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Arans & Celtics Arans & Celtics
from the best of Knitter's magazine
This is the second in the series of best of Knitter's books featuring a collection of favourite designs from the magazine. There are 30 classic and modern projects for sweaters and jackets for all the family. I particularly like the slightly fitted and flared sleeves of the Viking Turid and the timeless Guernseys.
Paperback 108 pages 


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Bags - A Knitter's Dozen
A collection of 21 patterns (the best of Knitter's Magazine) including handbags, totes, packs, pouches, purses and pocketbooks
Paperback 90 pages 


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Bags - A Knitter's Dozen

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Bag StyleBag Style
by Pam Allen and Ann Budd
20 inspirational handbags, totes and carry-alls to knit and crochet.
Paperback 128 pages 


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Beginner's Guide to Knitting
by Alison Dupernex
A beautifully illustrated beginner's guide by this well known author includes more than 400 clear, step by step photographs showing how to work the stitches and has an inspirational selection of patterns from simple scarves to sweaters and cardigans.
Paperback 96 pages 


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Beginner's Guide to Knitting

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Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a LoomBeginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom
by Isela Phelps
Loom knitting is a revolutionary way of knitting that uses a circular or rectangular loom or knitting board consisting of a frame with pegs. Looms are easy and fun to use even without knitting experience. You can create almost anything from tubes for hats and socks to flat panels for scarves, shawls and sweaters,
Paperback 144 pages 


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Domino Knitting
by Vivian Hoxbro
Deceptively simple and simply dynamic this clever technique provides colour and pattern intrrigue for all projects. Knitted in small sections, joining in colours as you go means there is no finishing off at the end!
Paperback 88 pages 


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Easy Knitted Accessories Easy Knitted Accessories
by Jeanette Trotman
30 projects combine traditional knitting with contemporary styling. Simple stitches and basic colours give way to intricate beadwork and felted textures. Packed with inspiration for bags, scarves, hats, wraps and much more.
Paperback 128 pages
 


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Easy Knitted Socks
by Jeanette Trotman
fun and fashionable designs for the novice knitter from delightful buttoned baby's bootees, slouch socks, leg warmers to beaded fairisle socks.
Paperback 128 pages 


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Easy Knitted Socks

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(New) Fairisle Knitting
by Alice Starmore
republish favourite. The distinctive stranded colour knitting is fully explained along with history and tradition from the Scottish islands. Learn how to develop your own creativity. 14 designs including cardigans, vests, sweaters, ahts and gloves. 250 photos and drawings.
Paperback 200 pages 


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Favorite Socks
from Interweave
25 timeless designs for easy to carry knitting projects which are so easy to wear. Sock designers such as Nancy Bus, ann Budd and Priscilla Gibson-Roberts showcase their style with full instructions.
Hardback, spiral bound. 128 pages  


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Fast Knits: Fat NeedlesFast Knits: Fat Needles
by Sally Harding
Great designs, interesting yarns and simple patterns for a collection of more than 20 projects worked in 'no time' Ideal for the beginner or the knitter in a rush.
Hardback 128 pages 


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Feminine Knits
by Lene Holme Samsoe
22 timeless designsfor jackets, tanks, pullovers and accessories that feature texture, lace and unusual pattern combinations. Projects for every season and skill level.
Paperback 128 pages 


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Feminine Knits

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(A) Fine Fleece(A) Fine Fleece
by Lisa Lloyd
Knitting with handspun yarn. With an eye toward design and a focus on the characteristics of difference fibres, A Fine Fleece features stunning photographs and 26 classic yet contemporary patterns that showcase both the beauty of handspun yarns as well as their more readily available commercial counterparts.
Hardback 162 pages 


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Finishing Techniques for Handknitters
by Jane Crowfoot
Illustrated step-by-step descriptions of over 50 finishing techniques that all hand knitters need to master, including casting on, adding a zip and embellishing a garment with beads.
Paperback 128 pages 


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Finishing Techniques for Handknitters

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Folk SocksFolk Socks
by Nancy Bush
The history and techniques of hand knitted footwear from around the world, reinterpreted into a collection of 18 adapted folk knitting patterns including kilt hose and fairisle patterns.
Paperback 120 pages 


