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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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Kaffe Knits Again—24 original designs updated for today’s knitter
Kaffe Fassett
Photographed by Sheila Rock in Charleston House, former home of Vanessa Bell. In his first knitting book for ten years, Kaffe updates some of his popular Rowan designs, using the stitch patterns for items other than their original use, and updating the yarns to those currently available. Beautiful photography with Charleston house’s artwork and vintage furniture make this real feast for the eyes.
£19.75 |
Kids Kids Kids—40 winning patterns from the Knitter’s magazine contest
edited by Ann Regis
A wide range of eye-catching garments, toys and gifts to knit. Suitable for all levels of experience.
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£7.50, formerly £14.99
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Killer Stitch
Maggie Sefton
Avid knitter and some-time sleuth Kelly Flynn leaves her group of holiday knitters when a local rancher is found dead. Includes a recipe and a knitting pattern.
£5.00 |
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Knit & Crochet Combined – best of both worlds
Monette Lassiter Satterfield
15 great patterns that incorporate knitting and crochet. delicate lacy crochet edgings and insertions enhance smooth knits; soft easily draped sleeves and ribbed edgings complement textured crocheted fabrics. Detailed step-by-step instructions and full-colour photos for each project. Includes stoles and wraps, shrugs and vests, hats, socks and crochet motifs.
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£5.00, formerly £11.75 |
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Knit Green: 20 Projects & Ideas for Sustainability
Joanne Seiff
An exploration of organically farmed fibres, non-animal yarns, alternative or recycled fibres and yarns, fair work, fair trade companies, buying local, sustainable farming, and energy in yarn production. All that and 20 projects to show you how to biodiversify your knitting style. An interesting and informative book.
£13.25 |
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Knit It Together: Patterns and Inspiration for Knitting Circles
edited by Suzyn Jackson
The recent resurgence of interest means that knitting groups are a common sight in coffee shops, parks and community centres. Here are tips for starting a group, stories about the sense of community they provide, and a collection of patterns designed to be completed as a group, from bags and cushions, to layettes and throws. A heart-warming book.
£14.99 |
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Knit Lace & Leaves for Baby: 8 designs
Jeannine LaRoche
A set with leaf motifs: cardigan with leaves forming the yoke, cap and bonnet with circle of leaves on the crown, blanket with Victorian style leaf motifs meeting at the corners of squares; and a second set with textured patterns on the skirt and lower sleeves of a stocking stitch yoked cardigan, the same stitch pattern on cap, bonnet and blanket. Both in 3 sizes from prem to 3-6 months (35, 43 and 51 cm chest). American. Leisure Arts.
£5.95 |
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Knit One Below: one stitch many fabrics
Elise Duvekot
Learn a new and exciting way to combine colours, yarn weights and fibres into versatile fabrics, simply by working into the stitch one row below the stitch on the needles. Mix multi-colours with ease; use only one colour per row; create reversible fabrics; combine textures; add cables and intarsia; transform stash into style; tame curling edges. More than 35 projects combining simple shapes with minimal shapings for the whole family.
£14.95 |
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Knit so Fine: designs with skinny yarns
Lisa R Myers, Laura Grutzeck and Carol Sulcoski
Fine-gauge knits flatter the figure and are fantastic for layering. Discover what you can achieve with light-weight yarns, the advantages of knitting with them plus tips, tricks and techniques to make the knitting process more enjoyable. Stylish contemporary garments, from quick, easy and daring to bold, elaborate and refined. Includes a useful and interesting section on the properties of fine yarns.
£15.99 |
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Knit the Christmas Story
Jan Messent
Make Joseph and Mary, Baby Jesus in the manger, the three Wise Kings, shepherds and animals. Full directions and diagrams are provided and all the figures are illustrated in colour. Hardback.
£5.95 |
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Knit to be Square – domino designs to knit and felt
Vivian Høxbro
Hats, bags, shawls, cushions composed of small squares that use up your stash, or, when combined with felting techniques produce eye-catching results. If you can cast on and off, knit, purl and decrease, you can make everything in this book – but be warned! Domino knitting is highly addictive!
£13.75 |
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Knit Tricks! Easy Shaping Techniques—25 stylish projects from Simple Rectangles
Rebecca Wat
“You’ve never knitted rectangles like these before!” The purpose of this book is to explore the limitless possibilities of knitting smart, attractive garments using simple a rectangular form with little or no shaping. Many of the projects use non-conventional knitting methods that will take your knitting to a higher dimension. The possibilities are endless and the ideas are interesting.
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Knit Wit - 30 Easy and Hip Projects
edited by Amy R. Singer (editor of Knitty.com)
Begins with a beginners' class of advice on how to knit. The projects are arranged in order of difficulty and include useful hints and tips ('knit wit'). They include legwarmers, hats, scarves, 'sacred and profane convertibles' (gloves with wrap-over mitten tops), even 'girlie boxers'! Spiral bound to lie flat while you read it/knit.
£13.95
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Knit with Beads—Stunning Shawls & Wraps
Scarlet Taylor
Beads—large or small, faceted or polished, subtle or vibrant—can be worked into any knitted design. Each chapter of this book presents step-by-step instructions and photos for a different technique with easy projects for you to learn from. All 15 designs feature beautiful yarns, easy-to-knit stitch patterns and eye-catching beads. Diagrams of each garment with charts where needed.
