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10/17/2024

Are y'all going to the Sheep & Wool Festival this weekend???

If you are, be sure to stop by Merritt Books in Building B, where three of our great authors will be signing books!

Thank you to Merritt Books for hosting Megan Lapp, Noelle R B Stiles, and Sara Elizabeth Kellner ❤️

Comment what you're most excited to see at Rhinebeck!

10/15/2024

Every weaver weaves hand towels!

They are small in size and weave quickly, are perfect for using up small amounts of yarn, make great gifts, are perfect for beginners and for learning new techniques, and they are eminently practical and you need new ones now and then.

Weaving Hand Towels Simply by Susan Kesler-Simpson is just the reference you need! With 43 designs in a variety of weave structures, from easy to advanced patterns, for both 4- and 8-shaft looms, there are plenty of patterns to explore and learn from while you make practical towels.

Since kitchen towels are often undertaken as a first weave, the book includes an introductory section explaining how to read and work from weaving drafts, the best fiber choices for towels, how to combine colors in pleasing combinations, finishing techniques, and troubleshooting tips.

Weaving Hand Towels Simply is available NOW, find it wherever books are sold!

10/10/2024

Love warm winter hats but struggle to make them work with a ponytail or quick bun? Crochet messy bun hats are the answer! These hats have a hole at the top for a bun or ponytail to slip through—no more odd bump in your hat. With more coverage than a headband, messy bun hats are the perfect solution for your carefree style!

In Crochet Messy Bun Hats by Kristi Simpson, a variety of interesting yet easy stitch patterns in medium-weight solid and self-striping yarns make these hats quick and entertaining to crochet. Each pattern includes gorgeous photos of the finished piece and row-by-row instructions. Make a variety of styles and colors for yourself and to give as gifts. You'll find these hats as delightful to wear as they are to crochet!

Crochet Messy Bun Hats by Kristi Simpson is available now, find it wherever books are sold!

10/01/2024

So, what are y'all crafting? Because if you haven't started your cozy fall crafts yet--it's October, get on it already!

This month, we've got two fantastic books to give you ideas, whether you're getting to work on holiday gifts or just want to make yourself a little treat.

Crochet Messy Bun Hats: 12 Quick & Easy Designs to Keep Out the Cold by Kristi Simpson - Available Now

Weaving Hand Towels Simply: 43 Designs for 4 and 8-Shaft Looms by Susan Kesler-Simpson - October 15

Check 'em out!

09/23/2024

We'd like to say a big thank you to Sarah A. Chrisman of This Victorian Life for sharing Victorian Housecats to Knit with her book club, the Calico Club!

Check out her review on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC0o6i5d4vM

Sarah was at first a bit hesitant to review the book as she sews but does not knit. But, we knew the style, storytelling, and cats would be right up her alley!

Thank you again Sarah for taking a chance on this beautiful craft title, and if you're ever looking to expand your craft horizons with two needles instead of one, we know you have the perfect book to get you started ❤️🐱❤️

09/17/2024

Crochet the holy family and their visitors for your Christmas display!

Patterns include Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, three wise men, angel, sheep, cow, and donkey. Each pattern includes row by row instructions and photos as needed to explain details. Each character has special details that set them apart, such as crocheted hair, robe, crown, and accessories. The animals are adorable and ready for play!

Bianca Esmanhoto is a former military sergeant who is passionate about arts and teaching. Crochet started as a stress relief from her air traffic controller job, won her heart, and soon gained exclusive dedication in her life. Her creative and somewhat restless mind is always looking for more, and so her business, Crocheniacs, was born. She says, “Writing this book is a dream and by far one of the most amazing accomplishments of my life.”

Crochet Nativity is available NOW in the US, find it wherever books are sold!

09/10/2024

We know, we know, it's only September! But also, counterpoint: It's already September!!!!

If you're planning to craft your holiday gifts this year, what are you waiting for? Y'all gotta get moving if you want everything ready in time!

