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"Hooked on Crochet" is your go-to resource for crocheters of all levels, providing a perfect blend of creative inspiration and practical advice to enhance your crochet journey. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced crocheter seeking fresh ideas and techniques, this book has something for everyone. Through a series of engaging chapters, "Hooked on Crochet" offers a overview of the craft, covering everything from essential stitches and techniques to innovative project ideas and tips for honing your skills. You'll learn how to create beautiful crochet pieces ...

Have you decided that you have met that special someone that you no longer want to live without? Do you have dreams of walking down the isle with her? Is everything in line for you to propose but you still do not have the ring? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you... 50 Things to Know About Buying an Engagement Ring by Amanda Walton offers a comprehensive approach to finding a ring that she is sure to love.

Are you ready to take control of your food supply and ensure your family's well-being in any situation? "The Prepper’s Canning & Preserving Guide" is your essential resource for becoming a self-sufficient guardian of your pantry. This comprehensive manual dives deep into the practices of water and pressure canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and pickling, ensuring that you’re prepared to stockpile and sustain your food resources year-round. The guide covers: Detailed tutorials on water and pressure canning to preserve everything from fruits to meats safely. Step-by-step instructions for ...

Solo RPG Hexcrawls: A Beginner's Guide to Solo & Co-op Hexcrawling Second edition: An updated version with new chapters is now available in paperback. When I first stumbled upon the concept of hexcrawls, I had no idea how much it would reshape the way I thought about tabletop role-playing games. It was a simple idea—explore the world one hex at a time—but within that simplicity, I found something truly profound. Unlike traditional, linear RPGs that guide you from one pre-defined plot point to the next, a hexcrawl allows you to carve your own path. It hands you the map (sometimes quite ...

The Ultimate Guide to Homesteading is a valuable resource for learning about growing, freezing, canning, and storing fruits, vegetables, and herbs to feed your family year-round. You’ll also discover the amazing possibilities open to you when you raise livestock for food and fiber, including information on co-ops, choosing a butcher or slaughterhouse, and how best to house and feed your animals.

Frugal Mama’s Guide to Making Bar Soap, Liquid Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Facial Cleanser, Laundry Detergent & Pet Wash Create Natural, Chemical-Free, and Affordable Household Products at Home! Tired of commercial soaps and cleaning products loaded with harmful chemicals? Want to take control of what goes on your skin and into your home? Many store-bought soaps, shampoos, and detergents contain synthetic ingredients that can disrupt hormones, irritate the skin, and pollute the environment. But what if you could make your own luxurious, all-natural, and eco-friendly alternatives—right ...

Kate is a beginning looming lady. She loses her job due to a medical condition and then becomes homeless. For 5 years she struggles to survive while living in her car. Loom knitting is her hobby. There are 18 loom knit patterns included with the story.

Start With This One Want to learn how to crochet and don’t know where to start? Can’t find any books that are really for beginners? Start with Crochet For Absolute Beginners ** Hardcover, Full-color edition ** Learn Quickly- This crochet book is written to help you in your first steps into the world of crochet. Unleash Your Imagination- start with the easy projects included, and improve your skills every day. Spend Your Free Time Productively- Discover one of the oldest methods, used to relax and calm your body and mind while working on beautiful and useful creations If you really want ...

Do you wonder why you look forward to the holiday season as a magical time, but also dread it as a time of stress and anxiety? Me too! The Christmas of my dreams was a chic and simple affair full of joy and fun things, but the reality wasn’t nearly as much fun. It was stressful!

How to interpret and understand the true intentions of others without any effort even if you have failed at every previous attempt. Way too often I’ve placed trust in people who didn’t deserve it at all! Realizing that you’ve been fooled or used, misunderstanding other people’s feelings can be extremely unpleasant. But then I found out that I could learn to identify personality types and quickly analyze the person I was dealing with.

In 1895, nine American heiresses travelled across the Atlantic to bag themselves husbands and titles. For the English gentlemen the girls married it was a way to secure their estates. For the girls who came from new money, marriage was a means to obtaining social prestige. The Transatlantic Marriage Bureau tells the stories of these nine heiresses and the remarkable women who made it happen - the unofficial marriage brokers Lady Minnie-Paget and Consuelo Yzanga, Duchess of Manchester.

Written with the beginner in mind, this liquid soap-making guide is a great way to start a hobby that’s fun, practical, and can make the perfect gift for friends and family. Inside, you’ll discover everything you need to know about how to make all-natural soap, including 15 DIY soap recipes and the healing herbal soaps which can revitalize your skin and boost your immunity.

In this innovative audiobook, popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan shares a hundred tips and tricks, budget-friendly hints, and project how-tos to make every room in your house feel like a home you love. Each month hundreds of thousands of readers find design inspiration and DIY ideas on Liz's blog, where Liz shares stories of life with her veteran husband, their 1800s Michigan farmhouse, and the home décor boutique she co-owns.

Scrap steel is perfect for practicing grinding and heat treatment techniques. So, you can get better at bladesmithing without spending excess money on buying steel. But do you need power tools to forge scrap steel? No. Most of the steels inside this book have forging/stock removal instructions with minimal use of power tools. And they can also be forged with no power tools. But to be honest, without them the work would be tedious, trust me. Learn scrap forging before you decide to make bad steel into a knife, only to have it shatter into pieces the first time you use it.

Discover the joy of low power amateur radio, what it entails and how you can join in on the fun.

Raising earthworms is a very simple process if you know how and where to raise them. Many people raise them indoors which is okay, however, you can only raise so many in doors, and you won’t have enough to last a whole fishing season. I am going to teach you how to raise them outdoors, so you can have plenty for you and your friends for the whole season. Indoor bins are usually two feet by two feet and three feet deep.

Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of leatherwork with "Artful Leathercraft," a comprehensive guide that brings the ancient art of leather manipulation into the contemporary hands of the artist within you. Bound within this treasure trove is a world where leather isn't just material; it's a canvas for the soul of your artistic expression. Begin your journey by deciphering the essences of different types of leather in Chapter 1, where you become the scholar of your trade - understanding the subtleties that turn good work into great artistry. Venture through Chapter 2 and elevate your ...

Transform Your Closet, Transform the World: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Style Ready to look amazing while saving the planet? "Sustainable Fashion: A Complete Guide to Ethical Style" shows you exactly how to build a wardrobe you'll love that loves the Earth back. Written by industry veteran Ava Azure, this comprehensive guide reveals: What's Inside: How to build a capsule wardrobe that actually works for your lifestyle Secret thrifting techniques to score designer pieces for pennies Step-by-step closet detox strategies that make decluttering painless Expert tips for spotting quality ...

Are you looking for easy recipes to prepare delicious loaves, buns, snacks, and pizza using your bread machine, even if you are just a beginner? Do you need special bread because you follow a gluten-free, low-carb, or Keto diet? If your answer is “yes” to one of these questions then, keep reading! This “Bread Machine Cookbook” is going to be your new best friend. Whether you have a 1 pound, 1,5 pounds, or any other size bread machine, all you will need are a few basic and easy-to-get ingredients, and these fuss-free recipes, to make amazing bread. You will be able to make the ...

Transform your interior design business with "Marketing Your Interior Design Business," an essential eBook that unlocks the secrets to thriving in the digital era. Whether you're an up-and-coming designer or a seasoned professional, this guide offers invaluable insights into creating a powerful online presence that captivates and converts. Dive into the world of digital marketing, starting with the fundamentals of establishing your brand's unique voice. Discover how to leverage your online presence through a cohesive and strategic approach. Identify your ideal clients and learn how to ...