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Magnificent Mittens & Socks: the beauty of warm hands & feet
Anna Zilboorg
New expanded version of the original. Wonderful colour patterns, all charted, for mittens and a few socks. The mitten structure is ‘a dynamic merging of innovation and minimalism’. This version includes Anna’s toe-up, free-sole sock design, with stranded patterning on the top of the foot and a plain sole: it is elastic, easily reinforced and easily repaired. Includes 42 charted mittens, 13 finished for cuffs, 7 embellishments to add colour and texture; luxurious linings, dye recipes, outline charts for design-your-own mittens, step-by-step instructions for socks using mitten charts. An absolute joy.
£17.99 |
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Creating Crochet Fabric – experimenting with HOOK, YARN & STITCH
Dora Ohrenstein
Examines how three basic variables: hook, yarn and stitch, and their infinite combinations create different fabrics. Over 100 swatches, 30 stitch patterns, and 15 varied projects help you to expand your creative horizon and make unique projects. American. Written and charted instructions
£15.50 |
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Crochet: 200 Q&A – questions answered on everything from basic stitches to finishing touches
Rita Taylor
Covers tools, material, basic stitches (American terminology), decorative stitches, edgings, insertions and braids, shaping, colour work, working in the round, crochet lace, following patterns, Tunisian, hairpin and broomstick crochet, and finishing. A wealth of information!
£12.95 |
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Crocheted Gifts: Irresistible Projects to Make and Give
Kim Werker
25 projects with step by step instructions from well known designers such as Doris Chan, Annie Modesitt, Robyn Chachula and more. A wide range of relatively small but classy projects that can be made fairly quickly. American. Interweave Press.
£14.85 |
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Enchanted Sole: legendary socks for adventurous knitters
Janel Laidman
Each of these stunning designs is related to the theme of myth, legend and fairy tale. Includes sideways knitted socks and some real works of art that make you want to start knitting them immediately.
By the same author: The Eclectic Sole
£17.50 |
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Fleece Navidad
Maggie Sefton
The sixth book in the series about Kelly Flynn and her friends, set in the weeks coming up to Christmas, and concerning yet another murder in that small community. The characters are warm and believable, and the book is a pleasant undemanding read. Just wish I had a yarn store like theirs!!
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Mostly Mittens: Ethnic Knitting Designs from Russia
Charlene Schurch
These mittens from the Russian Komi people are knitted in the round and include a thumb gore for excellent fit. This newly revised collection features patterns for 35 pairs of mittens plus four traditional hats. All the colour patterns are charted. Includes directions for adapting the colour patterns to be used for caps. Revised edition, with new hat patterns, of a book published in 1998.
£16.75 |
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Nature’s Wrapture: contemporary shawls
Sheryl Thies
20 shawls, scarves and wraps in a variety of styles. Each design has a ‘note’ from Sheryl: an idea for how to wear the shawl, or a variation on the shape, or something about the yarn. Texture and lace patterns have written and charted instructions. Relatively simple, easy to wear designs.
£16.75 |
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Sock Club: Join the Knitting Adventure
Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott
A collection of 23 patterns collected from online sock-knitting communities and/or KAL (Knit-A-Longs), giving a reat variety. Includes a choice of instructions for converting the patterns to the size you need. Includes detials of the various clubs and KALs. Toe-up and top-down desings with various methods of heel construction.
£16.75 |
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Yarn Garden: 30+ knits using plant-based fibers
J Marsha Michler
Try cotton, linen, nettle or hemp to enjoy the unique benefits of plant-based fibres. These yarns are available in a range of weights and textures. Classic elegant patterns – that you could knit up in any yarn, of course!
£16.75 |
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