(Part 3) Best crafts & hobbies books according to redditors
We found 3,851 Reddit comments discussing the best crafts & hobbies books. We ranked the 1,648 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
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Using a break drum forge, probably not. Or at least, if you do reach sufficient temperatures, it will only be at the cost of massively inefficient waste of fuel.
A couple other things:
When you talk about "collecting iron with a strong magnet", I hope you are talking about random discarded scrap metal. If you are thinking about finding iron ore, then the vast majority of that is in the form non-magnetic iron oxide. Also, you may have better luck investing in even a lower end metal detector compared to just trying to use a high power magnet.
You can't just use a regular ceramic crucible. You need to use a crucible with a lid that you seal up air-tight with clay. If air gets to your hot iron, it will both burn out the carbon in your steel, and burn the iron into iron oxide and that won't do you any good. The lid needs to seal on very tightly because ideal gas law means the air that remains in the crucible is going to raise in pressure along with the temperature, and you don't want the lid to pop.
You need to use a combination of scrap iron, crushed glass (cullet) and a blend of other additives depending on what is in the scrap you're starting with to get your desired alloy. At a minimum, usually at least a little carbon (crushed hardwood charcoal) Other additives may depend on the material used to make your crucible. You need to gradually heat it up until well past the melting point of iron. You need to hold it at that temperature long enough for the carbon to distribute through the iron. You need to allow the crucible to cool at least down to forge-welding temperature. If you use a lower grade crucible (eg. modified terra cotta flowerpot, which I don't recommend), there's a decent chance you will shatter the thing when extracting your iron/steel. Also, don't expect your foundry to survive terribly long when you run it at the temperatures needed for crucible steel.
Getting back to how you would heat this crucible, The cheapest setup would be a Gingery style backyard charcoal foundry. It's something like a 7 gallon bucket lined with a few inches of refractory material (It can be made using about $40 worth of stuff from the hardware store), You make a raised mound for the crucible, a tangential hole at the bottom, and a lid with a hole in the center. You allow it to dry for a few days (more weather depending), then bake slowly using a wood fire to harden. You put your prepared crucible in place, pack the thing loosely with charcoal all the way to the top, light the charcoal. Once started, you hook up a leaf blower to the bottom hole and hit it. Now you get to constantly add more charcoal until the process is complete, and it does burn pretty fast.
Even if you do all this correctly, you can still have failures. Niels Provos has a playlist where he attempts to make crucible steel, and only has limited success.
I hope folks on this Sub aren't sick of me trotting out this list when homebrewing comes up, but here's my go-to selection of resources for Ham Radio homebrew. (Plus there's new links every time!):
I think the most extensive book for learning about radio homebrewing Experimental Methods in RF Design. It covers everything from basic direct-converstion recievers to phasing SSB transceivers. It's not super dense with information on newer DSP techniques or older regenerative receivers. But it's a wealth of practical information for the modern homebrewer.
That said, the EMRFD is dense, complex, and a little wandering. Not a great first book, but a book I keep coming back in homebrewing projects. A more approachable place to start might be reading the blogs of other homebrewers, not that these are all ideal starting places. Here's my go-to list:
For specific designers, here's a few personal recommendations:
Feel free to message me if you want to talk kitbuilding/homebrewing!
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Ahhh! Thank you so much! I found an English version and I'm about to buy it :D
Also see New Edge of The Anvil, also by Andrews. I believe it contains most of the same information with some slight revisions and updates.
Amazon (UK) Link:
New Edge of the Anvil: A Resource Book for the Blacksmith https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1879535092/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GHFUCbR6D5GG9
So for 5e there are a couple of things you can look at getting:
So the Basic Rules help out a lot, the Starter Set is basically a physical copy of the basic rules (plus some), and then the core 3 books in order of (my personal opinion of) usefulness are PHB > MM > DMG. I'd say you probably want at least everyone to have a PHB, or access if you guys continue to play.
Aside from that, most of the other 5e stuff you can pick up from wizards are modules. Modules are pre-created campaigns that have quests, items, locations, enemies (number, size, etc.) already pre-designed for you. Each of the following books has some sort of extra character information (like more subclasses, new races, etc.), but nothing is absolutely required. Generally if one person wants to play something (say, an Half-Elf Bladesinger Wizard) they should pick up the book to help build their character and to provide the GM with references to how the character works, but it's not necessary.
If you need any other help, please feel free to ask!
You don't have to fussy cut. You just cut and stack 6 pattern repeats so they line up, then cut strips and then cut triangles. All the triangles are identical and make the hexagons. It's actually really easy and fun!
One-Block Wonders: One Fabric, One Shape, One-of-a-Kind Quilts https://www.amazon.com/dp/1571203222/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TQmUBb1FYBJ29
I have a book, “Mega Mini Cross Stitch” by Makoto Oozu. It has just what you’re looking for. I got it on amazon.
ETA link:
https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Mini-Cross-Stitch-Awesome/dp/1910904384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DEUSEF4NJPQX&keywords=mega+mini+cross+stitch&qid=1574037626&sprefix=Mega+mini+%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1
Sure, you can find a complete list at this place
Ignore reddit subs. There's not a lot of info out there. Incidentally I spent a good couple of years researching this and bought about 20 books on the subject in the end. Most of the textbooks are complete drivel. The books I list below are notably different. I assume you want focus on Amateur Radio as part of it so I have included only books which treat it in context to that.
Experimental Methods in RF design. Covers literally everything, relatively up to date and relevant. Expensive but fantastic book on so many levels. Comes with a copy of Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur which was a good predecessor from the 1980s on CDROM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/087259923X
Practical RF Design Manual. Covers blocks and individual system components. Nice book but old. The techniques are still valid however. Very accessible and well written: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0136937543
The Electronics of Radio. Covers a full system level engineering of a transceiver, and all electronics fundamentals. There are practicals in it and you require some half decent and therefore relatively expensive test gear. It is focused around the Norcal 40A transceiver designed by the guy who runs Elecraft now. If you want to learn in steps rather than from a reference, this book is gold: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3URCNG
The first title can be obtained from Library Genesis if you want to trial it before buying.
Not sure what country you are in but the above are available from box73.de or amazon in EU as well.
Sawing and chopping wood for a nice fire is so ingrained into Norwegians that sometimes we just have to do it. If you've forgotten your trusty saw or axe when such an urge grips you, you can usually find one at emergency stations like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Norwegian-Wood-Chopping-Stacking-Scandinavian/dp/1419717987
I'd explain more, but I've got some wood to chop...
http://www.amazon.com/Charcoal-Foundry-Build-Metal-Working/dp/1878087002/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369891234&sr=8-2&keywords=David+Gingery
Might be a good place to start.
