Craft Focus - April/May 2021 (Issue 84)

48 SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD A family-owned, independent publisher, Schiffer works with passionate artists and makers to help energize and enlarge the craft world. Punch Needle Rug Hooking: Your Complete Resource to Learn & Love the Craft is by Amy Oxford. Standing apart from the many projects-only books, here’s a one-stop resource for beginners and advanced crafters alike. Along with the basic how-tos, you’ll find in-depth info about every aspect of enjoying, succeeding with, and understanding punch needle rug hooking. Polish your techniques as you create Amy’s contemporary pomegranate project and ginkgo project and learn to skilfully turn your work into long-lasting treasures like wall hangings, chair pads, rugs, cushions, and whatever else your imagination can dream up. In Amy’s clear and positive style, learn fascinating things the other books don’t include: the top secrets that beginners need to know, the craft’s history, gorgeous photos of works by today’s experts, fun interviews with top makers, how to handle the unexpected, and much more. This is the guide you’ll keep at your fingertips while you learn, and throughout your punch needle adventures for years to come. Gazelle Book Services: sales@gazellebookservices.co.uk (UK distributors) www.schifferbooks.com KNITTING FEVER INC. Knitting Fever Inc. (KFI) had its humble beginnings in 1974 when Sion Elalouf opened his first knitting store in Great Neck, New York. He was inspired by the beautiful and exotic nature of European and Japanese yarns and by the talented textile artists he met. In the early ’80s KFI gave up the retail business to focus on bringing these specialty yarns and fabulous designers to retailers across the USA. Four decades later, KFI supplies yarn stores around the world with the highest quality yarn lines supported by the greatest designers the industry has seen to date. Noro Ito Ito is a slubby, worsted weight, 100 per cent wool that comes in BIG 200 gram/ 437 yard balls. One of NORO’s most colourful creations, Ito provides an ever-changing colour spectrum as you knit. One ball is enough for a scarf, but it’s also a fabulous choice for head- turning sweaters. Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Named for the beloved Scottish veterinarian James Herriot, this was one of the original yarns when Juniper Moon Farm first launched. Baby Alpaca is the softest fibre from an adult alpaca’s fleece. You’ll appreciate that softness both as you’re knitting or crocheting and when you’re wearing your new sweater. customerservice@knittingfever.com www.knittingfever.com