Colonial Lake Books - Knitting Books

	Knitting Books
	1000 Sweaters: Mix and Match Patterns - $40.00 Amanda Griffith. Mix and Match Patterns for the Perfect, Personalized Sweater Amanda Griffiths Whether thirty-one body shapes in 3 sizes with 15 sleeve variations, 28 neck shapes, two belts and five pockets add up to precisely 1000 sweaters, I'm not sure. Most knitters — beginners through experts — will be too busy combining the features of their ideal pattern to care. To facilitate the selection, pages are split in two horizontally, permitting the upper part to show a color photo of the torso with instructions, while the lower part shows the selected sleeve, neck, pocket and belt variations with their instructions. Color photos on each half-page. 128pp. SB.
200 Knitted Blocks - $31.00 Jan Eaton. Create gorgeous afghans and accessories with 200 knitted blocks to mix and match! A kaleidoscope of colorful contemporary and traditional designs range from easy to advanced. Knit 200 blocks, from simple knit-and-purl patterns to cable, lace, and bobble blocks. Combine blocks in any arrangement; all blocks will finish to the same size when worked in the same yarn weight. Finish any project in style with patterns for fringes, ruffles, and other decorative edgings. 128pp. Pb.
	200 Stitch Patterns for Baby Blankets - $41.00 Jan Eaton. Baby any baby! It's easy with the hundreds of ideas in this huge collection. Beloved traditional stitches are here, along with lots of new designs to mix and match. Beginners and more advanced knitters and crocheters will be delighted with the color photos and clear directions for bobbles, cables, and many other stitches. It's a baby bonanza! 128pp. Pb.
25 Cushions to Knit - $41.00 Debbie Abrahams. This handsome collection is "fantastic"; mostly square cushions with a huge range of knit fabric patterns from intarsia to cable to knit-purl textures, many with added beads and embroidery. Most have full fronts and button panel back. Some are bolster style cushions, others have a row of ties. All are of very interesting knit stitches with a variety of styles for various places in the home, comfortable living room, kid's room, or a garden seat. These are solid, fun knitting. A pleasure to knit. 128pp. Hb.
	A Gathering of Lace - $39.00 Meg Swanson. This is first and foremost a book of knitting projects for which the common thread is lace. This book was "gathered" with care and insight. The details are here - the small edgings clearly graphed that you could work up with or without the gorgeous shawl they finish, the artfully decorated calf of Nancy Bush's sock pattern that adds one more dimension of elegance to that pedestrian bit of knitting. Flawlessly diagramed instructions, clearly photographed, minutely described. There truly is something for everyone's taste, but more than that, there is much to be learned, much to be shared. 174pp, Pb.
A History of Hand Knitting - $59.00 Richard Rutt. The author traces the invention of knitting to 7th Century Egyptians who may have developed it from an earlier technique called nalbinding. More properly, this is a history of hand knitting in England, although there are two small chapters covering knitting in America and Eastern knitting. The information provided is fascinating; the text is often amusing and very readable. Among its intriguing tidbits: in the 14th Century, paintings of the Madonna often showed her knitting little shirts for the infant Jesus. Back in Print. 256pp, Hb.
	A Knitter's Dozen: Angels - $23.00 Geraldine Strong. These angels are adorable! Each design shows an angel doing some kind of stitching: knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, etc. There are also hints for personalizing angels for perhaps a golfer, or whatever else you may desire. Although perfect for Christmas ornaments, these angels would make cute gifts anytime. The instructions are quite thorough and are both written and charted for easy following. I think it best to have some knitting experience, although not necessarily with cotton lace. These are small projects and so would make a great beginning for anyone wanting to try lace knitting. I think they are positively heavenly! 52pp. Pb.
A Knitter's Dozen: Babies and Toddlers - $24.00 Elaine Rowley. A Knitters dozen? 24 patterns and hundreds of possibilities. The BEST of Knitter's Magazine. 54pp. Pb.
	A Knitter's Dozen: Bags - $24.00 Elaine Rowley. A Knitters dozen? Handbags, totes, packs, pouches, purses and pocketbooks - count them, there's more! 21 patterns. Hundreds of possibilities. The BEST of Knitter's Magazine. 54pp. Pb.
A Knitter's Dozen: Kids - $24.00 Rick Mondragon & Elaine Rowley. A collection of irresistible hand-knits for boys and girls, ages two through ten, from the top designers in Knitter's Magazine. These 20-plus adorable outfits and accessories include a variety of pullovers, cardigans, dresses, socks, and hats. The projects' detailed, visually appealing illustrations guide knitters through each step of the more complicated techniques and important steps. Pb.
	A Knitter's Dozen: Ponchos and Wraps - $23.00 Knitters Magazine. The best ideas for making ponchos and wraps from Knitter's Magazine are featured in this project book for knitters of all skill levels. Ranging from casual ponchos that are thrown over the head and worn with jeans to elegant wraps and stoles for evenings out, and from classic to contemporary designs, these 18 projects provide an opportunity to either start out with more ordinary yarns and stitches or to graduate to experimentation with luxury yarns and unconventional stitches. Detailed, fully illustrated instructions highlight the more complicated techniques, and ideas for creative finishing options are also provided for those who seek to customize and personalize their projects. Pb.
A Knitter's Dozen: Scarves - $23.00 Knitters Magazine. The best ideas for scarves from Knitters Magazine are featured in this project book for knitters of all skill levels. Ranging from primarily functional pieces worn for their warmth to highly stylized accessories, and from simple, one- or two-stitch creations to elaborately designed, multicolored variations, these 24 projects will appeal to either those starting out with more ordinary yarns and stitches to those who yearn to experiment with luxurious yarns and complex, exotic stitches. The projects' detailed, visually appealing illustrations guide knitters through each step of the more complicated techniques. Ideas for customizing and personalizing the projects are provided for those seeking to create a more individual look. Pb.
	A Second Treasury of Magical Knitting - $36.00 Cat Bordhi. The 33 projects in the second Treasury also all start as simple Moebius scarves, then follow the paths introduced in the first Treasury to become felted baskets, sling bags, bowls, and feline bliss beds. In addition to the felted projects, there are also unfelted versions of baskets and bags, as well as bags sized for children. Pb.
Andean Folk Knits: Great designs from Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, and Bolivia - $29.00 Marcia Lewandowski. Beautiful bags and accessories based on Andean knitting traditions. Work with classic motifs and bright colours of the Andean nations to knit stunning bags and accessories. As you create the 35 exceptional projects, you'll become familiar with the fascinating cultural context, creativity, stories, and spirit of the Andean people. 144pp. Pb.
	The Art of Fair Isle Knitting - $51.00 Ann Feitelson. This delightful book starts with excerpts from letters by knitters, and you quickly realize this was knitting born of economic necessity (putting food on the table). This fact made many knitters feel as if they were forced to knit and knitting was tied in with hardship rather than the luxury we associate with our own knitting. But most of us love Fair Isle sweaters and this author gives you everything you need to design your own, along with 23 designs you'll be proud to knit. This is both a fascinating story to read and a knitting pattern book. Hb.
