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
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.
The beginner's guide to hand building : functional and sculptural projects for the home potter
Cobb, Sunshine
Paper Book
The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building is a friendly, contemporary take on the classic hand-building book-perfect for new and returning ceramic artists.
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. ...
Craft your own happy : a collection of 25 creative projects to craft your way to mindfulness
Ford, Becci Mai
Paper Book
Suitable for beginners - you don't need to be a crafting expert to make the projects in this book! Includes easy to follow instructions and free templates. Craft Your Own Happy is a collection of mindful craft projects to make you smile! Perfect for those...
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...
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
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...

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