HORIZONS FOR THE BLIND
CATALOGUE
Horizons for the
Blind, Inc.
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June, 2003
CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
INTRODUCTION................................................ 1
RECIPES.................................................... #1
RECIPES FROM OTHER LANDS................................ 1
RECIPES ................................................ 8
CRAFTS..................................................... 21
KNITTING, CROCHETING, AND TATTING..................... 21
LEARN HOW BOOKS................................... 21
POTHOLDERS........................................ 24
REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS.............................. 26
AFGHANS........................................... 28
CLOTHING.......................................... 31
BABY BOOKS........................................ 37
HOLIDAY CRAFTS.................................... 38
ANIMALS........................................... 44
DOLLS............................................. 48
DOLL OUTFITS ..................................... 52
MISCELLANEOUS..................................... 55
ORIGAMI................................................ 00
PLASTIC CANVAS......................................... 56
LATCH HOOK............................................. 57
LAPWEAVING............................................. 57
PLANTS AND GARDENING....................................... 62
KEEPING HEALTHY............................................ 65
EXTRA GOOD READING......................................... 67
POEMS....................................................... 1
HORIZONS' SERIES........................................... 00
NEW! SHAPED PANS FOR CAKES AND MOLDS........................ 0
IN THE CRAFT CLOSET........................................ 72
INTRODUCTION
Horizons is pleased to present its new
catalogue for 2003. As you scan through the pages, you'll find many additions
as well as entries from our previous catalogue. To make it easier to find what
you need, we've included a table of contents.
Since its beginning in 1977, Horizons for
the Blind has worked very hard to make cultural, recreational and
quality-of-life experiences more accessible and interesting for those of us who
are blind or visually impaired. This catalogue of materials is a part of these
"access" activities.
Many of us have gone shopping or have had
articles read with exciting information about crafts or recipes--all of which
are unavailable to us. People who are sighted very often pick up a little book,
glance through it, and either use or collect the information. This opportunity
is rarely available to us.
Horizons' catalogue cannot possibly answer
all needs. But this collection of materials does begin to bridge that gap. All
materials are currently available in braille and large print. Prices for both
formats are the same.
We hope you enjoy our catalogue as much as
we like putting it together. We are constantly adding new titles, so be sure to
keep track of future issues.
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know your preferences. You can help to build our collection to include your
favorite items.
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A brief reminder: Products in this
catalogue make excellent gifts for someone special for Christmas, birthday or
just to show that you care.
RECIPES
RECIPES FROM OTHER
LANDS
Oriental Recipes:
CB15 $4.00
This collection of eighteen recipes
includes such favorites as Chinese fried noodles, baked chop suey and almond
chicken. And if you're really feeling ambitious, try making your own fortune
cookies.
Danish Recipes: CB05
$3.00
If it's not in your budget or on your
calendar to visit Denmark, you might enjoy sampling one or more of these nine
favorite Danish recipes‑‑from almond sponge to frikadeller (Danish
meat patties).
English Recipes: CB06
$3.00
These thirteen recipes give you a taste of
English cuisine. Try plum pudding, yorkshire pudding or English toffee for
starters.
Norwegian Recipes:
CB14 $3.00
Try your hand at one or more of these eight
favorites including Mother Monsen's cakes or bankebif (beef ragout).
Mexican Recipes: CB13
$3.00
If you're interested in making tacos, green
enchiladas or pina coladas you will love this collection of twelve recipes.
Polish Recipes: CB16
$3.00
Try making kilbasa, pierogi or fruit bars
from this Polish sampler of eleven recipes.
Spanish Recipes: CB18
$2.50
These eight recipes give you the flavor of
sunny Spain. Try Spanish rice, chicken or Spanish cream.
Irish Recipes: CB10
$2.50
Eleven recipes from Ireland are included in
this booklet; experiment with brisket of beef with cabbage or boiled short
ribs. Top them off with some Irish coffee.
Russian Recipes: CB17
$2.50
There are seven recipes in this booklet
including cream of herring soup and Russian tea.
Swedish Recipes: CB19
$3.00
We have chosen eleven recipes from far away
Sweden to give you a glimpse of this country's cuisine. Try kottbullar
(meatballs), spritz or famous Swedish glogg.
