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		<title>The Knitting Book</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cast on with confidence and master even the trickiest of stitches with 'The Knitting Book'. This guide features over 250 step-by-step techniques, showing you everything from simple knit and purl stitches and techniques for casting on and off, to colourwork, cables, brioche, and lace, as well as how to knit in the round, turn a sock heel, and block knitted fabrics for a flawless finish. Discover the right yarns and needles for any project, and test out your new-found skills with a library of over 120 stitch patterns.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cast on with confidence and master even the trickiest of stitches with The Knitting Book. This bestselling guide features over 250 step-by-step techniques, showing you everything from simple knit and purl stitches and techniques for casting on and off, to colourwork, cables, brioche, and lace, as well as how to knit in the round, turn a sock heel, and block knitted fabrics for a flawless finish.</p>
<p>Discover the right yarns and needles for any project, and test out your new-found skills with a library of over 120 stitch patterns. Complete with twenty projects including clothing and accessories, toys, and homeware, this is the ultimate guide for knitters of all abilities.</p>
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		<title>Granny Square and Crochet Motif Card and Book Set: 50 Cards and a 64-Page Book</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>A stylish BOXED SET with a 64-PAGE BOOK and 50 PATTERN CARDS for CROCHETED MOTIFS, BLOCKS AND SQUARES. </strong></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A stylish BOXED SET with a 64-PAGE BOOK and 50 PATTERN CARDS for CROCHETED MOTIFS, BLOCKS AND SQUARES.  These colourful MINI DESIGNS, inspired by nature, are perfect for CROCHETING ON THE GO.     Ideal for beginners through to experienced crocheters, the eye-catching designs are perfect for trying out new techniques and using up yarn from your stash.  The deck features 50 gorgeous pattern cards for nature-themed granny squares and motifs, from a forget-me-not square to a 3D daffodil and a ladybird on a leaf. All  are fast, fun and so rewarding to create.  Each card features a photo of the motif on the front and the pattern on the back. Many of the cards also include a handy stitch chart.    The 64-page book includes step-by-step illustrations for all the stitches you&#8217;ll need and a guide on how to read the charts. There are also ideas for what to make with your finished blocks, from greetings cards to a pretty flower scarf  &#8211; once you start, you&#8217;ll realise that the possibilities are endless.  All the patterns use US crochet terms, and a UK term conversion chart is provided in the book.</p>
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		<title>The Wonder of Wool</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Knitters, spinners and weavers have never before been so interested in sheep breeds. At yarn shows around the world they can be found seeking out skeins of yarn from their favourite sheep breeds. Provenance is increasingly important to yarn lovers alongside sourcing yarn from farmers using regenerative methods.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Knitters, spinners and weavers have never before been so interested in sheep breeds. At yarn shows around the world they can be found seeking out skeins of yarn from their favourite sheep breeds. Provenance is increasingly important to yarn lovers alongside sourcing yarn from farmers using regenerative methods.The UK has more ancient breeds than any other country and the rich diversity of breeds and the unique characteristics of British wool are valued worldwide. This is a guide to the pure breeds of sheep found in the UK, exploring their history, habitat, appearance and, of course, their fleece and the resulting yarn. Historically, British sheep originated from three main sources: longwools and a few shortwools from the Romans; ancients from the island of Soay in Scotland; and mountain breeds from the Vikings. Today, sheep breeds used for knitting are categorised slightly differently: there are the primitives, longwools, and downs and shortwools.Knitwear designer and author, Justine Lee, set out on a search for the British &#8216;cashmere&#8217; and knitted with yarn from each of the 62 pure breeds in order to find the ones that produce the best yarn for hand knitting. She has designed 10 knitting patterns for garments and accessories made using yarn from 10 different pure breed sheep, focusing on the ones that provide the softest and most beautiful wool for hand knitted projects.The UK has a long history of sheep farming and has contributed significantly to the development and preservation of many sheep breeds. Although the sheep are native British breeds all of the sheep featured in this collection can be found in the USA and Australia which also have a strong tradition of sheep farming and conservation.Beautiful black and white photography captures the unique look and characteristics of these wonderful animals that mean so much to fibre lovers around the world.</p>
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		<title>Crochet</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stylish and super-practical, this introduction to the key skills of crochet has exactly the skills you need to master this perennially popular craft.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Stylish and super-practical, this introduction to the key skills of crochet has exactly the skills you need to master this perennially popular craft.</b></p>
<p>  For a book this size there&#8217;s a remarkable amount of useful content:<br /> <b>Introduction</b><br /> &#8211; how to use this book, abbreviations and symbols</p>
<p>  <b>Before you start</b></p>
<p>  <b>Basic stitches and techniques</b><br /> &#8211; seven crochet stitches with detailed sbs instructions</p>
<p>  <b>More advanced techniques</b><br /> &#8211; seven ways to add decorations, make floral buttonholes, join pieces, etc</p>
<p>  <b>The most common stitches</b><br /> &#8211; fifteen more stitches, each with detailed sbs instructions</p>
<p>  <b>Flat circles and squares</b><br /> &#8211; fourteen patterns for circles, squares and patches that can be stitched together into blankets</p>
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		<title>The granny square book</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mix and match your next crochet project with the ultimate granny square collection. Combining bold colours and playful, eye-catching patterns, this crochet collection contains over 125 designs covering a wide range of themes for all ages.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Mix and match your next crochet project with the ultimate granny square collection.</b></p>