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Knitalong: Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together
Larissa Brown & Martin John Brown
For most of us, our first Knitalong is when we learned to knit and we sat with mother, grandmother or friend, knitting together. The term “Knitalong” was first used in knitting blogs in 2003/4 and referred to the practice of knitters in different places working on the same project during the same time period. Here it has been expanded to define any event where people knit together for a common purpose or goal—those who meet in a café to knit, an internet group all knitting the same garment and posting their pictures on the internet, knitters working on entries for county shows, fibre artists collaborating internationally, knitters collaborating via the postal service to produce blankets and hats for the needy. Here are 15 such knitalongs with 20 projects. A good and inspiring read—now will you start your won knitalong?
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Knitovation: Creative Knitwear Made From 3 Simple Shapes
Barry Klein & Fayla Reiss
Are you a relatively new knitter looking for the perfect "next step" from knitting a scarf - or are you already a confident knitter looking for new inspiration using innovative yarns? Whatever your knitting experience, this book features sophisticated designs made from three simple shapes: a square, a rectangle and triangle. More than 25 fashion and home accessory projects for every occasion and season from these well-known designers. Ideal for beginner and expert knitters!
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£5.00, formerly £18.50
Knits for Bears to Wear – more than 20 fun, knit-to-fit fashions for all teddies and toys including 18”(45 cm) dolls
Amy O’Neill Houck
24 patterns including sweaters, ponchos, pyjamas and formal wear, even a mermaid costume and a wizard’s cap and gown. Easy-to-follow sidebars allow you to custom-tailor garments to fit a variety of dolls and teddies. American
£13.50
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Knits for Dogs and Cats
Tina Barrett
Fashionable and eye-catching outfits for your dog, fun accessories for cats and dogs. Sporty macho designs for ‘the boys’ and cute sassy designs for ‘the girls’. Includes knitting advice and techniques, and instructions on how to measure your dog
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Knits for Men: 20 sweaters, vests and accessories
Margaret Hubert
Classic styles updated with contemporary colours and yarns such as corn fibre and soy silk. Special stitches and more complicated techniques are explained with clear instructions and detailed photos. The “Tips and Tricks” section has lots of useful advice, helping you to customise size, change a neckline, insert a zip neatly. Each garment has size/shape diagrams; all the instructions are written – no charts (not even for cables).
£12.99 |
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Knits from a Painter’s Palette – Modular Masterpieces in Handpainted Yarn
Maie Landra of Koigu Wool Designs
Discover the wonderfully rich colourful world of hand-dyed yarns. Includes some of Koigu’s best-known interesting and creative patterns: Oriental Jacket, Carousel Tunic and Charlotte’s Web Shawl. Simple easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photography and helpful tips from the author.
£16.99 |
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Knits from the North Sea: lace in the Shetland tradition
Carol Rasmussen Noble and Margaret Leask Peterson
Worked in lace weight and fine yarns, this varied collection of 16 relatively easy patterns includes shawls, stoles, scarves and triangles. Quick projects for the experienced lace knitter and an interesting introduction for the novice.
£16.75 |
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Knits Men Want: The 10 Rules Every Woman Should Know Before Knitting for a Man plus the only 10 patterns she’ll ever need
Bruce Weinstein, photography by Jared Flood
These are basic designs, usually in stocking stitch, presented in multiple sizes and gauges, offering more than 250 possibilities to suit your yarn and the size of the man you’re knitting for. Knit them in luxury yarns to enhance the beauty of the fibre. These designs would suit my son who likes plain sweaters, but not my husband who prefers colour and pattern, or my son-in-law whose tastes run to arans! But what a relief to read that men really don't want iPod covers!
£11.99 |
knits three ways – mix and match design elements to create a custom-made sweater
Melissa Mathay
Take 3 basic knitting patterns, add 3 exciting variations for each one, and you have 36 designs to knit! Includes basic guidelines for measuring, shaping and finishing. Learn how to vary length, embellishment, trim so that you can invent, customise and experiment with your own patterns. Lots of hints, tips and suggestions too.
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Knits to be Noticed
10 designs by Deborah Newton
Lacy eyelets in unexpected places, curvy cables, zigzag panels up and down - the rich details in these four sweaters, four cardigans, one waistcoat and one bolero make them interesting to make and to look at. Leisure Arts. American.
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Knits to fit and flatter: designs to make you look and feel fabulous
Jane Ellison
A collection of stylish and versatile garments designed to enhance your figure whether they highlight, disguise or balance your shape. Neckline, sleeve length, garment length and fastenings can be adapted to suit your shape. Each design is presented with a simple variation that changes the look. All instructions are written out in full – no charts for textured stitches. English.
£14.99 |
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Knitted Aliens
Fiona McDonald
Close encounters of the weird and woolly kind! All original designs. 20 designs with 20 variations.
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 at only £4.99 each
£4.99 |
Knitted Babes - five dolls and their wardrobes to knit and stitch
Claire Garland
An appealing collection of five rag dolls knitted in stocking stitch in 4 ply yarn
with a retro feel and contemporary life-styles! The clothes—nearly 50 of them— are simply shaped, some knitted, some sewn. Instructions, patterns and templates are provided. English.