Bag Style - $33.00 Pam Allen & Ann Budd. Featuring 22 innovative patterns for all skill levels, this book includes projects from 20 top knitwear designers, including Veronik Avery, Norah Gaughan, Mags Kandis, and Kristin Nicholas. From a zenith carpet bag to a felted messenger bag to a delicate purse with handles made of bracelets, each project features gorgeous photographs and step-by-step instructions, and all techniques are explained in easy-to-understand detail. Whether an avid bag knitter or creating one for the first time, this book has all the inspiration, technique, and details crafters need. 128pp. Pb.
	The Best of Knitters: Arans & Celtics - $30.00 After more than 18 years of quality publishing and numerous sold-out issues, Knitter’s Magazine has compiled the best Aran and Celtic projects to meet the demands of their readers. The sweaters, jackets, and vests included in this book are designed by a group of the best-known designers in the knitting field. Knitters are introduced to cable techniques with clearly illustrated patterns for knitting updated versions of traditional Aran and Celtic. Women's, men's, children's, and unisex sizing and styles are included. These fabulous pieces are made in a variety of fibers including soft wools, cotton blends, shiny ribbons, and luxury threads. 108pp. Pb.
The Best of Knitters: Guy Knits - $27.00 Rick Mondragon & Elaine Rowley. Some of the best loved sweaters and vests "guy" patterns from the Knitters magazine. 90pp. Pb.
	The Best of Knitters: Jackets - $30.00 Rick Mondragon & Elaine Rowley. These "suit-able" jackets will move easily from the office to evenings to casual Saturdays. 25 projects cover a wide range of classic styles -suits, coats and light-weight cover-ups. The stitches (slip stitches, linen stitches, moss stitch, cables) create wonderful jacket fabric. These classic jackets can be dressed up or dressed down -- you'll look good anywhere. 102pp, Pb.
Best of Knitters: Shawls and Scarves - $30.00 Ed by Nancy J Thomas. "Knitter's", has brought together the best patterns from their magazine over the years -- and it's amazing just how many shawl and scarf patterns they've had! The patterns are widely varied, from the historical perfection of Faroe Island shawls and the wisdom of Elizabeth Zimmerman to the modern stylishness of a simple openweave rectangle. The patterns are well explained, charts are clear, and tricks and hints abound. Full color photography. 105pp, Pb.
	Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns - $23.00 Sterling Publication. Choose from more than 550 knitting patterns that are perfect for a wealth of projects. If you are searching for a beautiful knitting pattern, look no further than this enormous collection. It's filled with hundreds of patterns that you can use to design your own projects, from afghans and pillows to scarves and sweaters. Using the reading charts and color illustrations, you'll be able to create the Fancy Diamond, Extended Cable, Wandering Lace, Three-Color Honeycomb, and Little Flower stitches, among others, to complete a wide variety of your own projects. 288pp. Pb.
Boho Baby Knits - $35.00 Kat Coyle. Groovy patterns for cool tots. Inspired by avant-garde literature, punk rock lyrics, and psychedelic art—and designed for tots with style and attitude—Boho Baby Knits is a fun, smart, and creative guide for bohemian parents to knit up projects with personality. From baby leg warmers that exude mod glamour to a striped vest perfect for the sandbox salon set, Boho Baby Knits is on the kids’ scene with 25 colorful and offbeat designs to knit and wear any time of year. 143pp. Hb.
	Button Up Your Top Down - $32.00 Deb Gemmell. We started with the basics: meticulously written, sized and tested top-down, no-sew cardigan patterns for adults in two yarn weights. Then we unleashed the creativity of five talented designers on our six basic patterns, with fabulous results. Focusing on Cabin Fever’s preferred no-sew approach and minimal finishing, this collection has projects for every skill level, from beginner to expert, for all your cardigan needs! 112pp. Pb.
Colours of the Country: Celebrating ten years of the Alice Springs Beanie Festival - $20.00 This book is full of gloriously coloured photos of beanies, the festival, the people. Includes some beanie patterns to get you going. 52pp. Pb.
	Couture Knits - $46.00 Jean Moss. s one of Britain's foremost knitwear designers, Jean Moss has been creating her own collections for 25 years, as well as designing for Rowan yarns and many international fashion houses. Here, she brings together an exclusive selection of 24 of her classic couture designs, and demystifies the techniques needed to knit beautiful pieces. She provides simple but effective secrets for everything from casting on to simple finishing techniques, and shows how anyone can achieve a professional-looking garment with only a basic understanding of how to knit and purl. Whether you are a beginner looking for easy-to-handle but elegant patterns, or a more experienced knitter who wants to make something chic and glamorous, you'll find what you're looking for! 143pp. Hb.
Cover Up With Nicky Epstein - $38.00 Nicky Epstein. Nicky Epstein presents a treasury of fabulous knitted afghans. These masterpieces of imagination and technical skill, taken from her personal collection, range from the elegant to the truly fantastic. Those who favor simplicity will love the gorgeously monochromatic White Sampler, done in beautiful relief stitches, as well as a blue Wedgewood Afghan. For knitters who like to walk on the wilder side, and work with vibrant colors, there’s the irresistibly intricate intarsia of a Musical Afghan, or the detailed panels of the Twelve Days of Christmas. 200pp. Hb.
	Crazy Aunt Purl's Drunk Divorced and Covered in Cat Hair: The True-Life Misadventures of a 30-Something Who Learned to Knit after He Split - $21.00 Laurie Perry. Drunk, Divorced, and Covered in Cat Hair is the irreverent first-person narrative of a contemporary, displaced Southern woman facing life after her husband leaves her to "get his creativity back." With infectious humor and heart, she explains how she gets her groove back after finding herself alone in a rented house with four cats, a mountain of boxes and a slight wine-and-Cheetos problem. Reeling from the sting of divorce, it is the hobby of knitting -- and the adventures it leads her to -- that keep her from "directing traffic in her nightgown." Readers will laugh and cry with her as she gets dumped, makes new friends, gains weight (aka The Divorce Diet), travels abroad, and navigates the ins and outs of the modern dating scene. With her sense of humor and broken heart, she chronicles how "picking up sticks" helps her to pick up her life. Each group of vignettes features original knitting recipes with patterns and color photos, ranging from beginner scarves, her Quick Felted Bracelet Bag, an Easy Roll-Brim Hat and a striped cat tunnel called "The CATerpillar." Pb.
Creating Original Handknitted Lace - $30.00 Margaret Stove. Intended for all levels of skill, and designed for the creation of original hand-knitted lace. The book discusses history, structure, tools, yarns and patterns, and includes specific carefully described exercises, moving on to planning needed in projects, with examples, ending with references and four original patterns. 184pp, Hb.
	Designer's Choice 5: The Summer Breeze Collection - $25.00 Elsebeth Lavold. 63pp. Pb.
