Most Popular Books by Leisure Arts

Contains many illustrated alphabets for themes such as baby, flowers, hearts, Art Deco, dinosaurs, holidays, and more.

5948 Skinny Scarves There''s so much to love about these scarves! They''re easy to knit. They''re a fun way to try a new pattern stitch. They make wonderful gifts. And of course, it''s always exciting to make such beautiful accessories. As a bonus, we show you nine different ways to wear the scarves, supported by an online video tutorial. Whatever your reason for knitting these slim designs, we know you''ll enjoy creating each one. 12 Designs for Easy skill level, made using super fine to super bulky weight yarns: Simple Rib, Basket Weave, Cellular, Cluster Rib, Eyelet Garter, Garter Stripes, Mock Cable, Ruffled, Seed Stitch, Simple Cable, Crocus Buds, and Diamonds. BONUS: Online technique videos.

You will love designing your own jewelry, and this Beading Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56018) will inspire you to try new beading patterns, focal groupings, and strand arrangements. Take it to the store for help with gathering beads and choosing jewelry findings. At home, refer to the guide for tips to make countless creations with ease. This handy, laminated reference guide is approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.625 inches wide and folds out accordion-style with illustrated information. A ruler with inches and millimeters is printed along the edge.

Delight your family and friends with treats guaranteed to tempt any sweet-craving palate! These 74 tantalizing recipes feature everything from candies, brittles, and fudge to cookies, pies, cakes, and more. You''ll be ready to whip up amazing goodies at any time. Sweet temptations for every occasion include Minted Marshmallows, Mocha Toffee, Penuche, Orange-Coconut Truffles, Old-fashioned Peanut Brittle, jalapeno-flavored April Fools'' Candy, Gold Bar Candy, Chocolate-Lemon Creams, candy-coated Pretzel Wands, Sugar and Spice Almonds, Irish Coffee Balls, Toasted Pecan Nougat, Gingerbread Bars, Peppermint Candy Fudge, Microwave Raspberry-Pecan Fudge, Easy Pralines, Orange Divinity, Candied Tea Stirrers, and more.

Colorfully iced, sprinkled with cinnamon, or chock-full of raisins or chocolate chips, cookies are always a favorite Yuletide indulgence. Here are 60 recipes for colorful, delicious cookies for holiday parties and gifts. There are iced cookies, brownies, biscotti, gingerbread, refrigerator dough, and other favorites. Recipes include Spicy Christmas Tree Cookies, Honey Ornament Cookies, Pudding Cookies, North Pole Granola Bars, Sugarplum Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Butterscotch Cookies, Snowflake Meringue Cookies, Peppermint Swirl Cookies, Jolly Snowman Cookies, Macadamia Shortbreads, Pumpkin Spice Bars, Chocolate-Amaretto Biscotti, Pecan-Caramel Brownies, Mini Snowball Snacks, and others.

Sport weight yarn provides delicate softness for these baby afghans featuring granny-square variations. Ruffles and texture-rich stitches make each one unique. Little Book format has 5 granny-style baby afghans by Anne Halliday to crochet in sport weight yarns: Sweet Ruffles, Patchwork, Pinwheels, Lattice Posies, and Cluster Granny.

"Fresh takes on a timeless favorite"--Cover.

Twenty sewing projects for children using fleece material.

Crochet patterns for four Aran afghans for baby.

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)

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.

Any time can be snack time! Satisfy yourself, family, friends, and even the kids with this huge assortment of goodies to nibble! From snack mixes, spreads, and dips to cookies and fudge, you''re sure to find the recipes you need to feed the munchies. The 91 recipes include White Bean Dip with Herbed Pita Chips, Almond Caramel Corn, Onion-Bacon Dip, Sesame Seed Snack Crackers, Sun-Dried Tomato Dip, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Cheese Crispies, Rum Popcorn, Nutty Chocolate Popcorn, Jelly Bean Candied Corn, Hot Creole Seafood Dip, Greek Cheese Spread, Shrimp Cheese Ball, Baked Boston Peanuts, Spotted Dinosaur Cookies, Potato Chip Cookies, Candy Bar Fudge, Tiger Butter Sandwiches, Peanut Cream Sandwich Snacks, and more.

Fast and fun or festive and fancy, these options for family meals during the holidays offer delicious versatility to please everyone. Here are 64 recipes to make up complete meals for casual or elegant family dinners! There are main dishes, soups, salads, side dishes, breads, desserts, and other foods. Recipes include Deep Dish Vegetable Pie with Oatmeal-Rye Rolls, Pork Loin Roast in White Wine, Salisbury Venison Steaks, Tenderloin of Beef in Pastry, Cornbread Loaf, Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad, Pumpkin Soup, Turkey Nachos, Glazed Lemon Cheesecake, Bacon-Mushroom Casserole, Caramelized New Potatoes, Cream of Artichoke Soup, Strawberry-Banana Frozen Yogurt, Chinese Rice Ring with Broccoli, Southwestern Chicken Casserole, and other favorites.

