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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 -.

Book Titles: H

Haiku Knits: 25 serenely beautiful patterns inspired by Japanese design Tanya Alpert Haiku, the graceful and evocative form of Japanese poetry celebrates nature in all its subtle and unobtrsuive beauty. This apprecaition for the understated id expressed here in the texture of a felted skirt, the rhythm of cables, or the casual elegance of a asymmetrical sweater. The 25 simple modern garments feature innovative elements and beautful fibres. £19.75

Hairpin Crochet
edited by Jules & Kaethe Kliot
A collection of early 20th Century pattern books. Some of the text is in German.
£10.00

Hat Heads: 1 Man + Two Knitting Needles = 50 Fun Hat Designs Trond Anfinnsen aka KnitKid Hat Heads is the result of roughly 800 hours of knitting over a 20 month period, resulting in about 200 unique one-of-a-kind hats each designed for a particular friend or family member. Knit one of the hats presented for your friends and family, or design one of your own. £15.25

Hattitude: knits for every mood Cathy Carron 40 stunning new designs for stylish caps, berets, pillboxes, fedoras, tams, toques and more. Find the perfect hat for every occasion. Includes instructions on custom fitting. £13.50

Have you any Wool? The creative use of yarn Jan Messent Long awaited reprint of this seminal book. An imaginative exploration of knitting and crochet. Create a fantastic collection of small amusing and decorative items. Full of witty and wonderful ideas for using oddments of yarn. Make fun figures, cats, sheep, cacti, fruit and vegetables, landscapes and much more. Many of the original artefacts are now part of the Knitting & Crochet Guild Collection. £12.99

Heirloom Knitting - a Shetland Lace Knitter's Pattern and Workbook
Sharon Miller
Techniques, developing your own designs, practical tips and projects for shawls, stoles, baby jackets and an exquisite christening robe. Charted patterns for edgings, borders and centres. A wonderful book! ISBN 1-8918852-75-8
£30.00

Here be Dragons Scaled Down
Ben Ashforth & Steve Plummer
Explains what a Dragon Curve is with step-by-step instructions to interpret them in crochet. Pattern book with five crochet projects.
£3.00

Here be Dragons Scaled Up
Ben Ashforth & Steve Plummer
Explains what a Dragon Curve is with step-by-step instructions to interpret them in crochet. A crochet afghan or wall hanging. [See also: Dragonometry]
£3.00

Hip Graphic Knits - unique patterns and techniques for adding stylish graphics to your knitted designs Rochelle Bourgault & Lisa B Evans A fun informative guide to knitting with colour. Learn how to convert any design into a knitting motif and incorporate it into any project. Includes 25 dynamic graphic patterns, a gallery of graphic motifs, detailed instructions on adding colour and graphics to any knitting project, full colour photos and illustrations. Spiral bound. Sale price £3.50, formerly £14.25

The History of Knitting Pin Gauges Sheila Williams A comprehensive study of needle gauges. Includes social history, the change in materials from natural substances to early plastics, and company trade marks, shapes and symbols. A concise absorbing book well illustrated with lots of photos. £12.99

Holiday Decorations to kint by hand or machie
Val Love
Teddy bears, Easter bunnies, chicks and eggs, white kitten, ghost, pumpkins, witch, vampire, bat and black cat, and more, each about 9 cm high.
£6.50

Hook, loop & lock: create fun and easy locker hooked projects Theresa Pulido A fun way of turning strips of fabric or yarn into fabulous household items, accessories and unique gifts. This traditional craft breaks out of its homespun image to be bold, modern, wild and whimsical. 31 original projects for a rage of artists, with patterns and step-by-step instructions for a diverse combination of techniques, textures and materials. £13.50

Hooked for Life: Adventures of a Crochet Zealot Mary Beth Temple The first book of this kind aimed specifically at crocheters. 45 skein-and-hook-infused anecdotes along with a brief history of crochet. Includes 3 fun projects and tons of hilarious truths about the hook. £8.75

Hooked on Murder – a crochet mystery Betty Hechtman Molly, whose job as bookstore events manager includes organising the crochet group, finds a dead body – and she is prime suspect! Learning to crochet keeps her calm while she turns into amateur detective to find the murderer. £5.00

Hooked Scarves—20 easy crochet projects Margaret Hubert Step-by-step instructions for all the stitches used. Detail close-ups for every project. Spiral bound to lie flat. Yarns include self-patterning wool, chenille, ribbon yarn, mohair, silk and cotton. Lovely wearable scarves. American. Sale price £3.50, formerly £12.99

Hot-Water Bottle Covers Chrissie Day 30 patterns ranging from simple to stunning, from retro to macho. An ideal project to try out a new technique – and the perfect gift. “Snuggle and enjoy”. £9.99

How to Free-Form crochet - 7 fabulous projects from Annie's Attic 3 methods of working plus hints and tips. Then instructions to make jacket, sweater, scarf, purse, cap, afghan and cushion all illustrated in full colour. See also Fun with Free-Form Crochet - 8 dazzling designs by Margaret Hubert. £6.00

How to Knit a Wild Bikini Christine Ridgeway The beach-side shop Malibu & Ewe has become the knitting hot spot, the perfect place for L.A.’s hip young crowd to enjoy some colourful yarn and intimate conversation. This is where chef Nikki seeks stress relief from her relationship with magazine editor Jay! £5.00

How to Knit in the Woods: 20 projects for the Great Outdoors Shannon Okey Filled with advice on how to choose quick-drying, water resistant materials, and unique patterns from a variety of designers for stylish customised outdoor gear. Projects include campfire cushion, camping blankest, socks, hats, mittens, washcloths, bags, and even a dog sweater! Sale price £6.50, formerly £9.75

How to Knit Socks: Three Methods Made Easy Edie Eckman Use double pointed needles, two circulars or one circular. Instructions for 6 adult socks including a toe-less flip-flop sock and one baby sock. American. £8.35

How to Make Easy Tunisian Entrelac Caroline Christmas of Gourmet Crochet The classic entrelac technique, so beloved of knitters, has been simplified for Tunisian crochet, with dozens of photos to take you step-by-step through the process. Using the methods described here you can make afghans or other projects of any width without a long starting chain. Entrelac is also great for scrap projects with any yarn. This booklet includes instructions and step-by-step photos for three variations of Tunisian entrelac. All versions are worked from the front: the work is not turned. Plum Perfect Afghan is made with whole entrelac blocks resulting in zig-zag edges. Fancy Pillow is made in the same manner as the afghan, except it is finished with fill-in triangles on all the edges to create straight edges. Beautiful Baby Afghan is made with end triangles worked as a part of every other row, creating straight sides. Fill-in triangles on ends of afghan are added last. This booklet is a fabulous primer guide to Tunisian entrelac, no matter what yarn or hook you prefer to use. £4.25

How to Mosaic Crochet – create intricate-looking patterns with simple charted techniques
Margret Willson
Learn this fun and easy technique of making intricate-looking mosaic designs with this detailed step-by-step pattern book. Each of the 6 projects is featured in 2 colourways. Full colour throughout; 16 pages. American terminology. Annie’s Attic 875564. See also: Mosaic Crochet Throws.
Sale price £3.00, formerly £5.35

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