Designer's Choice 6: The Take Five Collection - $25.00 Elsebeth Lavold. 63pp. Pb.
	Designer's Choice 7: The Mellowtone Collection - $25.00 Elsebeth Lavold. 63pp. Pb.
Designer's Choice 9: The Secong Viking Knits Collection - $23.00 Elsebeth Lavold. 63pp. Pb.
	Designer's Choice 10: The Kashmiri Love Collection - $25.00 Elsebeth Lavold. 63pp. Pb.
Domino Knitting - $22.00 Vivian Hoxbro. Domino is the name given to a technique that builds small knitted modular squares and triangles on short, wooden (8") needles, that are then woven in as you go. Domino knitting is less stressful than other kinds of knitting on the arms and shoulders, which may perhaps be a blessing to those with muscular weakness who may have had to give up traditional knitting. Easy projects let you create attractive headbands and several interesting potholders as you learn, and then you progress to a lovely shawl, throws pillows or table runner and a smart denim-yarn backpack. Pb.
	Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitters Almanac - $15.00 Elizabeth Zimmerman. Charming, delightful informal and opinionated, very instructive. 35 illustrations. The year begins with an Aran sweater and proceeds to February baby things, a March Shetland, an April blanket, May mittens, and so on through the months, completing the Zodiac with a December last-minute wishbone sweater. The author continuously comments on the project, its history, other ancient and modern customs and personal beliefs. Elizabeth Zimmerman's patterns are classic. 160pp, Pb.
Fitted Knits - $31.00 Stefanie Japel. Fitted Knits features 25 projects, beginning with simple T-shirts and shrugs and moving on to more advanced sweaters, cardigans and skirts. The book also includes a comprehensive section covering the skills necessary to create a well-fitted garment, removing the guesswork from customizing patterns. Each project includes customization tips and tricks, describing to the knitter how to tell when and where increases and decreases should be placed to create the most attractive shaping. 144pp. Pb.
	Folk Bags - $35.00 Vicki Square. This is a new collection of knit bags that are inspired by folk art traditions from around the world. The knit stitches, yarns and finishing are the creative part. The fun in these assorted styles of carrying bags is in exploration of the cultural life of the folk in their art as expressed by the author. Quality directions for each and insight into the culture make this another great book from Interweave Press. 150pp, Pb.
Folk Hats - $34.00 Vicki Square. From Panama to China, from Nigeria to Russia, this heady collection features a German hunter's fedora, an American cowboy hat, a raffia pillbox from the Congo, a Peruvian hut hat, a Bolivian derby just to name a few! 144pp. Pb.
	Folk Socks - $34.00 Nancy Bush. 18 traditional and historical patterns, each quite different. Instructions are illustrated with complete stitch and pattern charts. The survey of sock parts, including many styles of heels and toes, enlarges and challenges the knitter's skill beyond the boring structures of the past industrial sock age. Detailed colour photos, diagrams and black & white photos do justice to archive sources. 120pp, Pb.
Freeform: Serendipitous Design Techniques for Knitting & Crochet (Scumbling) - $34.00 Prudence Mapstone. New revised edition, with more guidence on getting it all together, and more illustrations. In the new millennium knit designers have left the old tradition of knitting a row of stitches from one side of the garment to the other for little pieces of oddments of yarn worked up a small patch at a time into a garment or home accessory. This book will guide the knitter through this new, millennial method. Lots of inspiration. 88pp, Pb.
	The Friday Night Knitting Club - $20.00 Kate Jacobs. A charming and moving novel about female friendship and the experiences that knit us together-even when we least expect it. Walker and Daughter is Georgia Walker's little yarn shop, tucked into a quiet storefront on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The Friday Night Knitting Club was started by some of Georgia's regulars, who gather once a week to work on their latest projects and to chat-and occasionally clash-over their stories of love, life, and everything in between. However, unexpected changes soon throw these women's lives into disarray, and the shop's comfortable world gets shaken up like a snow globe. And when the unthinkable happens, they realize what they've created: not just a knitting club, but a sisterhood. 383pp. Hb.
The Great American Afghan - $16.00 Knitter's Magazine. This is a compilation of a series that ran in five issues of "Knitter's" magazine. Twenty-five designers each contributed one 12" knitted square. With this book, you can duplicate the afghan, learn new and unusual techniques, and/or design your own. The squares range in difficulty from easy to challenging. The complete afghan and each individual square are shown in color. What could be better than having fun and leaning at the same time? Pb.
	The Great American Aran Afghan - $17.00 Knitter's - Elaine Rowley. These linen colored squares in the Aran patterning technique can be made to match the afghan exactly as presented, but the author, (instruction editor at "Knitter's Magazine") reminds us to be creative with these winning designs. Fewer squares make a baby blanket, more a bed spread, and one at a time make delicate pillows. The various cable patterns, designed by winners in the magazine's contest, are amazingly creative. 61pp, Pb.
The Great American Kids Afghan - $13.00 Knitter's Magazine. You can't possibly not know about the "great American afghan project" ongoing in Knitter's magazine. This leaflet pulls together the stories and patterns assembled from that project. The best part is reading the knitting biographies of the contributing designers. As always, XRX does a wonderful job of presentation. Full color. 28pp, Pb.
	The Great North American Afghan - $16.00 Knitter's Magazine. Straight from the pages of Knitter's Magazine: the second in a marvelous series, done in a brand new colorway. The Great North American Afghan features 24 new squares done by 24 great designers in a flower garden of color, motifs, and patterning. The Great North American Afghan conveniently encompasses the entire project including instructions for applying the beautiful, lacy leaf edge. It includes full-colour photos, easy-to-follow techniques, and helpful how-to's. 52pp, Pb.
Handknit Skirts: From Tricoter - $41.00 Linden Ward & Beryl Hiatt. The trendsetters of Tricoter are back with a collection of gorgeous knitted skirts--easy to knit, easy to wear, and easy to stand out at the height of fashion! With a variety of styles to suit women of any age, knitters can get hip to this hot new trend in knitting. * Fifteen colorful designs are knitted in the round on circular needles; no seams to sew or fronts and backs to match up . Just change needle sizes as you go--no increases, decreases, or complicated shaping techniques. Each project sports a sewn-in half slip for extra durability, plus an elastic waistband for easy wear. 80pp. Hb.
	Handpaint Country - $59.00 Cheryl Potter. A Knitter's Journey. And what a colorful journey it is! Join Cheryl Potter and Alexis Xenakis as they travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from Florida into Canada. Visit 20 artists who have made dyeing yarn a way of life. 40 designer patterns, especially created for Handpaint Country, make the most of their memorable yarns. Good talk, good pictures, good knitting. 234pp. HB.
Harmony Guide Vol 4: 250 Creative Stitches - $22.00 Includes slip stitch mosaics and patterns, cross stitch patterns and panels, cable patterns and panels, and cable and lace patterns. 96pp. Pb.
