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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac

The year begins with an Aran sweater and proceeds to February baby things, a March Shetland, an April blanket, May mittens, and so on through the months, completing the Zodiac with a December last-minute
wishbone sweater. The author continuously comments on the project, its history, other ancient and modern customs and personal beliefs.
Elizabeth Zimmerman's patterns are classic.

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How to Crochet How to Crochet

How to Knit   part of the Needlecraft Resource Library  of The National Needlearts Association        The knitting basics from choosing yarn and tools, stitch pattern types and correct garment details make this an invaluable reference book for the novice who might want to check out another method to obtain perfect knitting results. Full illustrations and written explanations.

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Scarf Style by Pam Allen Scarf Style by Pam Allen

Scarf Style
by Pam Allen

This collection of 31 elegant and ingenious scarf designs tap the expertise of more than 25 knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments. Designs by Kathryn Alexander, Debbie Bliss, Nancy Bush, Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, Sasha Kagan, Sally Melville, and Kristin Nicholas are included, representing a varied exploration of techniques that provide innovative ways to think about knitting and crochet. Sections on knitting and crochet basics, making a scarf without a pattern, and a designer's notebook with templates for basic scarves and suggestions for design variations are provided.

  • Paperback
  • 152 pages
  • 30+ projects
  • Charts

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Vintage Baby Knits by Kristen Rengren Vintage Baby Knits by Kristen Rengren

Vintage Baby Knits
by Kristen Rengren

The author brings us the result of her combined passions in
Vintage Baby Knits, a charming collection of more than 40 contemporary updates of timeless baby patterns.

Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, including a lace christening gown. Also included are sidebars on baby fashion and knitting culture in this bygone era, and a complete reference section. Destined to be a classic itself, Vintage Baby Knits promises family heirlooms for 21st-century babies.
  • Hardbound
  • 160 pages
  • charts, schematics
  • 40 projects

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Kids Knitting The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting

The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting
by Margaret Hubert

This volume is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of knitting. This book is a reference for all knitting techniques, beginning with the basics of how to knit. A large section of the book is devoted to showing different stitch patterns, arranged in style categories for easy reference. Special knitting topics will be explored in depth: cables, intarsia, entrelac, Fair Isle knitting, and lace knitting. A section will discuss yarns: fibers, how they are spun, gauge, and how to choose.


  • Paperback
  • 240 pages
  • 400+ color photos
  • illustrations

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A to Z of Knitting A to Z of Knitting

A to Z of Knitting: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Knitter

Now in paperback, this must-have resource offers all the knitting know-how you'll ever need! With over 1,000 close-up photographs featuring real hands holding real yarn and needles, there's no easier way to learn!

  • Walk from beginner's basics through gorgeous Aran, Fair Isle, entrelac, and intarsia knitting with easy-to-understand text and colorful photos
  • Add an astounding array of embellishments to your projects with embroidery, beading, and much more
  • Fix mistakes, care for garments, and find answers to almost any knitting question--this book simplifies it all
  • 152 Pages

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50 Fabulous Crochet Squares 50 Fabulous Crochet Squares

This wonderful collection of 50 innovative square designs will quickly become a much-used volume in your personal library.

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Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs

All the things you love about granny squares are also true of crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars.  Motifs of any shape are fun, creative, and a perfect way to use up small bits of yarn.  This information-packed book contains tips and techniques on reading charts, sizing, color considerations, joining motifs, adapting motifs to edgings, in addition to the 144 motif designs.

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Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting

Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting  by Marianne Kinzel   This is Dover's reprint of the original 1961 edition.  Not so modern any more!      More wonderful patterns to apply to modern knitting.  Includes good basic information on lace knitting, including proper blocking.  There is a very nifty method for casting on to dp needles that would be of use to many a knitter!  This second volume includes oval designs, as well as round, square and rectangular.  The designs can not only be adapted to modern projects (scarves, table runners, shawls and stoles) but they will increase your understanding of how lace patterns interlock together and are adapted to finished shapes. 

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The Tassells Book by Anna Crutchley The Tassells Book by Anna Crutchley

The Tassels Book
by Anna Crutchley

Not a NeedleArts book per se, this is a new copy of the classic 1997 home decor how-to.
The secrets of tasselmakers have been well guarded for centuries, but the techniques revealed in this book for creating exquisite tassels at home are accessible to everyone--all that is required is a little equipment, the appropriate threads and this innovative new book. Includes 40 projects with step-by-step photographic instructions. 350 color photos.

  • Hardbound
  • 160 pages
  • 40 projects
  • Photos, Illustrations

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Knitting Beyond the Basics Knitting Beyond the Basics

Looking for a fast and fun way to expand your knitting skills?  Look no further!Instantly improve your abilities with these easy lessons for building on your current knitting knowledge, and create stunning projects as you learn.

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Bring Colour to Crochet Bring Colour to Crochet

64 multi-coloured squares  by Renate Kirkpatrick        Explore the many varied ways of incorporating color and novelty into crochet! Noted needleworker Renate Kirkpatrick provides patterns for 64 multicolored squares, all meant to become part of an attractive final sampler rug. The techniques range from basic, simple stripes and spikes to zigzags, ripples, chains, mosaics, and complex bricks and boxes. Freeform crocheters, too, will enjoy adapting the ideas to enhance the variety and beauty of their work.

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The Knit Stitch The Knit Stitch

An essential collection of 300 designer stitches and techniques.  With basic step-by-step knitting
instruction, information on how to most effectively use a stitch
dictionary, and a
wealth of original stitch patterns, this book will appeal to all levels
of knitters looking for a comprehensive, yet portable volume.

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Modern Crochet Mandalas Modern Crochet Mandalas

A beautiful collection of baby fashions such as a frilly dress, a christening set for a boy, a hooded gown, baby essentials like bibs, binky holders, a bath set, booties, and a nursing pillow.

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New Lace Knitting:  Designs for Wide Open Spaces Alter Knit Stitch Dictionary

Alter Knit Stitch Dictionary
by Andrea Rangel

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These non-traditional colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep. Five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters.

  • Hardcover
  • 165 pages
  • Charts, photographs

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