French Recipes: CB07
$3.00
Food from France is a favorite of many who
enjoy a fine dining experience. We have sixteen recipes which will give you
this opportunity. Examples are shrimp de jonghe, boef bourguinon, French cocoa
balls or pousse cafe.
Greek Recipes: CB09 $3.00
We have put together thirteen Greek foods
for you to cook. You might like rice pudding, gyros, saganaki or hummus.
German Recipes: CB08
$3.00
We present twelve recipes from this
European country. Among them you will find potato pancakes, sauerbraten and
apple streusel.
Italian Recipes: CB11
$4.00
You will be able to prepare many of your
Italian favorites from our collection of twenty‑four specialties-‑try
ravioli, lasagna, pizza and top them off with Italian ice.
Jewish Recipes: CB12
$4.00
Why not bring the flavor of Jewish cooking
into your own home? We have twenty‑one recipes from which to choose such
as Lekach (Jewish Honey Cake), matzo ball soup, blintzes and matzo sponge cake.
NEW! BETTY CROCKER'S
INTERNATIONAL COOKBOOK: CB51 (6 volumes) $70.00
This Cookbook was inspired by the
escalating interest of Americans in foreign foods. All of these recipes are
"from scratch" rather than from convenience foods, and they have all
been tested in the Betty Crocker kitchens. You will find more than 450 recipes
from the cuisines of more than 50 countries.
RECIPES
Baking with Mixes:
BHG03 $10.50
When cake mixes are on sale, why not pick
several to have on hand for quick and easy baking. These mixes are used as
basics for many baking favorites. The booklet includes variations for the
following mixes: cake, biscuit, bread, cookie, refrigerated rolls, frozen patty
shells and frozen bread dough. You will find recipes both for the beginner and
the experienced cook who likes a challenge.
Bazaar Recipes: BHG04
$7.00
Are you running out of ideas for things to
bring to your next large gathering‑‑PTA meeting, bazaar or church
group? Recipes contained in this book will fill the bill. Everyone loves fudge;
try the basic recipe. Or you can choose yeast bread or a variety of cookies.
All of these basic recipes with many variations will offer you a wide selection
for your next gathering.
Back to Basics: BHG02
$10.50
If you are bored with convenience foods and
tired of zapping in a microwave oven, why not go back to mother's old
fashioned, basic recipes? Bring back the pleasant aroma of grandma's baking.
These recipes are just the thing for an after‑school or a between meal
snack, and they are great for serving to a large crowd! Cookies, cakes,
biscuits, muffins, pastries and yeast breads are all featured in this basic
primer. And best of all, each grouping provides basic kitchen tips for
foolproof recipes.
Homemade Mixes: BHG01
$12.00
Here is the perfect opportunity for you to
make your own mixes and store them away so they'll be ready whenever you need
them. The book also gives recipes for variations using your homemade mixes. The
book includes biscuits, cornbread, stuffing mix, seasoned rice, sauces and
gravies, Italian and Mexican seasonings, pastry, cookie, brownie and cake mix
and a variety of beverage mixes like hot chocolate, cafe au lait, tea, and
Bloody Mary.
Cooking in a New
Dimension: CB39 $25.00
Horizons is pleased to publish and
transcribe a book written by Donna C. Brinkerhoff, a teacher who is visually
impaired. It's easy to read, fun to use and succinct in content. We believe
you'll really like it! This book is divided into the following sections:
appetizers and beverages; breads; coffee cakes and rolls; cakes and frostings;
candy and cookies; desserts and pies; eggs, fish and fowl; meats and variety
dishes; salads and dressings; vegetables and casseroles; and a special hints
section. Cooking in a New Dimension contains over two hundred recipes.
Microwave Charts:
CB20 $15.00
A Quick Guide At Your Fingertips. This book
gives you a unique opportunity to use your microwave to its best potential. The
book is divided into three categories: general cooking; defrosting; and
reheating foods. It is not a recipe book. It is a quick and easy‑to‑use
reference guide that will tell you how to microwave different foods‑-how
to prepare them for microwaving and how much time they need. It has been
prepared especially by Horizons to meet the needs of busy people who want a no
nonsense approach to microwaving.