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Knitted Beaded Jewellery—16 stylish projects for jewellery and accessories
Ruth Herring
14 scintillating designs including matching earrings and necklace sets, delicate chokers, wrist- and ankle-bands, rings, hairbands and even a handbag. Worked in wool and cotton yarns leather thonging and wire, the projects use a few basic stitches which are clearly explained at the beginning of the book. Techniques are shown in step-by-step photographs and there are lots of close-ups of the projects.
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Knitted Bears & Dolls For Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Knitters
Betty Lampen
Knit an 11' garter stitch bear, a 7' stocking stitch bear, and use the same pattern with smaller needles and baby yarn for a baby bear! Also included are directions for making girl and boy dolls, a baby doll, a clown, and a gnome. Projects are suitable for all skill levels. Excellent value.
£4.95 |
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Knitted Bears – All Dressed Up!
Val Pierce
20 little bears, each 20 cm/8 inches high, and dressed in a range of delightful outfits, including a bride and groom and a knitting bear. Excellent value. Twenty to Make series.
£4.99 |
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Knitted Cakes
Susan Penny
Cupcakes, tarts, fruit cakes, swiss roll and more. Surprisingly realistic – and perfect for calorie-watching tea parties! Twenty to Make series.
£4.99 |
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Knitted Farmyard
Hannelore Wernhard (edited by Jan Messent)
The base is the size of a small rug. Make the farmer, his wife, children, cat and dog, farm animals, buildings, a vegetable garden, pond, trees and hedges. Originally published ca 1980.
£4.99 |
Knitted Finger Puppets: 34 easy-to-make toys
Meg Leach
Each puppet is modelled on a popular character or an everyday figure, and all are easy to make. Includes instructions for three collections: Christmas at the North Pole, Under the Big Top and the Enchanted Forest, and ideas for creating your won characters. Many of the puppets have crocheted arms. American.
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£10.00, formerly £13.50
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Knitted Flowers
Susie Johns
Use these patterns to create your own wonderful floral display. Includes roses, lilies, poppies, daisies, daffodils and more. Clear step-by-step instructions. 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 at only £4.99 each
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Knitted Gardens - imaginative designs, practical and decorative, all with a garden flavour
Jan Messent
. Endless creative possibilities on a garden theme for knitters who want to explore and experiment. Functional and decorative projects, including a bedspread, wall hangings and cushions. Full instructions for three-dimensional gardens: a Victorian kitchen garden, a friary garden and a row of cottage gardens complete with wildlife, flowers, shrubs and trees. A real joy.
£12.99 |
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Knitted Gifts: Irresistible Projects to Make & Give
Ann Budd
30 projects with step-by-step instructions, designed by a range of designers including Nancy Bush, Mags Kandis, Véronik Avery, Kristin Nicholas, Ann Budd and more. The book focuses on smaller but classy projects that can be made relatively quickly. Interweave Press.
£14.85 |
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Knitted Heirloom Lace 2
compiled and translated by Gloria Penning
Very old lace patterns, some from Gloria’s mother’s library. All the instructions are written out – no charts. All 20 patterns are circular, and many can be made as small or large versions.
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Knitted Heirloom Lace 3
Gloria Penning
These designs were all created by Gloria herself. Again, all 20 are circular with the instructions written out in full – no charts. One size doily for each pattern.
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Knitted Icons – 25 celebrity doll patterns
Carol Meldrum
Includes patterns for Madonna, Elvis, the Queen, Mr T, Marilyn Munroe, Gandhi and lots more. Approximate height of finished dolls is 26 cm. Some of the clothes are made from fabric and need to be sewn. Includes a thumb-nail biography and photos of the original icons. Great fun.
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Knitted Jackets – 20 designs from classic to contemporary
Cheryl Oberle
Influenced by folk traditions from around the world, those jackets make folk traditions modern. A collection of attractive and wearable garments. American
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£11.50, formerly £15.95
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Knitted Lace Designs of Herbert Niebling (1905 to 1966): translation of Gestrickte Spitzendecken
Eva Maria Leszner
“The beauty of the knitted lace doily as the essence of perfection and harmony through the merging of a thread and the soul of the creator”. Originally published in German in 1986; the designs were previously unpublished. All the patterns are charted with minimal written instructions. Herbert Niebling must have been a contemporary of Marianne Kinzel. If you have her books on lace knitting you might well want this one too.
£19.95 |
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Knitted Lace of Estonia: techniques, patterns and traditions
Nancy Bush
An indepth look at the Estonian west coast town of Haapsalu and its knitting traditions. 14 projects for scarves and shawls plus 20 additional Estonian lace patterns and guidance on designing your own scarf/shawl. Lots of archive photos and close-ups of the lace. All the lace patterns are charted. A stunning book from Interweave Press.
Only one copy in stock, with a damaged cover (it has been bent back so there is a very visible fold line from top to bottom), so now only £12.00 for this copy. New stock is at full price.
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Knitted Pirates, Princesses, Witches, Wizards & Fairies with outfits & accessories
Annette Hefford
Instructions for five magical dolls and five variations based on the same designs. Each has a basic knitted body which is then transformed into a pirate, a princess, a wizard, a witch or a fairy by the addition of hair, clothes and accessories. Sumptuous gowns and cloaks are worn over layered tops, skirts, tunics and trousers; the outfits are finished with knitted jewellery, hats, shoes, belts, scarves and other accessories. Each doll is approximately 45 cm/18 inches high. Adapt the patterns to create your own unique characters.
