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Books
We currently have over 600 titles in stock, including many imports from the states. Don't forget to check out our Christmas books section. Browse our book selection by title or try out our new search function. You can do a general search or restrict it by title or author. Please note that this search facility does not support the use of special characters such as ", + or -.
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Easy Cable Knits for all Seasons
Andra Knight-Bowman
16 classic designs for women to flatter every figure in sizes from small to 2X (38” to 54”). Learn how to accent your clothes with cables.
£16.00 |
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Easy Knitted Socks – fun and fashionable designs for the novice knitter
Jeanette Trotman
Learn basic stitches and construction methods, starting with socks on two needles then progressing to double-pointed and circular needles. Each design comes with step-by-step photos showing important stages in the process. Tools materials and core techniques are clearly explained, with advice on using luxury yarns and embellishments for those extra-special socks.
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£7.50, formerly £10.99 |
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Eclectic Sole: Socks for Adventurous Knitters
Janel Laidman
Toe up, toe down, sideways socks, fancy rib, colour work, illusion knitting, lace, textured stitches, delicate motifs – even holes! The inspiration behind each design is discussed. All textures stitches and colour work is charted. Includes a few pages of basic knitting instructions for terms relevant to the book.
£17.50 |
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Eco-Friendly Knits using Recycled Plastic Bags
Emily Blades
Learn how to make “plarn” (plastic yarn) and how to knit everything from funky jewellery and decorative containers to beautiful handbags.
Twenty to Make and colourful alternatives series from Search Press. A series of small (slightly larger than A5) well-produced books full of ideas and projects. Excellent value.
£4.99 |
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Egg Cozies
published by GMC Publication Ltd
Fun, fabulous, perfect projects for using up small amounts of yarn. Designs for every occasion, from rustic or contemporary to novelty and chic. Something for everyone’s taste and humour, including a jester’s hat, a cute octopus and a penguin, chick and humpty dumpty. Ideal gifts.
£9.99 |
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Einband: Icelandic Lace
Einband is an Icelandic lace wool from Istex Icelandic Textiles Ltd. This booklet has eight beautiful patterns for a dress, a stole, a striped jumper, two scarves, mittens, hat and wrist warmers in traditional lace patterns, knitted (here) in natural colours. The lace patterns are charted with the key to symbols next to each chart.
£10.50 |
Elegant Ensembles to Knit – Heirloom Christening Sets
Judy S Lamb
Three layettes to knit, each with a bonnet, a blanket, a gown and bootees. Angel Lace is given in one small size, while Cascading Leaves (shown on the cover) and Pleated Herringbone are each given in 3 sizes (3, 6 and 12 months). American. Leisure Arts.
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£3.00, formerly £6.00
Elegant Wire & Bead Crochet Jewelry – 16 great projects – necklaces, belts, bracelets, pins, pendants and more
Basha Kooler
All you need is colourful wire, beautiful beads and a sprinkling of creativity! Easy-to-follow instructions with drawings, photos and helpful tips. American terminology. Leisure Arts 4395.
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£2.00, formerly £7.45
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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop
Elizabeth Zimmermann
This book is based on a workshop and starts you at the very beginning - making a pull skein, casting on a testing gauge -- and advances quickly to colour-pattern knitting. In the next set of lessons, a seamless yoke sweater and a drop shoulder sweater are taught. Then you're ready for seamless shoulder shapings, lace shawls, Arans, and more. Principles are taught, but you must make calculations to suit your yarn and size. There is much information here, many questions answered, and many good ideas and hints.
£14.00 |
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Embraceable You Collection - Designer's Choice Collection book 3
Elsebeth Lavold
These 14 beautiful designs are made from Elsebeth's Designer's Choice Angora yarn on 4.50 mm needles. They are inspired by armour and African ring collars; soft designs to keep you warm and cosy. See also:
Viking Patterns For Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitter
The Viking Knits Collection. (Book 1)
The Sentimental Journey Collection (Book 2)
The Sophisticated Lady Collection. (Book 4)
£11.95
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Enchanted Sole: legendary socks for adventurous knitters
Janel Laidman
Each of these stunning designs is related to the theme of myth, legend and fairy tale. Includes sideways knitted socks and some real works of art that make you want to start knitting them immediately.
