autumn 2015 Craft Catalogue

AUTUMN 15 CRAFT

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Dress your Tech Lucy Hopping shows you how to customise your mobile phones, laptops, ereaders, tablets, music players and digital cameras. In Decorate Your Tech, discover how to personalise your tech: use washi tape for colourful keyboards, and attach cute polymer clay designs onto your USB flash drives. Protect Your Tech offers ways to keep your tech safe from damage but looking good. The phone covers include cross stitch and laser cut designs, while you can make an e-reader cover from an old hardback book. Finally, Keep Your Tech is about giving your tech a home – store it, carry it around with you, or identify it as yours. Why not make a simple holder for your phone while it’s charging (preventing it from lying on the floor)? The projects in this book use a range of easy techniques, including papercraft and sewing, plus basic knitting and crochet. With step-by-step artworks and a section to explain all the techniques you’ll need, you don’t have to be an expert to start making your tech world more beautiful.

• Store-bought covers and accessories can be expensive and are not unique – customise them yourself at a fraction of the price.

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• Rubber Band Bracelets, by the same author, has sold over 145,000 copies.

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LUCY HOPPING is an Art and Craft Product Developer in the toy industry. She also makes stitched, crocheted and knitted products to sell at local craft fairs and via online craft websites. Her books include Rubber Band Bracelets (978-1-78249159-0), Loopy Loom Rubber Band Animals (978-1-78249-183-5) and Friendship Bracelets (978-1-78249-1071), all published by CICO Books. She lives in south London, UK.

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Rubber Band Bracelets ISBN: 978-1-78249-159-0 £9.99

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ISBN: 978-1-78249-246-7 128 pages (wood-free paper) l 50 colour photographs & 200 colour artworks 245 x 182 mm l £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 30 Publication: August 2015

• Britons collectively spend £9 bn a year on new devices, and carry more than £22 bn worth of gadgets with them every day – tech is a big and expensive part of people’s lives, meaning they want to avoid spending extra on accessories.

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Paper Pom-poms and Other Party Decorations Discover how to create a spectacular party setting with these 35 fabulous projects. From eye-catching pom-poms to pretty garlands and stunning giant flowers, you’ll want to make them all. Begin with the classic pom-poms – make them in different sizes and colours for a real impact. Learn, too, how to make honeycomb balls, a star piñata and rosette snowflakes. In chapter 2, you’ll find garlands and bunting – why not try the cupcake garland, which combines cupcake cases and fairy lights to look like twinkling flowers? Finally, create impressive centrepieces – giant roses and daffodils, a coffee filter flower wreath and waxed floating lilies are among the striking designs. The projects use a variety of materials, including tissue, card and crêpe paper, as well as recycled magazine pages and wrapping paper – and no specialist craft experience is needed. Step-by-step photography will show you exactly what to do. You’ll also find out about all the different types of paper available – such as water-resistant tissue paper, and two-tone paper – as well as where to buy them. Plus, every template you’ll need is included at the back of the book.

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• Decorate for all kinds of celebrations – weddings, birthdays, Christmas, baby showers – as well as to brighten up your living space.

• Avoid spending a huge amount of money on shop-bought decorations, and make your party unique to you at the same time.

ISBN: 978-1-78249-243-6 128 pages l 250 colour photographs 276 x 208 mm l £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 32 Publication: September 2015 9

• Paper party decorations are a key trend, particularly at weddings but also as general decorations, for example in shop front displays.

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JULIET CARR is a seasoned crafter, and set up her own business, Paperpoms UK ( www.paper poms.co.uk ) in 2009. Having been the first to tap into this now hugely popular trend, their wide range of clients includes Ralph Lauren, Keira Knightley, Gap, Mappin & Webb Jewelry, Monsoon, Oasis, and Jimmy Choo. She and her fiancé live with their baby son in southeast London, UK.

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Paper Flowers ISBN: 978-1-78249-149-1 £12.99

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Wall Art Treat your home as your canvas and adorn your walls with hangings, paintings, stencils, papercrafts, tapestries, hanging plants and more. Make your own decals from wallpaper, and turn that beautiful vintage print you’ve always admired into a work of art in your living room. Wall Art will show you how to decorate a child’s bedroom with a jumping hare made of washi tape and how to weave a group of little, Aztec-inspired wall hangings to bring a touch of texture to a bare wall. Update your interiors with these innovative, contemporary projects, some of which can be created in an afternoon. There are 3D paper flowers, a simple macrame wall hanging that will transform any space, moving paper horses that gallop when you pull their tails, and so many more, all of which you will love to make. So all you need to do is find a bare wall and you can get started right away!