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Folk Style
by Mags Kandis
Innovative designs to knit including sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves, skirt and more. Inspiration is taken from techniques and motifs from around the world and reinterpreted into a contemporary collection of folk knitting.
Paperback 160 pages 


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Folk Style

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French Girl KnitsFrench Girl Knits
by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
18 inspired knitting projects that flatter all body types and draw on feminine, romantic and vintage fashion trends Technique overviews teach seamless construction methods, providing valuable information for beginners and seasoned knitters.
Paperback 160 pages 


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(A) Gathering of Lace
gathered by Meg Swansen
A truly awe-inspiring book full of delicate lace patterns for shawls and stoles and slightly heavier weight garments such as tunics, hat and socks.
Paperback 174 pages 


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(A) Gathering of Lace

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Gossamer Webs Design Collection Gossamer Webs Design Collection
by Galina Khmeleva
Detailed patterns for beautiful, intricate Orenburg lace shawls of Russia
(Paperback 56 pages)
 


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Guy Knits
from the Best of Knitters
25 patterns to help find the right knit for your guy - or perhaps yourself. Wide size ranges and a special knit-to-fit section these patterns will fit any man in yur life. Hats and mittens, sweaters and vests.
Paperback 90 pages 


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Guy Knits

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Hats - A Knitter's DozenHats - A Knitter's Dozen
12 different designers bring you their favourite patterns for a hat from a simple pull-on to fancy fair isle, modular, arran and even a fancy jester-type hat. You are bound to find something to suit everyone with the 25 designs featured.
Paperback 90 pages 


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(All New) Homespun Handknit
by Amy Clarke Moore
25 small projects to knit using handspun yarn, ranging from simple items to knit in an afternoon to lace wraps to treasure. Each pattern includes the information needed to create the best yarn for the project or even substitute the right commercial yarn.
Paperback 144 pages 


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(All New) Homespun Handknit

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Inca KnitsInca Knits
by the Marianne Isager Collection
designs inspired by South American Traditions bringing the ancient Inca textiles in to the 20th century. In this book you will learn new and innovative uses of colour and patterns; interesting construction and texture techniques; how to find inspiration in landscapes, wildlife, textiles and even pottery of the high Andes.
Paperback 158 pages 


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Interweave Knits - the Best of
edited by Ann Budd
Interweave staff's favourite patterns from the first ten years of the magazine. Designers include Debbie Bliss, Charlotte Morris, Leigh Radford and more with 26 designs for sweaters, jackets, tops, bags and stoles. The book is sprinkled with handy hints and instructions such as different methods of casting (binding) off, how to read charts and blocking your finished work.
Paperback 160 pages 


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Interweave Knits - the Best of

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JacketsJackets
from the best of Knitter's
a range of knitted jackets in classic styles for work and play.
Paperback 106 pages 


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Jamiesons Shetland Knitting Book 2
A collection of 20 detailed designs in
pure Shetland wool illustrated in colour
as are the local photographs
(Paperback 112 pages)
 


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Jamiesons Shetland Knitting Book 2

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Knit One, Felt TooKnit One, Felt Too
by Kathleen Taylor
The process could not be simpler - wool yarn, simple stitches, large needles then throw the knitting in the washing machine and watch the magic begin! This book contains all the instructions plus patterns for 25 useful items for yourself and home.
Paperback 176 pages.
 


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Knit So Fine
by Lisa Myers, Laura Grutzeck asnd Carol Sulcoski
Fine gauge knits flatter the figure making fantastic layering pieces, feel luxurious next to the skin and offer versatility for fashion elements like ruffles, ruching and drape. Knit a lovely drapey silk top, a supple zippered hoodie, a wrap dress and much more.
Paperback 144 pages 


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Knit So Fine

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Knitted FlowersKnitted Flowers
by Nicky Epstein
This budding collection depicts dozens of alluring flower designs that will bring your wardrobe and home to life. Stitch pattern flowers; petal constructed flowers; cord flowers; felted stitch pattern flowers; felted cut flowers
Hardback 136 pages 