Noodle And Rice
Recipes: CB01 $3.00
This booklet provides you with a quick and
easy way to make some do‑ahead meals in your busy schedule. It includes a
special recipe for a rice mix and one for a noodle mix. Prepare these recipes
and store them away until you want them. Then at mealtime, make one of the
entrees using the mixes; others will think you worked for hours preparing the
meal. The booklet contains two patterns for mixes and ten recipes.
Cheesecakes: CB04
$3.00
People love cheesecake! And there are so many
types of this dessert. This booklet gives you the choice of twelve types. Try a
standard or experiment with banana cream, blueberry or strawberry. After you
look at this selection, you may even come up with your own recipe.
Seafood Specialties:
CB03 $3.00
Fish and other seafood are becoming
increasingly popular in our health conscious society. This collection of eleven
recipes gives you some delicious seafood options like Clams Casino, Oysters
Rockefeller, Escargot and five minute oven broiled fish fillets.
Muffin Mania: CB02
$2.50
This booklet contains thirteen delicious
muffins for you to try. Use them for breakfast, desserts or snacks. You will
find such favorites as bran, corn, banana and blueberry.
Cakes: CB34 $5.00
Crisco Shortening and Eagle Brand Milk have
joined together to create this booklet of ten luscious cake recipes. Examples
include strawberry cream shortcake, family favorite carrot cake and simply
sensational cheesecake.
Quick‑to‑make
Yeast Breads from Red Star Quick‑Rise and Oster: CB35 $4.00
Oster and Red Star have teamed up to make
an informative little booklet about breadmaking. Thirteen recipes are included
like old‑fashioned white bread, whole grain white bread and drop
doughnuts. A well‑put‑together list of bread making tips is
included at the end of the book.
Jams and Jellies:
CB36 $5.00 by Sure Jell
Nothing tastes quite as good as your own
homemade jams and jellies. Sure Jell has created a booklet which is easy to
follow and inexpensive to prepare. You will be able to can your own varieties,
and, if you do not have the time or inclination to do that, simply follow the
directions for no cook frozen jams or jellies. They're fast and easy to do!
Hershey's Recipes:
CB37 $2.50
Here are six recipes that come from the
kitchens of Hershey's chocolate. You might enjoy trying Hershey's White
Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Cookies or Hershey's Double Chocolate Mint
Dessert.
Eagle Brand Recipes:
CB38 $2.50
This six recipe collection comes from Eagle
Brand sweetened condensed milk. Traditional Pumpkin Pie and Brownie Pie are two
examples.
Cooking From Quilt
Country: CB21 (3 volumes) $36.50
This much publicized book by Marcia Adams
was originally written to accompany the PBS series by the same name. It is just
a magnificent collection of good, basic cooking that Amish people enjoy every
day. Some of the recipes are really collector's items as the author has
gathered them from attics, as well as by word of mouth from the Amish and
Mennonite communities in Indiana. If you purchase this book, you'll have
another treat. Interwoven with these recipes, you will find paragraphs telling
you about Amish and Mennonite culture and how the author went about collecting
these recipes. The book has a "season" theme starting from spring and
going through winter. While we worked to put it together, we had a hard time
putting it down.
New Recipes From
Quilt Country: by Marcia Adams CB28 (4 volumes) $50.00
Because we have received so many orders for
our editions of "Cooking from Quilt Country" we're sure you'll enjoy
this second visit to Amish cooking by Marcia Adams--famous for her PBS series.
Totally independent from her first book, Marcia takes you through the day with
recipes for morning, afternoon, evening and nighttime. You'll also find interesting
places to go with Amish flavor as well as a bibliography and index.
Betty Crocker (R)
Cookies, Brownies and Bars Best Ever Recipes: CB22 $19.50
This is your official guide to cookie
baking. You know that Betty Crocker has an outstanding reputation for excellent
baked goods, so the recipes in this book are pure baking pleasure. The book is
divided into the following six sections: The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies,
Brownies, From Our Kitchen to Yours, Lunch Box Treats, Holiday and Party
Cookies and Cookie Scoop (cookie making hints).