£12.99 |
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Knitted Shoe Box Dolls
Betty Lampen
One basic pattern for a 12 inch doll large/small enough to fit into a shoe box, with different details making each doll unique. Includes step-by-step instructions for making up the dolls and ideas for decorating shoe boxes and/or turning them into beds. Some separate clothes patterns.
£5.50 |
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Knitted Teddy Bear. Make your own Heirloom Toys, with dozens of Patterns for Unique Clothing
Sandra Polley
More than 12 different teddy bear patterns from the classic hump-backed, long-armed collector's bear to a miniature teddy bear. Each bear is shown knitted up with easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams.
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£7.50, formerly £14.99
Knitted Throws And More: For the Simply Beautiful Home
Beryl Hiatt & Linden Phelps
Sumptuous photos, including one of the to-die-for Tricoter shop which the authors own, of elegant throws and shawls knitted in chunky yarns or more often several strands of finer yarn.
£18.50
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Knitted Toy Tales – Irresistible characters for all ages
Laura Long
A collection of story characters with mini-stories about them, including |a gorgeous frog prince, a delightful doll with removable clothe, a family of bears, an elephant frightened by mice, baby penguin, the owl and the (rather plump) pussy cat, and more. Nicely presented and tempting enough to make you want to start knitting NOW. British.
£14.99 |
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Knitted Wild Animals: A collection of adorable animals to knit from scratch
Sarah Keen
15 animals: elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, tiger, panda, monkey, snakes, hippo, crocodile, rhino, warthog, koala, moose, penguin, with front and back views of, and an interesting fact about, each one. All features are embroidered, making the toys safe. Use DK weight yarn. Clear instructions for knitting and making up.
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Knitter's Almanac - Projects for Each Month of the Year
Elizabeth Zimmermann
Projects fitted to the mood, seasons and needs of knitters who like to design their own work. Includes classic patterns for sweaters, baby garments, mittens, socks and a blanket, along with Elizabeth's comments on the project, its history, other ancient and modern customs and personal beliefs! A gem.
£8.25
Knitter's Handbook
Montse Stanley
With over 650 practical drawings, this handbook offers step-by-step instructions in all the techniques a knitter needs to know. It includes information for every stage, from casting on to adding the finishing touches, and also advises on what to do when things go wrong. Pbk. 3rd Edition. ISBN 0-7153-1286-3
£12.99
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Knitter's Handbook: Essential Skills and Helpful Tips from Knitter's Magazine
The best articles in the American 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 manoeuvres, a range of key expertise is discussed with pointers that will help knitters prevent problems, fix mistakes, and create flawless projects. Updated information on yarn weights, fit and sizing, and skill levels are provided.
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Knitter’s at HOME
A collection from the archives of Knitter’s magazine
"Cottage, condo, cave or castle, no matter where you live Knits makes it HOME". Patterns from a range of designers. Divided into 4 broad chapters: Americana, Colors of the World, Textures at Home and Soft Geometry. Lots of stylish and beautiful projects inspiringly photographed by Alexis Xenakis.
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Knitter’s Bible Knitted Accessories - over 30 sensational scarves, gloves, hats, wraps and ponchos
Claire Crompton
Scarves, mittens, hats, ponchos, corsages, shawls and wraps. Learn to incorporate beads and to knit cables. Discover the inspiration behind each project, and see how simply changing the yarn dramatically changes the look. Clear diagrams of the techniques needed.
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Knitter’s Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber
Clara Parkes
Wool’s qualities change dramatically according to region, production method and breed of sheep from which it is shorn. This book focuses on what makes wool special, explains the dynamics of wool fibre, chronicles its journey from sheep to skein, and introduces 37 breeds of sheep whose fibres are used for knitting wool. It also shows what happens when other fibres are added to wool, and what each additional fibre brings to the yarn’s knitting and wearing experience. Includes more than 20 patterns from a range of well-known designers including Cat Bordhi and Nancy Bush.
£19.95 |
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Knitter’s Complete Journal
Debbie Macomber
Ring binder with needle gauge/ruler, zipped pocket and lots of lined and blank pages for your notes, with 5 dividers. Bonus CD (Region 1) includes 3 knitting patterns, tips from the experts, Macomber family recipes, knitting party plans, charity knitting ideas and stationary. Debbie Macomber is donating all her proceeds from the sale of this items to children’s charities.
£22.50
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Knitter’s Guide to Yarn Cocktails - 30 technique-expanding recipes for tasty little projects
Anastasia Blaes and Kelly Wilson
Knitting is far from being grandmotherly! Each project in this book teaches a specific skill so techniques can be learned in easy stages and each project is inspired in name and attitude by a popular drink. By completing a "Yarn Cocktail" pattern, the reader will have created a beautiful unique accessory or garment and mastered a new knitting skill, and be empowered to tackle a more challenging project. Each pattern is accompanied by a recipe for the drink that inspired it, encouraging needle artists to knit as a fun social activity. But remember, the authors' motto is: Yarn Over, not Hangover.
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Knitter’s Handbook – Yarns, Needles, Stitches, Techniques
edited by Eleanor van Zandt
Some of the material in this book was previously published in The Hamlyn Complete Knitting Course. Divided into broad headings: The Basics (yarn, equipment, holding the yarn, forming stitches, simple textures), Knitting a Project (tension, edges, increasing/deceasing, buttonholes, picking up stitches, lace), Special textures (cables, bobbles, loops), Knitting in the Round (shaping a gusset, turning a heel, medallions), Colourwork, Embellishments, Special techniques (grafting, facings, pockets, fastenings).
