Precious Pets

"Leisure Arts-Precious Pets: Is there a furry person in your family who makes you smile? Then reward the antics of your whiskered wonder with crocheted accessories. These special designs will delight your canine and feline friends. Cover their collars, create a pet bed to keep your pal warm. For Fido or Fifi, you can easily fashion adorable dog sweaters or coats. And you know that Tom or Callie will save all their cat naps for a sleeping bag. In fact, you may find that there is only one way to get your cat out of this cozy bag offer it a selection crocheted toys! The purrs and tail-wags may never end as you¿re thanked for these crocheted treats time and again. * * Publisher: Leisure Arts"

Incredible Accessories

Leisure Arts-Incredible Accessories: Discover the satiny texture of incredible ribbon yarn from Lion Brand! This 16 page leaflet features five colorful crocheted fashion accessories: * Rick Rack Scarf * Ribbon Cape * Capelet * Bag with Pocket * Cowel Neck Poncho

Learn To Crochet

"Crochet is back in fashion, a favorite with today's up-and-coming textile designers. That's why so many people want to learn its simple, textural, and attractive stitches. From choosing yarns and hooks to making a loop and foundation chain, from doing simple edgings to working in rounds, would-be crocheters will find all the basics of the craft right here. Holding the hook, checking the gauge, reading standard patterns, stitching filet crochet--everything is covered in great detail with full-page photos and close-up drawings. The projects begin with an easy pot-holder and progress to blankets for babies and adults; striped and scalloped cushions, scarves, purses, and Christmas decorations. * Published by Creative Homeowner * By Sue Whiting * 80, 6 3/4"" x 8 1/4"" color pages * Paperback * ISBN: 1580111769"