How to Knit With Circular & Double Pointed Needles - $30.00 Betty Barnden. Simple techniques and Step-by-step projects. Knitting in the round can be the fastest and easiest way to knit, and the ideal way to make shaped garments such as sweaters, socks, hats and bags. Core techniques are explained with clear photographs, from simple ways with circular and double-pointed needles to working basic stitches. Ten quick and easy projecs introduce skills such as using stitch holders, creating textured stitches and shaping with darts. A stitch pattern library demonstrates all of the stitches, from basic rib to stripes and diamond patterns, with clear row-by-row instructions. 128pp. Pb.
	Inspired Cable Knits - $54.00 Fiona Ellis. This is an ideal book for intermediate and experienced knitters who are looking for a new take on traditional stitch. The unique patterns for sweaters, hats, scarves, and shawls are arranged by themes - Change, Nature, Energy, and Time - that have shaped the authors design philosophy and creative process. Not for the beginner, these patterns offer intermediate knitters a challenge and the chance to create a sweater that is also a piece of art. 144pp. Hb.
Jean Frost Jackets - $29.00 Jean Frost. When a knitter looks at the knit patterns of the early 1900s, they see a time when people knitted sturdy, fitted garments that highlighted an outfit for day or evening wear. This collection of jackets harkens back to those days. These are tailored garments that make an ensemble. The details are everything. Firm stitch patterns, trims, real lapels, and all that makes a sweater become a jacket are presented clearly with good side bars for additional details. Make a modern classic garment. 118pp. Pb.
	The Jean Moss Book of Sculptured Knits - $45.00 Jean Moss. This book is inspired by the art of the 20th century. The concentration is on patterning and shape and the results are refreshing and elegant without being difficult to execute. Detailed photos, and directions in words and graphs, completes the picture of a book well worth owning. 161pp. Hb.
Jo Sharp Knit #1 - $20.00 Jo Sharp. 35 contemporary handknitting designs for women, men and home, using soft and sensual Australian Alpaca Yarn. 88pp. Pb.
The Joy of Knitting Companion - $15.00 Lisa R Myers. This companion book is a stand-alone compilation of information that any serious knitter will use to refine their knitting experience to a new level of expertise. It's not exactly a how-to-knit book or pattern collection, but more a how-to knit-better-and-more-predictably book. Its essays on knit fabric design include project choice, yarn design, hints and suggestions for personalizing specific projects using the right stitch and finishing detail. There are several sections of graph paper, charts, forms to record yarns with their gauge information, and forms for recording projects. 128pp. Pb. Unicorn.
	Kids Kids Kids - $29.00 Ann Regis (Editor). When our venerable "Knitter's" magazine held a contest with its subscribers for their best children's knits, this beautiful collection became the outcome. Included are the 40 winners with knits ranging from lacy infantwear to elaborate picture sweaters to some really cute toys. A reclining pony the size of a 5 year old tops out the adventure of this terrific collection of children's things. Full technical instruction and lavish directions and illustration will enthrall all levels of knitters. Pb.
Knit & Crochet Ponchos, Wraps Capes & Shrugs - $24.00 Edie Eckman. Whether you're looking for a slinky scarf to wrap around your neck, a cool capelet to accent your sundress, a stylish shrug to warm up your eveningwear, or a classic Aran poncho to wrap yourself in on a chilly fall day, this collection has the perfect fit. These 16 projects from top designers include both knit and crochet patterns, using the latest novelty yarns, as well as classic wools and cottons. The easy-to-follow instructions, presented in at-a-glance charts, make the creative process more fun than ever! 144pp. Hb. Unicorn.
	Knit One Stripe Two: Making the Most of Self-Striping Yarns - $37.00 Candace Eisner Strick. Looking for a magic yarn? Try self-striping yarn--and watch the fibers perform knitting miracles! This incredible variety of projects is specially designed for striped yarns. See amazing colors and patterns show up naturally as you knit. Packed with 27 projects for self-striping yarns, most easy enough for novice knitters. Choose from sweaters, skirts, socks, mitts, slippers, scarves, bags, and more. Start with horizontally and vertically knit designs, then move on to diagonal, mitered, and circular technique. Pb.
Knits From a Painter's Palette: Modular Masterpieces in Handpainted Yarn - $36.00 Maie Landra. For more than a decade, Koigu Wool Designs has been a revered source for top-quality handpainted merino yarn and exquisite patterns. Its wools feature a unique and rich palette that’s as gorgeous as a painter’s. Now, the many needleworkers who are positively obsessive about Koigu can make 25 of the company’s best designs and learn more about how owners Maie and Taiu Landru achieve their amazing technicolor results. Over 100 photographs, many shot on location at the Koigu farm, showcase the special wool-dyeing process and fashionable garments, while a special essay discusses the family’s background, Maie’s influences, and Koigu’s day-to-day workings. 128pp. Hb.
	Knitted Tams - $22.00 Mary Rowe. The basic tam, some of her own designs, and instruction how to create your own patterns. You can make tams at many gauges, with various yarns, and for all sizes of people. 104pp, Pb.
Knitted Toys - $28.00 Zoe Mellor. A great range of 25 toys from a fairy doll to a dinosaur. Add fabric and felt accents to make truly unique creations. Step-by-step guidence on knitting and finishing techniques. 144pp. Pb.
	The Knitter's Handbook - $30.00 Knitters Magazine. The best articles in Knitter’s Magazine’s technique section “Knitting School” are included in this collection of step-by-step instructions on the essential skills of knitting. From casting on the first stitch to fancy stitch maneuvers, a range of key expertise is discussed with pointers that will help knitters prevent problems, fix mistakes, and create flawless projects. Updated information on industry standards in yarn weights, fit and sizing, and skill levels are provided. 106pp. Sb.
The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns - $37.00 Ann Budd. The timeless, classic patterns can be made to fit infants though large adults. The finishing techniques and tips for compensating for different stitches or colour patterns gives you enough room for creativity to keep you satisfied for years! 112pp, Sb.
	The Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns - $40.00 Ann Budd. Multiple Sizes and Gauges, Ann Budd Each of the six sweater styles (Drop-shoulder, modified drop-shoulder, set-in sleeve, saddle-shoulder, raglan and seamless yoke sweaters) is given in fifteen sizes suitable for child or adult and in five gauges. Detailed instructions for eighteen sweaters (called “copy cats”) are examples of how the basic patterns can be changed and to explain how and why the author deviated from the charted instructions. Appropriate for all levels of experience. The colored charts are easy to follow; and color photos throughout. 224pp. Sb.
Knitting Circles Around Socks: Knit Two at a Time on Circular Needles - $28.00 Antje Gillingham. Why knit one sock and then start all over again to make a match? Instead, knit two socks at the same time on two circular needles! With this creative approach, you can slip a sock on each foot as soon as you bind off. Pb.
	The Knitting Experience 1: Knit Stitch - $29.00 Sally Melville. This is the first of a series. all the patterns in this collection of garments are based on garter stitch or knit-purl stitches. Well this could be boring or daunting, but the skill of the author and the beauty of the book production by the people at Knitter's Magazine, bodes well for more books in this series. The construction and shape are the key to the pleasure to be had from these garments. They are after all very straight forward patterns for all the family. Pb.