This is a book-length topic. Experimental Methods in RF Design
Your question is legitimate, and you didn't insinuate anything. I just wanted to introduce terminology since you mentioned you were a beginner.
When forming metals, one does not need to always heat them up; this would be a type of planishing. And, more conversationally than precisely, forming is more about plate or sheet metals and sometimes casting or stamping. The terms forging and forming get stickier when discussing industrial methods versus individual metalsmithing. For this, I am sticking to individual metalsmith terminology.
Forging is heat applied to metal and where compression happens; it can increase the strength of the metal's properties versus casting or machining. In blacksmithing, hot forging is done which prevents work hardening. Work hardening (which can be desirable or not) is a product of hammering cold stock, not hot. You can draw out, or squish, or flatten, or upset when hot forging.
With forming, usually with sheet or plate, one can work hot or cold, (but cold can often be assumed) and one is deforming the metal in specific directions and/or processes.
There is a Venn Diagram of things that overlap forging and forming. Blacksmithing and metalsmithing often occupy the same space. I am a blacksmith that also works with copper, silver, gold, and bronze. I work with sheet and with bar stock. I sometimes cast metal as well. There really isn't a hard and fast rule for what defines a blacksmith (other than predominately working with ferrous), so don't get too hung up on these delineations. They're just a guide.
If you would like to make armor, I would go to the nearest hobby shop and pick up a few sheets of copper. Bang on it, heat it up, and then bang on it some more. Try to pick up a jeweler's saw and see how well the sheet saws before and after you anneal it. Make patterns (like in your link) and see how the metal behaves.
This will give you a relatively easy entry into forming metals, before tackling steel, which requires a lot more heat and a more detailed set up. I would also recommend to you a great book called "The Complete Metalsmith" by Tim McCreight
You can find the book cheaper elsewhere, but the website I linked is a good one for people wanting a metalsmithing resource. I also recommend "The New Edge of the Anvil" which our University uses in its degreed Blacksmith program.
Good luck, and feel free to ask me any questions!
EDIT: A more scientific definition of hot forging vs cold
I paid ~$40 for all between eBay and Amazon. The only book I bought new was Amy Herzog's book for ~$20.
Actually I'm going to tell you NOT to start by altering your own clothes. It is actually easier to make something new than to alter clothing. I suggest you learn to sew from the following books: The Colette Sewing Handbook by Sarai Mitnik, the SEW Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp and Stitch by Stitch. All three of these books come with patterns for all sorts of projects. Once you graduate to some harder things, and especially if you are interested in sewing 1950s-inspired retro clothing, try Gerties New Book for Better Sewing By Gretchen Hirsch. This book has beautiful patterns and also helps with more couture techniques. Happy sewing!
I know you asked for online sources, but Cast On, Bind Off is a really, really deep dive into this topic that you won't get from blogs or YouTube tutorials :)
I play 5th edition and all advice is for that edition. 5E is pretty wallet friendly if you don't get it all at once. Here's a bunch of stuff you can look at to help your decision, though not all of it is mandatory.
So now that books are out of the way, let's talk figurines. You really don't need them, because ANYTHING can represent things on a board. But they're a fun thing to collect and use. BUT they are a great and fun thing to have. What we do at my table is have everyone acquire their own. I like to buy from Reaper Miniatures, but local comic book and hobby shops might have them as well. Make sure you have bases that are less than an inch wide (A square inch works best), because if you're using miniatures, then you're using a battle grid.
Speaking of battle grids, they're also not entirely necessary, but they definitely help. This is a very reliable one if you take care of it and don't crease it too much. But the fun thing is, if you have a printer, you can print your own Battle Maps! Just set it to print a grid set to 1-inch increments and have as big or as small as a battle mat as you need. 5E technically uses a hex grid for outdoor maps, but we've always ignored that at our games.
As for dice, I think it's the players responsibility to acquire their own dice, but on the off chance you just want to buy the things for everyone, I find a lot of enjoyment in picking through a Chessex Pound-o-Dice, or a Wiz Dice 100+ pack just so everyone has some. Plus, you never know when you'll suddenly need 20d6 for maximum fall damage!
Other than that, just have pencils, paper, and a good way to keep notes handy and you're set.
This is far from a comprehensive guide, and probably the worst thing you could do is buy everything or nothing right at the start. Consider asking friends or checking libraries for these books (And secondhand bookshops near you!) to save a penny or two.
So, in summary, if I were starting out DMing and buying anything, it would be a player's handbook, a set of dice, and if I weren't confident in my ability to homebrew, I'd buy a module or a dungeon master's guide. But you can go further or less far if you like.
There's all sorts of pre-made campaign modules that have already established worlds and towns and people and adventures. You can find them in game stores or pretty much anywhere online. A few of them include Curse of Strahd, Horde of the Dragon Queen, and Storm King's Thunder.
Best of luck with the DMing!
I have so, so many knitting books, but I have three favorite how-to/reference type books that are probably the most useful knitting books I've ever owned. The first is Teach Yourself Visually - Knitting. It's an excellent book to have because it has huge color photos, lots of techniques and stitch patterns, and basic pattern recipes for tons of projects like hats, mittens, and sweaters that can be adapted to various sizes and styles. It's definitely the best "learn to knit" book I've ever owned, and I still refer back to it.
The second is Cast On, Bind Off by Cap Sease. I prefer this version to the other one, which is by a different author. It's an incredibly useful book. I had no idea there were so many ways to start and end projects! I love being able to check the book for the perfect cast on or bind off, and I love choosing matching ones. The author describes each one perfectly, describes it's attributes, if it's stretchy or firm, best uses, etc, explains how to do it, and includes photos of each.
The third is The Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe. It's a pretty small book, so it's perfect to keep in your knitting bag. It's set up in Q&A format, so if you encounter a problem it's easy to find the answer.
I have an addiction to pattern books. My favorites are those published by Interweave. Their pattern books are beautiful! They always have designs that are stylish yet classic. I love their themed books, like Jane Austen Knits, Knitting Wizardry (Harry Potter themed) and Highland Knits (Outlander series themed).
http://www.amazon.com/Bushcraft-Outdoor-Skills-Wilderness-Survival/dp/1551051222/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368375342&sr=8-2&keywords=kochanski
http://www.amazon.com/The-Outdoor-Survival-Handbook-Navigation/dp/0312093594/ref=pd_sim_b_5
http://www.amazon.com/Survive-Essential-Skills-Tactics-Anywhere/dp/0061373516/ref=pd_sim_b_22
http://www.amazon.com/Wildwood-Wisdom-Ellsworth-Jaeger/dp/0936070129/ref=la_B001K8CVQW_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368375505&sr=1-1
It depends on where in the sweater I'm binding off. For a top-down sweater body or sleeves, I tend to use Jeny's Super Stretchy Bind-Off, the Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off, or the Sewn Bind-Off. For neck trimmings, I almost always used the Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off. Sometimes I'll just use the standard bind-off, but bind off in pattern (knit the knits and purl the purls and slip the first stitch over the second one). When working bottom-up and binding off the top shoulders/neck/collar, I use a standard bind-off since it's easier to Kitchener Stitch together (shoulders) or pick up stitches for the neck trimming (neck/collar).
