Simply stylish crochet patterns for fashionable makes in modern yarns and colors. Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller are the proprietors of Mrs Moon, an online yarn store, and their mission is to show you how simple it is to create your own modern-casual crochet garments, accessories, and homewares. There are easy-to-hook projects in bulky yarns that will grow so fast you'll be finished in a day, and larger or more intricate items that will take longer, but are well worth every stitch you hook in to them. There are pieces that are perfect for beginners to crochet—such as a chevron throw, a simple beanie, or a snuggly cowl—and other projects that introduce lacy and textured stitches so you can expand your skills at your own pace, and with the help of the techniques section at the back of the book. Choose to make a delicately lacy ombré scarf, a hipster granny-square coatigan, or a giant owl amigurumi that children will love. Whatever your skill level, Susan and Karen have designed projects for Simple Chic Crochet that you will love to make for your home, your friends, your family, and of course, yourself.

Knitwear designer Jil Eaton offers up this collection of 20 colorful concoctions that knit up to perfection. The look ranges from the high fashion mohair wrap to the classic cashmere sweater to the whimsical Pop Top hat. Even the family dog is in on the knits, with a functional waterproof jacket. Projects are quick and full of fun, with bright colors, soft yarns, and unmistakable design touches like cable detailing on sweaters and mitts, tassels and trims on hats, and buttons and bows for babies. The guide has a quick refresher section for those in need of a quick review or beginners. Tips, tool and sizing guides, and care instructions are also included. For seasoned knitters looking for flair or new knitters needing achievable but stylish projects beyond scarves, the patterns in this book are clear, exciting, and inspiring.

35 beautifully simple designs to knit in natural yarns 35 beautifully simple designs to knit in natural yarns Karen Miller and Susan Ritchie, of online yarn store Mrs Moon, bring you stitch-by-stitch proof that it can be super-simple to create modern-casual knitted clothes, accessories, and homeware. There are quick-to-knit pieces that you can make in a day, through to more ambitious projects that will take longer, and will introduce novice knitters to techniques such as cables, colorwork, and chunky lace. From an easy-knit Sloppy Joe sweater that will become a favorite wardrobe staple to a brioche-stitch scarf that uses a beautifully simple stitch pattern, from a zigzag-stripe throw in delicious colors to a textured bolster, from a delightfully droopy bunny to a cute baby beanie, there are projects here for you, your home, and your family, whatever your level of knitting knowledge. Karen and Susan’s successful business and constant interaction with knitters of all levels of skill and all kinds of tastes, have given them a wonderful insight in to the types of projects knitters crave, and Simple Chic Knits is filled with items that will have fingers itching to knit.

Sew your own stylish clothes with this fabulous sewing book. Are you a DIY sewer, with a passion for Japanese style? Look no further, Happy Homemade: Sew Chic is the Japanese Sewing book you've been waiting for—all new timeless and straightforward creations of Yoshiko Tsukiori, acclaimed Japanese fashion designer and author of The Stylish Dress Book, now available in English in the United States. Happy Homemade: Sew Chic features 20 flexible sewing patterns that boast authentic Japanese style created simply—by you. Sew-your-own pants, tops, dresses and skirts will add that sought-after Japanese flair to your wardrobe. Simple lines make these garments perfect for women of all ages and all sizes. This book includes a complete western-sized sewing pattern for each design that is easily adjusted to fit your body form. The understandable, concise diagrams and simple instructions allow you to create a unique style with ease and confidence. Sewing designs include: Tunic Dress with Lace Blouse with Front Tucks Box Tunic Straight-cut Tiered Skirt Straight-cut Sarouel Pants Smock Dress with Puff Sleeves And much more… Whether you're a sewing maven or an aspiring novice, Happy Homemade: Sew Chic is your ultimate guide to transforming fabric to fabulous!

Provides examples of more than 50 shirt-tie combinations. A key to owning less, spending less, and looking better.

Here are ecologically sound approaches to energy and materials, and information about the computer-programmed house. This series (with eight pages of international sources) is witty, playful, and instructive, and defines the standard--real design for real life in the 1990s. 150 full-color photographs.

Suddenly the whole world seems to be in bloom! Floral furnishings and fabrics are in all the stores.Rooms in Bloomcelebrates this trend, with unusual, creative, and fresh ways to use florals in the home. This photo-rich book moves beyond the obvious fabric choices, showing how to introduce flower motifs into every room through alternative methods such as photomurals, light projections, lighting, ceramics and flooring, and through more traditional methods like soft furnishings, wallpaper, and paint/stenciling. Much more than just a picture book, Rooms in Bloom features ideas for hands-on home decorating projects, complete with step-by-step instructions. The pages are also packed with tips and helpful hints to guide amateur decorators in adapting floral ideas (stylishly but inexpensively) into their own home. In addition,Rooms in Bloomis peppered with quotes from famous ladies about their favorite flowers and includes features on designers who have made the floral styles their own. • For anyone interested in home decorating or home crafts including sewing, painting, and upholstering • Covers many different styles and ways to use florals in decorating • Major current trend toward fresh use of florals • Dozens of ideas for hands-on home decorating projects