. . . General Knowledge Knitting Books from Schoolhouse Press . . .

Twisted-Stitch Knitting
— Maria Erlbacher

A classic trio of Austrian books (originally titled, Überlieferte Strickmuster) is now in English and amalgamated (by us) into one volume; 174 intriguing twisted-stitch designs plus instructions for a number of jackets/cardigans, vests and elegant stockings with separate motifs in the calf-shaping. Amy Detjen and I augmented the technique section a bit (explaining more fully things that had stymied us). What a treat. 208pp. Softcover. $28

Inca Knits
—Marianne Isager

Marianne Isager stuns us, again, with her book Inca Knits. The book's 15 designs are inspired by traditional South American art. Not only are there step by step directions, plus charts and diagrams for each piece, but also essays describing Isager's inspiration for these lovely garments. See also Marianne's 3! previous books, Knitting Out of Africa, Japanese Inspired Knits (below), and Classic Knits (below).

$24.95

Classic Knits
— Marianne Isager

More amazing garments from this most inventive designer: garter-stitch, entrelac, two-color, slip-stitch, and more. 25 garments which concentrate on garment shaping and technique. Softcover. $24.95

Isager is the author of Japanese Inspired Knits and Knitting Out of Africa (see side bar) and she'll treat us to Isager's Inca Knits in October.

Japanese Inspired Knits
— Marianne Isager

A wonderful new book of inventive designs: a sweater for each month of the year - inspired by festivals and traditions of Japan. The garments feature 2-color patterns, lace, cables a, garter-stitch and other textures plus unique garment construction. pb $22.95 (I must say that the cover photo is not representative of the contents.) Isager is author of the splendid Knitting Out of Africa. Softcover. $22.95

Double Knitting: Reversible Two-Color Designs
— M'lou Baber

The fascinating technique of Double-Knitting (which produces a two-faced, negative-image fabric) has been simplified by the author to enable you to work both sides in a single pass. M'Lou's stunning designs for coats, jackets, and shawls are all accessible through detailed charts as well as written out instructions. An extensive technique section and a chapter of assorted practice items will help you to fall into the rhythm of this increasingly popular type of hand knitting. Softcover. $29.95

 Double Knitting Project Yarn List

For many years, we assumed that Elsa Schiaparelli's famous Bowknot sweater had been knitted by Intarsia. Not so.

Armenian Knitting was used; the motif color is carried throughout the plain part of the garment (trapped across the back) until it is needed. A large and exciting window of design possibilities opened for us when we became aware of this technique.

You wlll find Joyce's Knit/Purl pullover, Olive Branch, and Lily Jacket. Plus, from Meg, two versions of a Monarch pullover and three vests: Butterfly, Cossack and Flower. We get you started with three hats for practice.

You will also find some innovative garment shaping; all techniques described fully including three choices of how to trap. Hardcover. $24

Knitted Jackets
— Cheryl Oberle

20 handknitted modern jacket designs inspired by cultures around the world and their textiles from Cheryl Oberle, author of Folk Shawls and Folk Vests. Each jacket focuses on a specific knitting technique resulting in a beautiful garment made to fit and flatter. Techniques include lace, cables, color work and more. Softcover. $22.95

Sweater 101: How to Plan Sweaters that Fit
—Cheryl Brunette

I am delighted to see this valuable book back in print and immediately delved into Cheryl's extensive sizing-section to start a new sweater for my far-away granddaughter. Schematics for 30 standard sizes in 3 basic garment-shapes for kids, women and men, from size 6-months to men's size 50. That is a small taste of the useful, practical and unique data divulged by the author. Actually, her More-or-Less Right Formula is worth the price of the book unto itself. Wonderful! Concealed spiral-bound/hc. $32.95

Making Mathematics with Needlework
—Sarah-Marie Belcastro and Carolyn Yackel

A fascinating one of its kind book on mathematics and needlework. The book includes an overview for each chapter and its math ideas (accessible to all readers), mathematics papers for mathematicians, teaching ideas and how to project sections written specifically for crafts people, non-mathematician readers included. Of interest to knitters will be the chapter on (k)not cables and braids, the bi-directional hat project, the torus and the knitted hyperbolic pants, in addition to the intriguing discussion of the mobius and other mathematical concepts.

