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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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I Can’t Believe I’m Chain Knitting
Lisa Gentry
Produce the look of crocheted chains within your knitting without a crochet hook. Add loops, chains and bars to your knitting. Very clear step-by-step photos of each technique, and 12 complete projects for this intriguing technique. Leisure Arts. American.
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£5.00, formerly £7.50 |
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I can’t believe I’m free form crocheting. No rules! No gauge!
Pamela Pease
Pamela says “I want instant gratification projects. I want easy projects that yield fast results.” And here they are! Starts with a motif gallery with instructions for crocheting them followed by 6 projects. Clear photos and instructions. The terminology is American. The inspiration is international!
£8.50 |
I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting Cables
Step-by-step instructions and clear close-up full-colour photos for cables, twisted stitches and bobbles. 14 projects including bootees, baby blanket, baby cardigan and pullover, scarf, hats, 3 adult garments, afghan and cushions. Instructions are given on reading a chart. Each project has written and charted instructions. American. Leisure Arts.
£8.50
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I Can’t Believe I’m Lace Knitting: Everything you need to know and 12 great projects
Kay Meadors
Introduction with basic advice, including how to read charts, using a Lifeline and blocking. For each project there are clear photos of each stage. Starts with a simple knitted bookmark, progresses through two scarves and two shrugs to table runners and shawls of various shapes. Each lace pattern has charted and written instructions. Leisure Arts. American.
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£6.50, formerly £8.95 |
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I Can’t Believe I’m Loom Knitting
Kathy Norris
“Everything you need to know about loom knitting: easy step by step instructions; full-color close-up photos; 18 projects for beginners and beyond.” Instructions for round and long looms. Learn to knit circular and flat pieces – and make a Sampler Afghan of different stitch patterns. American. Leisure Arts 5250.
£9.50 |
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Icelandic Knitting using Rose Patterns
Hélène Magnússon
A unique and fascinating book providing a wealth of information on rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, with a feast of ideas on how to apply traditional Icelandic techniques to colourful contemporary designs, from gorgeous richly patterned sweaters to cute baby garments. Full of wonderfully inspiring photos.
£12.99 |
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iCrochet: Day to Night Versatlility – 5 do-it-all designs
Melissa Leapman
Wrap top, cropped jacket that can be worn 4 ways, portrait pullover, ruffled pullover and cropped jacket with half sleeves in DK or aran weight yarns. Each patter is given in 5 sizes, from about 86 cm to 127 cm chest. Written instructions, no charts. American. Annie’s Attic.
£5.95 |
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IKnit: Intrepid cables – off the beaten path
Six knitted designs: 3 sweaters, a skinny skirt, a bag and a deep collar. Diagrams of garment shapes and sizes; all the instructions including the cables are written. American. Leisure Arts.
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£5.00, formerly £7.25 |
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In Sheep’s Clothing: A Handspinner’s Guide to Wool
Nola Fournier and Jane Fournier
Looks at 100 sheep breeds round the world with attention to the characteristics of the wool of each. Also advises on selecting top-quality fleeces, cleaning wool efficiently and thoroughly, teasing, combing, carding and other preparation methods, spinning and plying a variety of yarn styles. Includes full-size photos of fleece locks and illustrates the importance of matching wool type to end use.
£17.99 |
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In the Loop: Knitting Now
introduced by Jessica Hemmings
Challenges oversimplified definitions of contemporary knitting to reveal the diversity and popularity of knitting today. Includes essays from a wide range of people: knitters, researchers, authors, curators, writing about research from around the world. This book seeks to acknowledge and expand the contribution knitting makes to a vast array of disciplines including traditional crafts, modern literature, fine art, feminism, activism and history. Conceptual and material investigations are sued to document the vibrant diversity of approaches now sued to produce and discuss knitting today. Originates from the In the Loop conference held at Southampton University in July 2008.
