Series: You Will Be Able to

You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to tie a slipknot, chain stitch, increase and decrease your rows, and crochet in the round, plus many more skills and techniques. Once you've aced...

You want to learn to knit, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of knotted yarn and are baffled by complicated and conflicting advice. This beginner's handbook goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to cast on and how to ace a range of stitches, while 15 easy projects allow you to practise your skills...

Want to try making those cute crochet critters you see everywhere, but don't know where to begin? This book is for you. Amigurumi - the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed creatures - offers the perfect introduction to crochet. Experienced crochet artist Fay Lyth leads you through the basics followed by 15 adorable amigurumi projects. A simple sour lemon is...

No subject has had more enduring appeal for artists than animals. And yet creating convincing animal sketches can be daunting and leave you wondering, where do I start? Let go of your fear and unlock drawing skills that you never believed you could have with this expertly guided sketchbook. You Will Be Able to Draw Animals by the End of...

Do you want to take photos that make people say 'wow'? Photography has never been so easy; nor has it ever been so hard. Digital cameras and smartphones can deliver perfect exposures and pin-sharp focus time after time, but the tech alone won't create jaw-dropping imagery, or supply the sort of photos that stand out in a sea of online...

Get started, get inspired, and get creating your own stunning collage artworks. The ultimate accessible artform, collage is truly for everyone. Stephanie Hartman, creator of Collage Club Ldn, takes you through all the basics you'll need to create your own works of collage. Learn how to find and choose materials, what tools you'll need in your basic kit, and how...

There has never been a better time to learn to sew your own clothes. If you want to avoid harmful fast fashion, create sustainable pieces for yourself and one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones, and curate your own perfect wardrobe, this is the book you need. Get started with the core skills such as how to make accurate measurements, how to...

In recent years, macramé has gone from a nostalgic '70s trend to a mainstay in contemporary crafting, and no modern home is complete without a stylish knotted creation. You Will Be Able to Macramé by the End of This Book takes you back to complete basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations showing every knot you'll need in order to get started,...