Books published by Search Press Ltd

40 blocks and patterns to crochet for throws, afghans and blankets. Each of the 40 designs comes with a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, a skill-level indicator and a large photograph.

28 easy-to-follow simple shapes and step-by-step illustrations to get you drawing these wonderful manga chibi characters.

Discover the unique joys of pastel painting with this easy-to-use guide to one of the most versatile and forgiving media.

Thomas Bohler shows you how achieve this fantastic art style. Pop Art prints are characteristically bold and colourful, lending themselves to reproduction and making them perfect for beginners.

Now anyone can begin making attractive, wearable jewellery straight away, with very little specialist equipment. Expert designer, Carolyn Schulz, has based this book on her hugely popular absolute beginner's course, and there is a pictorial glossary of equipment, twelve step-by-step projects to build skills and design tips to inspire creativity.

Have more fun with your fabric! The latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore is packed with 20 fun, colourful projects for kids of all ages to play with: choose from spooky halloween bunting, a magnetic fishing set, a budding artist's easel, a cuddly pirate pillow, funky monkey skittles and much more!

Create 15 colourful, practical projects to organise your sewing space or give as gifts

Gilda Baron combines her love of nature and skills as a textile artist and embroiderer in this inspirational and innovative step-by-step guide.

Learn how to use and enjoy one of the most satisfying painting media with this handy compact guide. Step-by-step sequences show how to paint a range of themes, from still life to portraits and landscapes, with advice on more difficult subjects.

Build up your knitting skills one block at a time. Also features inspirational projects that teach you how to combine your blocks for unique and stylish results.

Learn how to paint stunning watercolours filled with colour and light in Jean Haines' loose and expressive style with this special collector's edition.

Twenty cute mitts to knit for baby boys and girls, newborn up to one year.

A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced crochet stitcher. More than 1200 colour photographs of every stitch you will ever need.

If you are new to knitting or just want to learn a new knitting technique, then this is the book for you! Everything from the basics to embellishing your knitting with surface embroidery, Swiss darning, smocking, beads and sequins!

'I have reviewed a lot of books on painting for beginners but this series is the very best to date.' www.myshelf.com With 3 colours, 3 brushes and this practical advice, you can start painting beautiful watercolour flowers.

Jenniffer Taylor's stylish, no-fuss guide to making and adapting your own clothes #sewingrevolution

An inspiring and practical step-by-step guide to creating colourful, contemporary bird-themed stitched textiles.

Learn to use and enjoy this wonderful painting medium with this comprehensive manual by Marilyn Scott. There are over 100 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to tackle tricky subjects, accompanied by full-colour photography.