Crochet Me Workshop: Design Your Own Crocheted Baby Sweater (DVD)

Robyn Chachula guides you through designing your own baby sweater in this Crochet Me Workshop. Dive into the world of fashion! Start by choosing the right yarns, pick out an appropriate stitch pattern, and explore baby fashion styles that can easily be applied to adult designs as well.

With Design Your Own Crocheted Baby Sweater with Robyn Chachula workshop, you'll learn:
--How to decipher schematics and work out the math for row-to-row stitch counts based on your choosen stitch pattern.
--How to shape your garment based on your design and desired sizing.
--Tips and techniques for making baby-proof sweaters, including a free worksheet that Robyn uses in her classes that is included with this workshop.
--And much more!

Plus, Robyn will guide you through the process of designing with step-by-step demonstrations and two sweater patterns, The Anna Cardigan and the Severin Pullover, which are included with the purchase of this DVD. 
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Crochet Me Workshop: Design Your Own Crocheted Hat with Robyn Chachula (DVD)

Designer and author Robyn Chachula walks you through the process of designing your own crocheted hat, whether simple or complex in design. You’ll start by choosing the right yarn for your project, pick out a stitch pattern that is easy to shape, and explore hat fashions, from berets to caps, newsboy brims, slouchy hats, and even a floppy sunhat.

With Design Your Own Crocheted Hat with Robyn Chachula, you’ll learn:

• The step-by-step process for fi guring out the all the math for row by row stitch counts based on your chosen stitch pattern

• Shaping techniques for circular, cone, pointed, and even flat crochet hats based on the style of hat you want to crochet

• Finishing techniques such as brims, ear flaps, and embellishments to showcase your personality

• And much, much more!

PLUS, included with this DVD is a worksheet Robyn uses for her crochet classes that makes designing even easier! And, Robyn has also included two of her popular hat patterns, the Crochet Bobble Beret and Street Smart Hat, both downloadable from this DVD.

No matter what your style, Robyn’s guide to crocheting one-of-a-kind hats will improve your crochet design skills and leave you with original accessories to cap off your wardrobe. 

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Doubleweave Pick-up (DVD)

Doubleweave Pick-Up is the ultimate technique for creating any image you please on just four shafts. And Master Weaver Jennifer Moore makes the sequence and rhythm of this versatile technique so clear and compelling – you won’t be able to stop! In this well-organized presentation, you’ll learn how to:

-Follow a simple geometric graph
-Master the four simple steps that unlock a whole world of design possibilities
-Branch out into creating your own graphed designs

You’ll learn to manage your shuttles efficiently, to change layers with ease, and to correct random mistakes, along with a host of tips and tricks to make your work go smoothly.

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Doubleweave Basics (DVD)

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF DOUBLEWEAVE
Perform amazing feats of shape, pattern, and texture!
Doubleweave Basics will add new dimensions to your thinking and your weaving. Master weaver Jennifer Moore takes a fresh and logical look at this most intriguing of weave structures while exploring its myriad possibilities. In this clear, well-organized presentation you’ll learn how to:
- Weave a fabric twice the width of your loom – with no seam
- Weave a fabric with intersecting layers
- Weave pockets, a seamless tube, many seamless tubes
- Change the tie-up to get many structures on one warp
- Weave hand-manipulated lace over a plain-weave background fabric
- Weave stitched, quilted, and piqué fabrics

. . . and so much more. You’ll learn to set up your loom efficiently, to manage your shuttles and layer changes, to finish your work beautifully. Best of all, you’ll learn a new way to visualize how doubleweave works so you can apply it in fresh and creative ways. You will be a master of the magic of doubleweave.
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Sweet Shawlettes: 25 Irresistible Patterns for Knitting Cowls, Capelets, and More

From shawls and fichus to collars and cowls, this fun collection of 25 bite-sized knits has a project for every style and skill level. Veteran knitwear designer Moss (In the Mood), a regular contributor to Vogue Knitting and Knitting magazines, has created a fashionable collection of accent knits. Each of the book's four stylish sections Country, Couture, Folk, and Vintage contains knittable, wearable, and gift-able projects. Pieces like the festive Kardamili Shawlette or the leopard-print Kitty Capelet offer contemporary feel to classic pieces, while more unusual items like the delicate Vamp Boa, the sweet Garland Necklet, and the sassy Treasure Jabot offer lovely alternatives to traditional accessories. Several patterns feature colorwork, with additional forays into cabling, lace, and entrelac. Moss has provided plenty of useful diagrams and charts, and encourages knitters to alter or embellish each piece as they wish. The handy project index lays out thumbnails of every pattern in the book. This whimsical collection is perfect for the beginning or intermediate knitter looking to try out new techniques or use up her yarn stash. 45 full-color photos. (Publisher's Weekly)
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Creative Pilgrimage: An Exploration of Artful Gatherings & Discovery of Innovative Art Techniques

"Join 14 very special artists on a Creative Pilgrimage as they share exciting projects that they teach through the various art retreat venues from across the nation. As they teach their special projects, we experience what it's like to learn from this celebrated cohort of talented artists. Hear their unique perspectives about the importance of teaching--a process where through sharing knowledge, they also gain knowledge and develop community. Peppered throughout the book are snapshots that give us a glimpse of some of the most amazing art retreats. From Artfest to Squam Art Workshops to Silver Bella and more, get a special behind-the-scenes look at these special gatherings from the unique points of view of the coordinators, students, and instructors alike"--
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Textured Stitches: Knitted Sweaters and Accessories with Smart Details

Chinchio's patterns have been knit, worn, and adored by thousands of knitters. Now for the first time, readers can get a full collection of 22 brand-new, original designs from the beloved knitwear designer. "Textured Stitches" brings her trademark combination of simple knitting with lovely patterned stitches to flattering, wearable projects.
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The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos: The Best Techniques for Showcasing Your Handmade Creations

Aimed at craftspeople with minimal photography experience or equipment, this guide offers simple advice on arranging, composing, lighting, snapping, selecting, and organizing outstanding digital images of all kinds of handmade objects. Adnum briefly covers photography basics and then goes on to address photographic issues specific to various craft disciplines, such as jewelry and fabrics. Many step-by-step photo sequences and examples of successful shots walk the reader through the process. With the ongoing popularity of sites like Etsy (on which Adnum authored a series on photography), this book is sure to be sought after by anyone who wants to sell his or her goods online. (Library Journal)

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Craft, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Creative Hobby Into a Successful Business

The growing legions of crafters looking to turn their hobby into a profession can rely on the tried and true advice in Craft, Inc. In this completely revised edition of the definitive crafter s business book, entrepreneur Meg Mateo Ilasco offers expanded and authoritative guidance on everything from developing products and sourcing materials to writing a business plan and paying taxes. With all-new sections on opening an online shop, using social media strategically, and more along with updated interviews from such craft luminaries as Jonathan Adler and Jill Bliss this comprehensive primer features the most current information on starting and running a successful creative business.
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