Tina Barrett – författare

Soft, luxurious natural yarns who would want anything less for their baby or toddler? Tina Barrett shows us that natural need not be bland with this range of funky and colourful crochet projects for babies and toddlers. These delightful chemical-free creations make use of beautiful yarns such as alpaca, soy silk, corn fibre, cotton, wool and bamboo. Projects include: for babies - alpaca heart blanket; romper suit; sleeping bag and hat; corn fibre dress; leggings and hat; cotton matinee jacket, for toddlers: cotton ribbon sash dress; cotton tank top and beanie; wool swing jacket; wool star sweater; cotton granny square jacket and accessories including soya and cotton nappy pants and a cotton cot mobile.

How To Knit is the ultimate guide for the absolute beginner. For those with little or no knitting experience, this simple-to-learn, project-based book will start with the basics and take you through the initial stages of this fun and creative craft. Each technique is clearly explained and accompanied by a stylish project to make, so that you can put your newly acquired knowledge into practice.Projects include:Tablet coverHot-water bottle coverStriped hobo bagFingerless gauntletsBeanie hat with felt corsageEnvelope clutch bagCabled placemats and coastersChunky lace cowlPatchwork cushion coverDemonstrate your new skills to friends and family with designs that include a hobo bag, beanie hat or clutch bag. Beginners will learn all the essentials, from how to hold needles, cast on and off, make a tension swatch and form the basic knit and purl stitches, to how to knit stripes, cable, rib and lace, plus shape their knitting and add buttonholes. Clear step-by-step illustrations and beautifully shot photographs of the finished projects are included throughout, making it both practical and inspirational--the ideal book for want-to-be knitters!

Everyone remembers the rag doll that their granny made for them as a child, or that homemade quilt with cozy and familiar patchwork pieces. There is something so special about things that have been made by those closest to us and not mass-produced for the high street. Home Sewn Nursery is a complete sewing guide for creating bold and bright toys, accessories, clothes and furnishings carefully stitched with love and originality. This booklet includes 12 simple sewing projects suitable for beginners, along with a basic techniques section and a handy pull-out pattern sheet. Four main sections cover a delightful mix of items for every occasion: clothes and shoes, out and about, toys and games and nursery accessories. Patterns include: Sunshine skittles and ball, Easy-peasy sunhat, Froggie hooded towel, baby shoes, earflap hat and changing bag.

Fat Quarter: One-Piece Projects – 25 Projects to make from Short Lengths of FabricPart of a fantastic series of stash-busting sewing books, here are 25 fabulous projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and features beautiful photography, and there is also a handy tools and techniques section. Projects include:Oven gloveChild’s apronDoor stopMagazine holderPencil caseEye maskBedside lampshadeSlippersCot mobileChild’s comforter This book is ideal for using up small pieces of fabric to create a range of decorative and useful items for your home.