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Knitted Lace of Estonia
by Nancy Bush
Techniques, patterns and traditions. Learn the history of Estonian lace and then make one of the 14 heirloom patterns for scarves and shawls. Then learn how to design your own lace scarf using the stitch dictionary, clear instructions and techniques provided by the author.
Paperback 160 pages 


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Knitter's Companion
From Interweave. A compete reference book for knitters. Methods of casting on and off, shaping, joining yarn, abbreviations, stitch instructions and lots of helpful hints makes this an invaluable little book. Especially useful are the body measurement tables and yarn requirement formulae. Spiral-backed to allow the pages to lie flat. Paperback 112 pages 


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Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns
by Ann Budd
basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges for mittens, hats, socks and sweaters, giving over 350 possibilities. This is a useful book for those who spin their own yarn, substitute yarn in patterns and for creative designers.
Hardback (spiral bound) 112 pages 


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Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns

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Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater PatternsKnitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns
by Ann Budd
Choose a style, a size and a gauge and you're on your way to create an unique sweater from these easy to follow charted instructions. Each style comes in fifteen sizes from 26" - 54" chest and five guages. Including cardigans and neckline options you have more than 1,500 design options.
Hard backed (spiral bound) 218 pages. 


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Knitting Circles around Socks
by Antje Gillingham
Knit two socks at the same time on circular needles to make a perfect pair. Eight easy-to-advanced designs showcase lace, cables, ruffles and more.
Paperback 80 pages 


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Knitting Circles around Socks

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Knitting Ganseys
by Beth Brown-Reinsel
Gansey sweaters were standard wear for 19th century British fishermen. With their intricate patterns, drop shoulders and easy fit these comfortable garments are still a pleasure to wear - and knit - today. In this book you will learn to master a special cast on, cables, shoulder straps and gussets.
Paperback 152 pages 


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Knitting More Circles around SocksKnitting More Circles around Socks
by Antje Gillingham
Knit two socks at the same time on circular needles to make a perfect pair from toe up or cuff down. Twelve patterns easy-to-advanced designs for all the family.
Paperback 96 pages 


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Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn
by Carol J Sulcoski
The gorgeous shades and contrasts in hand dyed yarns are an inspiration to make beautiful, colourful socks, in spectacular patterns.
Paperback 128 pages
 


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Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn

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Knitting Vintage SocksKnitting Vintage Socks
by Nancy Bush
new twists on 24 classic sock patterns using contemporary yarns and knitting methods.
Hardback {spiral bound} 120 pages  


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Lace From The Attic
by Nancie Wiseman
A Victorian notebook of 15 knitted lace pattern are updated with easy to follow abreviations, presented in chart form with row by row text.
(paperback 96 pages)
 


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Lace From The Attic

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Lace StyleLace Style
by Pamela Allen and Ann Budd
21 stunning projects from 18 designers, illustrate diverse and non-traditional ways to use lace, learn how to incorporate lace in to any design plus pointers on how to correct mistakes. This contemporary collection showcases a wide variety of styles inspiring new ways to think about lace.
Paperback 160 pages 


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Maggie's Ireland
This splendid collection of designer handknits features photographs shot in beautiful Northern Ireland. With more than 40 projects, there are pieces suited for every season and shape that take knitters from the beach to the ballroom. A Northern Ireland native, Maggie Jackson brings a fashion designer's approach to handknits, showing knitters how simple stitches can create lines and blocks of texture. Highlighting each design are photographs from locations around Northern Ireland
Hardback 168 pages 


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Maggie's Ireland

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Magnificent Mittens & Socks
by Anna Zilboorg
the beauty of warm hands and feet. Mittens with joyful rifts of colour and patten - one step away from their ethnic source. This republished, expanded book now includes Anna's toe-up, free-sole sock designs. With stranded patterning on the top of the foot and a plain sole, it is elastic, easily reinforced and easily repaired.
Paperback 162 pages 


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No Sheep For You - Special OfferNo Sheep For You - Special Offer
by Amy R Singer
knit with cotton, silk, linen, bamboo and other delightful fibres from a designer who is allergic to wool. 21 practical patterns and tips about substituting yarns.
Paperback 160 pages
usual price £17.00 


