An illustrated guide to needlecrafts features information on the necessary equipment and materials, techniques, and step-by-step instructions for attractive, practical projects, including scarves, blankets, sweaters, and rugs.

This comprehensive guide to every type of needlecraft technique includes knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, patchwork, quilting and rugmaking. It describes what materials and equipment readers need for each individual craft, gives ideas as to how each can be used and contains easy-to-follow patterns designed by top practitioners in the field. With extensive stitch and colour pattern glossaries, the learning and perfecting of a craft is made simple.