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Knitter’s Pocket Guide
Debbie Macomber
A set of laminated cards on a swivel screw. Includes Yarn Weights, needle conversion chart, a needle inventory for your own needles; yarn estimates, abbreviations; diagrams of various increases and decreases, diagrams of weaving/grafting, picking up dropped stitches. All in a floral-fabric cover with a clasp. A perfect stocking filler for a relatively new knitter.
£14.95
Knitter’s Yarn Palette: the ultimate visual guide to choosing the right color, texture & style for every pattern
Claire Montgomerie
20 original projects grouped into six themes to highlight the diversity of the designs and colours that can be achieved from different research. Beautiful inspirational photos begin each chapter, with a “mood board” to demonstrate the various choices of colour to consider when compiling your yarn palette. Step by step instructions and vivid illustrations show how an initial stimulus can develop into a final piece, enabling knitters to gain the confidence to try yarns of their own choosing so they can crate their own designs. A Reader’s Digest Book.
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£13.50, formerly £17.25
Knitting - Learn to knit six great projects
Anne Akers Johnson
Well-presented book with excellent drawings and diagrams, to teach you how to knit and then make pocket purses, garter stitch scarf, glasses case, handbag, and mobile phone case. Comes with a pair of knitting needles, wool sewing needle, crochet hook, two decorative buttons and three skeins of blue yarn. An ideal present for a would-be knitter.
£18.50
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Knitting 24/7: 30 projects to Knit, Wear, and Enjoy, On the Go and Around the Clock
Véronik Avery, author of Knitting Classic style
Hats, scarves, socks, bags, mitts, and more for busy, passionate knitters. Many of these projects are small and easy to transport, the stitch patterns are easy to memorise, and the designs are timelessly fashionable, so you’ll want to wear/use them as soon as you cast off.
£14.99 |
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Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch: creating gifts for the people you love
Nicky Epstein
More than 35 patterns including fun caps and hats for babies, kids and teens; stylish bags and wraps; scarves and socks; projects for charity. Clear step-by-step instructions and colour photos of each project. “Blessed are the gift givers, for they shall know the true joy of knitting!”
£13.25 |
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Knitting America—a glorious heritage from warm socks to high art
Susan M Strawn
The history of knitting in America from pilgrims to pioneers, immigrants to native people, through war and peace. Includes more than 300 photos, and 20 historical knitting patterns—Jamestown-era cap, Victorian silk gloves and miser’s purse, Civil war soldier’s stockings, Zoar mittens, Red Cross socks and wristlets, vintage lace shawl and scarf and sweater you can wear today. A vast amount of information presented in a very accessible way.
£25.00 |
Knitting Around
Elizabeth Zimmermann
For those of you who know of Elizabeth Zimmerman and her no nonsense, yet simple and practical approach to knitting, you'll really enjoy this book. If you haven't come across Elizabeth yet, then this is a good place to start. Part knitting instruction book, and part autobiography, it provides you with directions for making a moccasin sock and other stockings, a Fair Isle yoke sweater, knitted dickeys and a very warm hat, the Pie Are Square Shawl, a Norwegian pullover, an Aran coat, and lots more.
£19.00
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Knitting Art: 150 innovative works from 18 contemporary artists
Karen Searle
An exploration of art knitting, focussing on the work of 18 of its most prominent and intriguing practitioners. The work and inspiration of each artist is discussed, with photos of their work. They all approach knitting with a sense of curiosity and wonder. Well worth the money!
£22.99 |
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Knitting Beaded Purses: A Complete Guide to Creating your Own
Nancy Seven VanDerPuy
This book shows you how to use the patterns and motifs of vintage bags to create replicas, using modern materials. Seven original patterns designed by the author are included. All the projects use size 8 thread. Clear photos of the techniques used.
See aslo More Beaded Purses
£9.95 |
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Knitting Bones
Monica Ferris
Betsy Devonshire is full-time owner of Crewel World needlecraft shop, and part-time sleuth. Here a cheque for funds raised by stitchers goes missing. Includes instructions on how to mitre a corner!!
£4.50 |
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Knitting Brioche: The Essential Guide to the Brioche Stitch
Nancy Marchant
Brioche stitch creates a double-sided fabric. This complete guide includes detailed instructions and step-by-step photos for all of the techniques needed for brioche stitch, a library of 60 stitches with many multi-colour options, 25 patterns for garments and accessories, some combined with other techniques such as cables, lace and intarsia.
£18.99 |
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Knitting Circle
Ann Hood
After the death of her only child, Mary Baxter joins a knitting circle where she makes friends and learns their own secrets of loss, love and hope. In time Mary is able to tell her own story of grief and in doing so finds the spark of life. A heart-warming undemanding read.
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Knitting Circles around Socks—knit two at a time on circular needles
Antje Gillingham
Create two socks at the same on two circular needles. No more single socks because you’ve got bored! One basic sock pattern and seven more designs using lace, cables, ruffles and more. Make cuffs, feet and toes match exactly. Learn to convert any sock pattern for double-pointed needles to this ingenious method.
