New Releases by Anne Akers Johnson

With its simple, clear illustrations, beautiful color photography, and energetic style, Klutz's Knitting book is still the easiest how-to-knot kit for one of today's hottest activities. And our simple step-by-step instructions use plain language, with no confusing abbreviations, codes or diagrams. We start with how to hold the needles and yarn, and finish with instructions for a long skinny scarf, a cozy hat, a sunglasses case, a cellphone holder, and more. It's simultaneously trendy and traditional, fresh and old-fashioned, ultra-cool and completely classic . . . and it's a far cry from your grandmother's afghan.

Comes with: 96 page book, 3 skeins of variegated purple yarn, knitting needles, crochet hook, sewing needles, 2 buttons

Here's the next-generation version of a super-hot craft in an all-new, way-too-cool rainbow of colors. Our exclusive one-handed loom makes bracelets from continuous lengths of brightly-colored stretchy cord -- there's no chance of a rubber band breaking and the whole bracelet unraveling. Frustration-free results every time!

Our kid-tested instructions teach a basic looping technique that's easy to set up and simple to follow. With 11 different styles to choose from, you can add beads, mix up colors, and make every bracelet uniquely your own. It's a jewelry kit you'll be loopy about.

Comes with: 40 page book, Klutz-custom loop loom, crochet hook, 102 feet of elastic cord in 7 colors, cardboard workstation with removable beading trays

Kids love washi tape (beautifully decorative paper tape that originated in Japan), but up until now they didn't know quite what to do with it. Washi Tape Stickers is the only book that makes it easy to turn strips of pretty little tape into even prettier little stickers. The book is filled with pages and pages of traceable art and comes with six beautifully bright colors of washi tape, a stack of special peel-off backing paper, and a fine-line felt-tip pen. Simply trace a piece of art on the backing paper and cover it with washi tape. Then cut it out, peel it off, and you've got a perfectly shaped, perfectly adorable sticker.

Of course, washi tape stickers look great on school binders, secret notes, and birthday cards. But because they stick and peel off so cleanly, they also make adorable decorations for lockers, windows, mirrors — practically anything Go ahead, washi your world.

Comes with: 42 page book, 6 rolls of washi tape, 25 sheets of tracing paper, black felt-tip marker

Klutz-clear instructions for folding seven dollar bill creations, from the all-time favorite Dollar Bill Ring to the Amazing Pachyderm. Packaged with a real-live dollar bill. Fold it! Don't spend it!

Comes With: a crisp, new one-dollar bill. Honest!

. Create wonderful things . Be good . Have fun