I will say that my copy of Cast On, Bind Off has gotten so much use! Sometimes I try a new bind off and love it... other times I rip it and use one of my go-to bind offs, most of which I found in that book.
(As an aside, I try to list the bind-offs and cast-ons used in my rav project pages and try to remember to take detail pictures if you want to take a look.)
The New Edge of The Anvil.
https://www.amazon.com/New-Edge-Anvil-Resource-Blacksmith/dp/1879535092
Well, to get started, I'd recommend picking up a Player's Handbook (on sale through Amazon for $27.27) and some dice (There's a 7 dice set per player and DM. They consist of a D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, and D20, but standard 7-dice sets also include a second D10 which is used for percentile rolls) as well as maybe a playmat and some minifigures (characters that can act as placeholders). As far as adventures modules go, I'd recommend coming up with one yourself or doing the Lost Mines of Phandelver campaign. I would probably recommend that as the best module a person could point to for beginners. It will be a great way to get into [Storm King's Thunder] (https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Kings-Thunder-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/0786966009/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523372215&sr=8-1&keywords=storm+king%27s+thunder) later on.
The Starter Set is okay, but intended for larger groups of like 4+. Once you get the hang of things with the required Player's Handbooks and the optional module Storm King's Thunder, I'd recommend picking up a Dungeon Master's Guide to create your own worlds together.
Sounds like you'd like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Dragons-More-Fantasy-Amigurumi/dp/949164324X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=amigurumi+dragon+book&qid=1567784001&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Cats in Hats: 30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for your kitty.
Result of said book
Someone gifted me this book for Christmas and I went to town:
http://www.amazon.com/Cats-Hats-Crochet-Patterns-Kitty/dp/0762456639/
But if you don't want to buy that, they do have their fox hat one for free here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/FelineFox.html?noImages=
And it's relatively similar (just have to register). And I didn't understand how to make a pom pom in the book, so I just youtubed it and it worked out!
I started out by sewing potholders and burp-rags -- rectangles and squares are definitely the easiest things to sew. I can send you the tutorials that I use when I get home (they're save to my favorites). I use Pinterest quite a bit to come up with ideas. I also bought [this One Yard Wonders book] (https://www.amazon.com/Publishing-One-Yard-Wonders-Patricia-Hoskins/dp/1603424490/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484607417&sr=8-1&keywords=one+yard+wonders), but I haven't made anything from it yet.
If you want to do Forgotten Realms and only have $75 to spend:
5e Starter Set $13.07
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Set-Roleplaying/dp/0786965592/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488305292&sr=8-1&keywords=5e+starter+set
Storm King's Thunder $31.42
https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Kings-Thunder-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/0786966009/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488305205&sr=8-1&keywords=storm+king%27s+thunder
Out of the Abyss $27.17
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Abyss-D-Accessory/dp/0786965819/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488305481&sr=8-1&keywords=out+of+the+abyss
That gets you a pretty fun sandbox from levels 1 to 5, an epic sprawling set your own pace sandbox across the Savage Frontier, and an alternative hook into the Underdark. Two to three solid years of adventuring.
You also get a ton of information on the Savage Frontier and The Underdark.
You get three different Level 1 to 5 scenarios, two different 5 to 10, then one level 10 through 15.
Lots of replay value. And you can fight a dragon, fight giants, and fight demons.
I love the energy! Very ambitious, and they actually came out nicely. If I may suggest, there are two sewing books that made all the difference for me:
Sew Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp. Enthusiastic, gorgeous pictures, clear instructions and lots of included patterns perfect for beginning sewers. Seriously can't say enough good things, and I still refer to it all the time. http://www.amazon.com/Sew-Everything-Workshop-Step-Step/dp/0761139737
Colette's Sewing Handbook by Sarai Mitnick. This one is all about the little things that make a big difference. Not as good a resource for getting started, but shows how to really plan your project well and make it a success. And I LOVE the patterns she includes. https://www.colettepatterns.com/books/colette-sewing-handbook
Here is an easy read that provides an introduction:(Amazon) Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way
I have this book: http://www.amazon.com/One-Yard-Wonders-Sewing-Fabric-Projects/dp/1603424490/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344757073&sr=8-1&keywords=one+yard+fabric+projects because I have a problem with buying single yards..I haven't made anything out of it but I have plans to!
My first sweater experience was with Elizabeth Zimmerman's great, clear instructions for an easy basic sweater in this book. I'd highly recommend it.
All the best!
The Charcoal Foundry (Build Your... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878087002?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
David gingery has a whole series starting with making a foundry and eventually making your own machine tools.
Pick up a copy of The New Edge of the Anvil. Or go to either Project Gutenberg or the Open Library, search for blacksmithing books, download, and go to town. :)
The asterisks are just there to tell you what section of the written patter it wants you to repeat.
I found when helping someone learn that having them write out a small cheat sheet that tells them what all the abbreviations in the pattern mean can help them learn to assoicate sc=single crochet, clst= what ever the cluster stitch for the pattern is, and so on.
I always tell the person I am helping, to print their patterns out, and have them go threw and highlight all the sections where the pattern has you repeat (ie the * stuff).
I like A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter it is useful for new hookers, and advanced hookers alike. Check your local library to see if they have this book or any other crochet books most will have a section in the front to go over the basics.
This is when it's helpful to knit with other people - while it's definitely possible to teach yourself how to knit on your own, it's way easier if you have a person that can actually show you what to do! I taught myself to knit using YouTube videos and books. For books, this is one that I know some people like. This book is also a popular option. The website www.knittinghelp.com has a lot of good videos for basics.
I have this book: One yard wonders And it is awesome. Full of simple projects. Clear instructions on sewing basics. A lot of the projects are very cute.
Try youtube. It has endless patience and hundreds of teachers. I also suggest a book with a lot of clear pictures. When I taught my boyfriend, he practiced various patterns by making potholders. (Scarves are more traditional, but less satisfying unless you wear a lot of scarves.)
I like the book "One Yard Wonders" - http://www.amazon.com/One-Yard-Wonders-Sewing-Fabric-Projects/dp/1603424490/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322711978&sr=8-1
also, check out http://sew4home.com/ - i made a lot of patterns from this site, it's a great source!
I have the first edition of Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting. It's very good, with lots of great close-up photos.
I was given this book when I was 7, my mom signed it "happy adventures"- which ended up being the pinnacle of her parental achievements. Wildwood Wisdom Still have it and still use it. 30 years later.
