Best Selling Books by Leisure Arts

"Included: right & left handed instructions, beginner projects, online video support"--Cover.

Yes, you can have the luxurious accessories and decor you crave! That''s because Exclusively You Mock Croc and Smooth Faux Leather panels and embellishments give you the ability to make super-chic creations at a fraction of decorator prices. Use them to highlight photo frames, boutique-style pillows, and wall decor. Fashion handy valet trays or a whimsical pair of goggle-eyed owls. Gift a friend with a stunning tote bag or photo album. Want to change things up? We''ve included exciting options for alternative materials and easy shortcuts. With Exclusively You, you get more than just great style--you also get the fun of creating each unique design!

Tiny fingers and toes will love exploring these 5 warm and cuddly crochet blankets! Three of the designs are made with worsted weight yarn, while two use sport weight yarn, providing a pleasing variety of thicknesses to touch and hold.

Nothing compares to the warmth and welcome of a family gathering. Whether it''s an intimate gathering around the kitchen table or four-course holiday celebration, food can comfort, nourish, and delight. That''s why we''ve compiled 62 of our favorite recipes in this collection. Whatever the occasion, your family will enjoy feasting on our mouthwatering fare. The 6 featured gatherings, from casual to elegant, are Family Feast, Yuletide Reunion, Home for the Holidays, Dashing Through the Snow, Ski Lodge Supper, and Cozy Little Buffet. Recipes include Stuffed Holiday Ham, Ginger-Glazed Turkey, Seafood Crepes, Brie-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Roasted Red Pepper Soup, Butternut Squash and Apple Puree, Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Elegant Cranberry Salad, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Banana-Nut Cream Tart, Deep Dish Berry Pie, Hot Fruited Tea, Christmas Sangria, and other favorites.

Meals shared in the Great Outdoors have a lot going for them--good tastes, good friends, great atmosphere. Families and friends relish their time together, relaxing and munching on their favorite simple foods. Here are 100 recipes for sauces and sides to serve with hot dogs or steak, chicken or pork, and sweets to complete the meals. Recipes include Hubcap Burgers, Southwestern Steak, Cowboy Barbecue Sauce, Easy Hot Dog Relish, Grilled Meat Seasoning, Favorite Fish Fry Seasoning, Reuben Spread, Spicy Beer Mustard, Tex-Mex Ketchup, Lemon Pepper Basting Sauce, Black Bean Dip, Tangy Peach Salsa, Rosemary Chicken Potato Salad, Rainbow Fruit Salad, S''More Cookies, Patriotic Cake, and other favorites.

Make your first project tonight - Bracelets, Key Fobs, and more!

Crochet patterns for seventeen dishcloths, pot holders or trivets.

Eight crochet patterns for baby afghans.

When it''s cold outside, you need texting mitts! These fingerless gloves keep your hands toasty while you stay in touch. These eight designs by Andee Graves are really soft and comfy to wear because they''re crocheted with super fine weight sock yarn. The patterns range from Beginner to Intermediate skill levels. So even if you''ve only crocheted a little, you''ll still find the perfect pattern. Why not make extras for your friends? Warm mitts r gr8 gifts! Designs include Simple Beginner Lace Mitts, Small V-Stitch Wristers, Diamond Back Mitts, Seashell Mitts, Cabled Shell Mitts, Chunky V''s Lace Mitts, Staggered Cross Stitch Mitts, Twisted Cable Columns Mitts. BONUS: Online technique videos. ISBN: 9781464706325

Sweet sweaters and darling dresses are easy to crochet when you use patterns by Patty Davis. Each design is sized from 12months to 6 years, so you can make them all for the little girls in your life. The styles range from playfully casual to pretty and elegant. With these designs, you can give a special girl the fun of wearing colorful ruffles or beautiful blooms – or both!

Keep baby''s tootsies toasty in a pair of these precious booties! Choose from four knit designs worked in sport weight yarn. Because they''re ideal for quick-and-inexpensive shower gifts, you''ll want to make plenty of extras for future arrivals! Baby Booties (Leisure Arts #75019)

Let this little guide to block-by-block afghans show you how to create five warm crochet wraps for the special young ones in your life! The smaller size of this publication makes it convenient to tuck into your yarn tote along with your completed blocks.

