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Grannycore Lifestyle

Winter is the perfect time to relax and embrace so-called "grannycore" - hobbies and an aesthetic that are cozy, whimsical and full of nostalgia. These new books about crafts, gardening, and cozy hobbies will help you unplug, slow down, and enjoy, whether by yourself or with friends. #WCCLS #TigardLibrary #TigardAdults

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  • Bread Etc.

    Recipes and Techniques for Baking With Sourdough, Yeasted Dough, Pizza Dough and More

    Duffy, Matthew James,
    Duffy shares his decades of experience and passion with precise explanations, dough schedules, and step-by-step photographs to help you gain an in-depth understanding of the whole bread-baking process. With this book, you'll be confidently crafting…
    eBook, 2025[S.I.] : Appetite by Random House, 2025. — Overdrive
  • Baking for Two

    200+ Small-batch Recipes, From Lazy Bakes to Layer Cakes

    America's Test Kitchen cuts sweet and savory treats down to size while cutting out the small-batch baking quirks in this exciting cookbook for two: no calculators to scale recipes, no measuring out half an egg, no buying a container of an ingredient…
    eBook, 2025Boston : America's Test Kitchen, 2025 — Overdrive
  • No-sew Mini Amigurumi

    40 Crochet Patterns for Super Cute, Super Small Plushies

    Tatu, Genna,
    Craft huggable mini crochet creations in a flash with this beginner-friendly guide to no-sew amigurumi. The founder of CrochetByGenna, crochet artist and fiber teacher Genna Tatu walks you through each step to creating charismatic plushies, from…
    eBook, 2025Salem, Massachusetts : Page Street Publishing Co., [2025] — Overdrive
  • Mahjong

    House Rules From Across the Asian Diaspora

    Wong, Nicole, (writer),
    "In this winsome cultural history of mahjong, Wong, who hosts pop-up game nights in the San Francisco Bay Area, encourages game play as a way to foster community. More than a pastime, she posits, mahjong is "a full sensory... experience"--from…
    eBook, 2025[S.I.] : Hardie Grant North America, 2025. — Overdrive
  • 101 Board Games to Try Before You Die (of Boredom)

    a Definitive List of the Best Board Games Ever Made

    Carmichael, Jarrod,
    Find your new favorite board game with this incredible curated guide featuring the best releases from the 21st century. Whether you want to dive into board games as a new hobby, explore screen-free fun with friends, or simply host an unforgettable…
    Book, 2025Salem, Massachusetts : Page Street Publishing, [2025] — 794 CARMICHAEL
  • 200+ recipes to savor. Start with the essentials--learn to create homemade broths, store soups safely, and use pantry staples to whip up a hearty meal anytime. No soup is complete without bread to match, and this cookbook delivers. With sections on…
    Book, 2025Milwaukee, WI : Taste of Home Books, RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC, [2025] — 641.813 TAS
  • The Art of Gluten-free Bread

    Groundbreaking Recipes for Artisanal Breads and Pastries

    Goyoaga, Aran,
    A complete bible that will transform the art of gluten-free bread baking from three-time James Beard Award-finalist Aran Goyoaga. "Recipes for sourdough breads are followed by a selection of recipes that put that leftover sourdough starter to good…
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Artisan, an imprint of Workman Publishing, 2025. — 641.563931 GOY
  • Punch Needle

    Tattoo Designs : 18 Beginner-friendly Projects and Over 25 Additional Patterns With Style

    Buchanan, Amy (Textile artist),
    "Punch needling is a fibercraft primed for a comeback with its cushy, colorful, throwback appearance, simplicity of technique, and low introductory costs. Buchanan's choice to pair the craft with traditional folk-art-inspired designs that evoke…
    Book, 2023Mount Joy, PA : Landauer Publishing, [2023] — 746.44 BUC
  • Pickles, Illustrated

    a Cookbook of 36 Recipes and Briny Miscellany

    Solomon, Karen,
    Pickled foods come in all shapes and sizes, from spicy, bold shreds of classic kimchi to slightly sweet, crunchy bread and butter discs. Inside these pages, discover four categories of pickles: sour-ish, savory-ish, sweet-ish, and spicy-ish. These…
    Book, 2025San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2025] — 641.462 SOL
  • 108 Asian Cookies