Holiday Cooking with
Bisquick: CB23 $7.00
Grab a box of Bisquick, look through this
book, and you'll get lots of ideas for each holiday. The following are
featured: Christmas, Valentine's Day, President's Day, Easter, Fourth of July,
Halloween and Thanksgiving. There are recipes from appetizers to desserts.
Light Cakes: CB24
$3.00
This collection of five cakes is a healthy
low-fat way to satisfy your sweet tooth. You'll find Lemon Poppy Seed Cake,
Gingerbread Snacking Cake, Pineapple Right Side Up Cake, Chocolate Snacking
Cake and PDQ Peanut Butter Cake.
Potluck Plates to
Pass: CB25 $5.50
Here is the book you'll need for your next
church bazaar or PTA gathering. This collection of crowd pleasers includes
everything from salads to desserts. A few examples are Bean Salad, Pistachio
Salad, Chicken Bake, and Chess Pie.
Six Ingredients or
Less: CB26 $6.50
This collection was sent in by one of our
readers. It's a tasty but easy collection of a wide variety of foods--from salads
and breads to desserts. And, as the title states, each one takes six
ingredients or less. Look for quick biscuits, Fluffy Chocolate Mousse and
Finger Jell-O along with other favorites.
Three Ingredients
Low-Fat Cookbook: CB29 $15.00
EASY! QUICK! HEALTHY! This book of over 140
pages (depending on whether you read braille or large print), covers recipes
from appetizers to desserts--try it, you'll like it!
All American Muffins:
CB27 $6.50
Do you like muffins? If so, this book is
really for you. It contains seven "basic" muffins: Basic, Bran, Corn,
oatmeal, Rich 'n' Sweet, Rye, and Whole Wheat Muffins. Then there is a muffin
for each state. For example, you'll find Alaska Salmon, Illinois Oatmeal 'n'
Apple, and Pennsylvania Chocolate Chips. You can "muffin" your way
across the country. Serving some of them would make a fun party theme!
Jell-O (R)
Celebrating 100 Years Best Recipes: CB30 $16.50
This is a great and fun book for all
"jelloists"! It contains recipes and fun facts about the history of
Jell-O.
Pillsbury Incredible
Crescents: CB32 $12.00
This booklet from Pillsbury gives you a
great opportunity to make your rolls of crescents versatile. You'll find
recipes for appetizers, main dishes and desserts.
Bread Machine Magic:
by Linda Rehberg and Lois Conway CB33 (2 volumes) $25.00
This collection of 139 exciting new recipes
has been created especially for use in all types of bread machines. You'll find
an introduction on bread making, chapters on grain, fruit, vegetable and
specialty breads as well as sweet rolls, breads and coffee cakes.
Corning A Bouquet Of
Summer Tastes: CB40 $9.00
A cool summer book of recipes using your
favorite Corning bakeware. Starters, mains, sides and desserts are featured.
Campbell's Homemade
Meals in 20 minutes: CB43 $4.00
Here's a collection of quick-to-fix,
easy-to-make meals tested by generations of families. You'll find Chicken &
Stuffing Skillet, 20-Minute Savory Beef Stew, Green Bean Casserole and hints.
This booklet contains 21 recipes.
Pillsbury Easy Biscuit
Ideas: CB45 $6.50
This booklet includes recipes with Grands!
(R) and Hungry Jack (R) biscuits from Pillsbury. You'll find Grands! (R)
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Bread Bowl Beef Stew and Favorite Pork Chop Dinner
and 23 more recipes.
Hershey's 1934 Cookbook:
CB44 $15.00
This revised and expanded cookbook with
chocolate recipes is brought up to date for use in today's kitchens. This book
gives you recipes for many of the Hershey cakes, cookies, pies and desserts you
love so well. But it's much more than that. You'll travel back to 1934 and
learn about the people and the times of Americans. It's fascinating history.
You'll definitely want to keep this book on your shelf.
