Join author and photographer Richard Sobol as he picks up his camera once more and travels to a small village in Thailand for an in-depth exploration of the story of silk and the labor-intensive process of making it. From nurturing the silkworms to weaving the fabric and photographing the children as they proudly model the finished product, this first-person narrative, illustrated with richly detailed photographs, chronicles the amazing process of...

In just a few short hours, you can create vibrant accessories, cheerful home decor items and handmade gifts that are guaranteed to brighten up every space and occasion! Crochet designer Kate Rowell combines simple stitches and smart techniques to bring you this stunning collection of eye-catching projects that work up in next to no time.--

Chunky yarnworking is a fun and trendy way to make simple accessories for yourself and your space. This book shows you how to make headwear, neckwear, bags, blankets and more, inluding projects for arm knitting as well as for large needles and hooks. Funky and stylish, the projects in this book include: Super-chunky mufflers, a loose and lacy infinity scarf, a clutch, a tote, and other chich bags, a tasseled cushion cover, a comfy blanket, a bed for...

The third book in the Custom Knits series by acclaimed designer Bernard showcases the ever-popular quick-knits: hats, scarves, gloves, mitts, socks, and more. Each of Bernard's 25 sassy-chic patterns offers specific ideas for customization with fun, glamorous photographs.

"It's amazing what you can make on a knitting loom--hats, scarves, shawls, and even arm warmers and cowls! This book teaches everything you need to know in photo-illustrated steps, so it's easy to follow along and start knitting your first project right away. Once you start, you'll want to knit all 30 patterns in the book!"--

You love to crochet, but you're tired of the granny square and other predictable projects. Let celebrated crochet teacher Sara Delaney help you expand your skills while showing you how to create custom-fit wearable accessories. Delaney's unique, flexible formulas let crocheters of all levels easily design scarves, cowls, fingerless mitts, mittens, gloves, hats, and socks. With fill-in-the-blank templates and a stitch dictionary, you can use your favorite...

Designer Omdahl showcases her signature motif designs and experimental construction in 18 beautiful scarves, wraps, skirts, and shawls. On the enclosed bonus DVD, Omdahl demonstrates new or unusual knitting techniques, step by step.