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Oh-So Easy Knits
by Vickie and Jo-Ann
It's so nice to knit the perfect fast-to-finish accessory for family or friends. 12 useful projects including bags, shawl, throw and socks.
Paperback 36 pages 


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Oh-So Easy Knits

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One SkeinOne Skein
by Leigh Radford
30 quick projects to knit and crochet using just one ball of yarn. Projects include a felted tote bag, fingerless gloves, a circular rug and felted bowls.
Paperback 128 pages 


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Plus Size Sweater Wardrobe
by Kathleen Power Johnson
9 practical knitted projects for jumpers, cardigans and waistcoats in finished sizes from 48" to 60". USA instructions.
Paperback 54 pages
 


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Plus Size Sweater Wardrobe

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Ponchos & Wraps - A Knitter's DozenPonchos & Wraps - A Knitter's Dozen
A collection of 22 patterns (the best of Knitter's Magazine) including lacy coveralls, chunky ponchos, decorative ruana, practical shrugs in a variety of yarns and techniques for all abilities
Paperback 88 pages 


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Pursenalities - Special Offer
by Eva Wiechmann
20 great knitted and felted bags. Practical designs for everyday use. There are simple, clear instructions on how to create each bag along with colour photos.
Paperback 64 pages
usual price £13.99 


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Pursenality PlusPursenality Plus
by Eva Weichmann
20 new knitted and felted bags, purses and totes - even a mobile phone cover. Discover how to use embellishments to personalise your bag.
Paperback 64 pages 


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Scarf Style
by Pam Allen
Prominent and up-and-coming knitwear designers reinvent the most basic garments. Expect to be surprised by this collection of 31 elegant, whimsical and ingenious scarves.
Paperback 152 pages 


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Scarf Style

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Scarves - A Knitter's DozenScarves - A Knitter's Dozen
Another in the series of Knitter's Dozen where 12 designers each give you their favourite patterns. This book includes both simple and intricate patterns for all abilities from a simple button hole scarf, to aran and lacy designs. There is a pattern for a flamboyant 'Carmen' ruffle scarf and even a tie.
Paperback 84 pages  


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Shadow Knitting
by Vivian Hoxbro
add a touch of magic to your knitting with this simple and clever technique. Alternate rows of light and dark yarn to produce a subtle, undulating pattern. Projects include winged shawls, bags, sweaters and Japanese style kimonos, each with step by step instructions and beautiful photographs.
Paperback 144 pages 


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Shadow Knitting

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Shawls and ScarvesShawls and Scarves
from the Best of Knitter's magazine
This is one of a series of 'greatest hits' books from the pages of Knitter's magazine. The book begins with an historical perspective, with traditional methods and thereafter includes many fine, lacy shawls form Shetland and the Faroe Islands, different shaped shawls and lastly taking us to 'one step beyond'
Paperback 106 pages 


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Simple Style
by Ann Budd
19 innovative to traditional designs with simple knitting techniques. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions for all projects which range from pullovers to vests, skirts to wraps and more.
Paperback 136 pages 


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Simple Style

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Simply Knit Simply Knit
the designs in this book are simple, innovative and contemporary driven by shape, form and colour. 10 designs for all the family shown in full colour with black and white drawings and diagrams.
Paperback 36 large pages 


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Simply Knit 3
Third in the series of designer knitting patterns. Designs for simple shapes to create visually interesting contemporary knitwear using Lana Grossa yarns
Paperback 36 large pages. 