£14.25 |
Knitting Design : Working from a Master Pattern to Fashion Your Own Knits
Sharon Turner
This book demystifies all the maths used in knitting and shows you how to design and knit custom-fitted, one-of-a-kind fashions. Master patterns for hats, sweaters, scarves, bags, mittens, waistcoats and socks show the basic construction for each item in a range of sizes. Just choose your yarn and decide what modifications you want to make. There are lots of tables of sizes, yarn requirements and stitch gauge. Each page has a relevant colour photo. Teach yourself VISUALLY series.
£14.25
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Knitting Fashions of the 1940s – styles, patterns and history
Jane Waller
During and after the Second World War, scarcity of wools and dyes produced imaginative but stylish designs. Here are over 50 patterns ranging from twinsets to hats with a variety of stitches. Illustrations show the original 1940s adverts and the garments reknitted for today’s wear. A real delight.
£19.95 |
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Knitting for Baby: 30 heirloom projects with complete how-to-knit instructions
Melanie Falick and Kirstin Nicholas
30 fresh irresistible designs for babies from birth to two years, using contemporary colours and luscious natural fibres. Charts for colour patterns and cables and shape/size diagrams. Don’t be put off by the word “heirloom” – these are stylish attractive garments you would enjoy making for your own baby or to offer as presents.
£13.25 |
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Knitting from the Top
Barbara G. Walker
The author was light-years ahead of the rest of us; thanks to Schoolhouse Press for reprinting this classic. You'll learn what to do and why you're doing it, starting with your pattern stitches and swatch. Twelve basic designs with numerous variations teach you to shape, measure, and finish. As you are knitting from the top, you can lengthen or shorten, but, best of all, you're learning construction for fit.
£15.00 |
Knitting Ganseys
Beth Brown-Reinsel
Step-by-step full instructions on how to make a gansey, from casting on to casting off. How to plan and design your own gansey.. Six garment designs. Paperback. ISBN 0-934026-85-8.
£15.50
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Knitting in Africa
Artwork
Elegant classic cardigans and jackets, a hooded bolero, a hat with a corsage, even a mini dress. Very wearable designs. The book has a needle gauge attached. Intended for use with Elle yarns, but it would be easy enough to substitute.
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Knitting in Art
Annemor Sunbǿ
Annemor uses works of art to discuss knitting history even if that wasn’t the original aim of the artist! Often people wearing knitted garments were depicted so precisely that the knitting can be copied stitch by stitch. Some of these designs link to knitting memories and stories with no direct link to the work of art. Includes charts and measurements so that you can use thei deas for your own work. Includes contemporary works of art. A learned and absolutely fascinating book.
£47.50 |
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Knitting in the Old Way - design and techniques from ethnic sweaters
Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
This expanded edition of a book previously published in 1985 presents 15 master plans for basic shapes, then introduces cardigan and neckline variations. There is a lot of inspiration for the thinking knitter (as opposed to the blind follower), no matter how much (or little) previous knitting experience. Extremely well llustrated with black and white drawings of finished garments, techniques, etc.
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Knitting in the Sun: 32 projects for warm weather
Kristi Porter
Shawls and scarves, tops with and without sleeves, cardigans, skirts and beachwear, by a range of designers. Some elegant shaping to produce stylish very wearable garments. Lace and textured stitch patterns are charted.
£14.50 |
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Knitting Lace Triangles
Evelyn A. Clark who has designed lace shawls for Fiber Trends
Triangles are a basic shape in the knitting world. Lace triangles make versatile accessories. They can be knitted in a variety of fibres and colours, as well as in tweed, heather and glitzy yarns. This little book covers all you need to know, including how to read lace charts, how to correct mistakes, how to plan your lace triangle design, edgings and finishing and blocking. Only 4 lace stitch patterns are given but by combining them, trying them in garter stitch or stocking stitch, with smooth or fuzzy yarns, a variety of different looks can be created. And this is, after all, just the beginning ...
£12.00 |
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Knitting Lace: A Workshop with Patterns and Projects
Susanna E Lewis
The 91 motifs presented here were taken from a 19th century lace sampler in the Brooklyn Museum. Each pattern is dissected and charted. Learn how various lace patterns are constructed, how to decipher patterns in an existing piece of lace, how to incorporate knitted lace in garments. Includes complete written and charted instructions for all 91 patterns, full instructions for four lace projects: a shawl, a girl’s ’dress, a sweater and for machine knitters to convert hand knitting charts to the machine. Reprinted by Schoolhouse Press.
£21.50 |
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Knitting Man(ual) - 20+ projects for guys
Kirstin Spurkland
A dynamic collection of clothing and accessories designed to appeal to male and female knitters. The designs reflect the author’s Scandinavian roots and a little vintage inspiration. Diagrams of garment shapes, and lots of hints and tips.
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Knitting Mochimochi: 20 super-cute strange designs for Knitted Amigurumi
Anna Hrachovec
A ‘mochimochi’ can be anything, from fearsome baby alligators to pigs with beehive hairdos, from toe-nibbling monster slippers to an assortment of itty-bitty hamsters, micro mountains and human beans complete with comb-overs! Many of these toys take less than an hour to make. Clear close-up photos of unusual techniques; charts for colour work. See more mochimochis at www.mochimochiland.com
£13.95 |
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Knitting More Circles around Socks
Antje Gillingham
Learn how to knit two socks at a time on two circular needles, from the toe up or cuff down. 12 new sock patterns for men, women and children. Clear photos of details and charts for textured stitch patterns.