Helaman Ferguson, a mathematical sculptor, says of the book "A wonderful and validating book: mathematics from your fingertips to your brain and back again."

Norah Gaughn, knitter and author, says, "How exciting it is for this knitting nerd to see a book that combines two loves of my life, math and needlework! This book makes it clear why they were natural partners all along..."

Hardcover. $35

Knitting Goes Large:20 Designs to Flatter Your Figure

An assortment of jackets, sweaters, stoles and tunics (most are sized up to 56" circumference) from five Rowan Yarns designers. Softcover. $24.95

Knit To Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt
—Vivian Hoxbro

As a huge fan of the Danish designer, Vivian Hoxbro, I rejoice to see her new book available. There are plenty of small projects - with Vivian's delightful slippers at the top of my list; also hats, bags, shawls, pillows and more. Take a look at the intriguing "openwork" in chapter five: incomplete squares united to form a fascinating visual effect - as well as being interesting to knit. As opposed to other small-unit books, these squares are united as you knit to keep sewing to a minimum. Plenty of instructions for knitters who may be totally new to this technique. Softcover. $24.95

The Best of Vogue Knitting

Since its launch in 1982, Vogue Knitting has been the ultimate magazine resource for knitters of all skill levels. Now, for the first time, the very best articles from twenty-five years of VK have been collected in one comprehensive volume. At once a keepsake and a valuable reference book, The Best of Vogue Knitting Magazine features detailed how-to's on basic techniques, including more than a dozen different cast-on methods alone; seminal articles on expert techniques such as cabling without a cable needle and fixing common mistakes; step-by-step instructions on shaping and sizing, finishing techniques and designing your own knitwear; inspiring profiles of top industry and Seventh Avenue designers; the most memorable essays and workshops ever published in VK by Elizabeth Zimmermann and daughter Meg Swansen; and much, much more. Hardcover. $29.95

The Opinionated Knitter
— Elizabeth Zimmermann

All of Elizabeth's original Newsletter designs (pre-Wool Gathering), published between 1958 and 1968. There are 45 designs in all, and many have been newly-knitted by contributors from across the country. Besides the designs, there are 15 knitting (and non-knitting) previously unpublished stories discovered in Elizabeth's files and journals. Hardcover. $30.00

Knitting Around
—Elizabeth Zimmermann

Her last book (and video); dozens of inventive designs, both seamless and garter-stitch, plus her autobiographical Digressions. Hardcover. $28.00

Knitting Without Tears
—Elizabeth Zimmermann

Scribner's calls this "a classic"; never out of print since 1971. It concentrates on circular, seamless garments. Softcover. $16.00

Knitter's Almanac
— Elizabeth Zimmermann

EZ knits her way through the year; several designs each month. A good read even if you don't knit. Softcover. $7.95

Knitting Workshop
— Elizabeth Zimmermann

From “Beginnings” and learning the basics of knitting (casting-on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and casting-off) to “Master Classes” and delving into the more complicated techniques involved in Fair Isle, Aran, or Lace knitting, the Knitting Workshop is a wonderful compendium for circular knitting and an introduction to master knitter Elizabeth Zimmermann. Instructions for hats, sweaters, shawls and EZ’s legendary Baby Surprise Jacket, as well as The Tomten. The book accompanies the DVD of the same name, but stands on its own. Hardcover. $18.00. If you order the book and DVD together, we'll deduct 10% — $59.40 for both.

Knitting from the Top
— Barbara G. Walker

Back again after 20 years. Everything from the top: sweaters, skirts, pants, etc. The only book of its kind. Softcover. $20.00

A First Treasury of Knitting Patterns
—Barbara Walker

Barbara Walker’s first treasury introduces us to traditional patterns for Knit-Purl combinations, Ribbing, Color-Change, Slip Stitch, Twist Stitch, Lace, Cables and more.
“Whether a novice or an expert, you will find plenty of novelty, challenge, and inspiration in working with this book,” writes Barbara. The book includes a wonderful introduction with information about the origins of knitting. See Treasury Set below.
Softcover. $30

A First Treasury of Knitting Patterns may also be purchased as part of the reasury set with a 10% discount on all four titles. See Treasury Set below.