• ‘Wall Art’ is a very popular topic on Pinterest, with the search term yielding tens of thousands of pins.

• These projects are a fantastic way of bring a handmade touch to your home, without the expense of buying original artwork or textiles, and there is a huge amount of satisfaction in making your own pieces.

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• Many of the projects require no specialist equipment, all have clear step-bystep artworks, and there is also a techniques and templates section, so you have everything you need to begin.

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CLARE YOUNGS studied graphic design and has worked in product design, illustration and, book jacket design before deciding to turn her attentions to craft full-time. Clare’s other books include Mobile Art (978-178249-209-2), A Year in Crafts (978-178249-141-5), Book Art (978-1-90817092-7) and Letter Art (978-1-78249-084-5) – all available from CICO Books. Clare is based in Broadstairs, Kent, UK.

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Mobile Art

ISBN: 978-1-78249-209-2 £12.99

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ISBN: 978-1-78249-247-4 144 pages l 250 colour photographs & illustrations l 235 x 190 mm l £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 24 Publication: October 2015

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More Origami for Children

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Stuck for something fun to do on a rainy day or worried about being bored on a long car journey? Don’t panic, because this is one of the best boredom-busting books on the planet! Packed with 35 of the finest paper projects this side of Tokyo, More Origami for Children shows how to take a simple piece of paper and turn it into something so much more exciting, like a monkey hand puppet, a robot, pretty flowers, a gift box for all sorts of treats and even a sumo wrestler. The models range from very easy to more challenging – the tulip or the rabbit are great for teaching little hands the basics, while aspiring origami addicts will love the koala, windmill, snowflake and even a dinosaur! You really will be amazed at what you can create with just a few simple folds. The best thing about the book is that it comes with over 50 pieces of paper, meaning you can start folding straight away.

And you really can make models anywhere: at home, in the park, on holiday, with your friends at school or on a train... how cool does that sound?!

ISBN: 978-1-78249-244-3 128 pages plus 50 pieces of origami paper 200 colour photographs l 235 x 216 mm £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 20 Publication: September 2014 9

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MARI ONO is an expert in origami and all forms of papercrafts. Her previous books include Origami Farm (978-1-78249-048-7), How to Make Paper Planes (978-1-908862-532), Dinogami (978-1-908170-95-8), Wild and Wonderful Origami (978-1-90756356-0), Origami for Children (978-1906525-80-4) and The Simple Art of Japanese Papercrafts (978-1-907563-089), all available from CICO Books.

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Origami Farm ISBN: 978-1-78249-048-7 £14.99

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• Part of the bestselling CICO origami book-and-paper packs – Origami for Children (ISBN 978-1-906525-80-4) has sold over 200,000 copies.

• No expensive tools required, just a piece of paper.

• Includes 50 pieces of specially designed origami paper.

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Make Your Own Zoo Roll up to the zoo and meet a colourful menagerie of charming cardboard animals, from pandas to elephants. First, go on Safari and create a whole pride of lions from cardboard tubes! Then make a pretty zebra, a giraffe, a rhino and even a delightfully jaunty flamingo.

Move on to the Jungle where there is a grinning crocodile, a chimpanzee, and an orangutan swinging through the trees. In the Arctic there is a delightful family of penguins made of egg cartons, a seal, a walrus and a smiling polar bear, all enjoying the snow. You can hear the Aviary a long way away, with chattering parrots, lovebirds and even a bald eagle perching on a rock. Finally, spot the stingrays and the elusive manta ray in the Aquarium, where they are joined by a jolly dolphin, a jellyfish, an octopus and many other interesting sea creatures. In the last chapter you will learn how to make all of the enclosures and scenery so that your cardboard critters have a home.

Using materials that you might otherwise discard, Make Your Own Zoo provides clear step-by-step instructions and handy hints that will soon have you making your very own cardboard zoo!

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• All projects are easy and budget-friendly, using simple materials found around the home.

• All the projects are eco-friendly, tapping into the trend of encouraging children to recycle and reuse.

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TRACEY RADFORD is a keen recycler and upcycler; her crafting house rule is: ‘only what’s to hand is allowed’, which usually means whatever’s in the recycling pile! Tracey started making cardboard animals with her daughter, and their clever creatures are now a hugely popular part of her blog ( www.patchworkparent. blogspot.co.uk ).

also available:

Wild & Wonderful Origami ISBN: 978-1-907563-56-0 £12.99

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ISBN: 978-1-78249-256-6 128 pages l 250 colour photographs 235 x 216 mm l £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 38 Publication: August 2015

• Craft is continuing to grow in popularity, with Hobbycraft and other stores reporting record sales yearly.