Envelop that special little one in the sweet softness of a homespun wrap! With the challenging crochet stitches included in this handy Little Book, you''ll be able to make 5 cuddly cradle classics for your favorite bundle of love! So Sweet Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #75015)

This handy laminated reference guide offers you a variety of basic embroidery stitches, variations, and combinations to be used as seam coverings for your crazy quilt. Weve also included spider and web motifs, common Victorian symbols of good luck.

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 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.

Vivid colors and striking stripes make these afghans top choice. On the cover, Vibrance is highlighted with rows of Loop Stitch in variegated yarn. Aztec Sun forms a 60" diameter radiating star. Fantasy Garden adds drama with looping Front Post Clusters, and Royal Bargello''s ripples have a lacy flair. Little Book format has 4 ripple pattern afghans to crochet in worsted weight yarns: Vibrance, Aztec Sun, Fantasy Garden, and Royal Bargello.

This Little Book features complete layette designs to knit and crochet. Each set includes a blanket or afghan along with gown or sacque, bonnet, and booties. One also has panties. These are great as a gift set or for your own nursery.

Sweet endings have been dinnertime essentials for generations. From cakes and pies to puddings and frosty favorites, you''ll find 75 easy, delicious choices here to delight your family and friends every day. Chapters include Yummy Cakes, Pies and More, Frosty Favorites, Quick Delights, Timeless Traditions, Fruity Finales, and Lighter Choices. Includes cooking and baking tips, plus a metric equivalents table.

Embroidery.

Make a fashion statement while keeping ears and fingers warm with this collection of quick and easy projects. This leaflet features a variety of hats, scarves, mittens, earmuffs, and more for children and adults, all crocheted using worsted weight yarn. Chase The Chill (Leisure Arts #3042)

Whether you''re a beginner, ready to learn the basics, or an experienced beader, this title provides you with the information you need to know along with 102 designs to spark your creativity. It also includes information on beads and findings.

Capture the charm of redwork with these simple embroidery designs of Sunbonnet Sue. The 16 reusable iron-on transfers make it easy to create pillows, towels of the week, aprons, and other nostalgic projects using only four basic embroidery stitches.

Decadent desserts and distinctive coffees are perfect for sharing over deep conversations, but don''t be surprised if you want the whole pie for yourself! Here are 52 recipes for luscious treats like you crave at trendy coffee shops: cheesecakes, pies, pastries, creamy confections, and rich beverages. Recipes include Turtle Cheesecake, Baked Honey Fruit, Blueberry Tea Buns, Spiced Irish Coffee, Gingerbread Brownies, Triple Chip Cookies, Chocolate Splurge, Brandy Alexander Pie, Creamy Pumpkin Pie, Fudge Pound Cake, Mocha-Carrot Cake, Swan Cake, White Chocolate Profiteroles, Pots de Creme, Praline Coffee, Richest Chocolate Cake, Orange Marmalade Cake, Jam Cake Squares, Irish Cream Dessert, Caramel Mocha, and other favorites.

What could be more personal than presenting loved ones with their favorite foods, whether it''s to satisfy their sweet tooth or nourish their health! These 76 recipes are for candies, cookies, cakes, casseroles, soups, breads, jams, and other foods that make delicious gifts. Recipes include Amaretto-Cinnamon Nut Mix, Blueberry Sticky Buns, Caramel Fudge, Grape-Wine Jam, Jelly Bean Brittle, Maple Divinity, Nightcap Coffee Mix, Ring of Gold Apricot Cake, Rocky Road Tart, Rum-Raisin Balls, Salmon Pot Pie, Spaghetti Bread, Seventh Heaven Layered Salad, Chicken-Onion Soup, Black-Eyed Pea Soup, No-Fail Microwave Fudge, Sunshine Parfaits, Spicy Vegetable Salsa, Crunchy Cheese Ball, Pineapple Cake, Trail Mix, Trillionaire Candy, and other favorites.

Adorn your favorite furniture pieces with delicate doilies that are a delight to create! Cluster, picot, and popcorn stitches add dramatic touches to the 9 projects in this handy Little Book.