Bundt (R) Cookbook:
CB42 (2 volumes) $22.50
This book By Nordic Ware (R) The Originators
of the Bundt Pan contains Over 200 Cake, Bread, Muffin, Entree, Dessert, Salad
Recipes and Sauces! There are sections for Cakes from Scratch, cakes from
mixes, breads, entres, salads, special desserts, glazes, sauces and microwave
hints.
Best Recipes from the
Backs of Boxes, Bottles, Cans and Jars: by Ceil Dyer CB41 (7 volumes) $75.25
This book is THE book we've all been
wanting. It gives you directions for many, many recipes found on convenience
food products we use every day. You'll learn history of many recipes as well.
From appetizers to desserts, this is definitely the cookbook you always wanted.
Miss Jackie's Cookbook: CB46 $20.00
Here's a great cookbook written by a cook
who is blind. She gives hints about her kitchen work and adds a humorous touch
to these delicious recipes. There are sections on breakfast dishes, sandwiches
and salads, entrees, pasta dishes, side dishes, breads and muffins, desserts
and additional menu suggestions.
Betty Crocker's Casserole Cookbook: CB47
$19.50
COUNT ON CASSEROLES for convenience and
ease, for variety and economy, for downright good eating. This outstanding
collection of more than 125 casserole recipes offers something to tempt every
taste, match any occasion. For example: Sausage and Vegetable Popover. Hot
Chicken Salad and No-Noodle Lasagne will make any family sit up and take
notice.
Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cookbook: CB48 $34.50
Betty Crocker's collected all your
treasured recipes--the ones you've cut off the Bisquick box or clipped from an
ad--along with some soon-to-be-favorites and packaged them up in this recipe
scrapbook. Browse through the chapters of recipes to find your favorite, or
check out the ALL-TIME FAVORITE symbol for our top consumer picks.
ACB Alamo Kitchen Edited by Kay Kuhn and Debra
West: CB49 $20.00
This charming little volume is compiled by
the Alamo Council of the Blind. You'll find chapters on appetizers, breads,
cakes, candies, casseroles, cookies, desserts, eggs and side dishes, meats and
main dishes, vegetables, pies, and salads. There is even an interesting list of
websites to check out. And best of all, your purchase of this book helps the
Alamo Council of the Blind.
Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide 63rd
Edition: CB50 $50.00 (4 volumes)
This book is dedicated to all those
professional and aspiring amateur mixologists throughout the world who seek the
most authoritative, accurate, and complete source for perfect drinks. This book
really has it all--from beers, liqueurs, brandies and even a bartender dictionary.
You'll love it for your parties!
NEW! IN GOOD TIME 123
Slow Cooker Recipes: CB53 (2 volumes) $25.00
This cookbook from Weight Watcher's gives
you easy meals for every occasion, hearty meatless main dishes, snacks and
sides you've got to try and heavenly desserts.
NEW! WEIGHT WATCHER'S
JUST LIKE HOME, 130 RECIPES: CB54 (2 volumes) $25.00
Here are classic favorites made light. Weight Watcher's invites you to experience the
qualities in homemade dishes that can't be measured or arranged on a plate. The
editors have selected their favorites; classics that haven't changed much over
the years and that always seem to hit the spot. These recipes reach that place
inside you that just craves Chicken Potpie or Milk‑Chocolate Pudding-‑recipes
you can come home to.
NEW! ORVILLE
REDENBACHER'S POPCORN COOKBOOK: CB52 $6.00
This book Contains 30 recipes--delicious
dishes from Orville Redenbacher. Helpful step-by-step instructions make the end
results perfect every time.
CRAFTS
Knitting Crocheting and Tatting
LEARN HOW BOOKS
Learn to Knit: CC1
$9.00
Have you ever admired knitting done by a
friend or relative? With the help of this short booklet from Coat's and Clarks
containing fourteen patterns, you will be able to make attractive items from a
simple scarf to a more complicated sweater. The book will show you various
techniques such as casting on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and binding off.
Included are instructions for blocking, laundering and taking care of your knit
treasures. It is a good reference guide to keep within easy reach.
Learn to Crochet: CC2
$9.00
This basic booklet from Coat's and Clarks
will give you all of the crochet basics you need to know. You'll learn about
the chain, single, double and triple crochet as well as increasing and
decreasing. The booklet contains twelve patterns including potholder,
drawstring bag and a granny motif scarf.
