CRAFT LOOKS AT BOOKS
Green Crafts for Children
By Emma Hardy Cico Books $20
cicobooks.com
There’s nothing better than to craft with your kids, knowing that you
can easily grab all the materials from around your house or backyard.
In Green Crafts for Children, author Emma Hardy keeps kids busy with
monsters, pine cone animals, Christmas decorations, cardboard
sandals, and more. The book also includes a variety of salt dough
projects that are perfect for kids of all ages. —NZD
O oh la la! Just opening up this book, you’ll feel immersed in vintage
F rench life. Kaari Meng, proprietor of the French General store in
H ollywood, Calif. (see page 108), brings her style know-how to the
s ewing world with this inspirational book. Make a hanging notions
o rganizer for your craft room or a scalloped tablecloth for the dinner
t able. Each project has clear step-by-step instructions and pattern
s heets organized snugly in their own pocket. Use your own vintage
fabric stash to re-create the French magic. —NZD
French General: Home Sewn
B y Kaari Meng Chronicle Books $25
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hroniclebooks.com
Twinkle’s Town & Country Knits
By Wenlan Chia Potter Craft $33
randomhouse.com
Knitwear fashion designer Wenlan Chia does it again with Town &
Country Knits. The book features 30 gorgeous knitting projects with
Twinkle’s signature chunky yarn. You’ll want to make each one of the
cozy sweaters, cardigans, dresses, and scarves to keep yourself
warm this winter. (I can’t decide which one to start first.) The chunky
yarn required for the patterns is an added bonus for quick knitting on
big needles! —NZD
K nitgrrl Shannon Okey shows us how to knit with eco-friendly yarn in
Alt Fiber, featuring 25 projects using nonallergenic plant fibers such
a s bamboo, soy, and hemp. Two of my favorites are the Dutch Girl
H eadscarf and the Bow Tank top. Flip through the book and you’ll see
a cameo by my Pomeranian, Lulu, for the De Fleur Socks! —NZD
Alt Fiber
B y Shannon Okey Ten Speed Press $20
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enspeed.com
