$34.95

Join Nicky on a world tour of knitting traditions and techniques, with more than 50 fabulous new designs. Nicky details the origin and use of each classic knitting technique – Fair Isle, appliqué, Aran and more – in folk-knitting traditions from around the globe. Then she reinvigorates and recombines these techniques in her own inimitable way to create all-new, innovative designs and traditions.   There's even a knitted dragon!

Hard Cover, 200 pages

$18.95

The third book in this popular series brings indulgence to the one-skein concept! The newest one-skein patterns are the most decadent yet, featuring the most sumptuous yarns on the market--from snuggle-worthy cashmere to the exquisite qiviut, and from the lustrous alpaca to the eco-friendly soy, corn, and bamboo yarns.  Two-color illustrations are featured throughout, as well as a full-color photo gallery of projects. Patterns include baby items, personal accessories, toys, and garments--from an adorable baby sweater knit from merino and bamboo to beaded cashmere socks. Not only are these projects fun and fast, they offer knitters a great excuse to pick up several skeins (really now, no one can buy just one!) of to-die-for yarns.   With "Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders" in hand, knitters who crave something special will create fabulous, heirloom-worthy projects without breaking the bank. Single-skein projects are a knitter's dream come true!

Soft Cover, 272 pages
 

$18.95

Once again, the excitement of small-scale possibility will attract knitters of all skill levels. Like the other books in this series, "101 Designer One-Skein Wonders" offers patterns for small projects that can be completed with a single skein of yarn. These designer projects range from the adorable to the elegant. The book includes plenty of patterns for those never-can-have-enough items: hats, scarves, bags, and shawls. It also highlights the unexpected: a useful knitted notebook cover, a fun-to-wear mitered square belt with beads, and an elegant ring bearer pillow. There's something for everyone here — from the novice knitter to the experienced yarn artisan.

Soft Cover, 256 pages
 

$18.95

Here are 101 original and charming solutions to the perpetual one-skein problem. Contributed by yarn shops across the country, there are hats, mittens, scarves, bags, socks, ponchos, baby sweaters, belts, headbands, a cell phone carrier, and even a tea cozy and a set of coasters for the home. A scrapbook of tastes and styles that celebrates the ingenuity of knitters nationwide, this is a collection with appeal for every type of stitcher.

$24.95

Knitted Lace of Estonia - Techniques, Patterns and Traditions by Nancy Bush

Deepen your knowledge of lace knitting in Estonia with Nancy Bush’s newest book, Knitted Lace of Estonia.

Learn about traditional lace-knitting techniques, such as:

• Traditional twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns and their variations
   
• Different ways to make the distinctive nupp, or subdued bobble
   
• Modern adaptations of the classic ways of constructing shawls and scarves and adding lace edges

Knitted Lace of Estonia includes dozens of Estonian, heirloom-quality lace patterns: scarves and shawls in square, rectangular, and triangular shapes; some with added edgings, some without. Plus, the book covers instructions for interchanging patterns and designing an Estonian-style shawl, stole or scarf from beginning to end. And, tips and techniques used in Estonia are included and augmented with expert advice from popular author Nancy Bush.

Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 160 pages,100 photographs, 24 illustrations, 60 charts
 

$23.95

Put down those chunky yarns and fat needles and discover the creative possibilities of thin yarns. Think thin yarns are slow and boring to knit with? Think again! This information-packed book features more than twenty stylish and contemporary projects knit with lightweight yarns. Thin is in!

Lightweight yarns have a bad reputation: slow to knit with, unfashionable, limited to socks and lace, and fussy to deal with. Give those skinny yarns another look! Projects knit with thin yarns can range from quick, easy, and daring to bold, elaborate, refined, and sophisticated. Perfect for all skill levels, the projects in Knit So Fine show that garments knitted with thin yarns fit more precisely, are more flattering to the figure, feel better against the skin, are great for layering, and offer more versatility for fashion elements like ruching, ruffles, gauzy layers, and drape.

Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages, 100 photographs, 40 illustrations
 

$24.95

Take your felt to the next level with Shibori Knitted Felt! Knitters already love knitted felt for the incredibly soft yet durable fabric it creates. Shibori, the Japanese term for manipulating fabric to create unusual textural and color effects, adds extra dimension to this winning combination for one-of-a-kind quality in each and every project.

Shibori Knitted Felt begins with felting basics, yarns and equipment needed for getting started-including charts of washing temperatures so you can obtain exact shrinkage results-plus techniques necessary for achieving success. Learn to create raised "bumps," bobbles, pleats, and beautiful embroidery stitches to add special finishing effects to your projects.

Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 112 pages, 60 photographs, 30 illustrations

 

$21.95

With Boutique Knits, you can make your very own knockout accessories. If you love showing your personal style with the “it” handbag, funky scarf, or the hat that makes heads turn, then this book is for you.  Patterns cover a variety of knitting techniques in varying degrees, including felting, intarsia, Fair Isle, lacework, and cables. 

• Unique adornment inspiration, such as buckles and bolts borrowed from leatherwork close an intricately cabled belt, a chain handle finishes a felted bag with circle pockets, leather lacing dresses up a knitted bag, and grommets finish a half-felted handbag.
   
