Traditional trades, crafts and skills

Buy this gorgeous, feel good and heartwarming romance for a slice of escapism to the Swiss alps! Christmas magic at the turn of a page…

‘Transports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas – a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Originally a follow-up to the outstandingly successful Blankets and Throws, the newly reformatted Cosy Throws & Blankets (previously published as More Blankets and Throws) has over 100 different blanket squares that can be knitted up to create a dozen unique blankets or throws in a variety of styles.

Wilderness Knits for the Home is Linka Neumann’s second book, showcasing a stunning collection of homeware knits to make while embracing the Scandinavian spirit and cosying up next to a warm fire.

‘Fun, festive and fabulous. A story that sparkles like Christmas snow.’ MILLY JOHNSON

‘A page-turner’ – Woman’s Weekly

Inspired by radical Italian designer Enzo Mari, this practical book with step-by-step DIY projects for hand built, beautiful furniture is a tribute to his simple ideas that challenged the consumerism of the furniture industry.

Carving Kitchen Tools is the beginning of your woodworking journey and is a practical guide to creating your own beautiful utensils.

23 knitting patterns for jumpers and cardigans to last a lifetime

Learn the ancient craft of making artisan pots, from clay preparation and drying to glazing and firing.

Run wild with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward’s Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry’s yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Wild, Ocean, Farm and Pets.

From baker, beekeeper and birdwatcher to falconer, farrier and forager, join poet Angus and printmaker Lilly as they explore the British Isles, uncovering and celebrating our crafts and traditions. 

Learn to improve your crochet techniques, working your way up from beginner projects through to more challenging later patterns. Each animal uses only basic stitches and there’s step-by-step instructions that mean this is the perfect book to learn to crochet.

Preserving is a wonderful way to make summer and autumn fruits and vegetables last into the winter and through to the next harvesting season.