£18.25 |
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Knitting Never Felt Better – the definitive guide to fabulous felting
Nicky Epstein
Nicky’s style and creativity shine through this wonderful book which introduces the knitter to the fabulous possibilities that felting offers. Covers basic felting instructions, the best yarns to use, techniques for creating unique three-dimensional objects from felted knitting, the best stitch patterns to use for felting, how to turn old sweaters into toys, garments and household items, and includes 20 step-by-step projects.
£17.00 |
Knitting New Mittens & Gloves—warm and adorn your hands in 28 innovative ways
Robin Melandson
Features gloves, mittens, arm warmers, mitts and fingerless gloves, combining traditional and non-traditional techniques in patterns for adults and children. From wool mittens lined with unspun fleeces and arm warmers with leather laces, to cotton-mesh fingerless gloves and silk-beaded mitts to be worn as adornments. These small and quick-to-make projects offer an ideal opportunity to use luxury yarns and to experiment with a new technique.
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£7.50, formerly £10.99
Knitting Noro: The Magic of Knitting with Hand-Dyed Yarns
Jane Ellison
More than 30 classic designs that showcase the unique beauty and gorgeous colours of Noro’s luxury yarns. Could be used with any hand-dyed yarn where too much stitch patterning detracts from the yarn itself.
£17.99
Knitting on the edge - ribs, ruffles, lace, fringes, flora, points and picots - the essential collection of 350 decorative borders
Nicky Epstein
A beautifully presented book, with all the examples of a particular type of edging made in the same colour. Detailed instructions for 7 projects as a bonus! A must-have book.
£22.00
Knitting on Top of the World: the Global Guide to Traditions, Techniques and Designs
Nicky Epstein
A world tour of knitting traditions and techniques with more than 50 fabulous new designs. Nicky details the origin and use foe ach classic technique in folk-knitting traditions, then updates, reinvigorates and recombines these designs in her own inimitable way to create all-new designs and traditions.
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Knitting out of Africa - inspired sweater designs
Marianne Isager
Beautiful and historic African carpets, baskets, and other fibre and textile arts inspired Danish designer Marianne Isager to create these 16 sumptuous and sophisticated handknitted sweaters. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs for garments worked in 4 ply yarns. Timeless designs, some with unusual and involved shapes and designs. This stunning book is a “must-have”.
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Knitting Over The Edge: Unique Ribs, Cords, Appliqué, Colour, Eclectic. The Second Essential Collection of Decorative Borders
Nicky Epstein
With hundreds of new and super edgings to try, this is a must-have in every knitting library. A continuation of Knitting on the Edge, Knitting Over the Edge has more than 300 unusual edge combinations and shapings that will add a special, unique touch to any piece. Includes ties, loops, knots, braids, twists, bobbles, flowers, leaves, geometrics, colour work, and a host of truly extraordinary corners, angles, bindings, and closures. Another tour de force from this gifted author.
£21.50 |
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Knitting Rules! – The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
There are chapters on Hats, Socks & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter . According to the back of the book, Stephanie “spills her bag of knitting tricks” to provide “essential survival skills, insider secrets and undercover revelations for yarn enthusiasts”. There are chapters on Yarn, Knitting, basic techniques, Gauges and swatches, Hats, Socks, Scarves and Shawls and sweaters – all in all a good deal of useful information presented in a chatty manner. There are several pages of “10 Reasons to…” which can’t help but make you smile! See also: The Yarn Harlot and At Knit’s End
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Knitting Saddle Style—a dozen designs for saddle shoulder garments
Susan Guagliumi
Saddle shoulders are a specific way of constructing the shoulders of a sweater: the “saddle” is a knitted strip that extends from the sleeve to the neckline, which can vary in width to customise shaping and add decorative detail. This is an interesting and appealing collection of patterns for men, women and children, all presented in six sizes from the range X Small to XX Large. Each design has useful shape schematics, and stitch patterns are charted. Book 2 in the “Twelve Sweaters One Way” series. Book 1 is "Knitting Cuff to Cuff".
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Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn
Carol J Sulcoski
The gorgeous shades and contrasts in hand-dyed yarns are the very same traits that make them a challenge to knit with. Here Carol offers spectacular sock patterns and techniques for getting the most from handpainted yarn: avoid splotching and pooling; choose patterns that complement handpainted yarns; understand how the colours in a sock work together. The 21 sock patterns come from a range of designers including Ann Budd, Charlene Schurch and Priscilla Gibson-Roberts.
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Knitting the Threads of Time: Casting Back to the Heart of Our Craft
Nora Murphy
While tracing the frustrations and joys of knitting a sweater for her son over one cold dark winter, Murphy eloquently brings to life the textile traditions and cultures of women from many backgrounds: Hmong, American Indian, Mexican, African and Irish. An interesting read.
£9.85 |
Knitting though it: inspiring stories for times of trouble
edited by Lela Nargi
For many knitters, getting through a difficut time means knitting through it. The stories gathered here tell of knitting through adversity as wide spread as war, as personal as political anxiety, as unyielding as a prison term, and as tenacious as the hardships endured by the Native American community over centuries. The narratives are poignant, often lyrical, rich with personal and cultural history and vivid imagery. Includes archive photos and a few knitting patterns to help knitters through their own difficult times.
