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Busy Needles Volume 1

What to make. How to make it. This is a fabulous seven volume set, it has 98 parts and the focus is on knitting and crocheting with some ideas on finger weaving and stitching.

$24.00

This listing is for Volume 1 with parts 1 through to 14 and includes an Index for this volume, it comes presented in the cream binder with the label on the spine.

Part 1
Crochet – Afghan squares, Afghan rug
Knitting – All-over lace, Lacy sweater
Stitchery – Alphabet sampler, Tent-stitch sampler
Step by Step – Knotting 1, Fringed shawl and evening bag
Ideas – Woolly sheep

Part 2
Fabric craft – American Patchwork quilt
Stitchery – Applied motifs, Evening Bag
Crochet – Applique designs, Applique cat
Ideas – Pockets
Step by Step – Weaving 1, Rag weaving

Part 3
Stitchery – Applique Picture Cushions
Knitting – Aran Tradition Aran Sweater
Crochet – Arch stitch Lacy look scarf
Step by Step – Bobbin lace 1, Simple lace trimming
Ideas – Chinoiserie

Part 4
Stitchery – Assisi embroidery Tablerunner
Knitting – A-Z letters Word sweater
Knitting – Aztec motifs, Aztec coat
Ideas – Bows
Step by Step – Machine embroidery 1, Butterfly picture

Part 5
Stitchery – Balkan folk embroidery, Peasant blouse
Knitting – Basketweave Man’s sweater
Crochet – Beaded patterns, Evening cap
Step by Step – Macrame 1, Simple knots
Ideas – Cats

Part 6
Knitting – Beaded knitting, Beaded sweater
Stitchery – Blackwork Tea and egg cosies
Crochet – Block berry stitch, Seat cushions
Ideas – Bananas
Step by Step – applique 1, Colourful placemats

Part 7
Fabric Craft – Block printing Kitchen set
Stitchery – Blue-and-white designs, Baby’s waistcoat
Crochet – Bobble patterns Colourful sweater
Ideas – Zips
Step by Step – Tatting 1, Edgings

Part 8
Knitting – Bobbles, Bobble sweater
Stitchery – Borders, Bordered skirt
Crochet – Braids, Braid patterns
Ideas – Tropical birds
Step by step – Quilting 1, Wadded quilting

Part 9
Knitting – Brick patterns, Brick sweater
Stitchery – Broderie anglaise, Broderie anglaise blouse,
Crochet – Buttons, crochet buttons
Ideas – Circus
Step by Step – Printing 1, Transfer printing

Part 10
Knitting – Cables, Polo-neck sweater
Stitchery – Canvaswork Picture cushion
Crochet – Chain effects, Chain-effect sweater
Ideas – Victoriana
Step by Step – Machine knitting 1, Stocking stitch

Part 11
Stitchery – Chain stitch Quilted evening jacket
Knitting – Check patterns Argyll sweater
Crochet – Chequered patterns Baby wear
Ideas – Boats
Step by Step – Stumpwork 1, Padded applique

Part 12
Crochet – Chevrons, Cardigan and Scarf
Knitting – Chevrons, Sawl and hat
Stitchery – Chinese embroidery Duvet cover
Ideas – Tea cosies
Step by step – Patchwork 1, Basic skills

Part 13
Crochet – Circular motifs, Circular mats, Clusters, Cluster waistcoat
Knitting – Combining yarns, Textured sweater
Step by Step – Weaving 2, Tapestry weaving
Ideas – Art Deco

Part 14
Knitting – Complex cables, Chunky jacket
Thread craft – Cords, Colourful sweater
Stitchery – Couching Embroidered waistcoat
Ideas – Socks
Step by Step – Machine embroidery 2, Country garden picture

Index to Volume 1

This set was published by Marshall Cavendish in 1982.  It does have some wear.  There may be names on the issues.