Or, you can honor our most time-honored tradition: wrapping a half-fished gift still on the hook, with a note along the lines of "not finished yet!"

No matter which you choose, Crochet Christmas Stockings by Salena Baca is a great book for you

09/05/2024

If you're planning on giving homemade gifts this holiday season, you gotta get started NOW, if you haven't already! But don't worry, we've got you covered with these fantastic September releases

08/21/2024

With animal- and nature-inspired themes, the wander-full sweater designs of Anna-Sofia Vintersol in Knit Wild share your love of all things wild and free!

Delightful motifs feature yokes of wolf faces and foxes, bears, whales, pawprints, and other colorwork patterns. A favorite pattern is sure to be Kitulo, a “choose your own adventure” sweater that can be endlessly customized with myriad mix-and-match charts. Every sweater from this design is one of a kind!

Beautifully detailed, colorful, and robust when knitted in hardy wool yarns, these sweaters are ready for outdoor adventures and will keep you toasty on hikes and camping trips. Prefer to sip cocoa indoors when temperatures dip? Knit them in a less-insulating wool and you’ll be quite comfortable. The colorwork keeps the knitting interesting; you’ll love watching the patterns emerge. Sizes range from 2XS to 4XL and are unisex—ready to be knit and enjoyed by all!

Knit Wild by Anna-Sofia Vintersol is coming this September, available wherever books are sold!

08/20/2024

Tufting is a way of making wall art, rugs, and more by inserting yarn on a stretched canvas with a tufting gun. Rug Tufting by Guillaume Neves shows you all you need to know to make your first rug, from buying the material to using the tufting gun, assembling the frame, and finishing!

For advanced tufters, Guillaume Neves shares all his workshop secrets to help you take your tufting to the next level. Eight practice projects with complete step-by-step instructions are included to teach new skills and show you how to play with textures, shapes, and colors so that you can then give free rein to your creative desires!

Rug Tufting by Guillaume Neves is available NOW, find it wherever books are sold!

08/08/2024

Available NOW from Stackpole Crafts, it's our August Releases!!!

Get cozy with Crochet Hats and Mittens for Everyone by Sascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk, and learn your next favorite craft with Rug Tufting by Guillaume Neves!

These books are available NOW, find them wherever books are sold!!!

08/05/2024

Crochet hats and mittens for the whole family!

With all patterns sized for newborn through adult large, you can make warm and woolly mittens and hats for all. Novice crocheters can start with the easy December Hat and Mittens or a simple headband, while those with more advanced skills may want to jump right in with the Celtic Cable. Most items are unisex; personalize with color choices to make each item one of a kind.

There are 7 designs for hats and headbands in a variety of styles and 4 mitten patterns, including one in the popular fingerless style that can also have a flap to keep fingers warm. Most are in the intermediate skill range, and illustrated tutorials for basic stitches and techniques make the patterns accessible for beginners. More complex stitches are given in written instructions as well as being illustrated in crochet stitch diagrams.

With classic styles in a wide range of sizes, Crochet Hats and Mittens for Everyone by Sascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk is sure to become your go-to book for all your gift-giving needs.

Coming August 6 2024 (that's tomorrow!), find it wherever books are sold.

07/24/2024

Adorn your life with crochet stars!

These easy and fun to crochet stars can be used for so many things! Start by making the seven star designs in various sizes. Then use your stars to create projects such as a picture frame for your favorite "star," a holiday ornament, or a magic wand. Decorate a journal cover or make earrings. Make multiple stars into a garland or mobile. The stars can be sewn or pinned onto clothing as mending patches or a fashion accessory. Once you've mastered the basic stars, customize with beads, ribbons, lace, and other embellishments to make each one your unique creation!

These little stars are perfect for using up small bits of yarn and for keeping in your bag for crocheting on the go. The 28 ideas presented in the book are a great place to start, but once you start crocheting stars, the sky is the limit!