A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns

A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
—Barbara Walker

In Walker’s introduction to her Second Treasury, she writes, “Some of the patterns in the this book are contemporary originals…Other patterns are traditional…I have resurrected these from old, forgotten books and translated them into modern terminology…Still other patterns have come from other areas of the world…Like music, knitting truly is a universal language.” Along with Knit Purl Combinations, Color and Mosaic patterns, Lace, Edgings, Borders and more, Walker has included a section on ‘Adapting Patterns for Circular Knitting.’
Softcover. $30

A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns may also be purchased as part of the Treasury set with a 10% discount on all four titles. See Treasury Set below.

Charted Knitting Designs:
A Third Treasury

Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns
—Barbara Walker

The patterns in this book are mostly original designs by Barbara Walker, some of them knitted by unusual methods that combine standard knitting techniques to create new types of fabrics. As well as extensive chapters on Textured Fabrics, Twist Stitch Patterns, Cables, Lace, Mosaic and Color, the book includes a useful section entitled “How to Read Charts” and an accompanying complete list of symbols.
Softcover. $30

Charted Knitting Designs may also be purchased as part of the Treasury with a 10% discount on all four titles. See Treasury Set below.

A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns
— Barbara G. Walker

The latest Barbara Walker knitting treasury combines 82 newly-invented stitch patterns in Knit, Purl and Texture, Cables and Traveling Stitches, Lace and more with a reprint of Walker’s Sampler Knitting including stitch patterns for Basic Shapes in Garter Stitch, Mosaic, Lace and Cable Samplers. Softcover. $30

A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns may also be purchased as part of the Treasury set with a 10% discount on all four titles. See Treasury Set below.

Treasury Set

The Treasury Set: 4 Books by Barbara Walker
A First Treasury of Knitting Patterns, A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, Charted Knitting Designs, A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns

Barbara Walker is clearly a master in the field of knitting. She has not only gathered and cleverly translated traditional patterns from all over the world into useable forms but has also invented a number of ways to create new knitted fabrics by combining knitting techniques. Each treasury has extensive entries for Knit Purl combinations, Slip-Stitch, Cables, Lace, Mosaics and more. 4 softcover books, $120 value, with 10% discount $108.

Mosaic Knitting was originally published in 1976, then it languished out-of-print for two decades until Schoolhouse Press reprinted it in 1997 -- with the addition of 116 brand-new "Magic Mosaics" (rotationally symmetric designs) that Barbara had come up with in the interim.

When the book sold out, we decided that the thick chapters on mosaic knitting in each of Barbara's four Treasury books were sufficient for years of solid mosaic knitting -- but, as Barbara herself said, "Those are not the best ones."

So this unique and splendid book is back. Softcover, a total of 380 charts, $32.00

Learn to Knit Afghan Book
— Barbara G. Walker

An excellent How-to-Knit book in a logical progression of skills. 63 different stitch patterns to knit, resulting in a beautiful afghan. Softcover. $20.00

Handknitting with Meg Swansen
—Meg Swansen

A compilation of Wool Gatherings #42– #48; a video accompanies each chapter. Softcover. $16.00

Unexpected Knitting
—Debbie New

Be not daunted by the seemingly esoteric and abstruse concepts. Yes, the designs emanate from an extraordinary mind, but the author has reined herself in and written out detailed and comprehensive instructions for the rest of us. While you read, you may feel your brain creaking as it expands its scope of handknitting possibilities. You may be stunned, enchanted, inspired and encouraged all at the same time. Leap right in at the beginning with Swatchless Knitting and follow the progression through Free Form Knitting, Scribble Lace, Swirl, Sculptural, Virtual, Cellular Automaton, Ouroborus and Labyrinth knitting. Try to limit yourself to one chapter each week, lest you succumb to Knitter's Overload. Hardcover. $40.00 See Debbie New's blank notecards with images of knitted objects from Unexpected Knitting.

Knitting Out of Africa
— Marianne Isager

If I may quote myself from the back cover:
"After my first glimpse of AFRIKA, in Danish, I could hardly contain my excitement. Now, with the advent of this new English edition, I can more clearly understand the depth of Marianne Isager's impressive
talent. Her imaginative and intriguing garments are replete with unique ideas, techniques and tidy form-follows-function details, giving us all a collection of inspiring and beautiful knitting."

