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Discover how easy it is to learn to knit successfully and go beyond the knitting basics with this complete technique and project book! Getting started takes just two simple stitches, knit and purl, and a ball of yarn to make sensational projects. Featuring how-to, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, 24 stitch patterns, and three easy projects – one for beginners and two for intermediates – you''ll also learn how to read patterns, understand specialty needles, add finishing touches, and so much more. This guide will make you feel inspired and encouraged to show family and friends your successes and try new knitting techniques!

Newly revised and updated with 3 new patterns, learn how to quilt with 6 easy lessons for the first-time quilter, from learning the basics to finishing their first quilt! Discover how easy it is to begin quilting with this illustrated guide to fabrics, tools, and techniques. Containing a total of 7 simple projects for beginners with step-by-step instructions, photography, and diagrams to learn and practice their newfound skills, as well as popular pre-cut fabrics, First-Time Quiltmaking is the perfect guide for novice crafters and introductory quilting classes!

All the basic quilting information you need is now right at your fingertips, no messy math necessary! This pocket-sized guide contains 16 quilt charts and easy-to-use formulas, making it a quick, convenient, and accurate carry-along reference! Know standard bed quilt sizes, how to reduce and enlarge patchwork blocks, and even how much fabric is needed for basic quilt blocks. Calculate fabric requirements for blocks, squares, strips, and triangles, and have easy-access to formulas for discovering the fabric needed for quilt backing and quilt binding. Also included are quick quilting reference guides for measuring diagonal blocks, side-setting, and corner triangles, as well as half-square triangles and quarter-square triangle blocks. Compact and great for on-the-go use, this guide is an excellent help the next time you prepare and plan a new project!