Crochet Stars: 25+ Customizable Projects Full of Love, Laughter, and Inspiration by Noreen Crone-Findlay is available NOW, find it wherever books are sold!

07/16/2024

We have so many fantastic books releasing TODAY!

Looking to crochet a new friend? Crochet Monsters by Megan Lapp has got your back.

Ready to get a little wild with color? Colorful Crochet Cables by Noelle R. B. Stiles will teach you everything you need to know.

Want to level up your weaving game? Radical Potholder Weaving by Deborah Jean Cohen has the patterns for you.

Ready to spread some star-studded joy? Crochet Stars by Noreen Crone-Findlay is the book for you.

All of these fantastic books are available NOW, find them wherever books are sold!

06/13/2024

Don't be afraid to mix colors and cables!

The often-repeated advice that it is best to choose solid-color yarns when you crochet cables is not always true. With a little bit of knowledge and planning, you can crochet beautiful Celtic cables and enhance the design with your choice of a multicolored yarn. Learn everything you need to know in Colorful Crochet Cables by Noelle R. B. Stiles!

Author Noelle R. B. Stiles is a vision scientist and has done extensive research into the art and science of color play (so that you don't have to!). What she brings to this book is the practical side of color usage. She gives you a broad look at how colors and designs work together and illustrates how color choices affect the final outcome of your crochet pieces. She specifically sets out to prove that multicolored yarns should not be sidelined in your textured crochet pieces and can be used to great advantage. With practical examples and 20 patterns, she shows how crochet designs can feature both a multicolored yarn and an intricate cable to gorgeous effect. Patterns include eye-catching scarves, hats, mitts, blanket, cardigan, and more. If you are new to cabling, there are step-by-step instructions and several beginner patterns.

Pull out your favorite hand-painted or variegated yarn and give it a try!

Colorful Crochet Cables is coming this July 2024, available wherever books are sold!

06/12/2024

AVAILABLE NOW, wherever books are sold!!!

Cross-stitch your cottage life!

Whether you live in a cottage or an urban apartment, if you daydream of a simple life in a little house on a hill or near the sea, Cottage Cross-Stitch: 20 Designs Celebrating the Simple Joys of Home by Gail Bussi is full of designs that will inspire and feed your love of all things homey and sweet. The stitchings feature a variety of tiny homes—from cabins with beautiful gardens to hobby farms and even a little camper home—and the relaxing rituals of cottage living, such as baking, gardening, and enjoying wildlife and sunshine.

Every project includes chart, finished photo, materials, and full instructions. Find your peace as you make each stitch, and then display your work where you can be transported to your cottage dream every time you see it!

05/13/2024

We had so much fun at !

Thank you to everyone who came to signings for Exploring Tunisian Crochet by Lori Harrison and InstaKnits for Baby by Melissa Leapman. We had so much fun chatting with you all, and seeing some familiar faces from last year!

We also loved getting to visit with Rosann Fleischauer, author of Cozy Coastal Knits, Heather Walpole, author of Scarves in the Round, as well as the aforementioned Lori and Melissa--one of our favorite parts of h+h is getting to talk in person with so many wonderful people

04/25/2024

Are y'all going to h+h Americas next week? BECAUSE WE ARE!

Join us at booth #1413 to check out some books, chat, and meet two featured authors: Lori Harrison and Melissa Leapman!

Lori Harrison will be signing copies of Exploring Tunisian Crochet on Thursday 5/2 from 11a-1p

Melissa Leapman will be signing copies of Insta-Knits for Baby on Thursday 5/2 from 3p-4p

We hope to see you there!

04/10/2024

Cross-stitch your cottage life!

Whether you live in a cottage or an urban apartment, if you daydream of a simple life in a little house on a hill or near the sea, Cottage Cross-Stitch: 20 Designs Celebrating the Simple Joys of Home by Gail Bussi is full of designs that will inspire and feed your love of all things homey and sweet. The stitchings feature a variety of tiny homes—from cabins with beautiful gardens to hobby farms and even a little camper home—and the relaxing rituals of cottage living, such as baking, gardening, and enjoying wildlife and sunshine.