By the same author: The Eclectic Sole
£18.90 |
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Encyclopedia of Knitting & Crochet for Blocks, Blankets & Throws
Luise Roberts
Learn to read patterns or chart your own designs, create bobbles, popcorns and cables; combine colour, pattern and texture for stunning effects, and add the finishing touches with fringes, borders, tassels, beads and embroidery. Includes five complete projects. Clear step-by-step instructions for unusal and therefore more interesting blocks. English.
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£6.50, formerly £12.99 |
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Encyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet
Angela (ARNie) Grabowski
One of the most comprehensive books on Tunisian Crochet published to date, according to the author! It includes 140 pages of instructions, technique and stitch photographs, more than 400 stitches, as well as Articles & Tutorials, Hints and Tips, Alternative Names and Terms—in fact everything you need to get started and master Tunisian Crochet. The photos of each stitch are in black and white, with a gallery of colour photos of finished projects in the centre of the book. According to the author, “This book is the first instalment to archive all the different stitches, stitch combos and other techniques possible in Tunisian Crochet.” Volumes 2, 3 and 4 will be published eventually! No project instructions. Spiral bound. American.
£19.95
The
Essential Book of Crochet Techniques
Nancie M Wiseman
From the first chain stitch to buttonholes and blocking, here is expert guidance for mastering crochet! Clear diagrams showing where to put the hook, lots of hints and tips, introduction to crochet symbols – an excellent book. The stitch names are American – the rest of the information is well worth this minor problem!
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£12.50, formerly £17.99
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Estonian Mittens all Round the World: Eesti labakindad ilma laande laiali
Aina Praakli
This book is a delight: a good comforting handful printed on good quality paper! It incorporates previous works by the author, and is based on mittens reconstructed from collections at the Estonian National Museum. For each pair we are told who knitted them, where s/he lived, and there is a chart of the colour pattern with as much information as possible about the mitten, thus providing a wealth of information about Estonian life and customs. The text is in Estonian and English.
£28.50 |
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Ethnic Knitting: Exploration: Lithuania, Iceland and Ireland
Donna Druchunas
Information on how to build three classic sweater shapes: raglan, circular yoke and saddle-shoulder, in any yarn, for any size. Learn to use colour patterning, to build an aran-style design, and to convert a pattern for a sweater into one for a cardigan. For each country’s knitting there are a small practice project, visual sweater plans for you to just fill in the numbers, sweater-planning worksheets to plan your own project with its individual measurements, step-by-step project sheets to guide you through the process the first few times. The final chapter is about knitting cardigans. The aim of the book is to increase your understanding, to put you in control and to provide pleasure when you do use patterns.
£16.50 |
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Ethnic Knitting—Discovery—The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and The Andes
Donna Druchunas
Learn how to knit in the round, understand charts, centre patterns, manage repeats, use texture, knit welts, shape gussets, design with colour patterns, use steeks (knit-and-cut armholes and necklines), knit in the Andean style. With the skills you will learn you will be able to knit beautiful one-of-a-kind sweaters that fit perfectly. This is a workbook with no colour pictures, just the author’s drawings, but lots and lots of clearly-presented information.
£15.25 |
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Everyday Knitting - Treasures from a Rag Pile
Annemor Sundbo
Knitting patterns and cultural history. The author investigates knitted 'shoddy' in a factory and finds the creativity in the everyday life of Norwegian knitters - loads of traditional sweaters. A wonderful and extremely well-illustrated read. Covers everything from underwear, through sweaters to gloves, mittens and stockings.
£28.50 |
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Eye-catching Crochet - Fashion Accessories you can Make
Janet Rehfeldt
24 projects, including bags, belts, shawls, a poncho and more. Learn how to use novelty yarns, leather and beads. Pattterns from a variety of designers. Includes a pattern for fingerless gloves that convert to mittens, and for delightful mini-sock earrings. American.
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£3.50, formerly £16.50 |
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