>This historical guide, originally written in 1945, includes information on making fires, canoeing, using axes and knives, and crafting shelters from hand-gathered materials. Readers also learn about clothing, gear, and useful plants. This book also is an account of life in the 1800s, when survival in the wild depended on one's skill and ingenuity.
Thanks, but the link turns up an error. Is this the book in question?
Unicorns, Dragons and More... https://www.amazon.com/dp/949164324X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I was going to suggest some modules...
I like Valerie Michaels I go back to it from time to time. Also Al Stolhman's cases second vol because it has variations in handles.
If your niece has shown an interest in learning, then it's more likely that she will have the patience to give it a go. You could start with some super simple little motif patterns - stuff like this maybe. If she enjoys that, then she could move up to those cute kits you got her. I think I started when I was about 8, and would have had no problems doing those kits. Probably the hardest part is learning to count and space your stitches.
Your bag looks like the first bag I made. It has the earmarks of being made by someone who has experience sewing fabric and apparel. Fabric sewing and leather craft have many shared skills, but leather has stand alone skills that you will need to learn. Many crafters here have learned through on-line tutorials. I started with this book, which I would recommend. https://www.amazon.com/Leatherworking-Handbook-Illustrated-Sourcebook-Techniques/dp/1844034747. This book is also a wonderful resource for bag designers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9887710806/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also, try your local library for knitting books. (Mine is excellent.) Videos normally concentrate on one topic, without much talking around the topic. Books develop stage by stage, and have time to tell you why things are done that way and what alternatives you could use -- making it much easier to learn to do your own thing.
Libraries (or bookshops) let you compare books to see which style you like. These two are often recommended: Teach yourself Visually Knitting and the Stitch 'n Bitch Knitter's Handbook. These two also seem good: Debbie Bliss Knitter's Book of Knowledge and Knitting in Plain English.
In my experience, Tandy tools tend to be higher priced than a lot of USA-made tools, and are of lower quality. While that kit covers everything you would likely need, I think you would be better off searching eBay/Amazon/Springfield Leather for better tools.
For $600 you could build a set of tools tailored to your needs, and they'll last forever. I've had good luck with CS Osborne tools, and all three of the above listed retailers carry them. There are also vintage tools to be had on eBay that are works of art in their own right, and have many years of use left in them.
This is my favorite leatherworking book on leatherworking. This is an incredible book that will teach you the ins and outs of the finer side of leatherworking (stitching/dyeing/glueing/tools/techniques/etc). You may also want a book on leather armor or tooling (I don't tool leather so I don't have a recommendation).
Based on Tandy's picture, I see a lot of tools you may never need, so you might as well get the right tools for the money you spend.
I would start with finding the following tools:
-Diamond awl
-Scratch awl (for marking)
-Wing dividers (for marking stitch lines)
-Square
-Ruler
-Soft mallet (weighted)
-Sharpening stone
-Strop and stropping compound (for keeping knives and awls razor sharp)
-Natural Vegetable-tanned leather (3-4 oz or 4-5 oz for small items, 8-9 for belts/straps).
-Waxed thread (research the sizes to match the number of stitches per inch you plan to do).
-Rotary cutter
-Exacto knife/blades
-Contact cement
-Stitching clam
-Pricking iron (goodsjapan sells very affordable irons for making your holes, and they are of good quality)
-Fiebings dye
-Fiebings Tankote (finisher/sealer)
-Needles
This is a basic list of items you will need, but to be honest, you could make just about anything with the above tools. As for actually tooling designs into the leather, the list of tools grows longer (stamps/finishes).
On a sidenote, I would not buy my leather from Tandy. While they do have sales every so often, the sale price is still right about what you pay at a place like Springfield Leather or Maverick Leather. I have not dealt with Maverick, but I buy my leather almost exclusively from Springfield. I keep bringing them up because they are extremely helpful and accommodating, and you can purchase USA Hermann Oak tooling leather for a good deal less than from Tandy (who tend to sell imported leather at high prices, anyways).
I don't mean to keep bashing Tandy, but I have spent a good deal of time and money replacing their tools with USA/European/Japanese tools at a lower cost.
As you get back into leathercraft, you will find that as you hone your skills,the need for more specialized tools will arise. For now, focus on building a set of tools to get you going, and then move forward from there.
Good luck!
I was perusing this book of cast-ons and bind-offs at a local knit-group the other day and it's really pretty awesome. If you're an Amazon Prime member, it's free for kindles.
Get Maxine Rosenthal's book. It's really fantastic for getting started.
Well done!! If you like this sort of thing and you obviously do - then you should check out Norwegian Wood: Chopping Stacking and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way. It's about the history and culture of firewood prep in Scandinavia. Pretty interesting read if you are into wood and wood piles!
I would be careful with hooks too. There are basically two types, and generally people like one or the other. I second the other ideas of following her lead in getting yarn. Stitch markers aren’t expensive and are helpful. Maybe a case for her hooks? I love having all of mine in one place.
Damero Crochet Hook Case, Travel Storage Bag for Swing Crochet Hooks, Lighted Hooks, Needles(Up to 8'') and Accessories, Large, Gray Dots (No Accessories Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXVXP23/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TMcZDbCH7YWG6
50 Pieces Colorful Knitting Markers Crochet Clips Crochet Pins Bulk Stitch Markers Locking Stitch Knitting Place Markers DIY Craft Plastic Safety Pins Weave Stitch Needle Clip Counter(10 Colors) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VL4SNLJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ONcZDb356S77F
I also LOVE this book. It spells each stitch out step by step in great pictures.
A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter https://www.amazon.com/dp/156477998X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_COcZDb3G2D5P9
Whatever you get her, I’m sure she’ll love it!
Cats in Hats: 30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for Your Kitty https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762456639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_euIsyb69D63YW
I'd recommend some books like Sew Everything Workshop
There's also books by Singer and I believe Readers Digest that quite thoroughly cover the basics of sewing. I have the Singer's Sewing Essentials which I believe was quite inexpensive.
Also, as far as your pattern goes, there is a glossary showing what each symbol or term means, and if you are stuck on one in particular, post it and I'm sure one of us can help =)
I love the book One Yard Wonders. It has a great variety of projects, from cute plushies to clothes for grown-ups and kids to household items. Plus, it includes all the pattern pieces. It's really good for beginners, but not so simple that your friend would get bored with it.
buy this book and spend a day or two reading through everything. it teaches you more about sewing than about how to thread the machine (although it does teach you that too!) there's beginner patterns in the back, a guide to reading real patterns, a checklist of supplies you need, a way to fix common hiccups that you will come across, all about different stitches, different needles for what fabric, all about fabric, etc etc it is a great resource and the projects in the back are a great way to get your feet wet and get sewing!!!
