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12 Tatted Fairy Tales
Inga Madsen
The author has selected 12 of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales. She provides an excerpt from each one with a tatted picture of the scene described. Clear diagrams to work each picture.
Sale price £10.00, formerly £13.50

After Dark - Uncommon Knits for Night Time Jil Eaton 20 fabulous projects including a few for men and children. Glitzy and glamorous. Sale price £7.50, formerly £19.00

Anny Blatt: Timeless Classics From The Knit Collection Anny Blatt A stunning compilation of 40 elegant designs for men and women from published pattern books. Excellent diagrmas and photos thorughout. Sale price £15.00, formerly £21.95

Another Day In Paradise: Post Cards Anne Taintor 30 different humorous postcards about so-called 'domestic bliss'. Sale price £5.00, formerly £6.75

Aran Afghans to crochet 5 designs to crochet, replicating traditional Aran stitches including cable, popcorn and diamonds. All illustrated in colour. Line-by-line instructions; no charts. Leisure Arts Little Books 75014. Sale price £1.50, formerly £2.30

Bead Crochet Jewelry
Linda Lehman & Shelley Grant
Includes a thorough discussion of the yarns, hooks and beads used to make jewellery. In addition, a fifteen-project tutorial with lots of helpful hints and tips takes the reader from easy to increasingly difficult projects, incorporating different patterns and design techniques. Suitable for beginners and more experienced crocheters.
Sale price £10.00, formerly £14.25

Beautiful Embroidered & Embellished Knits
Jane Davis
Over 30 patterns knitted mostly in easy stocking stitch, then embellished with embroidery, beading, fringes and more, creating everything from quick and easy projects to cherished heirlooms.
Sale price £13.00, formerly £17.00

Beginner’s Guide to Felting Nicky Epstein “8 knit projects for the first-time felter! Creative, boutique inspired designs that make knitting even more exciting!” Includes special finishing techniques such as 3-dimensional shapes, floral knitted appliqués, cut felted appliqués, fringes, and more. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.20

The Best of Lopi compiled by Susan Mills and Norah Gaughan From traditional Icelandic yoked sweaters in a wide range of colourways to arans and other textured stitch patterns. Includes some photos of Iceland and its people. Sale price £12.50, formerly £19.99

Beyond the Scarf—15 Simple and Fun Fashions You Can Knit Kathleen Greco and Nick Greco Begins with 15 pages of basic How-to information including dealing with novelty yarns; then progresses to 15 fairly simple but interesting projects including tops, sweaters, bags and wraps, aimed at those who have mastered straight (scarf) knitting. Materials lists for each project include yarn suggestions for every budget. Sale price £13.50, formerly £17.95

Big Book of slippers – warm the hearts and feet of loved ones with these 27 designs! A wide range of crochet patterns from a variety of designers. Sizes from small child’s to men’s. Includes a dainty bridal slipper. American terminology. House of White Birches. Sale price £3.50, formerly £5.35

A Blanket Canvas - the stories behind the Assign Afghan Collection 1996-2001 Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer This is a sort of 60-page annotated catalogue, with the fascinating stories behind the first 48 afghans, all illustrated in colour. Sale price £5.00, formerly £10.00

Blankets, Hats and Booties to knit and crochet
Kristin Spurkland
45 designs including 10 knitted sets and 5 crocheted sets. Choose lace, stripes, motifs or textured patterns. Useful tips for sizing up and down, even to preemie sizes. By the same author: Knits from the Heart; Crochet from the Heart.
Sale price £13.50, formerly £17.99

The Button Maker—30 great techniques and 35 stylish projects
Sarah Beaman
Includes ideas for embellishing and personalising bought buttons, knitted and crocheted buttons, and lots of other idea for mainly yarn and textile based buttons.
Sale price £11.00, formerly £14.99

Cabled Accessories Patricia Kim Woolly mittens, hats and scarves to keep you and your family warm in any went or wintry weather. Sale price £4.00, formerly £5.35

Celebrity Scarves Sixth & Spring. Is this book a fun look at some top Hollywood stars modeling their creation, or the creations themselves? It's probably mostly looking at the stars, but their narrow long scarves are very stylish now and so easy to knit. A couple skeins of some wild novelty yarn and a set of big needles and you can finish a 6 foot long scarf between shots for you next movie or at least on a knitting weekend. Celebrity knitting! Sale price £2.50, formerly £18.95

Classic Crocheted Vests Nancie M. Wiseman Versatile and chic designs for buttoned waistcoats and sleeveless pullovers/tops, suitable for every season, style and occasion, in small to extra-large sizes. Border and neckline variations to enable you to personalise your garment. Sale price £13.50, formerly £17.99

Classic Knitted Vests - 16 styles for Men and Women
Nancie M. Wiseman
Versatile designs for waistcoats with stylish details;quick to make, fun to wear.
Sale price £15.00, formerly £20.50

Contemporary Tatting: New Designs from an Old Art
Judith Connors
Combines traditional techniques with new approaches to tatting. 10 pages on techniques and 15 projects including stunning three dimensional rose and orchid, wedding garter and beautiful earrings.
Sale price £7.50, formerly £11.99

Contest Favourite Dishcloths 17 creative designs from among the best entries in the latest design contest from "Crochet With Heart" magazine. Fun-to-do for all skill levels. American. Leisure Arts 3211. Sale price £3.50, formerly £5.00

Cool Cover-ups to Crochet Treva G McCain 4 designs for girls. Try crochet mesh threaded with ribbons, trendy ponchos or a cover-up in shell stitch.. American terminology. Leisure Arts 4589. Sale price £4.00, formerly £5.35

Cotton: the biography of a revolutionary fiber Stephen Yafa From its domestication some 5,500 years ago to its vast control today over government policies, this is the incredible story of the crop that spawned the industrial Revolution, sparked the American Civil War, and made the boll weevil world famous. A readable, informative and often entertaining book. Previously published in 2005 as Cotton. Sale price £8.00, formerly £11.00

Country Living Cozy Knits for Cuddly Babies Eleanor Lynn 25 irresistible knitted projects for babies, designed so that even complete novices can learn the necessary skills and achieve great-looking results. An illustrated step-by-step course covers everything from buying yarn and needles to making the first stitch, from fixing mistakes to mastering the art of finishing. Sale price £7.50, formerly £14.95

Couture Knits Jean Moss A collection of 24 patterns for women’s tops and accessories, graded into 3 levels of skill, wit jean’s usual wide range of garment shapes. There is a note that “This is a recent retrospective. Some patterns have appeared published under different names”. All use Rowan or Artesano yarns and are sized from bust 81 cm/32” up to 102 cm/40”, with diagrams of the finished garment pieces. Includes a biography of Jean’s very varied life. Sale price £14.00, formerly £17.95

Creative Machine Knitting Ruth Lee An elegant collection of women's garments for all occasions. Classic and contemporary designs. Easy-to-follow instructions; practical advice on making patterns fit; clear diagrams and colour photography. Sale price £7.50, formerly £12.95

Crochet - Young and Trendy
Mary Jane Hall
6 designs for scarves, shrugs and ponchos. Includes a wonderful curly scarf! American terminology. Leisure Arts.
Sale price £4.00, formerly £5.50

Crochet Bags! 15 Hip Projects for Carrying Your Stuff Candi Jensen Projects range from a swinging cotton bag in hot summer colours to an evening purse adorned with feathers. Try working with suede yarn, making a fan-shaped purse, incorporating beads, producing a string shopping bag, and even crocheting with recycled plastic shopping bags. Sale price £5.00, formerly £10.95

Crochet for Tots - 20 fresh fun designs Nancy Queen Charming designs for the small people in your life. Martingale. Sale price £7.50, formerly £18.50

Crochet Hats! 15 stylish projects to top it all off Candi Jensen A hat shaped book! Crochet with colour, whims, beads, raffia, metallics. Easy-to-follow instructions for a wide range of very wearable hats. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.95

Crochet in Bloom Ruthie Marks Create eleven crocheted floral fashions with light weight 100% cotton yarn and hooks ranging from size 3.25 mm (American D) all the way up to 12 mm (American size P). American terminology. Leisure Arts. Sale price £4.50, formerly £6.00

Crochet in Style Mary Jane Hall 4 fun scarves, a poncho and a wrap. Leisure Arts. American terminology. Sale price £1.50, formerly £5.50