The Knitting Experience 2: Purl Stitch - $29.00 Sally Melville. This series is a master class in knitting. This second book continues the development of knitting skills to meet any knitting challenge based on understanding basic building blocks of stitch and technique. The immediately usable part of this progress are the really nice, comfortable, unusual garment patterns and the graphical explanation of their construction. Knit-purl are the basic stitches, hours of fulfilling knitting the path, true understanding of the knitting experience the reward. Use it again and again in your knitting future. 184pp, Pb.
	The Knitting Experience 3: Color - $30.00 Sally Melville. 40+ projects that explore knitting with color. Knitters move from being intimidated by the choices to being excited by the possibilities as the skill-building chapters put color into practice. Clear, step-by-step photographs lead knitters through a progression of new methods punctuated by fabulous and fun projects to knit. The 36 designs range from simple to classic to unexpected and are presented multiple times showcasing different techniques, mixing and matching to yield more than 80 total projects. With advice, tips, and techniques, this tutorial inspires learners to take their craft to the next level. Sizes go up to 2X. 244pp. Pb.
Knitting For Anarchists - $33.00 Anna Zilboorg. This is free-form patchwork knitting with an attitude, albeit, a kind, gentle tone; a tone such as, "Hey! Knitting is fun. Break the rules." If you're a rule breaker, check out this author's personal style of conveying her knowledge and view of knitting. Good text and succinct photos and diagrams. A very nice look at the possibilities. Hb.
	Knitting Ganseys - $34.00 Beth Brown-Reinsal. A knitting classic! The author provides technical information on all aspects of this traditional garment with seven cast-ons, design variations and 16 pages of over 100 pattern motifs. If you choose to knit the miniature gansey, you sample the step-by-step techniques. The chapter on designing and planning uses the percentage system guaranteeing perfect fit. Bibliography. Detailed black and white photos for all details and techniques, clear sketches and easy-to-read graphs. Brief history and excellent research by a master knitter. 150pp. Pb.
Knitting New Scarves - $29.00 Lynne Barr. Scarves are often the first garments beginning knitters try. Then, when they feel ready for a greater creative thrill, they move on to other types of garments. In Knitting New Scarves, Lynne Barr beckons all levels of knitters back to their humble beginnings and then wows them with 27 spectacularly modern designs, each created using an innovative new technique or a unique take on a traditional one. Pb.
	Knitting on the Edge - $45.00 Nicky Epstein. Details, details, details. That's what this book is all about. Traditional edgings and embellishments in garment weight yarn is the topic of this collection. Previous edging collections were generally for pillow cases or lace collars. Organized by ribs, ruffles, fringes, and other structures these details are laid out on full sized pages with nice color photos and easy to read instructions to inspire your embellishing. Photos of the authors projects will further inspire your own work. 160pp. Hb.
Knitting Over the Edge - $45.00 Nicky Epstein. With hundreds of new and super edgings to try, this is a must-have in every knitting library. Practically every knitted project needs an edging, and with her hit knitting reference, Knitting on the Edge, Nicky Epstein took the humble traditional rib to new heights Knitting Over the Edge takes the craft further, with more than 300 unusual edge combinations and shapings that will add a special, unique touch to any piece. The striking patterns will keep knitters of every level busy experimenting with different types of ties, loops, knots, braids, twists, bobbles and more. The topics explored in depth include cords, appliqueacute;s (such as flowers, leaves, hearts, and geometrics), color work, and a host of truly extraordinary corners, angles, bindings, and closures. 190pp. Hb.
	Knitting Beyond the Edge - $45.00 Nicky Epstein. She’s already knitted On and Over the edge—and now Nicky Epstein is going even beyond that! In this third entry in her bestselling series, Epstein shares more than 150 one-of-a-kind adornments for cuffs, collars, angles, corners, and necklines—embellishments for any type of garment edging. With her signature inventiveness, Nicky provides an abundance of ideas and takes stitchers one step further: Whereas the first two books used swatches to illustrate the edgings, these beautiful and elaborate finishings are incorporated right into the actual garment’s design, so it’s easy to see just how they’ll look. They range in difficulty level; some are simple but elegant, others complex and truly extraordinary. There’s a bell-sleeve jacket with a Celtic knot closure; a stylish cable-hooded wrap that’s textured with unusual patterns and bobbles; and a Fair Isle coat in eight different colors of yarn and with an unusual hem treatment and twisted cord embellishment. All are accompanied by detailed instructions and crisp color photography. 192pp. Hb.
Knitting Out Of Africa - $39.00 Marianne Isager. Beautiful and historic African carpets, baskets, and other fiber and textile arts inspired Danish designer Marianne Isager to create these 16 sumptuous and sophisticated handknitted sweaters. The knitting techniques, including entrelac, double knitting, Intarsia, domino, and Fair Isle knitting, are used in traditional and contemporary ways. Intriguing designs, including a Shoowa vest and Kuba pullover, and patterns echo other regional African textiles. These sweaters-all presented with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs-are worked in fingering-weight yarns. They're not quick to knit, but they will be timeless classics, sure to make stunning additions to your wardrobe or lifelong gifts for the most special people in your life. Experienced knitters will enjoy trying some of the more involved shapes and designs, and may be inspired to take up the challenge of designing their own African-inspired garment. 142pp.
	Knitting Sweaters From the Top Down - $36.00 Cathy Carron. Fabulous seamless patterns to suit your style. Once you've made your first top-down sweater, you'll never want to go back to traditional piecemeal knitting. Follow the design tips, try the 24 chic patterns, or create your own designs using the sweater templates as a starting point. Before you know it, you'll be knitting from the top down, pattern free. 128pp. Hb.
Knitting Vintage Socks - $33.00 Nancy Bush. Everything old is new again, and this collection of vintage sock patterns mines Weldon's Practical Needlework, a compilation of “newsletters” published more than 100 years ago, for some of the best. Twenty-three classic patterns are updated here for modern knitters with the inclusion of gauges, contemporary yarns, and modern methods and sizes. Filled with fascinating household and historic tidbits from the era, along with little-known tips like an unconventional way to shape a heel, this historical and gracefully written book evokes a more genteel time while presenting a bevy of colorful socks not seen for nearly a hundred years. Intended for knitters of all levels, this walk down memory lane revives some very classic patterns that may have been gone but are not forgotten. 128pp. Hb.
	Knitting With Balls - $29.00 Michael Del Vecchio. Packed with modern styles, tips on how to create your own designs, and a history of the surprisingly close tie men and yarn have shared through the years - this original craft book is perfect for the growing band of male knitters and women who crave more cool patterns for men. Includes 25 hip projects for men, from the Banker’s Vest to the sports-friendly Beer Cozy, includes quick-to-knit accessories for the time pressed or impatient, features bigger projects for advanced knitters, rates projects by difficulty level, and includes easy-to-follow instructions and stitch index for virgin knitters. 160pp. Pb.
