Books
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Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, Arans
Gladys Thompson$14.95The first and still one of the best. Softcover. Learn More -
Travel Logs
Ron Schweitzer$12.95One in a series of four Fair Isle books each containing complete instructions for nine dazzling all-over patterns knitted in Shetland wool. An amazing collection of vests and sweaters (cardigans and pullovers). Softcover. Learn More -
The Tale of Alain
Arnold Zimmermann$10.00A brilliant winding adventure taking the reader from Europe to frontier America, following the travels of a sea-faring mouse. Elizabeth Zimmermann teams up with her husband, Arnold, by writing the directions to knit the hero's striped jersey. Softcover. Learn More -
The Treasury Set
Barbara G. Walker$108.00A First Treasury of Knitting Patterns, A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, Charted Knitting Designs, A Fourth Treasury of Knitting PatternsBarbara Walker's stitch reference set stands alone as a towering resource for hand-knitters. Barbara gathered and cleverly translated literally thousands of traditional patterns and stitches from all over the world into these clearly written, well organized books. Each treasury has extensive entries for Knit Purl combinations, Slip-Stitch, Cables, Lace, Mosaics and more. 4 softcover books, save 10% when ordered together. Learn More
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Traditional Scandinavian Knitting
Sheila McGregor$16.95Hooray! Reprinted. An excellent resource of charts and history, by this master of the form. Softcover. Learn More -
Twisted-Stitch Knitting
Maria Erlbacher$28.00A classic trio of Austrian books (originally titled, Überlieferte Strickmuster) is now in English and amalgamated (by us) into one volume; Featuring 174 clearly charted twisted-stitch designs plus instructions for a number of jackets/cardigans, vests and elegant stockings with separate motifs in the calf-shaping. The technique section was augmented for easier comprehension. What a treat. 208pp. Softcover. Learn More -
Unexpected Knitting
Debbie New$40.00Debbie New is, arguably, the most inventive knitting designer of her generation. While reading, 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. This book is sure to expand your thinking and broaden the horizons of what you thought possible. Includes a full range of designs from practical socks, sweaters and vests, to galleries of mind-bending abstract forms - even a functioning knitted coracle! With an extensive technical section. Hardcover. Learn More -
Vogue Knitting Shawls, on the Go!
Trisha Malcolm$12.95Shawl designs in a small, hardcover book great for tucking into your knitting bag. Includes Meg Swansen's lace stole. Learn More -
Victorian Lace
Jane Sowerby$29.95What began as a question...Who were Victorian knitters?...and a quest to locate the very first knitting books became a collection of exciting, modern-day accessories. Scarves and shawls, capes and fichus, the book boasts 40 patterns with comprehensive information on history and technique to guide the beginner, challenge the experienced and inspire the ambitious. Hardcover w/dust jacket. Learn More -
$26.95Margaret Stove's new book is a dream for lace knitters. Stove inspires us with the elegance of her designs--from a classic shawl so delicate it can be slipped through the center of a wedding ring to her more contemporary works. Stove is a known lace master and incorporates the traditions of lace designing from the Faroe Islands, Shetland Islands, Orenburg and more throughout her works. 12 projects and plenty of technical instruction, including how to repair knitted lace. Softcover. Learn More