Crochet More Edgings: From Turn-of-the-Century Sources
edited by Jules and Kaethe Kliot
Contains work from 8 publications originally published between circa 1910 and 1937. Pictures and instructions have been clearly reproduced. Includes edgings for pillowcases, sheets and towels as well as edges for circular pieces, fringes, the delicate Reticella edgings that mimic bobbin lace, and an exquisite grape and leaf border.
Sale price £11.50, formerly £14.50

Crocheted Scarves - Vogue Knitting on the Go series
edited by Trisha Malcolm
Patterns from a range of different designers so there's sure to be something you'll want to make.
Sale price £4.50, formerly £9.50

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 125 Inspirational Ideas, and 18 Creative Projects
Kate Haxell & Luise Roberts
This easy-to-use guide introduces knitters to 100 practical techniques, including three-dimensional yarn effects, beading, yarn-mixing, crochet, felting, appliqué, embroidery and smocking. It also features 125 ideas for using the techniques and 20 step-by-step projects.
Sale price £16.50, formerly £21.95

Desperate Crochet When you crave the stitching satisfaction only a luxurious designer-quality crochet design can bring, then you are desperate for projects like these! 9 lovely styles to accent your wardrobe that can be made in just a few hours. Crochet a Waistcoat or poncho for the weekend, or a slinky shoulder wrap, complete with jewellery, for that special evening out. Wire and beads add an artistic flair to the brooch, necklace and earrings! Full-colour, 24 pages. American terminology. Annie's Attic. Sale price £4.00, formerly £6.00

Doilies in Bloom Roses, forget-me-nots, sunflowers, violets, daisies, field flowers, and an English garden burst into bloom on 7 lovely thread crochet doilies. Leisure Arts 3315. Sale price £2.00, formerly £4.95

Donna Kooler's Crocheted Afghans
compiled by Donna Kooler
A wide range of stunning designs from members of The Crochet Guild of America.Written instructions - no charts. American terminology.
Sale price £10.00, formerly £12.99

Easy Bead-as-you-go – 11 great projects Tammy Hildebrand Learn this way of beading where you don’t need to tread the beads on to the yarn before you begin. Requires beads with holes large enough to slip your crochet hook in. Projects include necklace, hooded shrug, camisole, poncho, tote, scarves, purse, shawl and sweater. Annie’s Attic 876550. American. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.25

Easy Knitted Accessories - Funky and Fashionable Projects for the Novice Knitter
Jeanette A. Trotman
This book is about creating funky, colourful, desirable, and achievable accessories for knitters of all skill levels. From basic stitch textures and simple colour techniques to intricate beading and brushed and felted textures, each project comes with easy-to-follow instructions and full-colour photographs of the finished piece. Throughout the book there are tips on skills that are relevant to the project.
Sale price £8.00, formerly £10.99

Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques
Jan Eaton
This complete guide explains, in a clear and easy-to-follow fashion, how to create everything from openwork and lace through to woven and hairpin crochet. This information-packed book takes you through the basic techniques to a highly adaptable project section that will provide guidance and inspiration for making colourful and stylish garments for you to wear. English.
Sale price £10.00, formerly £12.99

Everyday Style—Classic Knits for Women
Carol Rasmussen Noble
Cassic shapes with 14 knit-and-purl stitch patterns plus a few adventures in colour work. Includes a section on how to achieve a good fit. Wearable designs for work and leisure. American.
Sale price £15.00, formerly £19.99

Eye-catching Crochet - Fashion Accessories you can Make Janet Rehfeldt 24 projects, including bags, belts, shawls, a poncho and more. Learn how to use novelty yarns, leather and beads. Pattterns from a variety of designers. Includes a pattern for fingerless gloves that convert to mittens, and for delightful mini-sock earrings. American. Sale price £12.50, formerly £16.50

Family Circle Easy Afghans - 50 Knit and Crochet projects Includes a Navajo throw, a cabled quilt and a lacy lap rug or baby blanket. Sale price £5.00, formerly £16.95

Fashion Doll Knits – 7 dreamy designs Svetlana Avrakh Make a cape, shawl, evening dress, flared trousers, ball dress, sleeveless coat and ‘fur’ coat for Barbie. Small portable projects to create a designer wardrobe. ASN. American Sale price £4.50, formerly £5.35

Fashion Show Favourites—12 knit and crochet fashions—from the runway to everyday
Granny square skirt, butterfly cape, chevron jacket, afghan, legwarmers and lots more. American. Leisure Arts 3773.
Sale price £4.50, formerly £6.50

Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Knitting: Fabulous Projects - Great New Looks Cyndy Lyle Rymer Create fabulous "yarn" from fabric strips. Illustrated instructions for right and left handed knitters show you everything you need to complete 10 stunning projects and lots of easy variations. Scarves, glasses cases, bags and purses, cushions and more. Sale price £7.50, formerly £11.00

Favorite Mittens: Best Traditional Mitten Patterns from Fox Geese & Fences and Flying Geese and Partridge Feet
Robin Hansen
The first unusual and charming book of traditional mitten patterns from Maine, Fox Geese & Fences, came out in 1983, soon to be followed by Flying Geese & Partridge Feet. Here the author has selected the best and most popular designs from those two classic books, perfecting the patterns and making her directions even easier to follow.
Sale price £12.00, formerly £15.90

Felt to Stitch – creative felting for textiles artists Sheila Smith All the techniques you need to create felt, plus ideas for further manipulation, blending colours, surface embellishment, three-dimensional shapes and innovative methods including shibori and Nuno felt. Sale price £14.00, formerly £18.99

Felt Without Seams: Making Hollow Forms - Book 2
Sheila Smith
This second of the series introduces three-dimensional felt making for hats, slippers, bags, and more. This book will guide you through making felt hats that actually fit a human being. Recommended.
Sale price £8.00, formerly £11.00

Felted Crochet
Jane Davis
Learn everything you need to know about felted crochet and then put that knowledge to work in creating 30 spectacular felted crochet projects in an array of today's exquisite wool and novelty yarns.
Sale price £13.00, formerly £17.00

Felted Knit Purses From Exclusively You at Leisure Arts. 6 designs, with clear written instructions for the knitting, enhanced by diagrams when needed. Basic felting instructions included. American. Sale price £4.00, formerly £6.00

Felting - Vogue Knitting-on-the-Go series
edited by Trisha Malcolm
Felting produces amazingly durable, beautiful pieces with unusual textures. An introduction explains all the knitting basics and felting fundamentals, from yarn selection to blocking and finishing the final product, and there's a wide variety of great things to create: flower clutch bag, baby blanket, pillows, a snake toy, beret, slippers, scarves, multicoloured mittens, and the tea cosy on the cover is worth buying a tea pot for!!
Sale price £7.50, formerly £9.50

Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art
edited by Katherine Duncan Aimone
Features about 40 American fashion artists in a showcase of dazzlingly elegant one-off pieces using a variety of techniques. HB
Sale price £18.00, formerly £23.95

Fifty Beautiful Edgings Terry Kimbrough A lovely collection of elegant and pretty crochet edgings. Leisure Arts 1509. American. Sale price £4.50, formerly £5.75

Filet Throws Hartmut Hass 5 stylish designs to crochet in 4 ply yarn - butterflies, a large vase of flowers, patchwork, alphabet and a traditional all-over design. All designs charted. American terminology. ASN 1385 Sale price £2.00, formerly £5.25

Finishing techniques for Hand Knitters
Jane Crowfoot
All the various stitches, appliqué edgings, decorative stitches and basic tehniques for a nicely finished project are presented in a clear well organized manner with photos and illustrations. Includes unusual methods and techniques that are not found in very many other books, like appliqué cords and little motifs, traditional edgings, and a tidy hem or selvedge to add a nice touch to your garments, accessories, and household items.
Sale price £7.50, formerly £9.99

Folk Bags - 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World
Vicky Square
These knitted bags that are inspired by folk art traditions from around the world. The knit stitches, yarns and finishing are the creative part. Good directions for each bag and information about the culture that inspired it make this another great book from Interweave Press.
Sale price £12.00, formerly £15.99

Folk Hats—32 knitting patterns and tales from around the world
Vicki Square
Projects range from simple to challenging and reflect the rich colours and textures of our world. Begins with a chapter on hat basics, giving the correct terms for the various parts of a hat, and defining the names for recognisable shapes as well as introducing the techniques needed. Another excellent book in this first-class series.
Sale price £12.00, formerly £15.99

Folk Shawls
Cheryl Oberle
25 patterns for shawls. based on traditions in various countries around the world. Triangular, square and rectangular designs, very simple to complex lace ones. ISBN 1-8830 -1059-4
Sale price £12.00, formerly £15.49