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Simply ShetlandSimply Shetland
From a new company called Simply Shetland, this is a collection of beautiful examples of traditional Shetland knitting side by side with highly contemporary knitting projects based on pure Shetland wool. Clear instructions and patterns illustrated with colour photographs.
Big books - paperback 96 pages 


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Simply Shetland 2
The second volume of knitting projects from Simply Shetland introducing 24 designs and more colour combinations for use with pure Shetland wool in a variety of weights.
Big book - paperback 96 pages 


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Simply Shetland 3Simply Shetland 3
The third volume of knitting projects from Simply Shetland subtitled at Galesteo. Featuring 24 designs for use with pure Shetland wool in a variety of weights for practical and inspiring knitwear.
Big book - paperback 96 pages 


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Simply Shetland 4
at Tomales Bay
20 brand new designs in this popular series of books. Projects vary from traditional all-over cabled sweaters to up to the minute holey over top (yes, the holes are supposed to be there!) Also included are hats and wraps, jackets and coats.
Paperback 96 pages 


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Simply Shetland 5Simply Shetland 5
Roxana's Garden
16 brand new designs in this popular series of books. Projects vary from traditional slip-stitch sweaters to chevron tunic. Also included are hats and wraps, tunics and cape. Good practical designs you will want to knit.
Paperback 96 pages 


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Skein for Skein
by Cheryl Potter and freinds.
16 knitted projects and the Do's and Don'ts of yarn substitution. Projects include a lacy shawl, practical tops and waistcoat and a great way to use up yarn in the mosaic jacket. Most projects are shown using different yarns to encourage you to try to experiment or use yarns available here.
Paperback 96 pages 


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Skein for Skein

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Socks a la Carte
by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
this practical books is partly split in to sections so that you can customise your socks with tops, legs and toe patterns. Whether you are an experienced knitter or new to sock knitting you can find something to suit each level.
Hardback 128 pages 


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Socks from the Toe UpSocks from the Toe Up
by Wendy Johnson
essential techniques and patterns from 'Wendy Knits' Knitting from toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect fit - and no grafting, says the author. Tips and how-tos, and pros and cons of the cast on, toe, heel and cast off options.
Paperback 128 pages 


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Socks-Socks-Socks
by Elaine Rowley
70 patterns, graded from easy to experienced, from the Knitters magazine contest. Colours, patterns and styles to tempt anyone to knit a pair of socks.
Paperback 120 pages  


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Socks to Go
by Leisure Arts
5 designs for socks - kntting in the round with two circular needles, double pointed needles and from the toe up.
Paperback 32 pages 


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TweedTweed
by Nancy J Thomas
more than 20 contemporary designs to knit using tweed yarn, arranged by difficulty. A selection of stitch paterns and techniques help you to take advantage of nubbly textured yarns. Projects include a simple hat and scarf set, pullover getting more adventurous with sampler cardigan and cabled vest.
Hardback 144 pages 


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2 at a Time Socks
by Melissa Morgan-Oakes
the secret of knitting a perfect pair of socks at the same time is here! Cast on and knit two socks at once on a single circular needle. Adapt your favourite sock pattern with this new technique or have fun with the 17 designs featured. Either way you will have a pair of socks finished at the same time.
Hardback, spiral bound 144 pages 


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Twisted Sisters Knit SweatersTwisted Sisters Knit Sweaters
by Lynne Vogel
A knit-to-fit workshop. A two-part method of sweater designing that lets you create patterns based on your own body measurements and yarn gauge - perfect for handspun yarns. Learn how to make successful variations to necklines, sleeves and shoulders, add colour and stitch patterns, collars and edgings.
Paperback 144 pages 


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Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook
by Lynne Vogel
Techniques, patterns and tips for creating made to order footwear - some fun ones some practical ones. Includes tips on spinning and dyeing your own yarns to make unique socks.
(Paperback92 pages)
 


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Variations using Short Rows - Special Offer
by Ruth Kindla
24 designs using Opal sock and sweater yarn (or similar) to make jumpers, tops, tats, socks and more using short row shaping.
Paperback 56 pages 


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Victorian Lace TodayVictorian Lace Today
by Jane Sowerby
absolutely beautiful book full of gossamer lace shawls taken from Victorian patterns. The photographs are taken against a background of stately homes in Cambridge, Brighton, Lavenham and Belton House, Lincolnshire
New in Paperback 198 pages 


Price:   £20.00 


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Wrap Style
by Pam Allen and Ann Budd
A collection of 24 classic and contemporary shawls, ponchos and capelets from 18 innovative knitwear designers. From simple to challenging projects with full colour illustrations, pictures and clear instructions
Paperback 160 pages 


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Wrap Style

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