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Knitted Animal Scarves, Mitts and Socks Everyone loves animals, and now you can add them to your wardrobe with this fun and fluffy collection by Fiona Goble of animal scarves, mittens and socks to knit. Whether you like the bright colours of tropical frogs and fish, or you prefer the cuddly softness of a koala or a rabbit, you will find your favourite creature here. ‘Furry Friends’ include a fox scarf and socks, and a marmalade kitten scarf. In ‘Country Creatures’ you’ll find scarves in the shape of a duckling, a sheep and a pig, as well as hedgehog mitts. ‘Water Lovers’ include a shark scarf complete with fin, and a pair of penguin socks, while ‘Wild Animals’ range from an elephant scarf to a zebra cowl and snake socks. There are loads of scarves for small kids, big kids, and young adults, plus a cute collection of socks in the form of cats, owls and more. Cowls and mittens, and some hat/scarf combinations, complete the set. With simple stitches, full instructions for making-up, and clear photographs to illustrate the all-important details, you can pick up your needles and knit a menagerie in no time.

• Animal knits are hugely popular with children and young adults alike.

• Knitted Animal Hats by Fiona Goble has sold over 20,000 copies.

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• Scarves and mittens are quick to knit and make excellent gifts.

ISBN: 978-1-78249-252-8 128 pages l 125 colour photographs 276 x 208 mm l £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 32 Publication: September 2015 9

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FIONA GOBLE teaches knitting and sewing classes and is the author of several best-selling knitting books, including Knit Your Own Royal Wedding . She is also the author of Knitted Animal Hats (978-1-908862-549), Scarves and Cowls (978-1-78249-1392) and Beanies and Bobble Hats (978-1-78249-196-5), all published by CICO Books. Fiona lives just outside London, with her husband and her teenage son.

also available:

Knitted Animal Hats ISBN: 978-1-908862-54-9 £12.99

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Big Needle Knits Melanie Porter has long used giant needles for her knitting creations, and here she shares 35 stylish designs with you. There are lots of projects to knit using needles from sizes 10mm to 25mm, as well as some that use extra large needles (35mm), and the great thing about using big needles is that you can work up items quickly to great effect.

Divided into three chapters – Chunky Textures, Summer Knits and Mega Knits – and using a variety of beautiful chunky yarns, there’s a whole host of inspiration here for any knitter. Hats, scarves, gloves and other winter items are all featured in different stitches and yarns, but there are lightweight knits too, including a tunic dress, sweater and cowl. Go from small-scale ideas – a necklace, headband and bangles – to supersize projects, such as the oversized shawl, throw and pouffe. There’s a comprehensive techniques section, too, which covers the basics for beginners and acts as a reference guide for experienced knitters.

• Discover how speedily you can complete items using giant needles.

• Knitting continues to grow in popularity: In 2014, the Knitting and Stitching Show Harrogate received the most visitors ever (22,000 – an increase of 6% over the previous year) and the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace in London attracted over 33,000 visitors during National Knitting Week.

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• A huge number of super-chunky yarns are now available, and new ones are being added to ranges all the time.

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MELANIE PORTER worked as a knitwear designer for international fashion brands before turning her expertise to furniture with hand-knitted panels in 2008. Her work is sold at lifestyle boutique Wolf & Badger in London. She is the author of HandKnit Your Home (978-1-908862-68-6) and The Hand-Knitted Nursery (978-1-78249090-6), both published by CICO Books.

She lives in central London.

also available:

Arm & Finger Knitting ISBN: 978-1-78249-208-5 £12.99

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ISBN: 978-1-78249-253-5 128 pages l 100 colour photographs & 50 colour artworks l 276 x 208 mm £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 32 Publication: October 2015

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Leather Jewelry Leather has never been more popular – from stacking and wrapping bracelets to biker jackets and fringed bags, it is the fashion material of choice, as evidenced by the 1970s revival, which is in full swing on the runways. In Leather Jewelry Linda Peterson presents over 35 step-bysteps projects to make. From upcycling an old worn baseball to embellishing a well-loved handbag there are projects that will satisfy the thrifty crafter. There are exciting new designs from an eye-catching charm necklace to stylish beaded earrings. With a wealth of techniques including stamping and stitching as well as painting and embroidery this book is packed with designs to appeal to the beginner and seasoned crafter alike.

• Leather has made a comeback in both the jewellery and clothing industries.

• The ease in working with leather along with the availability of the material makes it suitable for the beginner jewellery artist while still tantalizing the more advanced.

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• Stunning ways to create, upcycle, recycle and embellish leather jewellery.