For the Love of Knitting - a Celebration of the Knitter's Art
edited by Kate Cornell
A scrapbook of stories, essays and memories interspersed with colour photos of early patterns, adverts, yarns, knitted garments and artefacts, to celebrate our knitting heritage from World War II to now. Lots to warm the heart, make you smile and provide a good read. A book to treasure.
Sale price £16.50, formerly £22.00

Fresh Fashion Accents to Crochet Mary Estok Nolfi 11 projects. These accessories will add colour and style to your wardrobe. Create belts, bracelets, flowers and purses and a hat, using beads, luxurious yarns, quick embroidery stitches and buttons. Leisure Arts. American. Sale price £4.50, formerly £6.75

Fresh Flower Edgings If you love the delicate crocheted edgings from the 1930s and 1940s, you will adore these 14 all-new floral edgings. There are lots of ideas to get you started, including flower pots, baskets, journals, frames, napkins, place mats, tissue covers and more. Sale price £2.50, formerly £5.50

Fun & Fabulous Crocheted Accessories Create four chic fashion sets. Each has a purse;other coordinating pieces include scarves or a wrap, hats or a hooded scarf, and one has a coin purse. Leisure Arts 3688. Sale price £3.50, formerly £5.95

Fun And Funky Crochet: 30 Exciting Projects for a Stylish New Look Sophie Britten Crochet 30 trendy projects, from hats, bags, and belts to a choker and even a daring bikini. Customize items you already own with fun edgings, collars and cuffs. Includes a complete introduction to basic techniques, plus advice on yarns and hooks. Sale price £10.00, formerly £17.95

Funky Chunky Crocheted Accessories - 60 ways and more to make and customise hats, bags, scarves, mittens and slippers Jan Eaton Take five basic patterns, then learn how to use plain and novelty yarns to achieve fabulous effects, decorate with beads, edgings and trims, zips and buttons. Step-by-step photos and clear instructions. English. Sale price £9.00, formerly £12.99

Funky Chunky Knitted Accessories – 60 ways and more to make and customise hats, bags, scarves, mittens and capelets Jan Eaton Transform five basic patterns into hip fashion accessories with this novel mix-and-match approach to knitting. Create a one-of-a-kind look with trims, buttons, appliqués, ruffles and more. Step-by-step photos and clear instructions. Sale price £9.00, formerly £12.99

Funky Knitting - 16 fab things to knit
Aimed at 8-12 year olds. Includes basic instructions on how to knit with patterns far beanies, scarves, bags and felted motifs to add to absolutely anything! Bright fun presentation.
Sale price £7.50, formerly £10.50

Get Hooked - simple steps to crochet cool stuff Kim Werker, editor of crochet me online magazine Simple lessons and really clear photos and instructions show you everything you need to know to make these 15 projects aimed at the teenage market. American stitch names. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.75

Getting Started: Crochet
Judith L. Swartz
Aimed at the beginner, his book begins with all the necessary tools and to how to shop for yarn and equipment. Types and weights of yarn are explained as well as gauge and its importance – all in simple language. Clear diagrams address how to hold the hook and yarn and how to form stitches, leading to the first project: a simple scarf. Move on to shaping techniques with more projects, then try working in rounds. Resource list, index, and charts included. American. By the same author: Hip to Crochet; Hip to Knit
Sale price £9.00, formerly £12.99

Getting Started—Knitting
Jennifer Worick
Tips, hints and techniques for those new to knitting. Multiple choice (jokey) quizzes at every stage! Work through the basics and by the end of the book you will be able to read the instructions for and to knit simple yet stylish garments.
Sale price £9.00, formerly £12.99

Gifts to Crochet Love a bargain? This inexpensive little book has 10 crochet patterns for covered hangers, a set of golf club covers, a soothing neck warmer, a baby afghan, a huggable teddy bear, and four more gifts for those you cherish. 32 pages. Leisure Arts Little Books. Sale price £2.00, formerly £2.95

Glamour Wraps – 4 crochet designs
Melissa Leapman
Neat designs, one using faux fur yarn, one ribbon, one chunky and one DK weight. American terminology. Leisure Arts.
Sale price £4.00, formerly £5.35

A Good Yarn Debbie Macomber The sequel to The Shop on Blossom Street. Customers of Lydia's shop flock to her store to find the best yarns and advice on knitting, but they also find warmth and friendship among the threads. In interweaving stories, three new ladies join Lydia's sock knitting class, and although they are all from diverse backgrounds and ages, they soon find a connection to each other as they knit away. Hardback. Sale price £7.50, formerly £14.95

Handknit Style II – more contemporary sweaters from Tricoter Linden Ward & Beryl Hiatt Knit classic silhouettes but make them bold, colourful and stylish. This book focuses on colour work, from simple one-colour sweaters through stripes to intarsia and more. 16 projects. Fold-out format enables you to see the photo of the finished garment with its instructions. Sale price £12.50, formerly £19.50

Handknit Style: Contemporary Sweaters from Tricoter
Linden Ward & Beryl Hiatt
Tricoter is a yarn shop to die for in Seattle. The book includes photos of the inside of the shop, as well as lots of photos of totally scrummy yarns. Sixteen patterns for women combine simple-to-knit elegant shapes with spectacular yarns. Designs focus on either gorgeous colour work, unique details or funky novelty features.
Sale price £12.50, formerly £25.00

Happy Feet Flip-Flops - 24 Fun-to-Crochet Designs Jennine Korejko Cover the straps of your flip-flops to personalise them! Flowers, beads, the current fur yarns and lost more. ASN 1379. Sale price £1.00, formerly £6.50

The Harmony Guides: Vol 4 - 250 Creative Knitting Stitches
Includes slip stitch mosaics, cross stitch patterns and panels, cable patterns. All techniques used to knit the stitches are well illustrated in diagrams. All stitches have both written and charted instructions. Originally published in 1990 as "Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches, Vol 3".
Sale price £5.00, formerly £8.99

The Harmony Guides: Vol. 1 Knitting Techniques
This was originally published as The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches Vols. 1 and 2 and Guide to Knitting Techniques. It's full of easy-to-read diagrams from the slip knot starting your cast on to patterning, shaping, correcting mistakes, grafting, and sewing up pieces. Over 750 stitches as well as information on yarns, patterns, working from charts, cables for V-necks, finishing touches, circular knitting and stranded colours. Colour photos of the stitches, clear diagrams, special tips. Originally published in 1986 as "The Harmony Guide to Knitting Techniques". Only one copy left!
Sale price £5.00, formerly £8.99

Hip Graphic Knits - unique patterns and techniques for adding stylish graphics to your knitted designs Rochelle Bourgault & Lisa B Evans A fun informative guide to knitting with colour. Learn how to convert any design into a knitting motif and incorporate it into any project. Includes 25 dynamic graphic patterns, a gallery of graphic motifs, detailed instructions on adding colour and graphics to any knitting project, full colour photos and illustrations. Spiral bound. Sale price £11.00, formerly £14.25

Hip Knits Catherine Tough Gives a modern twist to traditional knitting techniques and patterns. 18 fun and inspiring projects to make while you develop your technical skills. Sale price £10.00, formerly £12.99

Hip to Crochet - 23 contemporary projects for today's crocheter
Judith L. Swartz
Starts basic instruction, moves on from simple projects to more advanced ones including scarves, sweaters, cushions, a throw, slippers and mittens. Well illustrated with clear instructions and diagrams.
Sale price £12.50, formerly £14.99

How to Knit with Circular and Double-Pointed Needles. Simple techniques and step-by-step projects Betty Barnden Ten quick and easy projects introduce new skills such as using stitch holders, creating textured stitches and shaping with darts. Include a stitch pattern library. Clear photos of each stage and of the materials needed for each project. An excellent introduction. Sale price £8.00, formerly £10.99

I Love Knitting – 25 loopy projects that will show you how to knit easily and quickly Rachel Henderson Intended to make knitting appealing and accessible to young people. Covers all the basics, illustrated with drawings, then moves on to relatively small projects – scarves, accessories, slippers, tea cosy, wrist warmers – to build up confidence. Sale price £10.00, formerly £12.99

In-Style Scarves - 12 long skinny designs Ruthie Marks These 12 totally cool scarves are long on style, measuring from 70-82" in length, or whatever length you desire! Crochet these to fit your own unique style and colour preferences. Great gift ideas or a nifty way to update your old wardrobe. Complete instructions and colour photos are included for each project. American terminology. Annie's Attic. Sale price £1.50, formerly £4.75

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. Sale price £5.50, formerly £7.50