£12.99
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Knitting Tips & Tricks: shortcuts and techniques every knitter should know
Lily Chin
Based on Lily’s Tip & Tricks classes and offering simple solutions to everyday knitting problems. Covering everything from knitting standards and conventions to working with various kinds of yarn to fixing stitch mistakes. A comprehensive distillation of decades of experience that provides answers to questions you didn’t even know you had!
£12.00 |
Knitting To Go: 25 Chic And Easy Patterns
Kris Percival
No more need to carry heavy books around, or to have a crumpled photocopy of your pattern - inside this box you'll find 25 patterns on cards. They include wraps, hoodies, man's sweater, baby blanket, chenille cushion. Each card is easy to use, with step-by-step directions and a beautiful colour photograph of the finished project.
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£8.75, formerly £12.75
Knitting Vintage Socks—New twists on Classic Patterns
Nancy Bush
Twenty-three classic patterns are updated from Weldon's Practical Needlework. The first 23 pages provide an informative section on sock construction from 1886 to the 1920s, updated for modern knitters with the inclusion of gauges, contemporary yarns, and modern methods and sizes. Filled with fascinating household and historic titbits 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 colourful socks not seen for nearly a hundred years.
£15.99
Knitting With Beads: 30 Beautiful Sweaters, Scarves, Hats & Gloves
Jane Davis
Ideas for 'knitted-in' or 'sewn-on' beading. The results are absolutely gorgeous. Each project has several colour photographs and charts. Hats, tops, shawls and bags some with accent beads, or luxurious strands, others with just a sprinkling here and there. Paperback
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Knitting with Novelty Yarns - exploring Colour, Texture and Style
Laura Militzer Bryant and Barry Klein
Glorious colour photos of richly coloured and textured yarns. Definition of yarn types, with photos and a description of their characteristics and ideas about how to use them effectively. Includes garment patterns. ISBN 1-56477-357-4.
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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.
£13.00
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Knitting – The Complete Guide
Jane Davis
Complete instructions on how to knit. Reference section on types of yarn, fibres, textures and use of colour. Step-by-step instructions for more than 200 stitch patterns with written instructions and charts. 15 simple projects including shawls, scarves, hats, sweaters, gloves and socks. American.
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Knitting: 20 Simple & Stylish Wearables for Beginners
Catherine Ham
This book from The Weekend Crafters series offers both information and inspiration. The garment styles and stitches are simple. The stitches and yarn choices make a simple hat or scarf or vest fun to make and inspire the beginner to something new, later.
£11.50
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Knitting: 200 Q&A – questions answered on everything from casting on to decorative effects
Rita Taylor
Solve your knitting problems, find out more about a specific technique, or learn how to make a range of decorative effects. Chapters cover casting on, basic stitches, shaping, cables and twists, picking up and joining, and much more. Clear detailed illustrations help explain specific techniques and effects. American publisher though the author is English.
£11.25 |
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Knitwear Design Workshop: A Comprehensive Guide to Handknits
Shirley Paden
Starts with how and where to measure the body and how/where to allow for ease, how to deal with shaping, how to select the most suitable yarn/fibres, the effect of various stitch patterns, knitting and measuring a swatch and using it to calculate numbers of rows and stitches needed, how to adapt commercial patterns to your size, then more detail for specific garment shapes. Includes detailed instructions for four sample garments. Lots of clear diagrams to illustrate the techniques described. It really is as comprehensive as it claims, and the explanations are clear and detailed.
£27.50 |
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Knitwear in Fashion
Sandy Black
Now available in paperback, this book traces the transformation of knitwear design - and its audience - in our time. From Julien Macdonald's cobweb confections and Lainey Keogh's filigree works of art, through Prada's sophisticated classics with a twist and Missoni's rainbow zigzags and stripes, to Martin Margiela's avant-garde deconstructions and Issey Miyake's revolutionary clothing concept A-POC, the best of today's fashion designers are bringing radical ideas to this most traditional of forms. Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs. An extensive reference section covers the technology of knitting, developments in design and new fibres, as well as a glossary of technical terms and biographies of designers. This book is essential for anybody concerned with textiles, fashion or contemporary design.
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Knockdown Knits: 30 projects from the Roller Derby Track
Joan of Dark aka Toni Carr
Designs modelled by a group of women who are also demon roller skaters, so the audacious and unconventional patterns include necessities such as ice pack covers, slings and armpit cushions for crutches as well as bloomers, a sweater to a hangover kit! Edgy designs to reflect your free spirit. American.
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£7.50, formerly £12.00
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Kristin Knits – 27 inspired designs for playing with colour
Kristin Nicholas
Learn about harmonising colours and textures to create knitted garments that are personal, contemporary and stunningly beautiful. Kristin encourages us to look everywhere to find pleasing and inspiring colour combinations and to use these colours in our knitting, as stripes, bobbles and fringes or embroidery. The 27 projects are designed to showcase colours in combination. Use Kristin’s warm vibrant colours to make your knitting sing or take inspiration from her to find your own colour language.
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Kumihimo Accesssories
Makiko Tada, consultant
This is a companion to the disk. It is written in Japanese and has clear photos and graphics of several braid structures and motifs illustrating how the braids change simply by changing the colours before braiding starts. In Japanese with English notes. Softcover, 54 pages.
£4.00 |
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Kumihimo for Disk and Plate
This full colour book features braids for strap, key holder, friendship bracelet and necklace. Great diagrams and photos with step-by-step instructions. In Japanese with English notes. Softcover, 60 pages.
£7.95 |
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