We bought it at Michael's, (for those in the US or Canada). In French it's "Chapeaux pour chats", by Sara Thomas. The Google tells me the English title is "Cats in hats".
Edit: it's this book:
Cats in Hats: 30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for Your Kitty https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0762456639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mlDTzb89S356C
My husband bought me this book and I learned to do it in there. You start with a basic chain stitch that is a multiple of 14 plus 3 (ie 28+3, 42+3). Then you use increases and decreases (dc3tog in this case) to create the waves. This video shows exactly what I did to achieve my waves.
If you can wait a month, the new one will be coming out. That'll be new for everyone.
http://www.amazon.com/Princes-Apocalypse-D-Accessory/dp/0786965789
Advanced origami as in you want to learn how to fold more complex models than the average swan/crane/toys? In that case I recommend any of Robert Lang's books, his insect models are incredibly complex. Or you can try Modular Origami by Tomoko Fuse which is tedious but extremely satisfying when complete.
If you want to learn about the theory behind folding new models and how origami techniques are applied today, then check out this TED Talk by Robert Lang.
I built the pattern from this cross stitch book:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/1910904384/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=A1DT36E5O0B045&psc=1
I bought myself a machine, some fabric, these two books, scissors, and some other miscellaneous supplies.
The Reader's Digest book is a really good idea since the back has a decent section on tailoring, and is full of useful information on everything else you'll need to know. There are probably also some books specifically on tailoring; check your local library.
Practice making straight lines on a piece of lined paper before you start on cloth. Getting your lines straight is super important.
Everything after that is just practicing.
Awesome list!
So to talk to people local-ish, I would suggest a mobile radio on your vehicle. See this list of mobile radios, and this list of mobile antennas. See k0bg.com for info on installation and hardware selection.
You may want a VHF (2m) or VHF/UHF (2m/70cm) radio, depending on local activity.
See here for some kits you can build:
There are more. I would suggest you search for "qrp kits".
All of the above will help you learn electronics. When you're ready, check out Experimental Methods in RF Design.
Search here for some ARRL-affiliated local clubs: http://www.arrl.org/find-a-club
Hope this helps! 73
What about å book with a lot of small patterns, like https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Mini-Cross-Stitch-Awesome/dp/1910904384/. Or make a "kit" with some of the great patterns from; https://parvumautomaton.wordpress.com/welcome/free-patterns/star-wars/
Just thought I'd let you know that OP said they got it from this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Dragons-More-Fantasy-Amigurumi/dp/949164324X/
I've looked at it before because I was thinking of doing it for shits and giggles (and then I could say I'm in a masters program) and the Crochet Guild is the main organization/authority of crochet, so it's reputable. It would be the closest you could get to a crochet certification; the only other worthwhile certifications would be the Instructor credentials from the Yarn Council, which would be useful if you plan on teaching. Going back to the masters program, I feel like the teaching itself would be overpriced, compared to the multitude of crochet stitch books available that I could get for $90 (the guild member price). I just looked at the curriculum overview now and I know how to do just about everything they listed specifically. It's disappointing because some of the crochet books I already own go over those techniques and have a lot more advanced/unique patterns to learn.
If you do want to go through a bunch of swatches and learn different techniques, there are some really good advanced crochet books out there that I either own or have looked at and will be purchasing soon. The current price for all these books from Amazon would be $62.64:
I own a few pattern books and some on Tunisian crochet techniques, but for reference on a wide range of crochet techniques, this is my personal library and I think that these books could keep you pretty busy and be equally, if not more so, challenging than the masters program curriculum. I may still do it for fun, but really there's a lot of other resources that are better priced, not including all the free YouTube tutorials or blogs that are out there.
First off, thumbs up on the name. :P Genetics win.
Secondly, if you're okay with book recs (people have covered the knitting websites I know of and have used), try this book:
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting
I have the Stitch & Bitch books and while they're okay I've learned that the B&W pictures can be difficult to follow. TYVK has nice color illustrations and a couple patterns.
I also like the Knitting for Dummies videos on YouTube if you need more visual assistance.
Wildwood Wisdom by Ellsworth Jaeger Found it in the school library when I was 10.
My favorite book is Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet, there is a new edition out I'd like to get. The projects weren't the best, but the stitch encyclopedia is great.
If you're a super new beginner, there's A to Z of Crochet, it says it's for beginner to advanced, but it's really just for beginners. It does have lots of great photos, but if you've been crocheting for a while you'll already know most everything in there.
I like all of the answers so far- my only other recommendation would be a good fabric chalk set or marker. As far as thread, I've found for me that most of the thread I buy depends on the fabric I'm using, with the exception of white and black. I still have some pink and green thread I bought to start with but have never used since I haven't made anything with matching fabric.
If you're interested in any books, Sew Everything Workshop is super helpful.
Anyways, good luck and have fun!
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I recommend buying the book, as there are a ton of tips for everything from choosing fabric to arranging your blocks and super easy-to-follow directions, but if you google "one block wonder," there are a bunch of blogs dedicated to this pattern and those are also really helpful.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1571203222/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FJciDbBFKY84Y
I used youtube to learn since no one else was around to teach me. This book helped a lot. ITs a good reference.
I normally knitted plushies and stuff. I also ended up making Dr. Who scarved til my hands bled X_X. This is probably one of my favorites things I've made though
Only partially true.
You want the bottom facing down and the top facing up, to guard from rising moisture as well. And you would also want bigger gaps, so air can pass through and help keep it dry.
Source:
Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way
You can buy official prewritten modules that are ready to play straight out of the book. You can also check out the Dungeon Master's Guild website to get free or paid adventures.
The core D&D books themselves do not have an adventure in them but there are plenty of things out there to get that are already made or you could make up your own.
The Starter Set has an adventure that lasts about six sessions, Storm King's Thunder is an adventure for levels 1-14, Princes of the Apocalypse is an adventure for levels 1-11, Curse of Strahd is a great adventure.
If you want to start writing your own adventures at some point, you should pick up the Dungeon Master's Guide and the Monster Manual.
Stohlman's How to Make Leather Cases Vol. 3 has plans for a very nice scabbard, but it's not for a 10/22. Still, it's chock full of useful information for the leatherworker. Very heavily western-inspired, however, if you prefer the European look you might want to get The Leatherworking Handbook for inspiration. No rifle scabbard plans there, however.
I have designed some of my own! To give a sampling, in increasing order of complexity (with diagrams!),
My favorite origami book is John Montroll's Animal Origami for the Enthusiast, which starts out with simple, charming models and builds up to complex masterpieces like this lobster. It's one you can go back to for years. (I still have my childhood copy, inscribed "Merry Christmas 1988, Love Mom and Dad.")