Instant Expert – Crochet edited by Katy Bevan Clear instructions and illustrations for basic stitches and techniques, followed by more than 30 patterns for a wide range of projects, including garments. Diagrams of garment shapes, but no crochet symbols. English terminology. Sale price £15.00, formerly £19.99

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.
Sale price £13.50, formerly £17.99

It's a Filet Crochet Christmas Harmut Hass Brighten up your home for Christmas with the elegance of seven festive filet crochet patterns to make with 10s crochet cotton. Largest measures 51 inches. American terminology. Annie's Attic. Sale price £2.50, formerly £5.25

Jackets: Fabric, Fit, and Finish for Today's Knits
Jean Frost
This collection looks back to the early 1900s when jackets were fitted garments that highlighted an outfit for day or evening wear. These are tailored garments that 'make' an ensemble. The details are everything. Firm stitch patterns, trims, real lapels, all presented clearly with good side bars for additional details. XRX Books.
Sale price £14.99, formerly £15.50

The Joy of Knitting: Texture. Color, Design and the Global Knitting Circle Lisa M. Myers Contains 13 classical patterns but is about the Spirit of Knitting - knitter's love affair with the yarns, textures and colours, the very tactile pleasure of using the yarn. A thought-provoking read. Black and white illustrations. Sale price £5.00, formerly £12.99

Keep Warm with Waffle Weave Learn the terrific technique of crocheted waffle weave fabric, and create pair of cosy slippers, a cuddly throw, a child's hat and scarf set, a tunic and 2 trendy ponchos, all made using the double-thick, reversible waffle weave technique. Yarns used range from super fine sock-weight to chunky for a sumptuous variety of textures. Full-colour 20-page book comes complete with basic instructions for waffle weave technique to get you started. American terminology. Annie's Attic. See also Learn to do Waffle Weave. Sale price £4.00, formerly £5.50

Kids can Knit
Carolyn Clewer
Full colour book aimed at children working on their own, that starts with finger knitting, French knitting, making pompoms and simple braids before moving on to knitting with needles. Clear diagrams, lots of simple projects, and a short "Oh no, what went wrong?" section.
Sale price £10.00, formerly £12.95

Kids Caps
designed by Valesha Marshall Kirksey
7 pull-on hats to crochet. American. Leisure Arts 2918.
Sale price £3.50, formerly £5.00

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.
Sale price £11.50, formerly £14.99

Kids Knit! Simple Steps to Nifty Projects Sarah Bradberry All you need to do is to give your child yarn, knitting needles, scissors, and this terrific book. While learning the stitches, s/he'll make awesome projects like a teddy bear puppet, sunglasses case, and fashion doll dress. Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.50

Kids Weaving: Projects for Kids of All Ages Sarah Swett With clear easy-to-follow instructions, kids find out how much fun it is to weave. Make 15 fun, inexpensive, colourful projects including note cards, friendship bracelets, magic carpets, shoelaces and a striped blanket, many of which can be completed in a single afternoon. Clear instructions and bright, helpful illustrations. Sale price £11.50, formerly £14.95

Knit Christmas Stockings Gwen Steege A sock-shaped book with 19 Christmas stocking and ornament patterns. Good pattern layout, charts, and special instructions where needed. Knitted snowman, bobbles, tassels, fur stitches, felting, and embroidery are used with fun-to-knit traditional cables, fair-isle, and felting. Sale price £8.00, formerly £11.50

Knit Fix—Problem Solving for Knitters Lisa Kartus With clear illustrations and instructions, with humour and helpful suggestions, Lisa shows you how to correct twisted stitches, work out where those extra stitches came from, hide or repair colour mistakes, close up holes, alter a finished piece for a perfect fit—and much more. Interweave Press. Sale price £11.00, formerly £14.50

Knit Hats! 15 Cool Patterns to Keep you Warm
A hat book shaped like a hat! Fun to knit, challenging hat patterns, with clear instructions for children to adult sizes. Most are knitted on double-pointed needles in DK weight yarn with all kinds of decorations, from carrots to morning glory flowers, and shapes from pill box in lumpy yarn to mohair berets to hats with flaps. Good chart layout.
Sale price £8.50, formerly £11.50

Knit it Now! Turn Great Yarns into Great Sweaters Julie Montanari One unusual feature of these patterns is that the stitch and row tensions are printed directly below the colour photo of the finished garment. The designs use quick-to-knit yarns and include close-ups of the pattern stitch in colour. The garments are complemented by a few lacy scarf patterns. Tips and lots of colour throughout. Sale price £13.00, formerly £25.50

Knit Lit The Third: We Spin More Yarns Linda Roghaar & Molly Wolf An all-new collection of stories about the ups, downs, ins, and outs of knitting from more than seventy contributors from stories to make you laugh out loud to those about women whose knitting helps them get through crises in their lives. The first section is called "OK. SO who's normal. anyway?" . Sound familiar? Sale price £8.50, formerly £10.30

Knit Lit Too: Stories from Sheep to Shawl...and More Writing About Knitting Linda Roghaar & Molly Wolf In this second collection of tales by knitters, for knitters, Linda Roghaar and Molly Wolf have gathered another even more colourful array of contributors. Here are over 60 pieces spun together by the devotion that knitters feel for their beloved hobby that is for many a way of life. A book to keep on your bedside table. Sale price £3.50, formerly £11.00

Knit Lit-sweaters and their stories... and other writing about knitting edited by Linda Roghaar and Molly Wolf 'Knitting offers a camaraderie, a society of women and men who converse in a language all their own and flock to yarn stores with religious devotion.' The book is a really good read, with short articles from a wide variety of knitters. No patterns though. Sale price £5.00, formerly £9.50

Knit Mittens Robin Hansen What could be funkier than a mitten-shaped mitten book?! A collection of fun, challenging-to-knit mittens using many different stitches. A mixture of traditional and contemporary mittens in fair isle and other stitches, with different shapes, including a fingerless and a one-fingered mitten. Sale price £7.50, formerly £11.50

Knit One Felt Too - discover the magic of knitted felt with 25 easy project
Kathleen Taylor
Knit it, shrink it and wear it! Create beautiful felted accessories, from a chic evening bag to toddler's slippers, from stylish cloche to novelty cushions.
Sale price £11.00, formerly £14.50

Knit One Haiku Too—An artful journey. Poems, stories and stitches. Inspiration found. Maria Fire Links the soothing rhythm and mystery of knitting with the Japanese poetry form, the haiku (3 lines; 17 syllables arranged 5-7-5). A celebration of the creativity, the meditative and contemplative aspects of knitting. Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.50

Knit Ponchos Wraps & Scarves Jane Davis "Ponchos with Panache... Shawls of sophistication...Scarves with sass... Wraps of whimsy... Luxurious Knits Await." More than 40 projects to enhance your wardrobe, some traditional, others trendy. 75 how-to charts and illustrations and more than 150 colour photos. Includes lace, cables and beaded knitting. Sale price £12.50, formerly £16.25

Knit Socks! 15 Cool Patterns for Toasty Feet
Betsy Lee Mc Carthy
A sock-shaped book containing 15 unique, easy-to-follow patterns to give you the confidence to get started and the skills you need to tackle more challenging projects. Includes advice about choosing yarns and needles.
Sale price £8.00, formerly £11.50

knit.101 – the indispensable self-help guide to knitting and crochet by the experts at knit.1 magazine From Vogue Knitting, knit.1 magazine is renowned for its innovative, edgy designs that are right in step with the latest fashion trends. This is a guide like no other. It covers all the basics in an easy-to-follow visual format; teaches you to read patterns and follow schematics; includes more than 20 trendy, beginner-friendly projects. Sale price £8.00, formerly £10.95

Knitorama—25 great & glam things to knit
Rachael Matthews
Rachael is one of the founders of Cast Off, a London-based knitting group that meets in different places every time and specialises in KIP or knitting in public. Here she presents 25 original and wacky yet stylish and practical designs that have step by step instructions on how-to knit each project. A lively sense of humour and an irreverent approach to knitting make this a book to be enjoyed and treasured.
Sale price £8.00, formerly £12.99

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!
Sale price £11.00, formerly £18.50

Knits for People and Pooches
Kathleen Power Johnson
“Cool looks for dogs extra-small to extra-large & female people small to extra large”. American terminology. Annie’s Attic.
See also: Stylish Knits for Dogs; Dog Gone Cute; Dog Sweaters to Knit and Crochet; Doggie Divas and Dandies.
Sale price £4.00, formerly £5.35

