Crafternoon

Get your craft on - these books on jewelry making, pottery, woodworking, knitting and so much more will have you sorted for an afternoon of crafty fun!

Updated February 25, 2026
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Complete pottery techniques
Dugger, Kayla.
Paper Book
Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish. Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros.
Craftfulness : mend yourself by making things
Davidson, Rosemary
Paper Book
Integrating mindfulness, neuroscience, positive psychology, and creativity research, Craftfulness offers a thought-provoking and surprising reconsideration of craft, and how making things with your hands can connect us to our deepest selves and improve our well-being and overall happiness. ...
Mini quilting : quick-to-sew designs to use up fabric from your stash
Strutt, Laura
Paper Book
Designed by expert crafter LAURA STRUTT, this collection is packed with STUNNING home accessories, bags, wall hangings, gifts for kids, and more.  As well as being quick and fun to sew, these mini quilting projects are the perfect way to try out different techniques. They're ideal for...
Fashion upcycling : the DIY guide to sewing, mending, and sustainably reinventing your wardrobe
Hilado, Ysabel
Paper Book
From popular TikTok designer and Project Runway...
The art of upcycling : creative ways to make something beautiful out of trash, thrifted finds and everyday recyclables
Foss, Emma
Paper Book
Upgrade Your Upcycling Game! Discover a trove of upcycling ideas and inspiration, with this collection of projects from upcycling influencer Emma Foss. She shares detailed, step-by-step tutorials to teach you essential upcycling techniques so you can create something out of...
Artist's journal workshop : creating your life in words and pictures
Johnson, Cathy
Paper Book
Discover the Joy of Art Journaling An artist's journal is a powerful creative tool, offering you a safe place to experiment, explore, consider and improve. Artist's Journal Workshop provides all the guidance, structure and inspiration you need to create a meaningful art...
Landscapes in Watercolour: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner
Davidson, Lois
Paper Book
Landscapes in Watercolour comprises ten tutorials for the absolute beginner to achieve stunning results.  The diverse selection of landscapes ranges from a midwinter farm and a sunny woodland to a coastal waterfront and boats in an estuary. Each watercolor is broken down into...
Watercolor in 10 minutes a day : 45 quick and easy projects for beginners
Srivastava, Garima
Paper Book
Simple, Beautiful Projects to Fit Into Your Day Escape to a meditative, relaxing world with this comprehensive beginner's guide to watercolor, specially designed for your busy life. Even when you only have a few minutes to spare, artist and illustrator Garima Srivastava shows...
52 weeks of socks. Vol II
Paper Book
From knitting experts Laine, 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II is a colourful, abundant and even more versatile book on patterns than its bestselling predecessor. The patterns, contributed by a diverse group of 47 talented designers from all over the world, are...
52 weeks of easy knits
Paper Book
52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a contemporary collection of 52 uncomplicated knitting patterns, ranging from beanies, mittens and scarves to sweaters, socks and cardigans, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. For people who are picking up needles for the very...
Brioche knitting for beginners and beyond : your definitive guide to creating colorful, lusciously textured knitwear
Robinson, Lesley Anne
Paper Book
Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and Color Get ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever been intrigued by the...
Hooked on amigurumi : 40 fun patterns for playful crochet plushes
Morita, Melanie
Paper Book
Create Irresistible Amigurumi Masterpieces with These 40 Adorable and Easy-to-Follow Patterns Crocheting has never been so cute! With patterns for everything from mermaids and the Loch Ness monster to jellyfish, teapots and cinnamon rolls, these cuddly amigurumi plushes are...
Crochet in a day : 18 easy patterns for cute sweaters, cozy blankets, stylish shawls and more
Bivins, Angie
Paper Book
Make Dazzling Crochet Garments and Home Accessories in Record Time Stitch up stunning creations in the space of an afternoon with this extraordinary pattern collection from Angie Bivins, the founder of Whistle and Wool. Utterly achievable and undeniably cute, these 18...
The beginner's guide to drawing portraits
Massey, Carole
Paper Book
A complete beginner's guide to drawing portraits. Expanded and revised from Carole Massey's bestselling classic, now in full color! The human face has timeless and universal attraction. In this book, master artist and bestselling author Carole Massey leads you through the...
The artist's guide to drawing world wildlife : essential step-by-step lessons for beginners
Amberlyn, J. C.
Paper Book
Artist's Guide to World Wildlife continues a rich tradition of animals in art and provides basic information on art materials, fundamental mechanics of drawing, species and locale-specific details, and process instructions so that beginners will feel confident as they learn to produce highly...
Draw Kawaii Style : A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide for Drawing Super-Cute Creatures, Whimsical People, and Fun Little Things - 62 Lessons: Basics, Characters, Special Effects
Ranauro, Ilaria.
Paper Book
Master the art of drawing kawaii characters! Start with the basic principles, then follow step-by-step lessons to draw a world of characters and creatures. In Draw Kawaii Style, artist and online art teacher Ilaria Ranauro (aka Ilariapops) shares her approach...

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