Another lovely volume, though not an ideal first book, is one called Origami for the Connoisseur. One of its highlights is an exquisitely beautiful seashell model. Here's someone folding it on YouTube.
If you're curious about modular origami, Tomoko Fuse is a master of the field. This book ("Unit Origami: Multidimensional Transformations") is a hefty omnibus with plenty of lovely designs. Fuse tends toward a bit more surface elaboration and fussy preciseness than I go for these days, but her work is absolutely worth recreating with your own fingertips.
Most of all, I'd encourage you to just try things out and have fun. There's action origami that does stuff (fancier versions of jumping frogs and fortunetellers), there's a big "tessellation" scene, where people fold intricate, two-dimensional patterns, there are flowers and franchises and figures. Any decent bookstore will have a papercraft section with an origami book or two. Libraries should have plenty of volumes available.
Enjoy!
This one's endorsed by the coaching staff:
Amazon Link
For any backround information, just refer to the wiki:
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
For the adventures, buy either of the following:
https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Wizards-Team/dp/0786965592/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496916563&sr=8-1&keywords=5e+starter+set
https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Kings-Thunder-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/0786966009/ref=pd_sim_14_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0786966009&pd_rd_r=G32SS8JKKV8E0RJEWD11&pd_rd_w=q2eos&pd_rd_wg=Fl90h&psc=1&refRID=G32SS8JKKV8E0RJEWD11
https://www.amazon.com/Hoard-Dragon-Queen-Adventure-Wizards/dp/0786965649/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496916592&sr=1-1&keywords=hoard+of+the+dragon+queen
https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Tiamat-Adventure-Wizards-Team/dp/0786965657/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496916610&sr=1-1&keywords=rise+of+tiamat
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=princes+of+the+apocalypse+d%26d&sprefix=princes+of%2Cstripbooks%2C573&crid=1MNP7K2PCNO3F
https://www.amazon.com/Out-Abyss-D-Accessory/dp/0786965819/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496917649&sr=1-1-fkmr0
You could also learn the lore while playing games like:
Here's some free ones (I don't know if they are good or not, btw). Here is a whole campaign that contains a series of adventures published in one book by the people that make system, for 5th edition D&D. The website http://www.drivethrurpg.com/ has tons of adventures, some free, some cheap, all PDF format. For every edition of D&D there are lots of published adventures, so there is plenty of content available.
A combination of the book Teach Yourself Visually Knitting and youtube. Especially youtube.
It's something I really wanted to do and I thought it would be nice to be able to make toys for my daughter, also meant less time playing video games which is probably a good thing. I taught myself from videos. I started with Crocheting 101 and followed that to learn the stitches. The videos go nice and slow, teach you how to read a pattern and have a little project to make at the end of each one.
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I then started watching Sharon Ojala's videos. She makes some really nice little projects (as well as big ones) and goes through it step by step. She has written patterns as well so you can follow the videos and practice reading the pattern.
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/r/crochet and /r/Amigurumi are really friendly and helpful. I've learnt a lot from there too and people often post some nice patterns you can follow. And the Goblin is from this book. I'm working on that Dragon next. Give it a go :) it's taken me a while to get the hang of it (I only get a little bit of time after my toddler is a sleep) but once you've learnt the basic stitches you can make all kinds of things.
I love this book - it has all sorts of little motifs, including country flags! If they're too small for your coaster, you could do a block of four stitches for every single stitch in the pattern.
Mega Mini Cross Stitch: 900 Super Awesome Cross Stitch Motifs https://www.amazon.com/dp/1910904384/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gSqCCb44N0VRX
I knit my first scarf with the pattern from this book. (Which happens to be the best name for a guy's knitting book ever).
It's something great to do while watching TV. Just avoid drinking and knitting. I can show you exactly where on my projects where I had a little too much to drink...
I was going to go "Wait, I thought there was a book on that." Then I realized the book is on knitting.
It does look rather interesting though.
http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-With-Balls-Hands-On-Modern/dp/0756622891
Here is the desktop version of your link
2 books that have helped me very much:
https://smile.amazon.com/Increase-Decrease-Step-Step-Technique/dp/1612123317/
And https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1603427244/
I use youtube all the time too, but once I've seen a technique, these books stay near me while knitting. Also, they work when the internet doesn't. :D
I'm doing the same thing. The two books that are on my "to buy" list so far are:
http://www.amazon.com/Experimental-Methods-Design-ARRL-Inc/dp/087259923X
http://www.amazon.com/RF-Circuit-Design-Second-Edition/dp/0750685182
Not in my field, but my best friend is a Blacksmith, and his bible is The Edge of The Anvil. As a non-blacksmith, I've often referred to it when I've wanted to build something out of steel. A great book and worth buying.
There's a pretty good breakdown of gussets in [The Leatherworking Handbook by Valerie Michael](The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects https://www.amazon.com/dp/1844034747/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ExzwybMH8RT6S). I remember coming across it in a Google search as well, maybe Andersen leather? (Apologies if that's not it.)
EDIT: I just looked at my copy and the gusset you described is found on page 57-59.
Buy her this for Valentine's.
Edge of the anvil is the only one I've ever read and it's quite good. Was recommended it by the blacksmith I did a couple classes with.
http://www.amazon.com/New-Edge-Anvil-Resource-Blacksmith/dp/1879535092
I second just diving in. Also get a really good book. My favorite to this day is the leather working handbook by Valerie Michael. Cheap investment lots of projects and very detailed manual. [link to book](Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects https://www.amazon.com/dp/1844034747/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_n-RIwbYMFGGR3)
There aren't a lot out there specifically for 5e (assuming you're playing 5e, don't remember if you mentioned it) yet. In fact the only ones I'm aware of are of the campaign variety (a string of 'adventures') and there's nothing wrong with any of them. I've run Hoard of the Dragon Queen, The Rise of Tiamat, Princes of the Apocalypse and I'm currently running Out of the Abyss..
You can always take a module from an older version of the game (or from a completely different game even) but you'll have to do some work to get it ready. The stats for the monsters will be different - you'll need to look up the same or similar monsters in the Monster Manual and have the stats ready. Other than that though the plot, maps and the rest can be used as-is.
DriveThruRPG has some modules that don't cost too much. You get them as a pdf instead of a physical book, but everything you need is there. Again, if you use one from an older version of the game you'll have to do some prep work.
You can find them on EBay as well. Some of the most famous ones are Tomb of Horrors (really though - don't do it. Your players will hate you), Ravenloft (my personal favorite module of all time which a Redditor has converted to 5e) and here's a list that I largely agree with.
Thanks for the info but it doesn't really answer my ? Not looking for the roll20 version more this https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/source/12
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Storm King's Thunder (Dungeons & Dragons) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0786966009/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HljQzbNY2DG27
My brain just about exploded when, in reading Knitting Without Tears, EZ suggested not wrapping yarns in Fair Isle/Intarsia.