Knits From The Heart: Quick Projects For Generous Giving Kristin Spurkland More than 15 projects of items ideal to make for fund raising. Iincludes blankets, hats, scarves and socks, all illustarted in full colour. Advice on wear, care and sizing. Sale price £5.00, formerly £16.95

Knits, Knots, Buttons and Bows – projects for babies Lynda Schar More than 18 projects for delightful contemporary clothes and accessories, simple to knit and fun to give. Newborn to 18 months. Sale price £13.00, formerly £17.99

Knitted Lace in Miniature edited by Gloria Penning Don't let 'miniature' scare you off because you can use any yarn and any size needles and make your work as large/small as you like. Complete directions are given along with abbreviations, general instructions and materials. Rows end with the number of stitches in a pattern unit All are worked on double pointed needles. Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.50

Knitted shawls, stoles and scarves
Nancy Wiseman
Many of the patterns are for shawls and scarves with shaping at the neck edge so that they fit snugly round the neck and don't slide off. Lace, texture, cables and entrelac patterns. ISBN 1-56477-331-0
Sale price £13.50, formerly £17.99

The Knitter's Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters
Claire Crompton
Chapter by chapter, this book goes back to the basics: how to knit and purl, increase and decrease, read patterns with an overview of the yarns and equipment available today. It goes on to more advanced techniques, and includes a stitch library that will become an indispensable reference tool. This book provides plenty of opportunities to explore one's developing skills and experiment with a variety of motifs to liven up any knitting.
Sale price £11.00, formerly £14.99

The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques Nancy Wiseman Spiral bound book with good photos and line drawings of all the tricks and techniques for casting on and off, increasing and decreasing, seams, pockets, buttonholes, and much more. Sale price £15.00, formerly £18.45

The 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. Sale price £12.50, formerly £14.95

Knitter's Lib: Learn to Knit, Crochet, and Free Yourself from Pattern Dependency Lena Maikon Learn-as-you-go while making these twenty original designs. Tips to personalise and perfect any project. This book aims to take the mystery out of knitting and to empower the beginner knitter. Includes some crochet. Sale price £10.00, formerly £13.50

The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch
Sally Melville
This is a knitting masterclass that you will use again and again. A 'learn to knit' book with 25 increasingly detailed projects for which the necessary skills are explained. Not just for beginners. Excellent photos.
Sale price £11.00, formerly £14.50

The Knitting Experience Book 2 : The Purl Stitch
Sally Melville
This is a knitting masterclass that you will use again and again. This second book continues the development of knitting skills and includes comfortable, unusual garment patterns and the graphical explanation of their construction.
Sale price £11.50, formerly £15.50

The Knitting Experience Book 3: Color - the Power and the Glory Sally Melville with photos by Alexis Zenakis 40+ projects that explore knitting with colour. Clear, step-by-step photographs lead knitters through a progression of new methods punctuated by fabulous and fun projects to knit. The 36 designs range from simple to classic to unexpected and are presented multiple times showcasing different techniques and mixing and matching colours. With advice, tips, and techniques, this tutorial inspires learners to take their craft to the next level. Sale price £14.00, formerly £18.50

Knitting for Peace—Make the world a better place one stitch at a time Betty Christiansen Read about knitters who knit for the needy worldwide. Learn how to join a Charity Knitting Programme or Stat your won. Includes 15 patterns for socks, hats (including a neat swirled ski cap), afghans, teddy bears and more. An inspiring and thought-provoking read. Sale price £11.00, formerly £14.95

Knitting in Plain English
Maggie Righetti
Full of easy-to-follow lessons and patterns and sensible solutions to nagging problems, this book is ideal for new knitters, even those who are convinced that they have two left hands, and even more experienced knitters for ideas to improve their knitting. Besides all the good, common sense information it contains, it's fun to read. Highly recommended.
Sale price £8.00, formerly £10.50

Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired By Patterns in Nature Norah Gaughan Pullovers born of a fascination with spirals seen in rams' horns & seashells; a shawl inspired by the atomic structure of quasicrystals; or a man's pullover whose central motif resembles the patterns formed by chemical waves. Explained in friendly layman's terms, using patterns in physics as inspiration. Sophisticated, classic designs, ready to reproduce following step-by-step instructions. Sale price £17.50, formerly £21.95

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”. Sale price £15.00, formerly £17.99

The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery
Linda Skolnik & Janice MacDaniels
"Knitting is the miracle of creating new dimensions from a strand of yarn." Discover how other knitters have used their knitting to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves, and how you can do the same. Includes some patterns and lots of really good advice to help you relax and enjoy your knitting.
Sale price £9.00, formerly £13.00

Knitting With A Smile: A Knitting Sketchbook The compact book with over 36 original Swedish knitting patterns by Inger Fredholm. Divided into chapters which include Lace, Sweden's Textile Heritage, Fair Isle Knitting, Star Pattern and Afghans. Sale price £25.00, formerly £30.00

Knitting with Balls – a hands-on guide to knitting for the MODERN MAN Michael del Vecchio, co-founder of MenKnit.net and editor of their quarterly e-zine 22 manly patterns ranging from scarves and socks to sweaters , bags, a cloth to polish the car and a beer cozy! Includes helpful how-tos and an introduction to the basics. Claims to be “the perfect guide or the females yarn addict in search of a cool gift for her guy, or for members of the growing band of male knitters”. Sale price £8.00, formerly £11.75

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. Sale price £12.50, formerly £24.99

Knitting Yarns And Spinning Tales: A Knitter's Stash of Wit and Wisdom edited by Kari Cornell This unique collection of essays and stories on knitting and spinning blends light-hearted tales with more philosophical pieces. The stories, including 3 on Crochet, are from 23 authors known to knitters, including Meg Swansen, Perri Klass, Lily Chin and Teva Durham. [Other books by the same author: For the Love of Knitting and Knitticisms] Sale price £7.50, formerly £12.25

Learn to Bead Crochet Nancy Nehring General directions followed by 7 projects to get you started. American terminology. ASN 1373. Sale price £4.00, formerly £5.50

Learn to Butterfly Loom Try this fun technique that's so easy you might not want to stop! With this simple, step-by-step guide, you'll learn just how easily you can create fun wearables and home accents--using a wide variety of yarns--just by wrapping, knotting and joining! All basic instructions are included in this full-colour 28-page book to make 17 different projects including afghans, ponchos, scarves, pillow covers and much more. Annie’s Attic. See our butterfly loom selection. Sale price £5.00, formerly £6.00

Learn to Crochet with Rickrack 8 projects for household items. ASN 1371. See also: Rickrack Crochet for your home. Sale price £1.00, formerly £5.50

Learn to Felt for Crocheters – 11 easy projects for wool yarn General instructions for feting plus detailed patterns for bags, hats, cushions, mittens and more. ASN 414. American. Sale price £4.00, formerly £6.00

The Learn to Knit a Sweater Book Jean Leinhauser Takes you through learning to knit and all the stages to make a simple sweater or cardigan. Suitable for children progressing to garments. Sizes 30 to 52 inch/76 to 132 cm chest/bust. American School of Needlework 1258. ISBN 0-88195-850-6. Sale price £7.00, formerly £14.00

The Little Box Of Crocheted Bags
Candace Eisner Strick
Quick, fun and inexpensive to make, these hip accessories will inspire today's crocheters to carry their stuff in style. Twenty projects using a variety of yarns from glitzy novelties and felted wool to faux fur, suede, and pearl cotton.
Sale price £12.00, formerly £14.45

Love Collection Dawn Brocco 5 coordinating cable designs in Alpaca by Dawn Brocco Designs. Sale price £4.00, formerly £8.00

Maggie's Ireland: Designer Knits On Location Maggie Jackson This is a big picture book about Ireland's past and future, its countryside, landmarks, food, and contemporary knitting, all beautifully photographed. This has nothing to do with traditional aran knitting Sale price £22.50, formerly £28.95

Making Eyelash Crochet Leis
Coryn Tanaka & May Masaki
Create traditional floral or flat leis using textured yarns for endless variety; use as hatbands, head bands, neck leis, wristlets, anklets or hair ornaments. Full instructions and colour photos.
Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.50

Making Eyelash Crochet Leis 2: Vol. 2
Coryn Tanaka & May Masaki
34 New designs, with photographs and diagrams, arranged by style for easy selection.
Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.50

Mary’s Doilies - 7 crochet projects
Mary Werst
Lovely designs using size 10 crochet cotton. American. Leisure Arts 3853.
Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.50