Patterns for how to crochet six different doilies.

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate''s fortune.

If your customers love the look of traditional quilt patterns but want to decorate their homes in a more modern style, Tried and True, Renewed! will show them how yesterday''s quilt can look beautiful in today''s home. These 13 patterns can easily be incorporated into any decorating style. Quilters can choose from Broken Dishes, Churn Dash, Lone Star Log Cabin, Feathered Star, Wild Goose Chase, Burgoyne Surrounded, Triple Irish Chain, Bachelor''s Puzzle, Square Dance, Trip Around the World, Pineapple, Lemoyne Star, and Sawtooth. Full-color photos inspire the reader with beautiful, old-fashioned quilts displayed in contemporary settings.

Now kids can join the fun of learning to knit with the Knook, a specialized crochet hook from Leisure Arts that replaces traditional knitting needles. No more dropped stitches to chase after! A cord threaded through the Knook handle keeps them secure! The Beginner Set for Kids comes with 2 sizes of Knooks, 2 cords, a clip, 2 yarn needles, and a pocket-size instruction book. Knook sizes included are L-8 mm in pink and M-9 mm in purple, for using bulky and super bulky yarns. Cords are each 42 inches long (106.5 cm). How-To book is 32 pages, with step-by-step beginner instructions featuring photos for right-handed and left-handed stitchers. Book also includes beginner patterns for a scarf, fingerless texting mitts, and a hat. Free how-to videos and more patterns are available at LeisureArts'' website.

Crochet your very own blizzard! From small to extra-large, these exquisite thread snowflakes are perfect for trimming your tree, garnishing your windows, and decorating packages.

CD contains templates that may be printed in various sizes.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry, -Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are creating handmade shawls as gifts of comfort, hope and peace. 8 beginner friendly shawls.

Whether sweet or savory, creamy or crunchy, lovingly cooked treats from the kitchen are the most personal, satisfying gifts you can present! Here are 73 recipes for a festive variety of foods to give friends and family. There are snacks, cakes, pies, cookies, candy, nuts, sauces, drink mixes, and other foods. Recipes include White Fruitcake, Nutty Olive Spread, Brandied Date-Nut Balls, Veggie Roll-up Bread, Chocolate-Mint Cheesecake, Peachy Gingerbread, Graham Toffee Pie, Grand Marnier Baklava, Almond-Amaretto Turtles, Spicy Sweet Potato Chips, Volcano Pizza Pie, Creamy Potato Soup, Turkey and Dressing Casserole, Banana Split Sauce, Beer Mustard, Easy Mustard Pickles, Grilled Meat Seasoning, and other favorites.

Keep the kids cozy and stylish in these ponchos and accessories. The Granny Square Poncho looks great in the latest popular colors, and the Girl''s Poncho is jazzed up with popcorn stitches and tassels. Poncho Power features a delightful block motif with lush fringe all around. Two easy hat and mitten sets, one including a scarf, make great gifts for girls or boys. Little Book format has 8 crochet projects: Granny Square Poncho and Girl''s Poncho (both in sizes 4-8 and 10-14), Poncho Power (small and medium sizes), Children''s Winter Warmer Set (hat, mittens, and scarf), Children''s Hat & Mitten Set.

This is the ultimate book for the eco-conscious crafter. Plastic, paper, glass, cans, clothing, and household throwaways easily transform from trash to treasure in the book''s six sections.

This Little Book has photos and instructions to make five fashionable wraps using black yarn and whatever yarn scraps you have on hand. It''s the best reason yet to clean out your craft closet!

They''re the perfect Granny Square projects for today''s busy crocheter! When Carol Holding is the designer, you know your Granny Squares will be something special! Carol''s fresh collection of 12 afghans and one pillow ranges from sophisticated textures to wild romps in color. In these pages, you''ll find plenty of warm and decorative lap throws and a selection of cuddly baby blankets. And since these designs are made one square at a time, you can take them along wherever you go. Includes instructions for 12 afghans and one pillow to crochet using medium weight yarn: Bright Idea, Little Boy Blue, Sea Breeze Set, Red Delicious, City Blocks, Star Spangled, Evergreen, Paintbox, Baby''s Favorite, With a Passion!, Hugs and Kisses, and Snow Day.