Learn to Tat: CC3
$8.00
Tatting is fun and easy. You can use it to
spruce up your notecards, or to make lapel pins and edge your favorite
handkerchief. The booklet from Coat's and Clarks will give the basics of double
stitch, ring and picot. There are fourteen patterns from edgings to placemats.
Hairpin and
Broomstick Lace: CP14 $6.00
Here are two different variations to
crocheting. Hairpin and broomstick lace are easy to learn, and you use 4-ply
yarn. In broomstick you'll find a shawl, sleeveless tunic, bed jacket and
afghan. In hairpin, there are patterns for a baby blanket and poncho. The
Coat's and Clarks booklet will give you complete directions to do these crafts.
Cro-Hook!
You'll soon be an expert! Easier than
crochet and softer to wear, Cro-Hook will be a happy addition to your
needlework skills! Cro-hooks are 14
inches long and have a hook at each end. They are available in sizes F, G, H,
I, J, K and N. Cro-hook is worked with two skeins of yarn--one at each end. The
fabric is reversible and features subtle ridged stripes. Look in the
"Craft Closet" section of this catalogue to order these to add to
your craft collection.
Baby Layette in
Easy-to-do Cro-hook: CP65 $3.50
In addition to directions for doing
Cro-hook, this booklet gives instructions for baby's jacket, bonnet, booties
and blanket.
Dreamy Fashions in
Easy-to-do Cro-Hook: CP66 $3.50 In
addition to directions for doing Cro-hook, this booklet contains patterns for
two vests, a stole and a t-top.
I Taught Myself
Knitting: W6398 $15.00
Here's everything you need (except the
Yarn) to learn about knitting. This kit from Boye is great for beginners as
well as those who want to review some stitches. You'll get needles, point
protectors, stitch holder, cable and a step-by-step book and much more. Be sure
to let us know your reading preference.
I Taught Myself to
Crochet: W6397 $15.00
If it's crocheting you want to learn,
here's the kit from Boye for you. It includes everything but the yarn. You get
crochet hooks, afghan hook, tapestry yarn needles, an instructional book and
much more. Be sure to give us your reading preference.
Knitting In Plain
English: CP53 (3 volumes) $36.50
Grab a pair of knitting needles and a cup
of your favorite coffee or tea and enjoy this book. You'll feel like its author
Maggie Righetti is sitting with you and chatting about knitting. This is one of
the best books we've found to show someone how to knit. It's not wordy--it's
just plain English! If you already know how to knit, you'll also like this book
as many of the more advanced stitches and techniques are discussed. Because
this book has a good index in the back, it will make an excellent reference
book to keep near your knitting patterns.
Crocheting In Plain
English: CP54 (3 volumes) $36.50
This book, also by Maggie Righetti, does
for crocheting what "KNITTING IN PLAIN ENGLISH" does for knitting. It
meets the needs of those who have never picked up a hook as well as those of
you who have been crocheting for years. We especially like the book because
pictures (often so vital in print instruction books) are not of great
importance. You will understand it without them. And, with Maggie's great sense
of humor, you will smile as you learn.
POTHOLDERS
MITTS FROM SHADY
LANE
These crocheted collections of potholders
can be made up at the last minute for bazaars or decorative gifts. Not only are
they fun to make, but, with a little imagination, you can use scraps of yarn
you have left over from making larger projects. Besides, they can do wonders to
cheer up your kitchen on a drab or rainy day!
Country Life
Potholder Mitts: CP18 $10.00
A set of seven: cow, horse, goat, rooster,
pig, sheep and hen.
Fruit Potholders Mitts:
CP19 $8.00
A set of seven: pineapple, lemon, orange
slice, strawberry, pear, watermelon slice and apple.
Vegetable Potholder
Mitts: CP20 $7.00
Set of seven: eggplant, pumpkin, asparagus
bunch, pea pod, tomato, turnip and mushroom.
Holiday Potholders To
Crochet: CP30 $4.50
These potholders will cheer up anyone's
kitchen and help you celebrate the holidays. You'll find a pumpkin, turkey,
Easter egg, American flag, Christmas stocking, heart and shamrock.