Men who Knit and the Dogs who love Them – 30 Great-Looking Designs for Man & His Best Friend Annie Modesitt & Drew Emborsky A variety of stitch patterns and striking colour combinations for easy-fitting garments, practical and attractive accessories. Five of the men’s sweaters have matching projects for their dogs. Sale price £10.00, formerly £14.25

Mindful Knitting: Inviting Contemplative Practice to the Craft Tara Jon Manning The author sees the repetitive, rhythmic character of knitting is as an ideal contemplative activity. Knitting and meditation both necessitate careful, focused attention. Contains 10 knitting projects in order of difficulty and includes helpful and accessible glossaries of knitting and meditation terms. More on knitting than meditation. Sale price £5.50, formerly £10.95

Mini Knits for the 1/12th scale Dolls' House Linda Spratley 40 original patterns mainly for garments for baby, children and adult dolls house dolls, with a few home furnishings, made using embroidery silks. See also: Edwardian-style Hand-Knitted Fashion for 1/12th Scale Dolls. Sale price £8.50, formerly £16.95

More Blankets and Throws - 100 stylish new squares to knit
Debbie Abrahams
Colour, cables, beads, textured stitches, intarsia and more in this new inspirational book from this lively author.
Sale price £12.50, formerly £16.99

Mother Of Purl: Friends, Fun, And Fabulous Designs At Hollywood's Knitting Circle Edith Eig Edith Eig is apparently the knitting teacher to Hollywood's hottest stars, and now wants to share her renowned tips, techniques and designs with you! In addition to invaluable knitting advice and wonderful projects, she also shares anecdotes from celebrities who frequent her store. Sale price £5.00, formerly £14.95

Natural Knits for Babies and Mums - 21 beautiful designs using organic yarns Louisa Harding A unique “bump” sweater to fit and flatter an expectant mother, hats, bootees and mittens for babies, classic blankets, pillows and toys as gifts, comfortable sweaters for babies, stylish ad practical sweaters for nursing mothers. Sale price £10.00, formerly £12.99

Naughty Needles – sexy, saucy knits for the bedroom and beyond Nikol Lohr 30 easy to follow projects that will knit up quickly because there’s not that much time to knit. This is a brash tongue-in-cheek look at a traditional art. The fun and feisty designs – from the demure to the bizarre with a touch of fetish thrown in - will go from bedroom to costume party and back again. Not for the faint hearted! Sale price £9.00, formerly £11.95

Needle Felting – Art techniques and Projects Anne Einset Vickrey with Patricia Spark and Linda van Alstyne An introduction to needle felting that guides the beginner through five simple projects which increase in difficulty as you work through the book. Includes more advanced techniques such as how to sculpt a face and make a human figure. Sale price £7.00, formerly £9.95

Needle Felting – Artful Fashion Judy Jacobs & Kay Kaduce Simple tools and techniques for fabulous results! Use colourful yarns, wool tops, buttons and beads to add an artistic touch to sweaters, jackets, trousers, hats and purses. 19 projects. American. Leisure Arts 4296 Sale price £4.00, formerly £6.50

New Knits On The Block: A Guide to Knitting What Kids Really Want Vickie Howell of the American TV knitting show Knitty Gritty Become the most popular parent (or friend or aunt or grandparent) on the block with the coolest projects to knit for kids. Not your typical knitting projects like sweaters or mittens, instead the author includes great gifts that children will go nuts over: wizard & princess hats, guitar-shaped cushion, superman cape, chain mail, a Mermaid costume, and many more. Sale price £7.50, formerly £11.00

Nicky Epstein's Knitting for your Home - Afghans, Pillows and Accents.
Nicky Epstein
More than 30 projects, from traditional to modern, with the close attention to detail we have come to expect from this designer.
Sale price £13.50, formerly £17.95

Not Tonight Darling, I’m Knitting Betty Hosegood Knitting put into context for the new generation of knitters - a canter through (selective) history, a review of yarn types, profiles of current knitters, and a “Knit Parade” from the 1930s onwards. Roughly 7 inches square with hard covers and a pleasant matte finish, this is the ideal gift for a new knitter! Sale price £7.50, formerly £9.99

Oodles of Outerwear for Canines – 6 knit designs Shelle Hendrix Cain Cape, sweater, blanket and poncho set and jackets to reward your dog’s faithful friendship. Leisure Arts. American. Sale price £4.00, formerly £6.75

Our Best Thread Crochet Create sensational gifts, enchanting home décor, delightful gifts for baby, and Christmas items with this wonderful collection of thread crochet. Choose from over 90 delightful designs featuring everything from ornaments to booties and more! American terminology. Leisure Arts. Sale price £5.00, formerly £11.00

Perfectly Brilliant Knits Melissa Matthay and Sheryl Thies Each design introduces a unique feature, trim or pattern stitch. Combine dazzling yarns with dramatic flair to create 25 projects including waistcoats, jackets, pullovers, ponchos and more. American. Sale price £15.00, formerly £20.99

Picture Knits – easy designs for the novice knitter Betty Barnden 20 pages of “knitting know how”, 10 on following charts, then chapters on adding embroidery and adding texture, adapting designs, a gallery of charted motifs with instructions on including lettering and adapting your own design. Includes 10 projects (ie instructions to make items) and a useful glossary of knitting terminology. An excellent book for a beginner to intarsia knitting. Sale price £7.50, formerly £10.99

Place Mats & Hot Pads- Crochet ‘n’ Weave – 8 great projects for all seasons Make a crochet mesh background fabric, then add colour, pattern and texture by weaving threads through it. American. Annie’s Attic. Sale price £1.50, formerly £5.50

Plus-Size Crochet Sweaters Kathy Wesley 7 attractive and interesting designs, including a waistcoat and two jackets! Diagrams of the garment shapes, written instructions. All designs illustrated in colour. To fit from 40-42 inch to 52-54 inch chest. ASN 1345. Sale price £8.00, formerly £11.50

Plus-Size Sweaters to Crochet Designer Melissa Leapman offers five roomy and comfy crocheted sweaters for the full-figured woman (from 43 to 65 inch bust), in solid colours. 2 sweaters and 3 jackets. Leisure Arts 3530. Sale price £3.00, formerly £6.95

Poncho à la Carte Sue Palmer and Carri Neithardt The definitive poncho collection of 21 patterns including ponchos, capelets and shrugs, created by some of the best undiscovered talent in Los Angeles, and edited by Amelya Freeman. Sale price £5.00, formerly £14.99

Poncho Perfection 4 Knit designs by Kay Meadors. Simple shapes each in three sizes. Generic yarns [ie you are simply told what weight of yarn to use]. Leisure Arts 3976. Sale price £1.00, formerly £5.00

Poncho Pizazz 4 crochet designs by Kay Meadors, three with colourful flower motifs. Simple shapes each in three sizes. Generic yarns [ie you are simply told what weight of yarn to use]. Leisure Arts 3890. Sale price £1.00, formerly £5.00

Ponchos & Wraps: A Knitter's Dozen by Knitter's Magazine
Another superb book from Knitter's magazine presented in the same neat and relatively small format as Bags - a Knitter's Dozen. 18 projects ranging from casual ponchos that are thrown over the head and worn with jeans to elegant wraps and stoles for evenings out, and from classic to contemporary designs. Detailed, fully illustrated instructions highlight the more complicated techniques, and ideas for creative finishing options are also provided for those who seek to customize and personalize their projects.
Sale price £9.00, formerly £11.65

Ponchos to Knit and Crochet Melissa Leapman Six terrific up-to-the-minute poncho designs: three to knit and three to crochet. Cables with a hood, chenille, polo neck and fringe, serape and more. ASN 1306. Sale price £1.00, formerly £5.00

Pretty Tops for all Seasons Kathryn A. Clark 7 classic elegant designs for thread (cotton) crochet. Leisure Arts 3380. American. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.75

Projects For Alpaca And Llama: Crochet, Felting, Knitting, Knitting-Felting, Locker Hooking, Machine Knitting, Weaving edited (and signed!) by Chris Switzer 13 patterns/projects using alpaca yarns, using a variety of techniques. Includes biographies of the artisans who have contributed. Sale price £5.00, formerly £12.25

Pursenalities - 20 Great Knitted and Felted Bags
Eva Wiechman
From small handbags to roomy totes, these bags are both stylish and simple to make. Contains the warning: "This activity may become addictive"! Includes full instructions for knitting each bag and simple directions for felting them.
Sale price £10.00, formerly £14.00

