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 : Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers
DK.
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.
Pottery for beginners : projects for beautiful ceramic bowls, mugs, vases and more
Ford, Kara Leigh
Paper Book
Everything You Need to Get Started with Pottery If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities....
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...
Mini quilting : quick-to-sew designs to use up fabric from your stash
Strutt, Laura
Paper Book
Discover the flourishing craft of QUILTING with these 35 BEAUTIFUL and INNOVATIVE mini projects that are an ECO-FRIENDLY way to use up scraps of fabric.  Designed by expert crafter LAURA STRUTT, this collection is packed with STUNNING homewares, bags, wall hangings,...
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...
Watercolor in 10 minutes a day : 45 quick and easy projects for beginners
Srivastava, Garima
Paper Book
Cultivate your watercolor craft and create stunning artwork in just a few minuteseach day. Artist Garima Srivastava specializes in teaching watercolor techniques,and her easy-to-follow instructions guide you to watercolor mastery inmanageable, satisfying daily doses. Perfect for beginners, this...
Crochet Squares: Magical Patterns For Clothes, Accessories, And The Home
Gullberg, Maria.
Paper Book
Magical squares for clothes, accessories and the home. A square is a small, repeatable crochet project that is versatile and easy to take with you wherever you go. You can use them individually or you can join endless amounts of squares together to build up patterns which can...
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 TimeStitch 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 incredible patterns were...
A crochet world of creepy creatures and cryptids : 40 amigurumi patterns for adorable monsters, mythical beings and more
Gustafson, Rikki
Paper Book
Create the Monster Menagerie of Your Dreams Who says creepy can't be cute? With this impressive amigurumi collection, you can unlock a whole new world of creatures and legendary monsters in all their scary, adorable glory. With thoughtful guidance, you can bring a myriad of...
Modern origami : the amazing art of paper sculpture
Fuchimoto, Muneji
Paper Book
In this book, master origami designer Muneji Fuchimoto presents a collection of 34 totally unique origami models! These pieces will delight and challenge origami enthusiasts with their clever folding patterns and striking realism. With a play on modern design and art, Fuchimoto's...

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