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The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt Staff Pick When it went out of print in the mid-1990s, The Principles of Knitting became one of the most sought-after books on the subject. Those who had a copy guarded it jealously, while those unwilling/unable to part with several hundred dollars for a used... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover 
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The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and Online by Kari Chapin Staff Pick Dreaming of quitting your day job and opening up an Etsy shop? Kari Chapin, with help from crafty experts like Amy Karol (Bend the Rules with Fabric) and Megan Reardon (notmartha.org), has written a timely and inspiring guide to starting, marketing, and... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson Staff Pick These knits are beautiful basics. None are so intricate as to be difficult, and all are handsome enough to please even the grumpiest of friends. The book is organized according to how long each project takes to make, so you won't be caught with a half... (read more) Your price: $27.50 New - Hardcover
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Alabama Studio Style: More Projects, Recipes and Stories Celebrating Sustainable Fashion and Living by Natalie Chanin and Robert Rausch Staff Pick Crafty folks, prepare to swoon: Natalie Chanin is back with what might be the most anticipated DIY book this year, the follow-up to her heavily evangelized Alabama Stitch Book. This time, she applies her deep-South homespun haute to 20 new projects, all... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $24.00 Used - Hardcover
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Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Patterns That Go Way Beyond Socks! by Judith Durant Staff Pick Sock yarn is often meant to be shown off, displayed for all to see. Yet with your shoes on, how can anyone appreciate not only the time you spent knitting your socks but the tantalizing hand-dyed yarns, as well? Sock knitter, meet Sock Yarn One-Skein... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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World of Geekcraft: Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Super-Cool Craft Projects by Susan Beal Staff Pick Super Mario Bros.! Star Wars! D&D! The periodic table! No matter how you get your geek on, you will be delighted in the variety of crafts in Susan Beal's latest book, World of Geekcraft. The delicate Steampunk Pendant is proof that geeks are sexy and... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Into the Garden: A Wedding Anthology: Poetry and Prose on Love and Marriage by Robert Hass and Stephen Mitchell Staff Pick The best collection of wedding-related poetry I found. The editors also include an useful primer on wedding service scripts (in case you're writing your own), presenting standard examples from Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Zen traditions.... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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More Show Me How: Everything We Couldn't Fit in the First Book Instructions for Life from the Everyday to the Exotic by Lauren Smith Staff Pick Is this a strangely entertaining reference book or a reference book of strange entertainment? I'm not sure, but I know this much: you'll laugh just as often as you'll learn, whether it's how to divide a unibrow, paint a car, shoot sexy home movies, or... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Flexible
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Generation T: Beyond Fashion by Megan Nicolay Staff Pick Megan Nicolay ups the ante with this follow-up to her first guide to transforming the T-shirt. This time, the scope has moved beyond apparel to include baby gifts, home décor, and other fun stuff like wine cozies, toilet-seat covers, and grocery totes... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds by Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant and Kate Baldwin Staff Pick If there's one thing I've learned through my wayward attempts at gardening, it's the importance of starting small, and it doesn't get much smaller than this. In Terrarium Craft, Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant not only cover the basics of terrarium... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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Regretsy: Where DIY Meets WTF by April Winchell Staff Pick Whether or not you're a member of the DIY community, Regretsy will make you cackle right out of your chair. Based on the popular blog, Winchell's snarky commentary on Etsy's most preposterous crafts (chicken poncho? hummingbird feeder hat?) has acquired... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Collage Lab: Experiments, Investigations, and Exploratory Projects by Bee Shay Staff Pick Sometimes we need a little help getting started in a new craft, and that's why I recommend this title to anyone who feels intimidated about collage. Using the scientific method, Bee Shay introduces techniques for first-time collagers. You get an... (read more) List Price $22.99 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum by Lotta Jansdotter Staff Pick Another charmer from Lotta Jansdotter, Lotta Prints covers all the details you need to start embellishing your surfaces (fabric, paper, walls, etc.) with a variety of craft processes. I'm a big fan of potato printing, as recipients of my Christmas... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Big-Ass Book of Crafts by Mark Montano Staff Pick The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is a great book to give and a great source-book for making gifts. You'll think twice about donating your treasures to the Goodwill, just as you'll pause before buying something new. From frames to furniture to jewelry... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination & Nurture Family Connections by Amanda Soule Staff Pick In economic depressions, we tend to spend more time at home with our families, finding entertainment in the things around us. Amanda Blake Soule lays out many art and craft projects for parents and kids that highlight using and appreciating what you have,... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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One-Yard Wonders: Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins Staff Pick With a few exceptions (namely all things baby- or dog-related, and the spats on page 147), the projects in this book are things I would actually use, wear, or proudly display in my home... and each of them requires a mere 36 inches of fabric! Whether you'... (read more) Your price: $22.95 New - Hardcover
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The Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box by Carolyn Gerin and Stephanie Rosenbaum Staff Pick This informal guide cheerfully reminds the reader that every tradition began as an innovative new idea, and that the ceremony should be tailored to fit you — not the other way around! Filled with savvy advice (which two wedding elements should you have... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Spiral/comb
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Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed and Organic Materials by Betz White and John Gruen Staff Pick Sewing books are often pretty, but don't have enough instruction; or, they give step-by-step instructions for not-so-cute creations. Sewing Green has gotten everything right: adorable ideas made from repurposed materials, plus a pattern packet to boot... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $15.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys! by Brian Castleforte Staff Pick I dare you to flip through Papertoy Monsters and not think, "Holy cow, this is perfect for [insert kid's name here]." Lurking within are 50 easy-to-assemble creatures, complete with detailed dossiers. Prepare to be enamored with the likes of Squidbeak... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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Re-Bound: Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials by Jeannine Stein Staff Pick Any booklover with the slightest inkling toward craftiness will swoon over the darling projects outlined in this book. Make a sharp-looking portfolio from vintage album covers, a paint-sample photo album, or a journal from a hot water bottle. (Far more... (read more) Your price: $24.99 New - Trade Paper
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