A Flower Garden Of
Potholders: CP62 $4.50
You can bring a flavor of spring into your
kitchen if you crochet these lovely seven flower potholders. You'll use worsted
yarn and an I hook. There are patterns for primrose, blue flax, crimson star,
daffodil, gardenia, poppy and peony.
REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS
These charming little goodies in crochet
are so much fun and so easy you'll enjoy making lots of them. Use them with
magnetic tape on the back to decorate your refrigerator; put a pin on the back
and wear them, or find some other creative use of your own. You will also be
able to use up little bits of yarn you have on hand from other projects. Gauge
is not very important in these projects from Leisure Arts.
Holiday Fridgies:
CP36 $5.00
22 magnets for special
occasions: ghost,
flag, turkey, bunny, and of course Santa are examples.
Barnyard Animals:
CP38 $5.00
12 magnets including Randy rooster,
Henrietta hen, Clarice cow and little white duck.
Country Fridgies:
CP37 $4.50
Here are fourteen magnets to cheer up your
kitchen and give it country flavor. You'll find a milk can, coffee pot, shadow
boxes, and of course a cottage, barn and outhouse.
More Fridgies: CP39
$5.00
A collection of 25 magnets from bumblebee
and rainbow to wiggle worm and gingerbread boy and girl.
More Fridgies for
Fun: CP34 $5.50
Here are fourteen more magnets to crochet.
There's a spooky night with a tombstone, moon, ghost and bat; a bluebird on a
branch and autumn leaves.
AFGHANS
Afghans are rewarding and fun to make. They
are excellent gifts and splendid heirlooms. And, they keep you warm!
Afghans: CP12 $5.50
This booklet contains four knit afghans and
three crochet afghans. For example, you will find a knit sampler afghan using
4-ply handknit yarn and a circular size 10 needle and a crochet chevron afghan
made with 4-ply handknit yarn and size J hook. These patterns come from Coat's
and Clarks.
Afghans Old and New:
CP11 $6.00
This collection from Coat's and Clarks
includes four knit and two crochet afghans. If you are an experienced knitter
you'll love the textures in the knit bobbles "'n" cables afghan. If
crocheting is more your thing, you'll like the crochet houndstooth afghan with
wintuk or fabulend yarn and a K hook.
Make An Heirloom
Afghan: CP45 $11.50
If you enjoy making afghans, this book is a
must for your collection. It is 63 easy to crochet pattern stitches to make
your own designed afghans. The booklet is published by Leisure Arts. From
simple to complex, this book is what you'll need to keep on your shelf for any
type of afghan. Complete assembly instructions are given.
Sampler Afghans: CP46
$16.50
This book from Leisure Arts gives you sixty
easy-to-knit pattern stitches to make the afghan of your choice. Knitters will
want to keep this book on the shelf; it's versatile and inclusive. Assembly
instructions are included.
Quilt Afghans: CP28
$4.50
This booklet from Leisure Arts contains
three of the most familiar patterns to crochet: Variable Star, Drunkard's Path,
and Double Wedding Ring. If you like to crochet, you will be able to make them
easily as all color charts shown in the print edition are described in words
for our braille and large print editions.
Braille Afghans: by
Dorothy Neely CP63 $3.50
A very novel idea for afghans--either knit
or crochet. Instructions are given to make each braille letter--you can even
add a name if you wish. Use worsted yarn, 7 needles and G hook.
CLOTHING
It's really a good feeling to know that you
are wearing something you have made. You have the self-satisfaction of knowing
that you have created your own garment, and you also can fix it so it's just
right for you. It's a rewarding experience. Your own creations also make
excellent gifts, and you know they will be treasured by the recipient.
Winter Warmth: CP13
$3.50
This collection from Coat's and Clarks will
help beat the cold weather blues. The book includes leg warmers made from 4-ply
handknitting yarn and no. 7 knitting needles; a knit scarf and hat set made
with worsted yarn and no. 8 needles; and a pair of mittens made with worsted
yarn and no. 4 needles.