£24.95 |
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Inca Knits: designs inspired by South American traditions
From the Marianne Isager Collection
15 South American-inspired designs in the author’s signature style. Garments combine stunning colour work such as vibrant stripes, zigzags ad geometric motifs. Learn new and innovative uses of colour and pattern, interesting construction techniques, and how to find inspiration in landscape, wildlife, textiles and even pottery. Every project has a striking feature: an interesting combination of yarn and pattern, a clever use of stitch pattern, or an unusual form of construction. Full information for each pattern with detailed instructions, charts, and size schematics.
£16.50 |
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Inspirational Filet Crochet – 8 designs
Christine A. McMillan
Unique borders surround eight thought-provoking words: BELOVED, CHERISH, PRECIOUS, BELIEVE, COURAGE, PROMISE, STRENGTH and WELCOME. Perfect for framing or make lovely cushion covers. All the designs are charted. Leisure Arts. American.
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£1.00, formerly £7.50 |
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Inspired to Knit: creating exquisite handknits
Michele Rose Orne
Includes four workshops to help you gather ideas, develop colour palettes, swatch creatively and sketch silhouettes to incorporate in finished patterns. Also includes a wide variety of projects chosen so that there’s something for everyone, from cables to lace to colour knitting. The designs are interestingly different and very appealing.
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£12.50, formerly £15.99 |
Instant Expert: Knitting
Ros Badger
More than 30 patterns, from sweaters to hats, ponchos to scarves, cushions, gifts and baby clothes. Learn how to read a pattern, determine gauge, and accurately shape each project. A helpful stitch library and discussion of colour encourages increasingly confident knitters to design new looks. Spiral bound to open flat.
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£5.00, formerly £17.99
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Invisible Threads in Knitting
Annemor Sundbø
Uses knitting memories, the language of symbols, folk beliefs and leftover yarns as the exciting means of travelling into the world of knitting techniques. A book for anyone interested in culture and anyone who likes to knit.
£40.00 |
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Irish Beauty Doilies
Kathryn A White
7 intricate designs each featuring classic Irish rose accents in 10s crochet cotton. Finished sizes range from 25 to 37 cm diameter. American. Annie’s Attic.
£5.45 |
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Irish Crochet Lace
Text in Japanese. Lots of lovely motifs with ideas for joining them into brooches, bags, necklaces, a shawl and more. All very clearly charted so that one does not need to understand the Japanese.
£32.00 |
It Itches – a stash of knitting cartoons
Franklin Habit
The undeniable urge to purchase yarn; the desire to out-stash your fellow knitters; the expression of love through yarn and needles – gently mocked by an author who is also a yarn junkie! His wit, keen observations and slighlty outrageous humour will have you laughing out loud!
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£5.00, formerly £8.99
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Itty Bitty Animals
Sheila Leslie
“15 fun little animals, all under 4“ (10 cm) and made with size 10 thread”. Perfect for Christmas decorations, keyrings, baby’s mobiles, fund-raising events. Includes giraffe, crocodile, elephant, piggy, reindeer, panda, monkey, puppy, cat, ballerina bear and Santa bear – and more. American. Annie's Attic
£7.50 |
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Itty Bitty Babies: 9 precious outfits
Amy Carrico
Crochet these adorable little ensembles to fit petite 5” (125 mm) dolls. Seven girl and two boy outfits in 10s crochet cotton include hats, trousers, headbands, dresses, shoes and more. American. Annie’s Attic.
£6.00 |
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Itty Bitty Toys: How to Knit Animals, Dolls, and Other Playthings for Kids
Susan B. Anderson
Step-by-step directions, clear diagrams and drawings, gorgeous photos of children playing with the toys. Includes a set of Russian stacking dolls, nesting boxes, the Princess and the Pea, five reversible toys (frog-turtle, lion-elephant, cat-mouse, sisters, egg-bluebird) and lots more.
£12.50 |
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It’s Playtime, Baby! 9 carefree knit designs for mom and tot
Melanie Falick and Kristin Nicholas
Building blocks with textured stitches, felted balls, a family of simple-to-make teddy bears, booties, Useful bag to carry all the baby’s needs, soft cushions, and a simple sweater for mom. American. Leisure Arts. £7.25
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£5.00, formerly £7.25 |
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