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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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Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting
Published by the Museum of Arts & Design, New York.
After an introduction by David Revere McFadden, Chief Curator of the original exhibition in 2007 that this book accompanied, the book presents a sampling of works that reflect the energy, vitality and innovation demonstrated by a group of contemporary artists who apply traditional knitting and lace-making techniques to unusual materials, or new techniques and technologies to traditional materials.
£39.50 |
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Ready Steady Knit Cables—Learn to cable with 20 designs and 10 projects
Carri Hammett
Learn to read charts and understand symbols for knitting all kinds of cables. Knit practice swatches of 20 different cable patterns, then make 10 creative and fun projects: wrap, scarf, belt, bags, cushion and purses. Spiral bound with a Velcro fastener, this book can be propped up, or will lie flat. Clear written and charted instructions for each stitch patterns and project.
Sale price
£5.00, formerly £13.99 |
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Really Wild Tea Cosies
Loani Prior
Entertaining and inspiring follow-up to Wild Tea Cosies. Instead of being a functional homely item the tea cosy becomes a fabulously creative knitted sculpture full of vibrant colour and humour – something to bring joy as well as humour to your daily cuppa! Knitting & crochet, sometimes in the same design.
£12.99 |
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Retro Knits: Cool Vintage Patterns for Men, Women and Children from the 1900s through the 1970s
edited by Kari Cornell and Jean Lampe
A collection of 50 vintage patterns for items as stylish today as they were when they were originally published. The patterns are organised chronologically by decade, and taken from pattern books produced by the yarn manufacturers. They feature old photos, pattern book covers and the original instructions with suggestions for modern yarns and needle sizes, and updated sizes.
£16.99 |
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Reversible Knits: Creative Techniques for Knitting Both Sides Right
Iris Schreier
Beautiful projects that look good on both sides. Some of the techniques work up into different patterns on the front and back. Try them on shrugs, throws, hats, scarves and more. Six Keys Techniques are needed: One-yarn knit & Purl; Multi-yarn Knit & Purl; Lace; Cable; Double Knitting; Modular Knitting. Exciting!
Similar techniques can be found in: Double Knitting
£15.00 |
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Reversible Knitting: 50 Brand-New, Groundbreaking Stitch Patterns
edited by Lynne Barr.
Designs from a range of well-known designers such as Norah Gaughan, Pam Allen, Teva Durham, Debbie New, Lily Chin, Cat Bordhi and Véronik Avery. Innovative, creative and unusual stitch patterns for accessories and garments including hats, bags, scarves, belts, socks, sweaters. The book claims to be “destined to become a classic reference” – and it might well be!
£19.99 |
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Romantic Hand Knits—26 flirtatious designs that flatter your figure
Annie Modesitt
Exquisite drape married with figure-hugging silhouettes show off a woman’s curves in a most ladylike manner, creating flirtatious and flattering fits to please any knitter. Inspired by ultra-feminine styles from fashion history, these designs have an undeniably modern appeal. Create your own elegantly hand-tailored look.
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£10.00, formerly £15.50 |
Roses through the Home
16 great designs to crochet from a variety of designers. Combine roses with lace to make an afghans, a cshin, a dily or a basket; aim for a country theme with place mats, pot holders, napkin rings; add the elegance of roses to rugs, a towl trim and a tissue box cover. American. Annie’s Attic 877510.
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£1.00, formerly £6.00
Round the Twist - Creative Cordmaking
Jacqui Carey
Making twisted cords using a simple twisting and folding method, using a variety of yarns. Stunning effects. Full colour.
Sale price
£5.00, formerly £7.95
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Rowan’s Greatest Knits: 30 years of knitted patterns from Rowan Yarns
edited by Kate Buller
Starts with a brief history of Rowan Yarns, then the patterns are divided into decades with a profile of a designer thought to epitomise that decade: Kaffe Fassett for the 80s, Kim Hargreaves for the 90s, Marion Foale for the 00s. Includes guidelines on yarn substitution followed by 30 wonderful classic patterns taken from Rowan magazines.
£16.50 |
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Ruthie's Easy Crocheted Scarves
Ruthie Marks
Eleven exciting designs to create fashionable accessories. Embellish as you wish with tassels, fringes, beads, spirals or lacy edgings. Leisure Arts 3669.
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£1.00, formerly £5.50 |
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