A step-by-step guide by King Cole. Learn how to chain, slip stitch, double crochet, treble, half treble, double treble, triple treble, cluster, popcorn stitch, picot, block, space, puff stitch and more! Phew! (Acrobat - 649Kb)
A step-by-step guide by King Cole. Learn the casting on thumb method, knit stitch, make 1, purl stitch, casting off and about row and stitch tension. This tutorial also shows you how to increase and decrease. (Acrobat - 429Kb)
Anchor Cross Stitch Patterns
Celtic Plait by Sally JeffersonSally is responsible for design and PR at Coats Crafts Ltd. She is mostly inspired by her surroundings and from browsing through old books. This design is inspired by the Book of Kells. Remember when using metallic threads to use stab stitching, take your time and use shorter lengths. (Acrobat - 462Kb)
Dovecoat by Carol ThorntonThis is a particularly attractive cross stitch design worked in Anchor Stranded Cotton to produce a striking effect, suitable for every home. Full instructions along with a key to the colours needed. (Acrobat - 1.1Mb)
Rockabye Baby Birth AnnouncementDesigned by Stoney Creek Collection Inc. the dimensions of this cross stitch design are 90 x 90 cm. This is a wonderful way to welcome a new baby into the world and is customisable with baby's name, d.o.b. and birth weight. (Acrobat - 885Kb)
Everything's Coming Up RosesEveryone loves roses and this lovely cross stitch portrayal of a lush bouquet of pink roses in a rose-decorated vase brings the beauty of these elegant blossoms to life with silky Anchor threads. (Acrobat - 960Kb)
Pear Drop Sampler by Julie GillJulie's designs draw upon a variety of techniques, including Blackwork, Cross Stitch, Drawn, Pulled Work and Hardanger. (Acrobat - 1.1Mb)
Blue Ribbon RoseThe beauty of a full blooming rose is enhanced by the delicate hues and shadings of Anchor's palatte of Anchor Stranded Cotton and Marlitt. With this pattern you can create a Blue Ribbon Rose that will earn the acclaim of all that see it! (Acrobat - 954Kb)
Childrens' Activities
Animal Head HoldersBy Children's Corner, this set of instructions for a cow string holder will keep children amused for hours! As well as a full list of what is needed, there are full instructions for how to make the cow string holder! Enjoy! (Acrobat - 685Kb)
Easy PeasiesBy the British Hand Knitting Confederation, this set of instructions shows how to make Ducky Ducks, Puppet Bear, Wriggly Worms, Brownie Bears and Playtime Balls from DK yarn oddments. (Acrobat - 631Kb)
Finger PuppetsMake a red indian, bear, doll, bird and mouse using this set of instructions from Children's Corner. Place your brightly coloured puppets on your fingers and watch them come to life before your very eyes! (Acrobat - 599Kb)
Pompon PetsFrom Children's Corner. Make your very own furry rabbit or cheeky caterpillar! Using cardboard, scissors and wool you can have great fun making these pompon pets! Remember to ask an adult to do the cutting with scissors to be safe! (Acrobat - 641Kb)
Children's Colouring BookFrom Laina Crafts Online - our very own colouring book for you to print off at home and colour in with felt-tips, pencils or crayons! (Acrobat - 916Kb)
Laina Crafts Toolbar!
By Conduit, our branded browser toolbar gives you permanent access to Laina Crafts Online! Click the banner to the left and the installation process begins straight away! This toolbar has no nasties or we wouldn't be promoting it!
Laina Crafts URL Gadget!
Have you got Windows Vista? Use Windows Sidebar and fancy downloading our gadget to help you with shopping online? Well click on the image to the left to download the Laina Crafts URL Gadget! We have programmed our own gadget with all the main shop URLs, so you just have to click the one you want from the comfort of your desktop!
Once you have downloaded the zip file (28kb), unzip the 'LainaCrafts.gadget' folder into your '
userprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets' folder. Then use Windows Sidebar to add the 'Laina Crafts Online' gadget ready for you to use to shop online!
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