ISBN: 978-1-78249-245-0 128 pages l 200 colour photographs 276 x 208 mm l £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 32 Publication: September 2015 9

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LINDA PETERSON has been a professional award-winning arts and crafts designer for the past 20 years, and is known for her unique eye for detail. Her dazzling designs have appeared in numerous magazines and advertising campaigns. Her previous books include Upcycled Jewelry (978-178249-151-4) and Paracord Jewelry (978-1-78249-192-7). She lives in Missouri, USA. Visit her website at www.lindapetersondesigns.com .

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Paracord Jewelry ISBN: 978-1-78249-192-7 £12.99

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Sew Scandinavian Kajsa Kinsella has created a collection of beautiful hand-stitched projects for the home, the nursery and to wear, inspired by her Swedish childhood. For the nursery, there are adorable, tiny felt pets for small hands to squirrel away in decorated matchboxes and a fun felt memory game for all the family. Handstitched accessories include cozy folklore slippers, felt wrist warmers to keep out winter chills and a stylish plaited Scandi heart messenger bag. For the home, there is a smart Sami doorstopper and heart hanging decorations that will bring warmth to any interior. Finally, there are festive crafting ideas, such as a rustic winter mobile, a patchwork “Lucia” wall hanging and an appliqué forest friends Christmas stocking. Each project is accompanied by step-by-step photographs and clear instructions.

• Scandinavian style is perennially popular due to its simplicity and elegance.

• 35 beautiful sewing projects that are easy to make.

• Includes step-by-step text, photographs and templates.

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ISBN: 978-1-78249-241-2 128 pages l 250 colour photographs 235 x 216 mm l £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 38 Publication: September 2015 781782 492412

KAJSA KINSELLA grew up as part of a very creative family in Sweden. Today she makes beautiful handcrafted projects inspired by the Swedish values, memories and traditions of her childhood. Kajsa contributes to a wealth of craft publications. Sew Scandinavian is her first book for CICO Books.

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Scandinavian Needlecraft ISBN: 978-1-907030-22-2 £12.99

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Old Quilts, New Life Old Quilts, New Life features 20 stunning quilts designed by passionate quilter, author and designer, Sarah Fielke. Sarah has selected 10 beautiful quilts from The American Folk Art Museum and created two designs inspired by each quilt – the first, a sympathetic interpretation of the original piece and the second, a more contemporary creation. Old Quilts, New Life showcases these stunning quilts – each one accompanied by step-by-step instructions so you can create them at home. The book takes you through the history of the quilting tradition and explores the techniques and styles employed by quilters over the centuries. From the beautiful simplicity of an Amish quilt to a striking, graphic Text quilt, there is a quilt here to suit all skill levels and styles.

• Written by award-winning quilt designer and bestselling author, Sarah Fielke.

• Sarah teaches extensively worldwide and is a vocal and involved member of the thriving quilting community. Her online class with www.craftsy.com has over 6,000 students enrolled.

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• Breathtaking photography, templates and step-by-step instructions ensure projects are both enticing and achievable.

ISBN: 978-1-78249-239-9 144 pages l 100 colour photographs & 60 colour illustrations l 276 x 208 mm £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 32 Publication: September 2015 9

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SARAH FIELKE is a quilter, teacher, designer and author of five hugely successful quilt books including Hand Quilted with Love (9781-908862-59-4) and Little Quilts (978-178249-137-8). Based in Australia, Sarah has designed seven quilting fabric collections and she regularly teaches classes on how to make her unique style of quilts at craft shows and in quilt shops around the world, and online at craftsy.com. Visit her website www.sarah fielke.com or blog www.thelastpiece.net .

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Hand Quilted with Love ISBN: 978-1-908862-59-4 £19.99

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Modern Cross Stitch Cross stitch is a simple, traditional craft that allows beginners and experts alike to enjoy the gratifying experience of creating something, whether it is for themselves or as a gift. Hannah Sturrock loves to stitch and wants you to love it, too. Here she presents over 30 of her beautiful patterns, all featuring simple outlines, striking patterns and clean, fresh colours. Discover five chapters of fabulous ideas: For a Beautiful Baby; For Big Kids; For a Special Occasion; For a Nature Lover; For the Home. Make an adorable peeping ted pillow for young ones or a comic-book style cell phone case. Add a handmade touch to presents with stitched gift tags, and create a Christmas toy sack that will be treasured throughout the years. Bring the beauty of nature into the home with the flower burlap tote and the stunning floral finch pillow.

You can even take cross stitch to a new level, decorating walls with washi tape birds and stitching velvet ribbon onto woven chair seats.