Every project includes chart, finished photo, materials, and full instructions. Find your peace as you make each stitch, and then display your work where you can be transported to your cottage dream every time you see it!

Coming this June 2024, available wherever books are sold!

04/10/2024

Available now, it's Vegan Candles: 21 Soy and Plant-Based Candles for Beginners by Delphine Reposeur!

Create your own 100% natural vegan candles!
Making your own candles allows you to choose ingredients that are healthy for you and for the planet. It also gives you the opportunity to play with a wealth of fragrances to create candles that are meaningful and purposeful for creating atmospheres of relaxation, warmth, concentration, energy . . . the possibilities are endless! Nearly any glass container can be made into a candle, so use your creativity and resourcefulness to combine containers, scents, and inclusions such as flower petals or coffee beans to make your own unique candles.
The candle-making process is simple. Even if it's your first time, you'll find success by following the instructions in this book. You'll learn:
·the materials and tools needed to begin, and how to choose the best natural ingredients
·the steps necessary to make both container and molded candles, as well as wax melts
·step-by-step instructions for 21 recipes with the exact scents to combine to make candles for a variety of moods

Find it wherever books are sold!

03/05/2024

It's March Release Day!!!

Start the month off right with these fantastic new yarn craft books, available NOW wherever books are sold!

My Crocheted Home: Hand-made baskets, pillows, throws, wall hangings, placemats, and more by Salena Baca Crochet

Crochet Baby Sets: 30 Patterns for Blankets, Booties, Hats, Tops, and More by Kristi Simpson

Essential Knit Sweaters: Patterns for Every Sweater You Ever Wanted to Wear Every Day by Frauke Ludwig

02/27/2024

Create your own 100% natural vegan candles!

Making your own candles allows you to choose ingredients that are healthy for you and for the planet. It also gives you the opportunity to play with a wealth of fragrances to create candles that are meaningful and purposeful for creating atmospheres of relaxation, warmth, concentration, energy . . . the possibilities are endless! Nearly any glass container can be made into a candle, so use your creativity and resourcefulness to combine containers, scents, and inclusions such as flower petals or coffee beans to make your own unique candles.

The candle-making process is simple. Even if it's your first time, you'll find success by following the instructions in Vegan Candles: 21 Soy and Plant-based Candles for Beginners by Delphine Reposeur.

You'll learn:
·the materials and tools needed to begin, and how to choose the best natural ingredients
·the steps necessary to make both container and molded candles, as well as wax melts
·step-by-step instructions for 21 recipes with the exact scents to combine to make candles for a variety of moods

Coming this April 2024, available wherever books are sold!

02/15/2024

Personalize your space with My Crocheted Home: Hand-made baskets, pillows, throws, wall hangings, placemats, and more by Salena Baca!

Crocheting items for the home provides a wonderful opportunity to display and enjoy your handmade items every day. Adorn your dining room with a beautiful wall hanging, plants in textured cozies, and the Elm Placemats and Runner. Snuggle into the cozy Arrowwood Throw with your head on a crocheted pillow and your feet propped up on the Wow Ottoman. Crochet baskets and caddies for every room—they can be made to match your decor and are both stylish and functional.

Salena Baca has a knack for creating crochet patterns with interesting texture and design elements while using only the basic crochet stitches. All patterns presented in this book are suitable for a beginner to intermediate crocheter, so grab your hook and yarn and get started. You'll love seeing and using your crochet all around your home!

My Crocheted Home is coming this March, available wherever books are sold!

02/14/2024

Megan Lapp experimented with a variety of media until she discovered crochet. Her creations come to life in her head and then she recreates them with yarn and a crochet hook.

https://createwhimsy.com/projects/spotlight-megan-lapp-fiber-artist/

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