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I'm afraid I don't post books to the US or other International countries as the post is too expensive.
Please enquire if you are from Europe for European charges: nicki@nickitrench.com

Patterns are pdf files that are emailed to you with no delivery charge and can be emailed worldwide.

   

Super Scary Crochet
35 Gruesome patterns to sink your hook into.
Here's a unique collection of crocheted toys and accessories that are murderously macabre rather than the usual cute and cuddly. With 35 patterns inspired by things that go bump in the night, make a mummy, devil, werewolf, zombie, ghost and many more.
Published by Cico Books.
  Cute & Easy Crochet

Learn to crochet with these 35 adorable projects.
If you want to learn to crochet, then this is the must-have guide for you.
35 easy-to-follow patterns that are suitable for beginners and more experienced crocheters.
Cute & Easy Crochet gives you all the stitches and techniques you will need to complete the pretty projects.

Super-Cute Crochet
Over 35 adorable animals and friends to make.
Crochet cuties to get hooked on!
Here's how to make amigurumi - the crochet creatures from Japan that are fast, fun, easy to make ... and so cute.
There are over 35 charming characters to create and they make the perfect gift for family and friends, or you can simply build your own collection of crocheted toys.
  201 Knitting, Motifs, Blocks, Projects & Ideas
201 knitting motifs, blocks, projects, and ideas at your fingertips.
Contains 150 stunning knitted blocks, ranging from the simplest of basic stitches to more intricate advanced blocks.
Features 51 specially designed projects showing how to use the blociks, from blankets and throws, to hats, scarves, gloves and other accessories.
Includes hints, tips and basic techniques.
Creating Your Garden Farm
How to grow fruit and vegetables and raise chickens and bees.
Everything you need to know about growing your own fruit and vegetables.
Advice on which varieties to choose, and how to grow healthy crops
do as much or as little as you like - from keeping hens and bees to growing window-box salads and herbs.
  Frill Edged Crochet Shawl Pattern
This is a beautiful shawl made using the soft Kid Silk Mohair yarn with a swishy edging. The pattern is easy and suitable for beginners.

This pattern is a pdf and will be emailed to you within 24 hours of making of purchase.
Flower Blanket Crochet Pattern

A really lovely blanket, soft and cosy made using Rooster Almerino yarn.

  Roses Tea Cosy Pattern
Decorate your tea table with this fabulously pretty cosy
Camilla Child's Dress Pattern
A beautiful crochet toddler crochet dress pattern for you to make.
  Rooster Dress Knitting Pattern

Really lovely dress to be work on its own or over jeans or leggings.

Pretty Striped Knitted Bag Pattern

A small and pretty knitting project for you to make

  Patchwork Pictures

Individual handmade machine embroidered/applique pictures.
Either choose from the designs already made or send in a photo of your own house/garden/pets or scene you wish.
Great gifts for weddings, anniversaries, new home, birthdays or Christmas.

Crochet Workshops
9.30am till 12.30 pm Beginners
1.30pm till 4.30 pm Intermediate

The Beginners is a great course to get you off and started, it’s aimed at absolute beginners

The Intermediate is for those wanting to consolidate or refresh their skills and extend their crochet stitches and techniques.
  Sewing Workshops
A great opportunity to increase your sewing and quilting skills.
Knitting Workshops
Refreshers & Colourwork: Fairisle & Intarsia

    
 
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Sweet Tempation
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Not for Sale - out of print

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Super Scary Crochet
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Released August 2011

Released February 2011
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201 Knitting motifs, blocks, projects & ideas
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201 Knitting motifs, projects & ideas has a variety of square for you to knit and 50 projects for you to make. Including cushions, throws and scarves.

The Green Home: Creating Your Garden Farm (Feb 2010): First steps in self-sufficiency, from growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, to keeping hens and bees.

Everything you need to know about growing your own fruit and vegetables
How to store, preserve and cook with your homegrown produce
Do as much or as little as you like - from keeping hens and bees to growing window-box salads and herbs

Homemade Gifts 

Sweet Temptation
Sweet Temptation is a book with 25 sweet recipes including: Turkish Delight, Pink Coconut Ice, Sugar Mice, Sugar Roses, Orange Nut Brittle, Rose petal Lollies and much more.
Published by Cico Books.

