Books
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Norwegian Knitting Designs
Wenche Roald and Annichen Sibbern Bohn.$39.95Norwegian Knitting Designs 90 Years Later, A New Look at the Classic collection of Scandinavian Motifs and Patterns, Wenche Roald and Annichen Sibbern Bohn. We imported this dear little book directly from Oslo for many years until it went out of print. Now knitter Wenche Roald has designed a plethora of garments (over 30 altogether), all utilizing motifs directly from the original book. AND as an added bonus, a reproduction of the original book is in a pocket on the inside back cover! The photo shows the new reproduction on the L, and an original edition from 1958 on the R. A beautiful oversized, hardcover, 279 page book. 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 -
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 -
Traditional Scandinavian Knitting
Sheila McGregor$16.95Hooray! Reprinted. An excellent resource of charts and history, by this master of the form. 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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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 -
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 -
Traditional Fair Isle Knitting
Sheila McGregor$17.95This is an altogether wonderful book containing historical and technical information, inspiring photos of traditional garments, and - almost the best part - 900 traditional Fair Isle charts, which are arranged according to height. So, if searching for a chart to fit a specific yoke segment, just dial up the motifs that have the appropriate number of rows-- indispensable for designers. Softcover. Learn More -
Two-End Knitting
Anne-Maj Ling$23.50Two-End Knitting is a Traditional Scandinavian Technique also known as Twined Knitting. One of the foremost experts on the subject of Two-End Knitting introduces us to aspects of this fascinating technique from basics to new refinements that were not even hinted at previously. You will see her very beautiful designs - some of which are knitted with two-colors: sweaters and skirts as well as stunning mittens, caps and stockings. Includes a very detailed instruction section with plenty of illustrations, plus 30 full-page charts. Softcover. Learn More -
Alice Korach's Shetland Lace Shawl (Threads pattern)
Alice Korach$5.00Step by step instructions to knit this lovely shawl, comprised of over a half dozen lovely, delicate Shetland lace patterns. Handsome 4-page pattern. Learn More