First published in Great Britain in 1976. First American edition 1977. The Better Homes and Gardens branding appears on the second (also 1977) and third (1978/1979) American editions.
Knitted projects: Hems and Haistbands section: Baby’s Pants Neckbands and collars section: Pullover with Ribbed Neckband or Shirt Collar Double Fabrics section: Scarf, Evening Hood Gloves and Mittens section: Babies’ Mittens, Children’s Gloves Socks and Stockings section: Socks, Lacy Stockings Motifs in Rounds section: Simple Hexagonal Motif, To make a circular lace table mat More Motifs section: Triangular, Square, Octagonal Motifs, Bath mat Pleats section: Toddler’s Striped Skirt Designing Basic Techniques section: Skirt More About Designing section: Basic pullover (from measurements), Rainbow Pullover Covered Buttons, Applied Edgings sections Shaped Edgings section: Shawl, Placemat Sequins and Beads section: Evening top Toddler’s Robe pattern Toddler’s Overalls in patchwork knitting pattern A short-sleeved sweater (adult women’s) Fisherman Knitting section: Traditional Guernsey Cables in rounds section: Hat Cable Panels section: Pull-on Cap Aran Knitting- Basic Stitches section: Shoulder bag Aran Patterns section: Poncho Aran Shaping section: Camisole shell top Lace stitches section: A simple patterned pullover Shetland Lace: Lace Shawl Picot Knitting section: Baby Bonnet Filet Knitting section: edging
Crochet: Mini Pillows, Rag Rug, Pretty Pull-on Hat, Dress set (dress and cardigan), Simple lightweight dress, Placemat, Straw Belt, Square pillow, Tank top (in granny squares), Bright bag (granny squares), Cafe Curtains (motif), Placemat and coasters, Hat of many colors, Patchwork jacket, Bedspread in color, Butterfly top (filet crochet), Filet crochet smock, Solomon’s Knot: string bag and Mohair muffler and wool shawl, ‘Fun Fur’ Carriage cover, Aran pillow cover, Irish crochet bolero, Irish motif pillows, Crochet dress with chevron skirt, Window hangings, Woven crochet rug, Hatband with leather trim, Edgings for linens and soft furnishings, Fringes, Ruffles, Buttons, Fastenings, Flowers, Afghan crochet, Clutch bag with woven threads.