    Not-too-sweet Treats From a Third-culture Kitchen

    Lieu, Kat,
    "Activist, creator of the global online group Subtle Asian Baking, and cookbook author Lieu offers over 100 innovative cookie possibilities inspired by Asian flavors, such as black sesame, nam yu (fermented red bean curd), lemongrass, miso, and…
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Voracious, an imprint of Little Brown & Company, 2025. — 641.8654 LIEU Kat
  • Hand-stitched Oasis

    Embroider Realistic Elements; Step-by-step Guide With 35 Techniques

    Lawson, Theresa M. (Theresa Marie), 1979-
    Capture your happy place with embroidered portraits of landscapes. Learn everything from making a design from memory or photograph to stitching realistic details and basic embroidery stitches.
    Book, 2024Lafayette, CA : Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing, Inc., [2024] — 746.44 LAW
  • Stitch It, Don't Ditch It

    Simple Hand-sewn Repairs to Help You Love Your Clothes for Longer

    Morton, Mary V.,
    The ultimate guide to those who want to be less wasteful and more sustainable with their clothes. The authors guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you'll need, how to tackle different types of repairs to the core skills…
    Book, 2025London : Quadrille, 2025. — 646.6 MORTON 2025
  • Felt Craft Fun

    16 Adorable Kawaii-style Projects to Stitch, Share, and Love All Year Long

    DeVos, Jessica (Embroidery artist),
    Readers will stitch the cutest projects they've ever seen with this easy guide to making 16 cute hoops--no pricey materials or prior experience needed! "As Devos says in her introduction, ""I think everything looks much cuter with a little face on…
    Book, 2025Atglen, PA : Better Day Books, [2025] — 746.0463 DEV
  • The Vintage Farmhouse Garden

    Your Guide to Creating a Vintage-inspired Outdoor Space

    Kaiser, Rhonda,
    Garden and design influencer Rhonda Kaiser (@southernhomeandfarm) partners vintage-inspired design with the farmhouse aesthetic to make your outdoor space as beautiful and welcoming as possible - no farm required.
    Book, 2025Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2025. — 645.8 KAISER 2025
  • Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook

    the Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing

    Stewart, Martha,
    From designing your garden to selecting the right varieties for your region, this manual has every detail covered. Whether you're a green thumb or a gardening novice, this gorgeous book, filled with practical tips, stunning images (many from…
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow, [2025] — 635 STE
  • Cold Canning

    the Easy Way to Preserve the Seasons Without Hot Water Processing

    Weinstein, Bruce, 1960-
    Cold canning is a revolutionary new approach to preserving the best produce of the season, without the headache or fright of traditional hot canning methods. Whether you're canning for convenience, frugality, or fun, these small-batch recipes are…
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Voracious/Little, Brown and Company, 2025. — 641.42 WEINSTEIN 2025
  • Making Pottery Without a Kiln

    Happy Little Projects to Make for Your Home

    Schmidt-Kohl, Daniela,
    You don't need a kiln and an expensive at-home pottery rig to start crafting amazing pots and jars! In Making Pottery Without a Kiln: Happy Little Projects to Make for Your Home, author Daniela Schmidt-Kohl will teach you how. You'll discover a…
    Book, 2025Mount Joy, Pennsylvania : Fox Chapel Publishing, [2025] — 738.1 SCH
  • Get Started in Finger Knitting

    Patterns and Instructions for Making Chunky Blankets, Cozy Pillows, and Cute Stuffies by Hand

    Benedict, Sabrina-Rose,
    From viral internet sensation Sabrina-Rose Benedict of Sab's Stuffies comes a step-by-step guide to hand-knitting blankets, pillows, and adorable critters from chunky yarn--no tools required!
    Book, 2025Atglen, PA : Better Day Books : Schiffer Publishing, [2025]
  • Patchwork Granny Square Blankets

    Learn to Crochet Quilt-inspired Afghans, Home Decor, and More

    Gibney, Anita, 1971-
    Learn to transform classic granny squares into beautiful quilt-inspired patchwork blocks that become gorgeous home décor. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, each project offers step-by-step instructions to guide you through the…
    Book, 2025Beverly, MA, USA : Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2025. — 746.434 GIB 2025