<p>Combining bold colours and playful, eye-catching patterns, this unique crochet collection contains over 125 designs covering a wide range of themes for all ages. The book includes:</p>
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<li>Seasonal collections including winter snowflakes, autumn leaves, and spring florals</li>
<li>Textured effects including puffs, bobbles, and filet crochet</li>
<li>Over 40 3D appliqué designs including animals, stars, shells, and rainbows</li>
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<p>Every square is designed to be worked up at the same size, making it easy to mix and match to create your own unique items, or follow the suggested combinations to make themed blankets, cushions, and more. You can even design your own granny squares using tapestry and bobble stitches, so you can crochet projects that are truly unique to you and your loved ones. And, once you&#8217;ve crocheted your squares, learn how to join and edge them to create a neat finish.</p>
<p>Whether you&#8217;re creating a playful baby blanket, a statement cardigan, or a colour-block tote bag, <i>The Granny Square Book</i> is packed with everything you need to crochet your next project &#8211; one square at a time.</p>
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		<title>Close knit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<b>From the fifteen-million-copy global bestseller comes a new, uplifting, romantic novel about taking a chance to make a change... and the opportunities that come along with it.</b>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Everyone knows her life story.</b><br /><b>But who will win her heart?</b></p>
<p>Gertie has always wondered what her life would be like if she could pluck up the courage to leave the remote Scottish island where she was born.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s the only place she&#8217;s ever known, but it can be stifling. The glue of this community is the Knitting Circle, a group of strong, capable (and nosy) women who gossip, knit and support each other through thick and thin.</p>
<p>So when the chance comes for change &#8211; a new job, new friends and maybe even a new romance &#8211; a world of possibilities opens up for Gertie: if she can finally be brave enough to make her dreams come true.</p>
<p><b>Fifteen million copies sold. A readership that spans the world. It&#8217;s time to fall in love with Jenny Colgan.</b></p>
<p><b>Your favourite authors love Jenny Colgan&#8217;s novels:</b><br />&#8216;An evocative, sweet treat&#8217; <b>Jojo Moyes</b><br />&#8216;Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting&#8217; <b>Marian Keyes</b><br />&#8216;Irresistible&#8217; <b>Jill Mansell</b><br />&#8216;Just lovely&#8217; <b>Katie Fforde</b><br />&#8216;Naturally funny, warm-hearted&#8217; <b>Lisa Jewell</b><br />&#8216;A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book&#8217; <b>Mike Gayle</b></p>
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		<title>Get hooked</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h2>Dive headfirst into the world of crochet.</h2><h2><strong>With Tom Daley as your coach, learn everything you need to know to practise this versatile craft.</strong></h2>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Dive headfirst into the world of crochet.</h2>
<h2><strong>With Tom Daley as your coach, learn everything you need to know to practise this versatile craft.</strong></h2>
<p>Whether you&#8217;re a complete beginner, or something of an expert, quickly pick up all the basic skills you need with step-by-step photographs so you can master any of the fifteen projects with ease. Learn while making your way through the masterclasses that accompany the projects, which range from stylish clothing, cosy accessories and desirable homewares.</p>
<p>Whether you&#8217;re crocheting for yourself or to make gifts for friends with family &#8211; <em>Get Hooked</em> has something for everyone!</p>
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		<title>Simple natural crochet</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>35 stunning and CONTEMPORARY crochet patterns designed by Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller who run MRS MOON where they sell their GORGEOUS, ETHICALLY-SOURCED natural yarns.</strong></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><strong>35 STUNNING and CONTEMPORARY crochet patterns in ECO-FRIENDLY NATURAL YARNS.</strong></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Designed by Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller who run MRS MOON, where they sell their GORGEOUS, ETHICALLY-SOURCED natural yarns.</strong></p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Make clothes, homewares and gifts for kids that are SUPER-SOFT with a BEAUTIFUL finish.</strong></p>
<p>There are easy-to-hook chunky projects that will grow so fast you&#8217;ll be finished in a day, and larger or more intricate items that will take longer but are well worth every stitch you hook into them.</p>
<p>Many of the pieces are perfect for beginners, such as a chevron throw, a simple beanie, or a snuggly cowl. Other projects introduce textured stitches so you can expand your skills with the help of the techniques section. Choose to make a delicately lacy ombré scarf, a granny-square coatigan or a giant cuddly owl.</p>
<p>Whatever your skill level, Susan and Karen&#8217;s stunning patterns will inspire you to crochet designs for your home, your friends, your family and of course, yourself.</p>
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		<title>Easy knitting for beginners</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Over 35 gorgeous knitting projects that you'll love to make for the home, as gifts, and for yourself.</strong></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Over 35 gorgeous knitting projects that you&#8217;ll love to make for the home, as gifts, and for yourself.</strong></p>
<p>Learn how to knit by working through these adorable projects by experienced knitter and author, Fiona Goble. The handy Tools and Materials chapter will teach you every stitch you&#8217;ll need, all illustrated with helpful artworks, so even beginners will be able to pick up a pair of needles and get started. The projects are also grouped by skill level: Getting Started, Getting Better and Now You Are Really Good. In the first chapter, you&#8217;ll find out how to make a cute cosy for your phone, a pretty heart garland to decorate your room, and a stripy cushion cover. Moving on to the next level, there are sweet woodland-themed key rings and simple table mats, as well as larger projects, such as the hot water bottle cosy and the book cover. Finally, try the patterns that are aimed at more experienced knitters, ranging from a delicate tea light shade and a draught excluder to a backpack and a throw. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips throughout, you&#8217;re bound to want to knit all of these projects, both for yourself and as gifts for friends.</p>
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