I got it on Amazon. Here's the link.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/949164324X/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_TlZSCb2GTZJHJ
relatedly, I found out recently that what we know as the "fire piston" actually has its roots in the "South Seas Fire Maker".
The Iroquois pump drill is detailed on page 140 of the same book.
Here is an album of the relevant pages: http://imgur.com/a/2v64m
I strongly recommend the book. It's called "Wildwood Wisdom" by Ellsworth Jaeger. ISBN: 978-0-936070-12-4
amazon.com
I'm a lady, but I'm always looking for patterns and whatnot to knit for my boyfriend. It's hard. Knitting is incredibly skewed towards women. One of my friends got me the Knits for Nerds book, and it's awesome, except that every pattern is made for women. I don't want a ladylike browncoat. I want a knitted replica of the regular, Malcolm Reynold's browncoat. Maybe a version with optional darts for my boobs.
My LYS recommended that I pick up Knitting with Balls for patterns. I haven't done it yet (not a lot of expendable income), but she said it has great patterns.
As far as notions and whatnot... I also have had little success finding supplies that aren't extremely feminine. For needles, there's a brand called Karbonz in black/steel colors. I haven't had the opportunity to try them yet (again, not much expendable income), but have heard nothing but good things.
I hate to agree with WoollySocks, but it's true that some things are just gender-skewed. I've pretty much accepted that I'm going to be treated differently when I go shopping for tools, because I'm female. I'm going to have trouble finding work boots. It is, for me, about quality of product, rather than accessibility for my gender. I would advise not straying away from Knitpicks. I think that Knitpicks is the best inexpensive yarn store out there (that I've found so far, anyway), and it would be a shame for you to lose access to their products. They have a wide and reliable rainbow of wools, and their colors are fairly uniform across fibers (as much as they can be).
Don't be discouraged, we are all here for you!
As others have suggested you should definitely check out You-tube. I would also suggest the following books:
Beginner
More Advanced
Other Resources / Blogs
I hope this helps you get started.
Hoard - not Horde it turns out - of the Dragon Queen
Rise of Tiamat
Princes of the Apocalypse - available April 7
Non-mobile: This book also has a lot of good pictures and explanations
^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?
I found a copy of Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmerman at the used bookstore for ~$3! It's been on my Amazon wish list for awhile now, so I was super excited when I saw it on the shelves.
Might try checking out the series by David J. Gingery. It is 7 books that mostly build off of each other. You use metalworking techniques to build your own machining tools.
Charcoal Foundry
Metal Lathe
Metal Shaper
Milling Machine
Drill Press
Deluxe Accessories
Sheet Metal Brake
Otherwise there is always Instructables
I'm almost positive it was The Leatherworking Handbook by Valerie Michael. Very well done book.
Great Job..
Now you are ready for bigger more complex models using different modules
Rotunda-Drilled Truncated Icosidodecahedron
Modular Origami Structures using the Sonobe Unit
The Following books will offer unlimited options for amazing structures
Tomoko Fuse Open Frame II modules
Unit Origami: Multidimensional Transformations-Tomoko Fuse
Unit Polyhedron Origami
Origami Omnibus- Kasahara
This may be of use to you! Available on Amazon :) A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter https://www.amazon.com/dp/156477998X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ce.xDbX2FSG4Z
Edit: however, it's a book. Not an online encyclopedia.
It really depends on what kind of origami appeals to you but I do mainly modular origami and my number one go to book is Tomoko Fuse's Multidimensional Transformations Unit Origami. This book was published in 1990 and is a little bit pricey (around 30-50 dollars these days). It was my first major origami book and I couldn't be more amazed at how many different designs it offers. The models really range from basic to extremely advanced and most of them like in the medium-hard range. If you're looking for something complex and not as 2-D as many origami books can offer you- I highly suggest this book. Oh yeah, It's also not short. It's around 230 pages of work.
Here's a link to what it looks like: http://www.amazon.com/Unit-Origami-Multidimensional-Tomoko-Fuse/dp/0870408526
Hope this helps!
* The Sewing Book by Alison Smith
Experimental Methods in RF Design
Worth every penny.
$13.42 is as close as I've got.
A few years ago I taught myself how to knit. I have a collection of yarns and needles and my mom gave me my grandmother's old knitting basket. I'm a department manager at my work and I'm knitting scarves for the people in my department to wear at work during the winter. If any of you dudes are interested in picking up knitting give this book a shot.
I'd probably use a toroid in the tank circuit instead of the old-school plug-in coil, and an AC supply to save 'A' and 'B' batteries. Maybe add another audio stage so I could hear signals from more than a few feet away. It never worked very well and I was probably lucky not to electrocute myself, but it was pretty cool nonetheless.
For a newbie? Well, I wouldn't recommend using tubes, to begin with, unless you're just hyper-interested in older technology. The whole thing will fit on one chip, of course, but that's going too far in the other direction IMHO. I'd probably recommend building one of the simpler receivers based on JFETs and bipolars in Wes Hayward's book, to build some intuition about what happens when you put your fingers on the wires. Where you go from there is wide open, but start simple.
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Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I've been super ill!
But, anyway, here is the book: http://smile.amazon.com/Cast-Bind-Off-Step-Step/dp/1603427244. I really highly recommend it. I've used it over and over and it isn't too expensive. The kindle version is only 2.99 and the spiral bound is just over 10 bucks!
Thanks! =D
I was a bit worried it was for knitters, so I went hunting, and it has both crochet and knit! =D
Cats in Hats
There's an awesome book called "Wildwood Wisdom" by Elsworth Jaeger that is amazing. You could live anywhere with just this book (although it's written for North America).
Those interested in this, may like this book.
https://www.amazon.com/Norwegian-Wood-Chopping-Stacking-Scandinavian/dp/1419717987
This is my absolute favorite book for origami. I've owned two copies, one I got 20 years ago, lost it and then replaced it about 5 years ago.
http://www.amazon.com/Unit-Origami-Multidimensional-Tomoko-Fuse/dp/0870408526
[This book] (https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Without-Tears-Easy-Follow/dp/0684135051) helped me a lot. Also it helps to have a person teach you one on one if you can find someone to show you.
I taught myself using this book: https://www.amazon.com/Sew-Everything-Workshop-Step-Step/dp/0761139737
It goes through the basics pretty well and I still use it as a reference.
Thanks, it really isn't too difficult, there are a bunch of tutorials online and this book has good instructions with pictures. Picking the fabric is probably the hardest part, mostly because I was ordering online and I had to get a bigger rotary cutter to go through 6 layers of fabric.
I could go on :)
Very good progress!
