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Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle KnittingAlice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
by Alice Starmore
A noted designer from the region of Scotland's Fair Isle explores the history and techniques of this distinctive, stranded-color knitting style and provides copious illustrated instructions for 14 original knitwear designs.

Our Price: $29.95

Alice Starmore's Charts for Color Knitting: New and Expanded EditionAlice Starmore's Charts for Color Knitting: New and Expanded Edition
by Alice Starmore
The expert in knitting design and instruction presents her original motifs as well as traditional patterns from around the world, plus practical instructions on incorporating them into original designs. Suitable for beginning and advanced knitters.

Our Price: $21.95

Aran Knitting: New and Expanded EditionAran Knitting: New and Expanded Edition
by Alice Starmore
Revised, expanded edition of expert guide encompasses a history of Aran knitting; complete workshop in technique and design; 60 charted patterns for the original 14 designs, many reknit in contemporary yarns; including a new design. Color photographs.

Our Price: $29.95

The Complete Book of KnittingThe Complete Book of Knitting
by Barbara Abbey
All basic procedures thoroughly explained — from casting on and binding off, to inserting zippers and lining garments. Over 500 illustrations show how to knit and purl, increase and decrease stitches, knit left-handed, and much more.

Our Price: $18.95

The Complete Book of Traditional KnittingThe Complete Book of Traditional Knitting
by Rae Compton
Knitters of all levels will appreciate these patterns, which range from Shetland and Fair Isle to styles from Peru, Tibet, and elsewhere. Includes more than 300 illustrations and instructions for 13 traditional garments.

Our Price: $14.95

Creative Knitting: A New Art Form. New & Expanded EditionCreative Knitting: A New Art Form. New & Expanded Edition
by Mary Walker Phillips
Newly revised edition of classic guide shows how to use traditional stitches in original ways. Learn to create highly decorative items rather than strictly functional ones. Includes color photos of finished projects.

Our Price: $24.95

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's AlmanacElizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac
by Elizabeth Zimmermann
A year's worth of classic, imaginative knitting projects from "one of America's most ingenious and creative knitters." Sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins, more. 35 illustrations.


Our Price: $7.95

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac: The Commemorative EditionElizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac: The Commemorative Edition
by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Expanded hardcover edition of expert's popular guide features 23 classic patterns for Aran sweaters, mittens, moccasins, other items. Suitable for intermediate to advanced knitters. Includes new color photos, sizing charts, more.

Our Price: $24.95

Fair Isle KnittingFair Isle Knitting
by Sarah Don
Don starts with clear samples and charts for 28 traditional Fair Isle knit designs and then moves on to simple instructions for 13 authentic garments, including jumpers, pullovers, and scarves.

Our Price: $12.95

First Book of Modern Lace KnittingFirst Book of Modern Lace Knitting
by Marianne Kinzel
Easily learned, low-cost fundamental methods for over 25 distinctive projects, including Rose Leaf, English Crystal, Mosaic, Coronet, Valentine, Celandine, more. Includes diagrams, charts, and photographs of completed articles.


Our Price: $12.95

Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting PatternsMary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns
by Mary Thomas
A widely used instruction book of classic knitting patterns and how to create them. Patterns — illustrated in charts, diagrams, and photographs — range from cross and cross-over motifs to lace knitting, medallion knitting, and filet lace.

Our Price: $14.95

Mary Thomas's Knitting BookMary Thomas's Knitting Book
by Mary Thomas
Classic "how-to" book covers everything from winding yarn and fundamental stitches to making patterns and garments, blocking, and more with over 250 technique diagrams illustrating every basic step and pattern.

Our Price: $9.95

Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & AransPatterns for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans
by Gladys Thompson
Fully illustrated guide features 82 patterns for traditional fishermen's sweaters. Collected from sources throughout the British Isles, these sweaters and cardigans for men and women range from lightweight jerseys to heavier guernseys.

Our Price: $14.95

Second Book of Modern Lace KnittingSecond Book of Modern Lace Knitting
by Marianne Kinzel
Perfect for knitters of all skill levels, eye-catching designs include Grand Slam, Lilac Time, Maidenhair, and others. The book features step-by-step directions for creating over 29 complete projects. 41 illustrations.

Our Price: $14.95

Traditional Aran KnittingTraditional Aran Knitting
by Shelagh Hollingworth
Suitable for novices to the Aran style as well as experienced knitters, this guide offers start-to-finish advice. More than 20 distinctive patterns, with 117 illustrations, include traditional sweaters, cardigans, jackets, coats, and more.

Our Price: $14.95

Traditional Fair Isle KnittingTraditional Fair Isle Knitting
by Sheila McGregor
Over 70 pages of designs include patterns for mittens, jerseys, jackets, hats, more. Practical advice on design and color provides endless variations and adaptations. 31 halftones and 17 color illustrations.


Our Price: $14.95

Traditional Knitting Patterns: from Scandinavia, the British Isles, France, Italy and Other European CountriesTraditional Knitting Patterns: from Scandinavia, the British Isles, France, Italy and Other European Countries
by James Norbury
Hundreds of knitting patterns complete with easy-to-follow directions and examples of finished work. Long section on fishermen's sweaters. One of the most comprehensive books available.


Our Price: $16.95

Traditional Scandinavian KnittingTraditional Scandinavian Knitting
by Sheila McGregor
This classic guide to the styles of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands includes patterns for jerseys, gloves and mittens, stockings, and caps. 191 black-and-white and 20 color illustrations.


Our Price: $14.95

Woolly Thoughts: Unlock Your Creative Genius with Modular KnittingWoolly Thoughts: Unlock Your Creative Genius with Modular Knitting
by Pat Ashforth, Steve Plummer
Here's the revolutionary way to knit — easy, fun, and foolproof! Beginners and experienced knitters need only master a single stitch to create their own designs with patchwork squares. More than 100 illustrations.

Our Price: $8.95