Janis Frank: 30 books

Hand knit slippers are wonderful, but it's nice to be able to make a fancier pair, especially if you are making them as a gift. This pattern shows you how to make slippers for girls from size 9 up to a woman's size 12. The stitches used to make the slippers are very basic and this pattern...

Crochet isn't limited to afghans and throw pillows. You can make nearly anything and this pattern proves it! With this pattern you can make truly unique bracelets and necklaces. The look and feel of the final piece you create with this pattern depends entirely on the style of the charms you choose....

Knit eight different styles of slippers with this collection of patterns. Patterns range from beginner to difficult and include links to online video tutorials.

It's amazing what one can do with little coloured thread, a crochet hook and a bit of ingenuity. The inspiration for these necklaces was originally the creation of a mandala. For those who are unfamiliar with mandalas, the idea is to create a balance of visual elements and this in turn symbolizes...

This is a basic how-to on making adult sized sheep slippers. It's recommended that you have some knitting experience and that you know how to knit socks on double pointed needles. The tutorial includes detailed instructions how to make these adorable slippers and includes lots of photos to help you along the way.

This collection of bracelet and necklace designs range from very basic and repetitive motifs to more intricate. The patterns include photos, hints and tips to help you along in the more difficult parts. If you have basic crochet skills, you can easily make some of these projects in a single evening. Patterns...

Ahoy yea salty dogs (and rock stars)! Tired of boring, run of the mill dishcloths when you're doing the dishes? Why have a normal dishcloth when you can have the coolest dishcloth known to man?! That's right! A dishcloth that's reversible with a skull and crossbones on it. Now who DOESN'T...

What every overly pretentious bottle of wine needs – a hipster sweater! Dress up that cheap bottle of wine for your next hoity-toity dinner party. I'm nearly certain no one will notice you cheaped out and the sweater alone will wow them into a false sense ostentatiousness!While this...

One of the most practical and easy things to knit are slippers. This is a great pattern to practice if you are a new knitter as it only uses very basic stitches. With this pattern, anyone can create slippers for adults from a woman's size 7-12 or a man's 6-11. This is a great pattern to practice...

Back on the bracelet train! This time it's for a beautiful flower that you can wear on your wrist. You'll enjoy making these. It's fun to see how the flower will turn out based on the colour choices you choose. If you feel the flower is a bit ostentatious, the bracelet itself is a very basic...

After a bit of a slipper hiatus, I'm back! And after a lot of internal debate, I decided to make this pattern FREE! It just seemed like the right thing to do. I hope you enjoy it. I designed these bootie slippers to be as easy to knit as possible. They are knit flat with no extra needles or...

Improve your texting in cold climates with these thumbless mittens. More than just a pair of fingerless gloves, these keep your hands warm and only expose your thumbs when needed. The thumb pocket is sewn on and the flap is secured at the base of the palm with Velcro for easy access. The flap hangs...

If you wanted to learn how to knit, this is the perfect project! Using only 3 basic stitches and including a complete how-to video on YouTube, you can make a beautiful lace like dishcloth.Not only can you use the pattern create a dishcloth, but if you add more rows, you can easily use the same...

The third in my series of crocheted bracelets. This is a fairly simple bracelet to make and doesn't involve any complicated or unusual stitches. If you have successfully completed other crocheted projects, this should be easy for you to make.If you are looking to make some extra cash and...