• Inspiration from vintage lace, beads, ribbon, and fabric-covered buttons!
   
• Knitting and felting techniques to create effects like ruffles, shibori-style pleats, and clever shaping.
   
• And more!

Author Laura Irwin designs knitted accessories for the trendsetting indie designer fashion boutique Seaplane in Portland, Oregon, and is particularly known for her felted hats and stylish bags. In Boutique Knits, Laura presents designs for knitted accessories that stand out from the crowd.

Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 136 pages, 70 photographs, 20 illustrations
 

$24.95

Color Style: Innovative to Traditional - 17 Inspired Designs to Knit - by Pam Allen and Ann Budd

Knitting is more fun with color! From simple repeating stripes to intricate Fair Isle patterns, two or more colors can add life and dimension to your knitted garments and accessories.

Color Style features classic and innovative patterns by top knitwear designers, such as Véronik Avery, Mags Kandis, Robin Melanson, Kristin Nicholas, Shirley Paden, Mari Lynn Patrick, and more. From an easy-to-knit pullover that alternates narrow stripes of solid and variegated yarns to a multicolored Fair Isle cardigan worked with steeks, you’ll find loads of practical projects and inspiration for your next colorwork project.

Color Style includes

• Seventeen inventive, colorful knitting patterns
   
• Design Notebook chapter detailing how you can incorporate color into any knitting
   
• Secrets to successful Fair Isle, intarsia, and slip stitch or how different techniques can be used in combination for outstanding results

Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages, 100 photographs, 30 illustrations, 28 charts
 

$19.95

Harmony Guides: 101 Stitches to Knit Card Deck - by Erika Knight

One of the greatest challenges a knitter can face is finding the perfect stitch pattern for a project. Whether you want to create a highly textured lace scarf or revamp a basic sweater silhouette with a new stitch pattern, 101 Stitches to Knit is the perfect portable one-stop source for stitch inspiration.

Each card features a stitch design on the front side and concise easy-to-follow instructions on the back. A color-coded system which divides the cards into themes—Knit & Purl, Lace & Eyelets, and Cables & Arans—makes organization a breeze. Forget about carrying a hefty book or crinkled photocopy of a stitch pattern! These sturdy cards can be slipped into a handbag or wallet as a quick reference, making knitting during your commute or lunch break easy as pie!

Furthermore, the 101 cards and eight-page booklet on basic knitting techniques are packed in a sturdy box frame. Whether you’re a beginning knitter or an expert, these handy compact cards promise inspiration for any knitted project.
 

$12.95

It Itches - A Stash of Knitting Cartoons - by Franklin Habit

It Itches: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons is an affectionate, humorous celebration of every aspect of the craft.  From buying (and hiding) massive quantities of yarn to wrestling with projects that go seriously awry to prescriptions for alleviating the stress brought on by holiday knitting to wreaking revenge on recipients of handknits who stuff them into the back of the bottom drawer, It Itches is the first of its kind to mix cartoon humor with short essays on knitting.

The book includes seventy-five cartoons, deftly rendered in pen and ink with watercolor wash, in addition to humorous short essays on various themes of the knitting life.

You’ll find yourself in this fun collection of essays and cartoons. It Itches is also a great gift idea for knitters who speak the same knitting language.

Hardcover, 6 x 6, 112 pages. 75 illustrations
 

$24.95

Knit to Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt by Vivian Høxbro

Join the domino craze with Knit to Be Square! Vivian Høxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of eye-catching two- and three-dimensional projects. Combine these geometric patterns with felting and you get gorgeous results!

Knit to Be Square includes:

• Easy-to-Knit patterns for hats, bags, scarves, pillows, slippers, capelets, afghans, and more.
   
• Quick-to-knit patterns made of small squares that take relatively few stitches to finish.
   
• Ideal patterns for using up your stash.
   
• Easy washing machine felting tips for wool.
   
• Plus! An impressively sized afghan shows you how mitered squares can be used to get a patchwork effect similar to traditional quilts.
   
• And more!

But be prepared—this is an addictive form of knitting! One square leads to another, which leads to another, which leads to another...

Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages, 100 photographs, 60 illustrations, 20 charts
 

$22.95

Show off your personal style with Knitted Jackets, a folk-inspired collection of fun-to-knit wearable knitted jackets from knitwear designer Cheryl Oberle. These appealing patterns make folk traditions modern and range from extremely simple to moderately involved, are “knitter friendly,” and are especially flattering to every figure.
  


Knitted Jackets includes:

• A collection of twenty-plus handknitted, modern jacket designs inspired by textiles and cultures from around the globe.
   
• A variety of techniques and clearly written instructions, giving you an opportunity to showcase and expand your knitting skills.
   
• Projects include easy step-by-step instructions and color technique illustrations.

Each section of Knitted Jackets focuses on a particular knitting technique, and each garment is accompanied by a beautiful photo and the history or folk lore that illuminates the culture of origin. Countries represented include Austria, Germany, England, Canada, United States, China, Japan, Peru, Spain, Norway, and Ireland with several variations. Techniques include lacemaking, cabling, color work, and more. Knitted Jackets takes you on a world tour to find inspiration for incredibly beautiful creations that can be worn every day.

Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages, 50 photographs, 35 illustrations