Cupcakes, muffins, and rolls . . . oh, my! Treats so tiny and tasty are impossible to resist. These 64 recipes offer yummy choices for all occasions. Delicious little cakes for fun parties and snacking: cupcakes, muffins, biscuits, pastries, breads, and mini cakes. Recipes include Cherry Muffins, Rose Petal Tea Cakes, Ice-Cream Cone Cupcakes, Blackberry Cupcakes, Apricot Bread, Brioche Rolls, Buttered Almond Cakes, Chocolate-Kahlua Cake, Easter Basket Cupcakes, Irish Cream Cakes, Mint Brownie Bites, Poppyseed Rosettes, Snowball Cupcakes, Santa Cupcakes, Soft Pretzels, Sticky Buns, Spice Cakes with Honey Icing, and other favorites.

Have fun discovering how diamonds, rectangles and squares are easily sewn into (seemingly complex!) visual delights. The simple fabric shapes come together to create a series of 6 exciting quilts in this new collection by Sue Harvey and Sandy Boobar. The patterns include four generous throws, one quilt for a twin-size bed and one for a queen-size bed. Choose fabrics with plenty of contrast to make these pleasing geometric designs!

5942 Loom Knitting for Mommy and Me Make loom-knit gifts for all the mothers, babies, and children in your life! Kathy Norris''s happy designs include fashion accessories in a range of sizes and an adorable sock monkey pillow that''s perfect for hugging. 10 designs for Beginner to Intermediate skill levels, using light or medium weight yarns: Anklets, Slouch Beanie, Cowl, Hooded Scarf, Sock Monkey Pillow, Elf Hat, Baby Jacket, Fingerless Mitts, and Baby Socks (Striped and Ruffled styles). BONUS: Online technique videos.

"18 designs to offer support and encouragement" -- cover.

Baby gifts are always so much fun to make, and this collection of 12 crocheted baby afghans is sure to have the perfect match for your little one. Baby afghans make great shower gifts, too. Pick your favorite or work your way through the year; you''ll be prepared no matter when the next shower pops up. And you know that new mommy will love you for it! 12 wraps, from Easy to Experienced, using Light or Medium Weight yarn: Stripes for January; hearts and ribbons for February; flowers for March; rainbow squares for April; floral strips for May; patchwork for June; ripples for July; animals for August; an up-to-date granny for September; "X" kisses for October; tiered stitches for November; and shells for December.

Enjoy these floral designs for kitchen towels and potholders.

Our Best Knit Baby Afghans, -Collection of 33 darling cover-ups for baby boys and girls. Fashioned in soft pastels.

Your home will be your haven when you have these luxurious afghans to wrap up in. Simple Times uses an easy pattern to create the look of rich cables. Warm Welcome is a blanket of pineapples, the traditional symbol of hospitality. Peaceful Interval has a gorgeous wide edging, and Flower Chain features a dozen narrow strips with a hint of Aran styling. Little Book format has 4 afghans to crochet in worsted weight yarn: Simple Times, Warm Welcome, Peaceful Interval, and Flower Chain.

Helps you crochet like a pro. This guide to creating handmade projects teaches you all the basics, with plenty of detailed instructions and photos. It includes 7 patterns.

When a beautiful baby gift is needed, it''s time to get out a crochet hook and reach for More Circular Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #5517). Each of the five round, lacy blankets offers a burst of happy texture and plenty of cuddly softness that''s just right for a little extra warmth at naptime. Matching the yarn color to Baby''s christening layette will create an heirloom that any new mom will cherish for years to come. Afghans include: Pinwheel, Pretty in Pink, Snowflake, Buttercup, and Twinkle-Twinkle.

This is a cute member of Leisure Arts'' Little Books series. This small leaflet is ready to go anywhere with you! Convenient size and easy patterns make creating that perfect baby afghan a cinch!

Featuring designers Linda Lum DeBono, Linda Tiano, and the Leisure Arts in-house quilt department, No Holds Barred Designers'' Mix is a winning addition to the Leisure Arts i-Create-it series of publications. You''ll adore these trendy quilted fashions and accessories, happening home decor, and a nursery ensemble fit for today''s young champion. 20 uncommon projects: 3 takes on a classic apron; Traveling Purse; Goes-With-Everything Purse; Smarty-Pants Purse; Yo-Yo Belt; Essentials Clutch; Yo! Quilt; Friends Pillow; Believe Pillow; Love Pillow; Where''s Everybody Going? Quilt; Made You Look Framed Quilt; Blooming Baby Quilt; Cool Crib Skirt; Mama''s New Bag; No Bumps for Baby Bumper Pads; Tortoise and Hare Toys; and Wall Art. iQuilt: No Holds Barred Designers'' Mix (Leisure Arts #4332)