Knitting With Hand-Dyed Yarns - $43.00 Missy Burns, Stephanie Blaydes Kaisler, & Anita Tosten. One of a kinds yarns, one of a kind style. Let the vibrant colors and rich textures of hand-dyed yarns guide you on your next knitting adventure! Instantly give a designer look to pullovers, cardigans, vest and more. This project collection makes it easy to go from a striking skein of yarn to a spectacular fashion finish. 128pp. Pb.
	The Lerwick Lace Shawl - $43.00 Sharon Miller. A study in knitted lace design, from the antique to the modern. 44pp. Pb.
Lion Brand Yarn: Vintage Styles For Today - $35.00 Nancy J Thomas & Charlotte Quiggle. In this book, knit and crochet patterns from the past are interpreted using the most up-to-date yarns. Simple enough for beginners, the designs include many variations in yarn types and styles that will hold the attention of more experienced crafters as well. With more than 50 timeless patterns divided into eight chapters, readers can create vintage pieces to suit a variety of looks and styles. 192pp. Pb.
	Little Badger Knitwear for Babies and Toddlers - $30.00 Ros Badger & Elaine Scott. Baby books can't help but be captivating, all those cute little ones dressed in our favorite thing: sweaters! This collection has it's own style, and the patterns are, for the most part, simply constructed and easy to alter or add to. The authors give us a wonderful range of style, from traditional to whimsical, but rarely technically challenging. Making baby clothes is great fun, immediate gratification, and certainly not something you should wait to do as a grandmother, find some deserving tike and pick up this book and have some fun! 96pp. Pb.
Mary Thomas's Knitting Book - $15.00 Mary Thomas. This book, reprinted from the 1930s, is a veritable encyclopedia of knitting, clearly and definitively explaining and illustrating every method, operation and stitch, and a good number of the patterns you are ever likely to need or use. It will prove invaluable to anyone who wants to knit intelligently. It is profusely illustrated with diagrams and special pictures collected from all over the world. 256pp. Pb.
	Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns - $22.00 Mary Thomas. This book, reprinted from the 1940s, contains patterns progressing from the simple to the more elaborate. The author begins with the basics, with the distinction between knit and purl sides of the fabric and the use of simple black and white charts to present the patterns. She then introduces a new motif or design in each chapter. Charts, diagrams and photographs are used liberally along with the text to illustrate each pattern and the steps in the creation of each. 320pp. Pb.
Men In Knits - $46.00 Tara Jon Manning. Do you have a man, big or young, to knit for? This book will help you design and knit a garment they will like to wear because it fits and looks good. Yarn choice, fit, stitches, and function are laid out in two sections. The how-to part first, then a collection of example projects that with cables, textures, and argyles fulfill the books goals and are satisfying to knit. 144pp. Pb.
	Modular Knits - $26.00 Iris Schreier. Now you can learn how to create triangles, diamonds, squares, and other designs in an assortment of beautiful modular knitting projects. The author shows you how to use her innovative methods that will enable you to knit shapes continuously without cutting yarn and picking up stitches. From easy projects like a Zigzag Scarf to more challenging garments such as a Square Holes Sweater, you'll build your skills and find new inspiration in this unique knitting guide. 128pp. Hb.
Module Magic - $31.00 Ginger Luters. This book presents ideas for making fabrics and garments from modulea. They can be knitted as presented, but you can also personalize them in any color, stitch, and texture you prefer. From there, you can design your own combinations - one square, one triangle, or one strip at a time. 128pp. Pb.
	More Sensational Knitted Socks - $35.00 Charlene Schurch. Discover more patterns, more stitches, and more styles-this follow-up to the award-winning bestseller Sensational Knitted Socks presents new possibilities for knitting great socks! Combine the yarn, gauge, stitch pattern, and size of your choice to knit more than 1,000 variations of adult- and kid-sized socks. Start with 11 basic designs; then try loads of different looks with an all-new stitch-pattern library. Choose your favorite technique-use four or five double-pointed needles or two circular needles. 112pp. Pb.
The Natural Knitter: How to Choose, Use, and Knit Natural Fibers From Alpaca to Yak - $63.00 Barbara Albright. In The Natural Knitter, Barbara Albright takes readers on a rich journey through the joys of all-natural fibers–materials that can make an incredible difference, both in your knitting and in the health of our planet. From the animals and plants that produce the fibers to the artisans who work with them, The Natural Knitter presents the first-ever all-encompassing look at the world of natural knitting. Hb.
	No Sheep For You: Knit Happy With Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights - $36.00 Amy Singer. Learn all about nonwool yarns, including cotton, silk, linen, soy, bamboo, hemp, Tencel, rayon, and their origins, characteristics, and how to make substitutions to achieve similar effects in wool. Then delight in the 21 knockout patterns, including sweaters, scarves, and socks, all created with fibres that never had four legs. 160pp. Pb.
No-Pattern Knits - $36.00 Pat Ashforth & Steve Plummer. Use simple modular techniques to create great knitwear. Take measurements from existing garments, make templates and design knitwear using simple knitted shapes that fit together. Learn to knit perfect any-size, any-yarn triangles, squares, hexagons and other simple shapes. 128pp. Pb.
One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet - $26.00 Leigh Radford. Everyone has the time to spend on projects requiring only one skein . . . so don't miss out on the fun! One Skein features more than 30 knitting and crochet projects that range in size, time commitment, and experience level, providing both beginning and experienced knitters a variety of projects from which to choose. The stitch patterns and instructions are easy to follow and quick to use. Readers will enjoy creating a felted purse, a drawstring bag, crocheted accessory bags, cozy scarves, a pretty tank top, arm and leg warmers, lace wristlets, fingerless gloves, pillows, bibs, a soft and absorbent crocheted bath mat and so much more, each from a single skein of yarn! Dig out your stash and dash to your yarn store … you won't want to wait to begin these artful projects. 128pp. Pb.
	Patterns For Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans - $20.00 Gladys Thompson. Save money, have more beautiful sweaters. "Fisherman's knit" sweaters, various types. 70 pattern variations. Authentic, collected in Hebrides, Aran Islands. 162 illustrations. 171pp, Pb. Dover.
Perfectly Brilliant Knits - $20.00 Melissa Matthay & Sheryl Thies. Transform basic sweaters into gorgeous garments that knit up fast - and are fabulous to wear. Each design introduces a unique feature, trim, or pattern stitch. Combine dazzling yarns with dramatic flair to create 25 tanks, pullovers, ponchos, and more. 128pp. Pb.
	The Princess Shawl Booklet - $44.00 Sharon Miller. This is a 24 page, full colour A4 sized booklet. Also included are 4 separate A3 (double A4) sized coloured charts to help with this ultra complex knit. It includes two alternative centre patterns, instructions for making a square shawl and tips for simplifying the knitting. This is one of the most complex Shetland lace patterns ever offered, inspired by the one presented to Alexandra, Princess of Wales by Shetland in 1863. This is definitely a very enjoyable and extremely skilled knitting challenge which when completed, will be admired and treasured for many years to come. 24pp. Pb.