Indeed - the designs and innovations are spectacular. Brace yourselves for quite small gauges - but that just means lots of satisfying knitting time and rewarding results. Softcover. $24.95

America Knits (formerly, Knitting in America)
— Melanie Falick

In-depth interviews with designers and fiber-people from all over the U.S. (including Meg). Beautiful photographs. Paperback. $19.95

Latvian Dreams
— Joyce Williams

For years Joyce has been stunning other knitters with her beautiful and elegant designs. The charts are intriguing to knit unto themselves, but when you incorporate Joyce's extensive, innovative techniques you will be held captive throughout the book. She gives us 12 sweaters including one for a child, plus two gloves and six socks and stockings. In addition, the final pages of the book are filled with over 250 (!) Latvian charts to enable you to design on your own. 8.5x11 in, 176 pp. Hardcover. $34.00

Styles
—Sally Melville

A collection of projects in which to imaginatively use the yarn stashes we all accumulate. The various garments combine different colors, textures and weights of yarn. Hardcover. $28.95

Also available at $19.95 each are the (softcover)
Books 1 and 2 of this series,

The Knit Stitch $19.95

Knitting Experience: Color
—Sally Melville

The third in the series—another excellent book for new knitters. Softcover $24.95

Knitting Tips and Trade Secrets
— Threads

A compilation from Threads magazine. Softcover, recently re-issued with new cover, contents unchanged. $14.95

Patchwork Knitting: Fashions for Children
—Horst Schultz

Colorful designs from kid-sized building block garments. Hardcover. $23.95

Family Album
— Kaffe Fasset

Most beautiful . . .33 designs (80 variations) and 200 photographs. Softcover. $24.95

Kaffe's Classics
— Kaffe Fasset

Just that: 25 dazzling designs. Softcover. $24.95

Folk Vests
—Cheryl Oberle

25 patterns from around the world. Lovely. Softcover. $21.95

Slip-Stitch Knitting
—Roxana Bartlett

How to use Mosaics in garments; 14 sweaters and vests. Softcover. $21.95

Simply Knit
—Unicorn Books

Nine garter-stitch garments and one mosaic pattern. Softcover. $17.95

The Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book, Contemporary & Classic Patterns
—Margaret Wilson

Several dozen garments in a wide variety of styles and stitches. Hardcover. $29.95

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns
—Ann Budd

Simple templates for sweaters, hats, socks, and mittens. Spiral-bound. $24.95

The Handy Book of Sweater Patterns
—Ann Budd

Six sweater shapes, 15 sizes, 5 gauges, plus variations for 1500 options! Hardcover. $26.95

Andean Folk Knits
—Marcia Lewandowski

35 plus designs for colorful, small projects including bags, hats, socks, and dolls inspired by the South American knitting culture of Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia. The author worked and traveled extensively in South America and has produced a gorgeous one-of-a-kind book replete with “mood” photographs, a history section and plenty of cultural stories throughout. Hardcover. $24.95

Knit Kimono
—Vicki Square

18 interesting designs. The authentically shaped body and voluminous sleeves means a lot of knitting—but what a great incentive for us obsessed knitters! The
resulting garments are as lovely and graceful as you imagine; you will find a number of different styles with both color and texture patterns.Softcover, $24.95

A Close Knit Circle
—Kerry Wills

Imagine: a knitting ‘history’ book dealing with knitting Right Now; our own history as we make it. The journalist-author has tirelessly rooted through hundreds of sources to unearth stats and testimonials concerning the current state of hand knitting and how we got here. Her enlightened observations reinforce and augment what we knitters know and love about our craft; a riveting read. Hardcover, $39.95

Yarn Harlot
—Stephanie Pearl McPhee

What a treat; an opportunity for some genuine belly-laughs while reading about knitting! Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is articulate and funny and most knitters will identify easily with the knitting stories dhe tells. Laughs are hard to come by; keep your copy nearby. Softcover. $12.95

The Knitter's Handbook
—XRX

This book is chock full of handknitting techniques divided into 15 categories for quick reference. Clear, concise illustrations and text; knitting-bag sized. Hardcover/spiral. $19.95