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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: V

Variations using short rows – get your senses entangled 24 designs for you to knit using Opal scok and sweater yarn in variations inspired by the paintings of Friedensreich Hundertwasser Ruth Kindla Clever but relatively simple short row shaping creates unusual designs which highlight the yarn’s long colour repeats. Although the illustrations all use the Hundertwasser range, why not try them using your favourite self-patterning sock yarn for different stunning effects. £9.99

Vatid, Troid, Vamsad – Knitted Jackets from West-Estonian Islands Riina Tomberg Covers the 1880s to the 1930s, and reflects the area’s national heritage as held in various museums and private collections. The text is in English and another language – Estonian? The text is erudite but interesting, and there are pages of colour photos of jackets. The area covered includes the British Isles, Denmark, Norway, Faroe islands, iceland, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, and traces the influences of one tradition on another. £27.50

Vested Interest—4 knit designs
Judy Lamb
Four simple elegant waistcoats—2 with textured stitches, two with two-colour pattern stitches. American. Leisure Arts 4368.
Sale price £1.00, formerly £7.50

Victorian Lace TODAY Jane Sowerby Starting from 19th century knitting publications, with brief biographies of the women whose patterns were published, Jane adapts the original designs into 21st century lace scarves and wraps, all sumptuously photographed in and around Cambridge (UK). This book is an absolute joy, full of information, inspiration and beautiful patterns. £19.99

Vintage Baby Knits: more than 40 heirloom patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s Kristen Regren A charming collection of patterns updated for today’s knitters and the babies they love. Each pattern is dated and a current yarn suggested. £17.95

Vintage Gifts to Knit Susan Crawford Inspired by vintage magazines from the 1900s to the 1950s, here are patterns for men, women, children and the home, including elegant lacy stockings, a child’s dressing gown. A fabulous tea cosy, traditional Fair Isle gloves and the Perfect Christmas jumper. £14.00

Vintage Hearts & Flowers—18 charming projects to make and give Kate Haxell The hearts and flowers are made using different crafts, including knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, patchwork and quilting. Easy to follow instructions for each project. Sale price £2.50, formerly £7.50

Vogue Knitting on the Go: Bags Two edited by Trisha Malcolm Felted, beaded, cabled, with bobbles or buttons, lacy, with colour patterns – there’s something here to appeal to everyone. Patterns from a variety of designers. Excellent value. £8.50

Vogue Knitting on the Go: Knits for Pets Several dog coats, blankets and mats for cats and dogs, cat collar and toys, even a bag to carry a small dog in! As usual with this series, the patterns come from a range of designers. Beautifully presented. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.50

Vogue Knitting on the Go: Quick Gifts 22 projects in all shapes and sizes, from a simple Felted Scarf via hats, slippers, mittens and an iPod case to a Baby Cardigan. Quick to make portable projects – ideal as gift. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.50

Vogue Knitting Stitchionary ®: Volume 5: Lace Knitting More than 150 lace stitch patterns from Vogue Knitting magazine, arranged by theme: Easy/Mesh, Allover, Combos [interesting combinations of lace and cables], Chevrons, Motifs, Edgings and Panels. Easy instructions, clear charts and full-colour photos for all patterns. No instructions for garments though there are photos of the original VK garments. £21.00

Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two Cables Vogue Knitting Magazine Contains a comprehensive collection of cable stitches culled from the magazine's archives. With clear, concise instructions, charts, and superb photos of more than 300 pattern stitches, this will become an essential reference for in every knitter's library. Sale price £17.50, formerly £21.95

Vogue Knitting: Crocheted Bags
Trisha Malcolm
A wide range of styles from a variety of designers with the high quality presentation that we’ve come to expect from this excellent series.
Sale price £6.50, formerly £9.50

Vogue on the Go! Grannies Granny squares, and one hexagonal motif, for today’s fashions: hats, scarves, tops, bags, a skirt, and afghans. Patterns from a range of designers. Full of colour. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.50

Vogue on the Go! Shawls Two 22 shawls in a variety of styles and yarns from a range of designers. Lacy and draping or cosy and textured – there’s something for everyone. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.50

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