With name like Calypso, Twinkling Star, Plum Blossoms. and New Lace, it''s easy to see that this Little Book of crochet afghans is big on variety! Each of the 6 wonderful wraps uses worsted weight yarn and a different crocheted motif.

Casual dressing has never looked so good! These light and lacy designs were crocheted using Caron Spa, a silky, multi-ply blend of bamboo and acrylic. The lustrous finish and superior drape of this exciting new yarn gives these four feminine fashions a dressy, go-everywhere flair. Crochet a lace cardigan or jacket, a pretty shell, or a breezy tunic to refresh your warm-weather wardrobe. Designs include Candi Dot Lace Shell, Casual Stripe Tunic, Spider Web Lace Cardigan, and Breezy Lace Jacket.

With our easy ripple patterns, you can finish one of these baby afghans before you know it! Pastel colors give them a dreamy quality. Little Book format has 4 ripple-style baby afghans to crochet in worsted and sport weight yarns: Lullabye, Baby Love, Candy Stripe, and Sleepy Time Ripple. Easy Ripples for Baby (Leisure Arts #75105)

Your li''l sweetheart will love these soft & snuggly wraps, and so will you! The 5 crochet designs include Lovable, Soft Hearts, and Fan-cy. Three of these adorable throws have join-as-you-go strips, squares, or motifs. Li''l Sweethearts Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #75030)

Embroidery Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56019) is the handiest reference guide for embroiders ever -- a laminated pocket-size encyclopedia of the most popular stitches and much more. Approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.625 inches wide, the guide folds out accordion-style with information on supplies and stitching tips, plus illustrated stitch guides. Featured stitches are backstitches, blanket stitches, chain stitches, couching stitches, cross stitches, featherstitches, filling stitches, running stitches, satin stitches, and weaving stitches. A ruler is printed along the edge for convenience.

Basic Bows Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56021) is a laminated foldout guide showing how to tie the most popular styles of bows. Photos and step-by-step instructions are given for the Easiest Bow Ever in two sizes, a Floral Bow, Stacked Tie Bow, Shoestring Tie Bow, Center Loop Bow, and creative combinations. There also is a guide explaining how to determine the amount of ribbon needed for any size bow, taking into account the finished diameter, the number of loops, the length of streamers, and additional length for gathering and trimming. The guide is 8.5 inches tall by 4.625 inches wide and folds out accordion-style with 12 panels of illustrated information. A 27-inch ruler and a ribbon width gauge are printed along the edges.

Afghan Lover''s Collection -More than 30 crochet afghans from Leisure Arts'' most popular designers include great basic to advanced designs that will never go out of style.

Ideas in this full-color Christmas annual will help make readers'' Christmas celebrations memorable for years to come. Festive home decor, from-the-heart handmade gifts, and deliciously tempting recipes can add Christmas cheer to every holiday home. Snowman''s Frolic, Jesus Is the Reason, Silver Bells, Santa''s Toyland, and Country Gathering are just a few of the decorating themes featured.

When fall brings cool, crisp weather, appetites return with gusto. Now''s the time for tasty snacks for munching at football games, family gatherings, and school parties! Here are 80 recipes for hearty snacks and treats for fall events and holidays. There are appetizers, snack mixes, tailgate party foods, breads, and others. Recipes include Peppy Pecans, Mocha Walnuts, Barbecued Peanuts, Pasta Trail Mix, Stadium Sandwich, Sweet Potato Corn Sticks, Chili Toppings, Green Tomato Relish, Energy Snack Mix, Smoky Cheese Bites, Orange Popcorn Balls, Cheesy Potato-Sausage Soup, Edible Bread Bowls for Irish Stew, Savory Chicken Pie, Pork ''N'' Bean Bread, and other favorites.

This bookmark collection has something for everyone. These little handmade markers make wonderful keepsake gifts, whether the reader prefers flights of fancy or serious studies. Little Book format has 8 bookmarks to crochet in bedspread weight (size 10) cotton thread: Tasseled Bookmark, Graceful Gothic Cross, Sunflower, Butterfly, Petunia, Birdhouse, Pineapple, and Heart.

This is the handiest reference guide for crocheters ever -- a pocket-size encyclopedia of the most popular stitches, from single crochet, half double, double, and treble crochet to clusters, popcorns, shells, cables, post stitches, and much more!