I'm a lady but my fave knitting book is Knitting With Balls: a hands on guide to knitting for the modern man. You might like it!
You need to read this book. See if your library has it; there's also a pdf of it on the net.
Another great source of info: the Home Model Engine Machinist board.
Whatcha making?
Thank you for the explanation! I made a cynical assumption and I appreciate your patience with me. In the states I'm just used to people using token 'worldliness' to feel more sophisticated. Since Scandinavian culture/design is currently all the rage in the U.S. I got a nice irony boner out of this photo. My ignorance was fun while it lasted.
Though I have to admit I'm even worse than my fellow countrymen who just like Ikea. I'm currently reading this book and loving it http://www.amazon.com/Norwegian-Wood-Chopping-Stacking-Scandinavian/dp/1419717987/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457716639&sr=8-1&keywords=wood+stacking+book So the neat wood stack in this picture is my favorite part. I also really enjoyed 'Lillyhammer' on Netflix and am still bitter it was cancelled.
-I do realize that Finland has nothing to do with Ikea or that show.
-Though the only things that come to mind when I think of Finland is the famous quiet Stoicism of the people and your amazing resistance to the Russians in WWII. I'd love to visit someday and annoy the locals with my endless chatter.
http://www.amazon.com/Wildwood-Wisdom-Ellsworth-Jaeger/dp/0936070129
I find anthology books to be helpful.
This book will really give you some great information, as well as inspire you to get out and be a humble axeman.
http://www.amazon.com/Norwegian-Wood-Chopping-Stacking-Scandinavian/dp/1419717987
Then we absolutely need to see more examples.
edit: Actually, I seem to have found the exact book (in English) - https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Hats-Crochet-Patterns-Kitty/dp/0762456639
For me there are several ways that knitting is interesting. First, it's something repetitive that I can do to soothe my mind and actually have a useful product at the end (using double-pointed needles provides just the right amount of mental stimulation). Second, it's a fascinating topological exercise how a string can get turned into a complex, 3D object, like a sock. Third, cables and lace and designing custom-fitted objects are interesting engineering projects, especially when you take into account the various personalities of the different kind of fibers you can use. (This type of knitting is very mental and not at all soothing, especially when you lose track of where you are or drop a stitch.)
Scarves and hats are boring. My next project (after I finish the mittens for my daughter) is a torus from this book. The fractal shawl also looks interesting. :)
Historically, at least in some places, knitting was unisex, especially among fishermen, who had their own cable patterns in their sweaters to make identifying their bodies easier if they drowned at sea.
We need more men who knit, as well as young women, to break the stereotypes.
The postman just delivered this while looking at this post. It looks very exciting. Must focus on work, must focus on work
I already had Tardis' pattern, you can get it here https://cloudsfactory.net/10th-doctor-and-rose-tyler-doctor-who.html
Ladybug comes in this book I just bought https://www.amazon.com/Mega-Mini-Cross-Stitch-Awesome/dp/1910904384
I think it’s this one? Unicorns, Dragons and More Fantasy Amigurumi: Bring 14 Magical Characters to Life! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/949164324X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j1y8CbYBVY423
This appears to be the book you are suggesting. That looks good. Lots of good reviews too!
I have been poking around Ravelry. There are a lot of cool free patterns that I think she would like. There are also a couple pay patterns I might grab because they really suit the interests she listed.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Wildwood Wisdom by Ellsworth Jaeger.
It can also be found in the book Unit Origami by Tomoko Fuse, a book I highly recommend for anyone looking into Modular Origami.
A to Z of Crochet this book is very helpful to me!
angel14995 has a great summary of all the books. This list is more useful as a logical purchasing progression guide.
Technically, it’s a work I progress since I’m making a whole square of motifs. But I got the design out of here.
That is exactly my point. There is a core set of skills that people can draw on, regardless of whether they're stuck on a desert island, trying to nail 40 mile days, or want to spend a few days in the woods carving knives.
These common skills are where I see value in exploring lots of different approaches. Reading a variety of sources helps me to develop a broader knowledge base. Folks like Cam and Skurka are as enriching to my outdoor experience as someone like Ellsworth Jaeger. Sure, I'm not ever going to build wood structures or tan deer hide, but these bushcrafters look and read a lot more like proto-distance hikers like Earl Shaffer than you'd think. I like connecting myself to the history of hiking in this way.
At the end of the day, when I'm in the backcountry I look and behave a lot more like an ultralighter than anything else, from my Yama Cirriform and my Cumulus quilt to my KS Ultralight Tao Pack. I feel better doing this because I understand how technology has enabled this change from predecessors, but also because I have some knowledge that might be useful if that technology fails.
Give it a try! It's surprisingly cheap if you don't go overboard like I did. Outside of commercial refractory - I have maybe 50$ worth of scrap and welding consumables invested into mine. Hours of productive feeling work and fun involved.
Check out Gingery's books.
Thanks! The bags are out of this book which has some really cute projects in it.
Medallion Mitts from Knitting with Balls.
Twisted rib for cuff, medallion cable.
Yarn:
Queensland Collection Merino Spray,
Navy
The new edge of the anvil is a good book for traditional processes.
https://www.amazon.com/New-Edge-Anvil-Resource-Blacksmith/dp/1879535092
I haven't found a good blacksmithing book with information on heat treatment. You should attempt to look up the recommended schedule from whatever manufacturer made the steel you're working. Absent that, Alro has a good booklet that covers a bunch of steels.
http://www.alro.com/datacatalog/014-toolsteel.pdf
I got the pattern out of this book:
Unicorns, Dragons and More Fantasy Amigurumi: Bring 14 Magical Characters to Life! https://www.amazon.com/dp/949164324X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5uMRCbVFEVPHD
I don't know my model number by heart either... Hm youtube videos have helped me loads too! And books! I got this one and it's proven quite helpful and fun. Maybe you could get one on quilts if that's what you wish to do?
It's not all encompassing, but I really enjoy having this book lying around. Someone once posted a link to a gigantic list of cast one and bind offs but I don't remember where...
A good book to start with if you are interested in the topic: https://www.amazon.com/Charcoal-Foundry-Build-Metal-Working/dp/1878087002
Storm Kings Thunder is a really popular campaign many love to play. So You should check it out. Outside of that Dm's Guild is great for a budget but you need to sift through a lot of the material to find the really good ones.
Here is the mobile version of your link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/156477998X i just got this book and i really like it. it shows you how to do a lot of different things.
Hah. This was also a suggested title.
Here is the mobile version of your link
Next up: 72 Pencils :)
Those are neat! Is #4 pure origami? If so, what pattern did you use? I have a Tomoko Fuse's book on modular origami, and have yet to go through them all :)
Do you mean the ARRL book?? Amazon, first google query, total search time: 5 seconds.