Don’t be square! Break out of the box with 150 creative motifs for knit and crochet. 150 Knit and Crochet Motifs is a fun and eclectic mix of patterns in both crafts, with shapes that go beyond the traditional square. Geometric and circular shapes are featured along with asymmetrical motifs like shells, stars, and even paisleys. The patterns include colorwork, texture, dimension, and interesting outline shapes for innovative applications. The motifs are presented in a directory of different shapes and textures. The book also includes smaller blocks to join them together, and edging ideas to add finishing touches. Get suggestions for mixing and matching the motifs, and learn how to knit and crochet them together to create one-of-a-kind functional and decorative pieces. With interesting, colorful shapes, 150 Knit and Crochet Motifs is a design resource full of endless possibilities.

Creating simple, personalized socks for men and women is easy with this project book that provides step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs and illustrations. It teaches how to custom fit basic crochet socks in six different styles: all patterns feature the toe-up style of sock making that allows stitchers to shape the socks as they go along, instead of making adjustments in the final stage. This pattern collection also includes tips on measuring and suggestions on types of yarn to use.

Chick, Alise, Chloé et Colin passent leur temps à dire des choses rigolotes, à écouter Duke Ellington et à patiner. Dans ce monde où les pianos sont des mélangeurs à cocktails, la réalité semble ne pas avoir de prise. On se marie à l'église comme on va à la fête foraine et on ignore le travail, qui se réduit à une usine monstrueuse faisant tache sur le paysage. Pied de nez aux conventions romanesques et à la morale commune, L'Ecume des jours est un délice verbal et un festin poétique. Jeux de mots, néologismes, décalages incongrus…