Home made fudge
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from Sweet Temptation

Coconut Ice
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from Sweet Temptation



Super Cute Crochet
Super Cute Crochet offers 35 patterns of cute crochet toys. There are the Buff-Orpingtons, Mrs Mittens; Pete, the guinea pig; Vince, the rhinestone spider; Rebecca and Boo Boo Bear; Camilla the pony, the Sugar Mice and much more.

Super Cute Crochet - Published by Cico Books
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Available to buy, Email: nicki@nickitrench.com

Alan from Super Cute Crochet
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The Buff Orpingtons from Super Cute Crochet
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The Bees from Super Cute Crochet
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The Complete Guide to Knitting & Crochet
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Published by Parragon

How To Sew
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Published by Parragon

The Cool Girl's Guide to Crochet
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Addendums

Although we strive very hard to proof, edit and check all the patterns, it's inevitable that at times, there will be errors. We apologise hugely for this and I will strive to put any corrections for my books below, in this section.

Cute & Easy Crochet

P84: Baby Slippers

Upper slipper: Round 2: should read: (46 sts - 16 groups of tr)  
Front: Row 6: should read: *3ch, ss into bottom of 3ch, miss 1 st, ss into next st; rep from * to end

Curtain Tie Backs
Materials
There is no Cornish (off white) in the Materials section. Please delete.

P44      Fabric Seat Covers Materials 

Please delete:

8cm (3in) diameter large crochet hook.

Should read: 25mm diameter large crochet hook

P46 Jam Pot Covers  

Round 4:          *2tr into next st, 1tr into each of next 3……

Round 5:          *2tr into next st, 1tr into each of next 2…..

P58:     Peaked Toddler Hat

Round 15: 2ch, *1htr in next 4 sts, htr2tog; rep from * to end, ss into first 2-ch.

Round 17: 2ch, *1htr in next 3 sts, htr2tog; rep from * to end, ss into first 2-ch.

 
P80: Chunky Luscious Cushion
special abbreviation (C-head)
tr2tog Yarn round hook, insert hook into next st, yarn round hook, draw a loop through, yarn round hook and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on hook). Rep this step into next st (3 loops on hook), draw yarn through all 3 loops.

P90:    Camelia Blanket
One-colour SquareRound 5:

1ch, 1dc into top of next st, 2dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch sp 1dc into top of next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts,

1dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts, *2dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts; rep from * once more.

2dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts, 1dc into next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 3 sts, 1dc iinto next ch sp, 1dc into top of next 2 sts, ss into top of first ch.

201 Knitting Motifs, Blocks, Projects & Ideas

P12: Rippled Chevrons 

Row 1: Delete ‘K7’ and replace with ‘P7’, should read as:
K1,  *P7, k1; rep from  *  to end.


Page 33: Fern Lace Block
 

1.         After ‘Instructions’

Insert new line:

Cast on 38 sts

2.         Change Row 13 to Row 12  

P35:     Little Shell Block 

Please replace whole pattern with:

Instructions
Cast on 44 sts.
Row 1  Knit
Row 2  Purl
Row 3  *K2, yrn, p1, p3 tog, p1, yrn; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
Row 4  Purl
Rep these 4 rows until work measures 6in (15cms). 
  


P64      Atlantic Storm Block

Row after ‘instructions’
Delete ’36 sts’.

Replace with 40 sts

  

P34  Seashell Lace Block

1.         Row 3: Take out ‘twice’

Should read:
            Row 3:            K1, *Cluster 5, k1; rep from * to end. 

2.         Third row from bottom: should read:

            Rep these eight rows three times more  


P10    Seed stitch block

After instructions second line should read: *K1, pl, rep to last st, k1.  

P64      Wave block 

Please replace Row 3 with:

[p2tog] twice, [m1, k1] 3 times, m1, * [p2tog] 4 times, [m1, k1] three times, m1; rep from * once, [p2tog] twice.