Ribbon Style – Knitted Fashions and Accessories Cheryl Potter 25 projects including scarves, shawls, tops and purses; hints and tips for dealing with ribbon yarns; a review of the different types of ribbon yarn available and ideas for the best stitch patterns to show them off to advantage. American. By the same author: Hand Paint Country Sale price £15.00, formerly £19.99

Rickrack Crochet for your home Use 10s crochet cotton and ricrac braid to create edgings and mats. ASN 1372. See also: Learn to Crochet with Rickrack. Sale price £1.00, formerly £5.50

Romantic Style—Knits and Crochet to Wear or Display Jennie Atkinson with Lois Daykin, Kim Hargreaves, Sahron Miller and Martine Storey A Collection of glamorous garments and accessories illustrated in delicate pastel shades inspired by the wistful style of the 1930s. More than 20 projects, many embellished with beads, buttons and lace Luxurious wool, cotton, cashmere and mohair yarns. “Let Romance Live in Your Knitting and Crochet”. Some of the designs have appeared in recent Rowan magazines. Sale price £16.00, formerly £21.45

Round the Beading Twist – creative cordmaking Jacqui Carey Combine the techniques learned in Round the Twist with beads to create stunning new cords. Beaded cords are especially suited for making into jewellery. Lots of ideas for cords, all shown in colour. 6 pages of “Ends and Joins” and 2 pages of Materials which identifies types of bead. Sale price £6.00, formerly £7.95

Ruthie's Easy Crocheted Accessories Ruthie Marks Jazz up your wardrobe with these 16 fashion accessories that include scarves, leg warmers, hats, and wrist warmers. American terminology. Leisure Arts. Sale price £4.00, formerly £6.00

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. Sale price £3.00, formerly £5.50

Safari Friends designed by Lori Jean Karluk Patterns for crocheted lion, giraffe, elephant, crocodile, tiger and monkey. Annie's Attic 874412. Sale price £3.50, formerly £4.75

Sassy Stripes in Crochet—29 funky designs in self-striping yarn Make stripy totes, scarves, hoods, hats and mittens. Full-colour, 32-page pattern book. American terminology. Annie’s Attic 875555. Sale price £3.00, formerly £6.00

Scarf Style - innovative to traditional edited by Pam Allen 31 inspirational styles to knit and crochet by Pam Allen, editor of Interweave Knits. Inspirational, whimsical, ingenious and creative scarves from a range of designers including Debbie Bliss, Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, Sasha Kagan and Sally Melville. Interweave Press. Sale price £12.00, formerly £15.99

Scarves with Attitude George Shaheen 6 to knit and 5 to crochet. colourful, sophisticated, fluffy, subdued - something for every mood or attitude! Mostly reversible. ASN 1350. Sale price £3.50, formerly £6.25

Scarves: A Knitter's Dozen
Knitter's Magazine
Ranging from primarily functional pieces worn for their warmth to highly stylised accessories, and from simple, one- or two-stitch creations to elaborately designed, multicoloured variations, these 24 projects will appeal to those starting out with more ordinary yarns and stitches as well as those who yearn to experiment with luxurious yarns and complex, exotic stitches. The projects' detailed, visually appealing illustrations guide knitters through each step of the more complicated techniques. Ideas for customising and personalising the projects are provided for those seeking to create a more individual look.
Sale price £7.50, formerly £11.99

Second Time Cool: The Art of Chopping Up a Sweater Katarina Brieditis & Kataraina Evans A how-to book on recycling knitted sweaters to create all kinds of fashionable clothes and accessories. Includes the basics of knitting and crochet, step-by-step illustrated instructions, full colour photos of old and contemporary designs and lots of inspiration to enthuse you into having a go yourself! Sale price £7.00, formerly £9.50

Sensational Shawls & Scarves – a dozen stylish designs for any fashion look! Shawls, scarves, capelets and ruanas to crochet using a variety of luscious yarn and thread. 10 yarn projects, 2 thread, 16 pages, full colour. American terminology. Annie’s Attic. Sale price £3.50, formerly £5.35

Sexy Little Knits – chic designs to knit and crochet flirty, fabulous bikinis and more Ashley Paige 24 patterns for summer items – from swimwear and tanks to dresses and shorts. These patterns combine sophisticated colour and fun stitches with elegantly form-fitting shapes. Sale price £9.50, formerly £12.50

Showy Shawls – 4 designs to knit from 4 designers
Gorgeous designs, easy to substitute yarns. Two stoles, one triangular shawl and one rectangular shawl. American terminology. Leisure Arts 4486.
Sale price £2.50, formerly £5.35

Simple Crochet Erica Knight Give your crochet a contemporary feel by using a variety of 'yarns' including string, ribbon and leather. 14 pages of extremely clear instructions on basic crochet stitches (English terminology) then 20 relatively easy projects. Sale price £7.50, formerly £14.99

Simple Knits For Sophisticated Living Barbara Albright "Simple" does not mean "boring", but stitches that are not too intricate, yarn that is thick, and projects that are good looking, functional, and fun to knit. Throws, garments and accessories. Sale price £7.50, formerly £17.50

Simply Beautiful Sweaters Beryl Hiatt & Linden Phelps 20 sweater patterns with easy-to-follow instructions. Learn how to adapt the pattersns to fit your body-shape for a professional finish. Sale price £5.00, formerly £21.99

Simply Felt - 20 easy and elegant designs in wool
Margaret Docherty and Jayne Emerson
Recyle old woollen sweaters, or start with raw wool. Felt by hand or machine. Create falt or three dimensonal fabrics. Clear step-by-step instructions for garmetns and household items. Another excellent book from Interweave Press.
Sale price £13.50, formerly £17.99

Simply Shetland Book 3: at Galisteo (New Mexico). By Unicorn Books & Crafts. Another stunning book in this popular series. As well as a variety of patterns for beautiful garments from a range of designers, the book has two-page spreads on six local craftsmen. Sale price £12.00, formerly £16.50

Simply Soft Accessories – 8 colorful, cool, comfy crochet designs
Scarves, a lacy capelet, purses and a wrap. American. Leisure arts 4556.
Sale price £3.50, formerly £5.00

Sock Doll Workshop: 30 Delightful Dolls To Create & Cherish Cindy Crandall-Frazier Delight in the soft appeal of sock figures in sock clothing from cradle babies to the average 15" doll holding a doll. Every doll has a different look (and personality!). Make a clown, a fisherman, a teddy bear, ballerina, dinosaur and lion. Excellent drawings show techniques, and there are patterns to trace. Perfect projects for parents and children to make together. Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.50

Sock Hop Joseph Madl A new collection of 14 delightful knitted socks -- all created from scraps of colourful leftover yarn. Easy instructions are included for basic socks, plus more than a dozen other foot pleasers. Fun and easy to do! Leisure Arts. Sale price £4.00, formerly £6.75

Soft-step Floral Slippers - Crochet a Flower Garden of fun, easy Slippers! Patricia Hall Make this super-cushy slipper design made with a special 1-inch thick foam insert that pads the soles. Use DK weight yarn to crochet the basic slippers, then adorn with any of 7 different flower styles. Slippers are sized for ladies' shoe sizes. Annie's Attic 875525. Sale price £2.50, formerly £4.75

Spiced Up Socks – Goof-Proof Instructions to Knit six “spicy” pairs of Socks! Margaret Heathman for Jeanette Crews Designs Socks using eyelash yarns, socks with lines of beads up the legs or threaded with ribbons! Sale price £3.00, formerly £4.50

start crochet Jan Eaton A beginner's guide to crochet that teaches you all you need to know to create beautiful crocheted pieces. Contains a colour photo for each step of the learning process Sale price £10.00, formerly £12.99

Start to Knit Alison Dupernex “Learn to knit …. Relax and have fun!” Make bags, beanies, belts, purses and jewellery. Absolute beginners can quickly learn to make brilliant knitted items. Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Sale price £3.50, formerly £6.99

Summer Fashions in Thread Crochet – 6 designs
Kristina Daniels
One skirt and five pretty tops, aimed at the young and slim! American. Leisure arts 4383.
Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.45

Sweater Design in Plain English Maggie Righetti An excellent book on designing sweaters so that you will know what they will look like and how they'll fit -- before you start to knit. Among other things, her book covers: understanding the nature of yarn and pattern stitches;how to tell whether or not a sweater will look good on you;how to understand the mathematics of gauge and pattern design;and start-to-finish instructions for 13 classic sweaters. Sale price £9.00, formerly £12.75

The Sweater Workshop. Knit Creative Seam-Free sweaters on Your Own with Any Yarn Jacqueline Fee Second Edition. 'Talks' you through learning all the techniques you need to design your own garments. Starts with making a sampler to try various techniques. Over 20 pattern variations included. Sale price £17.00, formerly £22.50