Sally Melville Styles - $43.00 Sally Melville. A unique and elegant approach to your yarn collection. Simple techniques and patterns that combine diverse colors, fibers and weights to create sensational garments. Now Paperbound!
	Sensational Knitted Socks - $31.00 Charlene Schurch. This is the only book on sock knitting you'll ever need! Choose virtually any yarn, gauge, stitch pattern, and size you like — with nearly 1,000 variations, the possibilities for knitting fashionable to funky socks will last a lifetime. 80pp. Pb.
Shadow Knitting - $33.00 Vivian Hoxbro. This form of knitting uses a simple technique of alternating rows of dark and light yarn to produce a subtle patterning that appears and disappears depending on the angle from which it's viewed. The author introduces the basic principles and techniques through clear, well-illustrated instructions followed by a spectacular range of projects that include winged shawls, squared bags, a matching cap and scarf, vests, sweaters, Japanese-style kimonos, and much more! Each project is accompanied by step-by-step instructions and beautiful photograph. 128pp. Pb. Unicorn.
	Shear Spirit - $41.00 Joan Tapper. 10 Fiber farms, twenty patterns, and miles of yarn. Take a cross-country journey to America's fiber farms and ranches- without ever leaving your favorite knitting nook. Shear Spirit is a beautiful, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of fiber farmers, their homes and studios and the sheep, alpacas, goats, camels and other animals whose fleece is spun to create lovely yarns. 160pp. Hb.
Shetland Hap Shawls: Then and Now - $41.00 Sharon Miller. Comprehensively illustrated with colour photographs, diagrams and charts 64pp. Pb.
	Slip Stitch Knitting - $34.00 Roxana Bartlett. Slip-stitch neophytes will find the directions simple and direct. A simple 2-color pattern begins. Followed by a change in the background colour at the beginning of each pattern repeat, and at a point other than the beginning of a pattern repeat. Slowly, more colour and yarn weight variations are added. There are instructions for 13 garments, and though the number of permutations is mind boggling, the technique itself remains quite simple. 95pp, Pb.
Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles - $21.00 Cat Bordhi. This is the first sock book devoted to teaching the simple mysteries of two-circular-needle-sock-knitting, a more efficient and easier method which is rapidly gaining converts. Eleven original designs, clearly worded instructions, photographs, charts, a section on translating traditional patters to the two-circular method, and abundant tips and tricks have been put together with great care and a generous sprinkling of humor. The author answers all of those subtle, almost unframeable questions a new sock knitter has, as well as delighting seasoned sock knitters with innovative sock architecture and techniques. Pb.
	Socks Socks Socks - $29.00 Elaine Rowley (Editor). Oh, my, from the sublime to the nearly ridiculous (really! pig button noses on the toes!) there must be a sock for you in this book if you have EVER thought to knit socks. These patterns are the result of a contest run by the editors of "Knitter's" magazine, and the creative energy which resulted is amazing. You will have a hard time choosing a favorite sock pattern, but whu not just start at the beginning and work your way into page upon page of designs from really talented knitters. Extremely well presented patterns, full color photography, basics, tips, graphs, diagrams and just plain fun. No excuses. Knit socks! 113pp. Pb.
Stahman's Shawls and Scarves - $40.00 Myrna Stahman. There are many books of knitted lace shawls and scarves; interesting, intricate patterns of long tradition, knitted in fine wool, and bound to be heirlooms. However, they are generally flat shapes, triangular or square. Active people who might like a shawl that stays on and falls nicely will really appreciate this collection of carefully shaped and fitted shawls. None are really more difficult to knit than other light lace shawls, but just the attention to shaping and stitch use gives these fit and style. Many stitch and yarn weight variations on these butterfly shaped shawls will inspire the lace knitter. Contemporary charts and written out stitch instructions will guide you through these elegant future heirlooms. 152pp, Pb.
	Tea Cozies - $21.00 An essential accessory for your favorite teapot and the ultimate in homely comfort: tea cozies are a feel-good and fun way to enjoy tea! With many quirky examples to knit and crochet, culled from the pages of Knitting magazine, your teapot can be the talk of the town. The easy projects are accompanied by detailed patterns and instructions for how to create your own delightful cozies, and many of the suggestions can be made with spare bits of yarn lying around the home. Whatever your taste there will be something here to tempt you. From the classic rustic charm of a delightfully striped cozy to contemporary chic with a touch of kitsch (try the woolly sheep!), the world of tea cozies is just waiting to be discovered! Pb.
Toilet Roll Covers - $21.00 Pat Ashforth & Steve Plummer. Has your toilet roll been left exposed to the elements too long? Give your bathroom a fabulous retro touch with the most iconic of bathroom accessories: the toilet roll cover! These 30 knitted and crocheted projects are great fun to make and show-off—you’ll want to follow guests into the restroom just to see what their response is! There is a comprehensive techniques section to get you started, and each pattern is fully illustrated, so even absolute beginning stitchers will find it easy to create their own quirky works of art. The wonderful range of toilet paper-warming knitted novelties in this tongue-in-cheek guide include a Zig Zag Sweater, a cute little piggie, a tabby-striped kitty cat…even a little monkey going to his graduation, complete with tassel and robe. 156pp. Pb.
	Traditional Aran Knitting - $21.00 Shelagh Hollingworth. Start-to-finish advice on crafting distinctive Aran patterned garments. Learn how to turn creamy, untreated wool into sturdy, stylish, cozy Aran specialties--pullovers, cardigans, hats, mittens, shawls, and jackets. The book also explains the history of Aran knitting and the meaning behind the coded "messages" woven into the unique knotted patterns of Aran woolen goods. 144pp. Pb.
Traditional Fair Isle Knitting - $21.00 Sheila McGregor. In this reprint of a knitting classic that has been unavailable for many years, the first 55 pages cover the history, design, knitting techniques and use of color. This section is thoroughly illustrated with black and white photos plus charts of the knitting patterns. The center section features photos as examples of the use of color. The last 70 pages are devoted to charted patterns of all sizes, with suggestions for combining them into a unique pattern. General directions will be sufficient for the experienced knitter, but those with less experienced may need specific instructions found is many current knitting books to complete a garment. 141pp. Pb.
	Twinkles' Big City Knits - $48.00 Wenlan Chia. Twinkle’s Big City Knits is a collection of 31 of Twinkle’s greatest hits that knitters can finally make at home. From a mohair shrug embellished with ribbon and braids to a wrap vest with a plunging V-neck, every design in Twinkle’s Big City Knits puts an innovative, spin on classic knitwear and styles. Here are patterns for all of Twinkle’s hottest pieces: the bestselling seed-stitch Twinkle Hoodie, the cropped and flirty Best Friend Cardigan, the effortlessly trendy Shopping Tunic. For warmer weather, lighter colors and lighter knits reign, so you’ll find the classic sophistication of the Chanel-inspired Coco Jacket in soft pastels, a delicate and feather-soft scarf light enough for spring, as well as the St. Bart’s Mini that could very well be the perfect Little Black Dress. Full-color photographs and clear instructions make it easy to learn new techniques. In addition, Wenlan shares her advice on techniques, choosing yarns, and choosing materials to make knitting with chunky yarn as easy as it looks. Hb.