Hats To Crochet And
Knit Of Rug Yarn: CP48 $4.00
This array of nine patterns gives you eight
hats to crochet and one to knit. You will use a J hook for most of them and
sizes 8 and 11 needles for the knitted cloche. You'll love the star tam, the
butterflies and the popcorn tam.
Hat And Scarf Sets To
Knit And Crochet: CP49 $4.00
This grouping from Leisure Arts gives you
two knit and two crochet hat and scarf sets. You'll find a bobble and ski set
to knit and a fashion and glamour set to crochet. These would make great
Christmas gifts!
Mittens And Hats To
Knit: CP50 $4.50
If you are looking for a good basic booklet
of hats and mittens to knit, this collection is your answer. It is made up of
four types of mittens and four hats--some with two needles and others with four
(double-pointed). And to make the collection even better, there is size
changing for all--children and adults. It's a classic collection.
Fashion Scarfs To
Knit: CP51 $4.50
This grouping of six scarfs gives you an
excellent selection to knit. You'll find a bear paw, autumn leaves, ripple,
narrow lace, lacy triangle, and a bandanna. If you like to knit, why not take
one of these along on a long car or train ride? It will make the time fly.
Knit Berets: CP52
$4.50
This collection of six hats will need
circular needles sizes 6, 8, and 9 and double pointed needles sizes 8 and 9. If
you want a challenge, you've got one! And you also have the makings of an
heirloom that can be used for years. You will receive patterns for: sea star,
woven basket, spring flowers, double star, pinwheel and swirl berets.
Two Needle Mittens:
CP55 $7.00
This selection of twenty patterns gives you
a big selection of mittens to knit for the whole family. Infants to adults
ladies and men--you will find styles for everyone. And you won't have to use
double pointed needles!
Hats, Mittens and
Scarves: CP44 $9.00
Here is a great collection of seven sets of
hats, mittens and scarves from Leisure Arts--three to knit and four to crochet.
They can be made for children or adults. There's a knitted striped set, knit
cable and rib set, knit basketweave, crocheted rib, bobble, ripple and striped
sets. It's a great book to add to your collection.
Classic Sweater: CP4
$3.50
Here's a keeper! This pattern is for that
classic sweater you'll want to do again and again--for sizes 32 through 42. Use
Sport weight yarn and size 2, 3 and 4 needles. The pattern comes complete with
a glossary, discussion on how to find your right size and washing instructions.
Big Needle Sweaters:
CP1 $3.00
If you're looking for a weekend project
that goes quickly and looks attractive try these big needle sweaters using
worsted yarn and size 15‑19 needles. You'll find a denim blue pullover,
rose-striped top, blue-green vest and taupe tone cardigan. Garments fit a wide
range of sizes.
Back to Basics:
Dropped Shoulder Sweaters: CP56 $8.00
Here is a group of four sweaters: a
pull-over V-neck, pull-over crewneck, cardigan v-neck and cardigan crewneck.
They fit sizes 6 months to 4 and you use size 3 to 5 size needles depending
upon the yarn.
Back to Basics:
Set-in Sleeves: CP57 $9.00
This companion book to CP56 has the same
four patterns except with the set-in sleeves. Again, 6 months to 4 are the
sizes.
Knitting from the Top Down, by Barbara G.
Walker: CP69 $19.00
This
book, tells you in plain words, not in numbers, how to knit from the top down.
This method is easy because it insures a perfect fit.
You'll be able to make skirts, pants,
sweaters, capes, ponchos and much more with a minimum of calculating.
NEW! MITTENS AND
HATS: CP73 $5.50
This collection contains 21 knit patterns.
For the beginner, there are some hooded scarves. Those who have more experience
might like to try the cable back mittens. There are hats and mittens patterns
for the whole family. Although the title of this book is Mittens and Hats, you
also will find patterns for some socks and slippers.
BABY BOOKS
If you are expecting a new arrival in your
family, or if you have a good friend who is having a new baby, you'll want to
buy these books of patterns. Maybe you have a special little doll at home who
needs new clothes. Take a look at the list of projects and make your choice.
Knit Baby Book: CP16
$4.50
Make a hooded sweater with sock and sweater yarn or a fan stitch shawl with pompadour yarn. You