Teach yourself Intarsia and Fair Isle Knitting From Better Homes & Gardens. A collection of techniques and projects to teach you these two colour knitting techniques. Written instructions with charts for colour patterns and schematics of garment shapes. American. Sale price £6.00, formerly £8.25

Teddy Bear Knits Mo Smith A story book and knitting book in one. Read Jed the bear's adventures and knit a picture jumper to go with it. 16 designs for 2 to 9 year olds. Sale price £3.00, formerly £9.99

The Knitter’s Companion expanded and updated by Vicki Square Includes the most popular techniques from the original book with drawings of each step and photos of the finished effects, with the addition of innovative new methods, including more ways to cast on and off and increase stitches, and a section on colour knitting and embellishments such as tassels, fringes and beads. Neat chunky shape to fit into your knitting bag. Sale price £11.00, formerly £14.99

Thick and Quick Throws 10 crochet designs using thick yarns or chenille for warm textured afghans/throws ranging in style from classic to casual. Leisure Arts 3721. Sale price £3.50, formerly £6.50

Tickle-me Knits for Toddlers 12 adorable hand knits for babies and toddlers. From a variety of designers. Stylish and very knittable romper suits, cardigans, jumpers, hats and socks. American. Sale price £2.50, formerly £6.00

Top Dog Knits – 12 quick fashions for your BIG best friend Jil Eaton Felted waterproofed jackets, soft-knit sweaters and even a cosy neck warmer as well as a leash, double-sided blanket and a puppy bed for mid-size and large breeds of dog. Measuring guide, knit-to-fit diagrams and colour charts. Gorgeous photos! Sale price £5.00, formerly £9.50

Toys to Knit – dozens of patterns for heirloom dolls, animals, doll clothes and accessories Tracy Chapman 30 clear, easy-to-follow projects. Basic doll pattern with clothes and adaptations to create other characters. Also includes teddy bears, elephants, fish, kangaroos, soft blocks and balls. Sale price £8.00, formerly £14.45

Twist and Loop – dozens of jewellery designs to knit and crochet with wire Annie Modesitt A comprehensive guide to making intricate delicate creations out of wire. 25 designs for unique, intricate necklaces, bracelets, earrings and brooches that are remarkably beautiful and simple to make. Sale price £9.00, formerly £12.75

Two Sweaters for my Father - writing about knitting Perri Klass There are no projects in this book. To quote the flyleaf: "It's just writing about knitting; about how it matters and why it matters, how it fits into life? connects the knitters with family and friends." These essays have all been published before, in newspapers and magazines. An excellent, intelligent read. Sale price £2.50, formerly £10.00

Ultimate Book of Kid's Afghans Twelve crochet designs. American. Annie's Attic 872216. Sale price £5.00, formerly £9.95

The Ultimate Knitted Tee Laura Militzer Bryant & Barry Klein Another excellent book from this gifted pair. Start with a basic tee - shaped garment, and then move on to eye-catching edgings and touchable textures. Choose from 5 construction techniques and 20 easy-to-wear styles, all fun to knit and fast to finish. Sale price £5.00, formerly £21.00

Ultimate Pineapples for Your Home - 18 projects for thread Beautiful designs for all sorts of household textiles, from edgings to tablecloths and even a bedspread, for fans of pineapple crochet. Sale price £5.00, formerly £7.00

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 £3.50, formerly £7.50

Viva Poncho: 20 Ponchos & Capelets to Knit - twenty ponchos and capelets to knit Christina Stork & Leslie Barbazette Neat A5 size with an interesting collection of simple patterns, including cables, lace and colour knitting. Even includes one pattern for a dog's coat! Sale price £5.00, formerly £12.50

Vogue Knitting Accessorize: Scarves, Hats, Ponchos, Socks and Mittens by Vogue Knitting edited by Trisha Malcolm More than 60 classic and contemporary designs by some of today's hottest knitwear designers. Photography and easy-to-follow instructions accompany each project. Perfect for beginner and expert knitters. Hardback. Sale price £10.00, formerly £18.50

Vogue Knitting Stitchionary 3: Color Knitting 200 beautiful stylish stitch patterns taken from Vogue Knitting magazine, organised thematically: two-colour, fair isle/multi-colour, intarsia/motifs, adding texture and slip stitches. Fully illustrated with easy-to-follow instructions, charts and excellent photos. Sale price £15.00, formerly £19.95

Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: 1 - Knit & Purl: The ultimate Stitch Dictionary Trisha Malcolm With more than 250 stitch patterns from the Vogue Knitting archives this book offers every imaginable combination of the knit and purl stitch. Divided into four exhaustive chapters arranged by stitch pattern - Knit & Purl, Lace, Travelling and Unusual. All stitch combinations are illustrated by a clear colour photograph of a knitted swatch sample and are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. Patterns are arranged from the easiest to the most challenging within each chapter. Sale price £16.50, formerly £21.95

Weekend Crochet – 25 chic and easy projects edited by Marie Clayton 40 pages of basic techniques from yarns and hooks, through making a slipknot to finishing, followed by projects – arranged under the broad headings of: Fashion, Accessories, Living, Babies & Children, ending with a stitch library. The patterns are all written out- no use of crochet symbols. Spiral bound. English. Sale price £10.00, formerly £14.99

Weekend Knitting – 25 chic and easy projects edited by Marie Clayton The first 69 pages cover knitting techniques, from making and measuring a tension swatch to blocking and sewing up. The designs are classic in their simplicity but contemporary in feel and appearance. A few garments and household accessories, lots of hats, gloves, bags, scarves - things you could probably make in a weekend. Sale price £10.00, formerly £14.99

Winter Scarf Collection : 6 Quick to Knit Winter Scarves in Bulky Yarns Dawn Brocco Thick warm scarves, created in large rectangles, folded and stitched for double the comfort. The booklet Sale price £1.50, formerly £8.50

Wire & Bead Crochet Wonders
Jennifer McClain
Crochet all 16 of these marvellous projects using sizes 28-, 30- and 32-gauge wire, easy to find beads and other supplies. Full-colour 20-page book gives complete instructions for all projects. American terminology. Annie’s Attic.
Sale price £5.00, formerly £6.75

Wire Jewellery – 18 step-by-step projects – simple to make, stunning results Dorothy Wood Projects cover a range of techniques including crimping, coiling, making spirals and French knitting with wire. Full of helpful practical advice. Quick and Easy Crafts series. Sale price £6.50, formerly £8.99

Wire jewellery – crocheted, knitted, twisted and beaded – 35 stunning step-by-step projects Chrissie Day Learn quick and easy ways to make stylish earrings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets. Detailed step-by-step photography of all the techniques and clear written instructions. UK Suppliers list. Sale price £7.50, formerly £12.99

Wrap Style: Innovative to Traditional, 24 Inspirational Shawls, Ponchos, and Capelets to Knit and Crochet Ann Budd & Pam Allen This contemporary collection showcases the work of 18 knitwear designers including Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, and Jo Sharp. The designs vary from simple to challenging and explore shape and silhouette possibilities in a host of techniques, including stitch patterns, colour work, lace, beads, crochet, and felt. A glossary is provided, containing all the information necessary for even a novice knitter to successfully create one-of-a-kind fashions. The book also includes an in-depth section on designing and embellishing, making it a useful source for future creativity. Sale price £12.00, formerly £16.50

Yarn Play—Colorful Techniques + Projects for the Creative Knitter Lisa Shobhana Mason “Mix yarns, colors and textures to create bold and bright handknits.” Contains patterns for a few household items, lots of “Hats and Such” as well as “Sweaters, Vests and Tanks” including a K.I.S.S. Sweater (Keep It Simple-so-your-man-will-wear-it Sweater)! Colourful and inspirational. Sale price £12.00, formerly £16.50

Yummy Yarns: Learn to Knit in 20 Easy Projects Featuring Fun Novelty Yarns Kathleen & Nick Greco Create luxurious scarves, funky party purses, and cool tops from new textured yarns. Beautifully photographed. Charted and step-by-step instructions. Sale price £7.50, formerly £15.00

Zen And The Art Of Knitting Bernadette Murphy In conversations with knitters, Bernadette Murphy finds a common bond: at the point when knitting becomes automatic and rhythmical, it can become a peaceful meditation akin to other spiritual practices which quiet the mind. She suggests that knitting should be a time spent cherishing the recipient of your handcrafted gift. Sale price £6.50, formerly £8.95

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