Two Sweaters For My Father - $19.00 Perri Klass. Good knitting writing evokes the dazed excitement of planning a project and choosing yarn, the frustrations of struggling when something doesn't turn out right, the thrill of creation and completion - and also the emotional patterns and tangles that bind us in families. Be warned, then: this book contains no projects. It's writing about knitting - about how it matters and why it matters, how it fits into life, fits into the times in which we live, and connects the knitter with family and friends. 121pp. Pb. Unicorn.
	Victorian Lace Today - $43.00 Jane Sowerby. See how lace evolved from the 1830s to the 1900s. Then knit today's way - with clear instructions, in the yarns and colours you love. Find the resources you need: a complete guide to borders, blocking, even building your own exciting accessories. Scarves and shawls, capes and fichus. 40 patterns with comprehensive techniques to guide the beginner, challenge the experienced, and inspire the ambitious. 192pp. Pb.
Vogue Knitting: Baby Blankets Two - $20.00 Every single pattern in here is fun. Fun to make. Fun to look at. Fun to give. And its good Vogue Knitting fun. Every pattern is nice because the yarns are well chosen or because the patterns are rich and bold in color or stitch. Simple stripes, patchwork, all-over textures on the one hand or strong graphics in sweet baby motifs or big blocks. The range of complexity is from simple garter to advanced intarsia for any level. Fun is the word for this second edition: knitting fun for babies. 96pp. Hb.
	Vogue Knitting: Beginner Basics - $20.00 Vogue Knitting has other manuals on knitting that are comprehensive and thick. This book is a cousin of these, all the information to get started in knitting, and knitting well, in a compact, knitting bag sized book. Half technique presented in written word and clear illustrations and half projects with the beginner in mind, simple stitches and simple projects. The Vogue Knitting tradition of quality fits this little tome into its cousins high standards. 96pp. Hb.
Vogue Knitting: Mittens and Gloves - $18.00 Vogue Knitting designed this series to fit in your knitting basket to pick up and look for your next mitten or glove project, and there are a bunch of them in here. Basic glove and mitten instructions, a la Vogue, will prepare the less experienced knitter for the variety of interesting projects. 95pp. Hb.
	Vogue Knitting: Ponchos - $17.00 Trisha Malcolm. After years of coming in second to the illustrious sweater, the poncho is finally getting its due. Flattering on a range of body types, it has liberated a whole new generation of knitters and knitwear enthusiasts with its versatility and accessibility. Who needs a sweater when you can have a poncho? But you’ll also be excited to embark on the projects in these pages, from the elegant mohair and mesh designs to the more rustic cabled and fisherman’s fare. There are even a few kids kid’s styles to ensure that no one is left out. 96pp. Hb.
Vogue Knitting: Quick Gifts - $19.00 Twenty-five never-before-published patterns: 25 great gifts to make someone happy! Knitters will have as much fun creating these fabulous projects as the recipients will have getting them. And, there’s something perfect for every friend, family member, or significant other. There are toys, laptop cases, bags, baby outfits and bootees, scarves, hats and gloves, a necklace, even golf club covers! Beginners will enjoy making the small items that need only a minimum of shaping and construction, like the Ipod Nano case. More advanced needleworkers will appreciate the challenge offered by a stunning Fair Isle tea cozy with tea motifs and the words lemon, honey, jasmine, and Darjeeling spelled out on either side. 93pp. Hb.
	Vogue Knitting: Scarves - $18.00 Vogue Knitting. This series has produced several really good, knitting bag sized books. The Vogue style is reflected in the patterns and the innovations in the designs are really fun to knit. They range from serious, heirloom quality scarves in a fine lacy yarn to warm, sturdy, richly textured and patterned scarves. In some, the really novel, novelty yarns are the main splash, in others it's the intricacy of the stitches. Many top designers have contributed. 96pp, Hb.
Vogue Knitting: Socks Two - $23.00 Vogue Knitting. This is Vogue's second sock pattern book in its knitting basket size series. This is a nice collection of a range of different stocking styles, baby foot warmers to op-art knee highs to dress men's socks, in a variety of stitch patterns, lace, twist-stitch, stripes. The various patterns, like the rest of the series, are very clearly written and are supported by some excellent Vogue style illustrations of basic knitting lore. 96pp, Hb.
	Vogue Knitting: Teen Knits - $20.00 Another in the series of small-format books in specialized areas produced by the staff of Vogue Knitting, teen knits is for the young knitter, or the young knitter's mom at any rate. Beginning knitting instructions are included. The projects are mostly sweaters, with a few accessory pieces. Will the styling appeal to teens? Only they can answer that, find a teen and give it a try! Full color. 95pp. Hb.
Vogue Knitting: Vintage Knits - $18.00 There is just something about a Vogue pattern, they know how to do it right! Excellent charts show in precise detail how to execute the Kitchener and Duplicate stitches, how to maneuver circular or double-pointed needles, invisible seaming, twisted cord etc. Vintage patterns include a bed jacket, argyle socks, Plaid slippers, golf gloves, Nordic mittens and headband, infant's fur-trimmed outfit and 14 more. 95pp. Hb.
	Vogue Knitting: Weekend Knits - $17.00 Vogue Knitting Magazine is a good source of straightforward, pleasurable knitting. This collection from the Vogue Knitting "On the Go" series will inspire those of you who might want a fast and effective knitting project. The "fast" part comes from using bulky yarn in simple patterns. The "effective" part comes from the projects. They are useful, handsome sweaters, tops, bags, afghans, and socks. 95pp. Hb.
Wrap Style - $33.00 Ann Budd & Pam Allen. This contemporary collection of wraps showcases the work of 18 knitwear designers like Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, and Jo Sharp. The designs for these ponchos, capes, stoles, and capelets vary from simple to challenging and explore shape and silhouette possibilities in a host of techniques, including stitch patterns, color work, lace, beads, crochet, and felt. A glossary is provided, containing all the information necessary for even a novice knitter to successfully create one-of-a-kind fashions. The book also includes an in-depth section on designing and embellishing, making it a companion for future creativity. All knitters and crocheters, from the most demanding to those just embarking into larger projects, will be inspired by these stylish designs that stretch the definition of a poncho. 160pp. Pb. Unicorn.
Year Round Booties - $8.00 Vickie Moodie. This book is a revised edition of old Paragon knitting books K60 "Around the Clock Bootees", and "Years Round Bootees". Includes other bootees, bonnets, mittens and a cosy jacket. 28pp. Pb.