Make use of other innovative materials, too, including glow in the dark embroidery thread and soluble canvas, which allows you to cross stitch on any fabric.

• Charts are clear and easy to read.

• Make cushions and bags, as well as framing pieces and creating beautiful wall art.

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• Includes simple projects for beginners but also more complex patterns to challenge experienced cross-stitchers.

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HANNAH STURROCK After initially working as a barrister and then in charity events, Hannah Sturrock finally embraced her love of craft and set up Bobo Stitch ( www.bobostitch.co.uk ) in 2013, a company selling counted cross stitch kits which feature her own contemporary patterns. She lives in south-west London, UK, with her husband, children, and a ridiculously large stash of embroidery floss.

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Folk Art Needlecraft ISBN: 978-1-908862-66-2 £12.99

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ISBN: 978-1-78249-240-5 128 pages l 50 colour photographs & 70 colour charts and artworks l 276 x 208 mm £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 32 Publication: October 2015

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Big Hook Crochet A keen crocheter, Emma Friedlander-Collins decided to explore the possibilities of using an extra-large hook – starting with one her husband had made for her from the end of a broomstick. She discovered that crocheting with her giant hook, combined with using super-chunky yarns, produced quick results and new textures. Here she shares 35 stylish patterns with you, all to make using a supersize hook.

You can make your own hook for these projects, but you can also buy one, and details of suppliers are provided. Chapter 1, Clothes and Accessories, has a whole host of things you will love to make and wear, including scarves, a hat, jewellery and slippers. Meanwhile, chapter 2, Homeware, offers ideas that are great for your own home or to give as gifts. Learn how to create cushions, rugs and throws, as well as a basket and bath mat set, and handy house bowls. With so much inspiration, plus a comprehensive techniques section and helpful hints and tips, you’ll soon be hooked on making these gorgeous designs.

• Using a big hook and super-chunky yarns means patterns work up quickly – handy for larger projects, and ideal for smaller designs.

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• The UK Hand Knitting Association now estimates the number of knitters and crocheters in the UK to be 7.5 million.

• A huge number of super-chunky yarns are now available, and new ones are being added to ranges all the time.

ISBN: 978-1-78249-250-4 112 pages l 100 colour photographs & 30 colour artworks l 276 x 208 mm £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 32 Publication: September 2015 9

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EMMA FRIEDLANDER-COLLINS has been moonlighting under the name Steel & Stitch since 2010 and has a successful online business and blog ( www.steelandstitch.blogspot.co.uk ) where she tries out her crochet patterns, and shares tips and techniques. She recently wrote her first book, Crochet Dress-Up (978-1-78249-195-8), also published by CICO Books. She lives in East Sussex, UK.

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Crochet Dress-Up ISBN: 978-78249-195-8 £12.99

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Modern Granny Square Crochet and More Whether you are just starting to crochet, or you have moved on to other stitches and patterns, Modern Granny Square Crochet and More provides you with plenty of inspiration to get back to basics and reignite your love of granny squares, circles, triangles and more.

Starting with larger scale projects for the home, Pillows and Throws includes colourful, bright and quick patterns for cushion covers, floor cushions and blankets and throws, using hexagons, flower squares and chevrons in addition to squares. Finishing Touches includes quick and easy pieces to complete your interiors, from a noughts and crosses wall hanging to a granny circle rug, circular placemats in graphic black and white with fluorescent trim, and a collection of crochet ‘pictures’ to display. There is plenty to choose from in the Clothes and Accessories section too, including a granny-square book bag and coin purse, a granny hexagon tech case, and a triangle shawl, all in rich colours. The basic stitches and techniques you need are all fully illustrated and explained, so you just need the yarn and a hook to be able to create these beautiful, contemporary and stylish pieces.

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• Granny squares, circles, triangles and chevrons are easy to master.

• Modern colours and styles bring fresh life to a traditional crochet technique.

• 35 patterns for your home and for you, from throws and cushions to bags, collars, and scarves.

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LAURA STRUTT is a former editor of Craft Business magazine, and launched Sew magazine, which she edited until 2012. She is interested in all kinds of crafts, and shares her expertise and her latest finds on her website, www.madepeachy.com.

She recently wrote Arm and Finger Knitting (978-1-78249-208-5) for CICO Books, and is also the author of The Sewing Manual , and The DIY Wedding Manual (Haynes). Laura is based in Colchester, Essex.

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Crochet Basics ISBN: 978-1-78249-142-2 £14.99

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ISBN: 978-1-78249-248-1 128 pages l 125 colour photographs 235 x 216 mm l £12.99 (paperback with flaps) Carton quantity: 38 Publication: September 2015

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