Knitting Books By Author

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Alpert, Tanya, Haiku Knits
$29.99 Cdn, $29.95 US

Inspired by the understated beauty of Haiku poetry, designer Tanya Alpert has created 25 garments and accessories that reflect Japanese design elements.
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New! Anderson-Freed, Susan, Colorwork Creations
$24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US

Patterns for 30 hats, mittens and gloves in fanciful motifs inspired by woodland scenes. All make lovely accessories for others or for yourself.
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Upcoming! Atkinson, Jennie, A Handknit Romance
$24.99 Cdn, $24.99 US

From accessories to garments these timeless designs are worked in fine yarn weights for feminine drape. Designs techniques include pin-tucks, picot trims, lace beading and embroidery to embellish the fabric.
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Baber, M'Lou, Double Knitting
$29.99 Cdn, $29.95 US

The technique of double knitting creates a warm garment with colour patterning both sides, and lots of opportunity for great colourwork design. There are small items and accesscories up to sweaters and shawls for you to try out this fascinating technique.
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Buch Verlag Fur Die Frau, Kunststricken Grosse Und Kleine Decken
$44.99 Cdn, $44.95 US

"A reprint of 20th c. Beyer "Kunstricken, Beyer-Band 361" consisting of 30 patterns by Herbert Niebling and Irmgard Sorensen with full charts"
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Buch Verlag Fur Die Frau, Kunststricken Schone Historische Muster
$29.99 Cdn, $29.95 US
Beautiful complex lace for tablecloths, table runners, doilies. Exquisite patterning! The designs are printed individualy on large fold-out pages.

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Burns,Missyand Stephanie Blaydes Kaisler and Anita Tosten, Knitting with Hand-Dyed Yarns
$28.99 Cdn, $28.95 US

Hand-dyed yarns are irresistible from bold to subtle colour changes, and smooth to highly textured yarns. Show them off to the best advantage with any of these 20 projects for pullovers, cardigans and sweaters.
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Bush, Nancy, Folk Knitting in Estonia
$24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US

In Nancy Bush's latest book the colourful and detailed knitting of Estonia is the inspiration for 25 patterns for gloves, mittens, and socks. There is also information on the traditions and techniques of Estonian knitting, including charts of both lace and multicoloured patterns.
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Bush, Nancy, Folk Socks
$21.99 Cdn, $21.95 US

This book traces the origins of the 'humble sock', and gives 18 diverse patterns which the author has created based on historical designs.
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Bush, Nancy, Knitted Lace of Estonia
$24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US

The beauty and elegance of Estonian knitted lace is well-known to lace knitters, but this is the first book in English of patterns and detailed techniques. From the cover, this looks like an exceptionally beautiful book by Nancy Bush.
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Bush, Nancy, Knitting on the Road
$18.99 Cdn, $18.95 US

As knitting's popularity explodes this little gem of a book is a great way to get started with 18 easy sock patterns for knitters on the go from one of the markets' most successful author. 18 stylish patterns beckon first timers as well as seasoned pros. Full color photographs with a snappy covered spiral binding make this a great gift item or the perfect stowaway for those vacation escape plans.
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New! Briar, JC, Charts Made Simple, $17.99 Cdn, $17.95 US

For some knitters reading knitting charts is a challenge. This instructive book on following charts helps you to get more confident about reading and working with charts.
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Brown, Barb, Knitting Knee-Highs
$22.99 Cdn, $22.95 US

For sock knitters who are looking for extra warm and showy socks, patterns for knee-high socks from delicate lace patterning to traditional textures, colourwork, and cables. Also instructions on how to custom fit, and how to convert your favourite sock pattern to a knee-high sock.
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New! Brown-Reinsel, Beth, Knitting Ganseys DVD, $29.99 Cdn, $29.95 US

Highly regarded for her expertise in traditional knitting techniques, author Beth Brown-Reinsel leads knitters through the process of knitting a doll-sized sampler sweater in this instructional DVD.
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New! Chang Chinchio, Connie, Textured Stitches, $24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US

Textural elements add design interest to garments, whether used as a border, special motif or allover patterning. In 22 designs for cardigans, sweaters and accessories, designer Conne Chang Chinchio features a variety of techniques - lattice, ruching, knitted pleats, cables, twisted stitches, and ribbing.
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Chin, Lily M., Urban Knitter
$13.99 Cdn, $13.95 US

The designs of 20 young Urban Knitters include a shaped cardi-jacket, sports bra, handbag, socks, pullovers and pillows. Lily Chin worked with all the knitters to develop their design ideas - profiles of each are also included.
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Chynoweth, Therese, Norwegian Sweater Techniques for Today's Knitter
$24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US

Classic Norwegian sweater design includes knitting colourful patterning knit in the round, then cut for sleeves and front button-bands - steeking. Learn this and other Norwegian knitting techniques used in the 20 patterns for modern sweaters.



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New! Cobey, Katharine, Diagonal Knitting
$34.99 Cdn, $34.95 US

Author Katharine Cobey is a highly regarded knitting teacher and artist. Her diagonal designs create exceptional garments with dramatic flare!
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New! Cornell, Kari, Knitting Scarves from Around the World, $24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US

Inspired by traditional patterning and techniques from Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the British Isles, the Americas, and Asia, there are 40 patterns for scarves.
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New! Cornell, Kari - editor, Knitting Socks From Around the World, $24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US

Inspired by world knitting traditions well-know sock designers have contributed to create 25 patterns - including Star Athena, Beth Brown-Reinsel, Candace Eisner Strick, Chrissy Gardiner, Janel Laidman and Anna Zilboorg
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Crowther-Smith, Alison, Lacy Knits
$24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US

Lace knitting with beautiful mohair silk blends create garments and accessories with luxurious softness and a delicate fabric with body and elegance. There are 20 patterns for scarves, mittens, and wraps plus home accessories. For extra glamour, some have beads others sequins or embroidery embellishments.
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Domnick, Sabine, Cables Diamonds and Herringbone
$19.99 Cdn, $19.95 US

Traditional fishermen's sweaters from the UK are knit in finer yarns with beautiful textural results, and also knit in the round which reduces finishing. Learn more about these timeless knit traditions, and the many stitch patterns and techniques used to create them.
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Don, Sarah, Art of Shetland Lace
$25.99 Cdn, $25.95 US

The first section of the book gives us a brief history of Shetland lace, and some photographs of original, and exquisite, lace shawls and lace children's socks. Then follows information on traditional shawl construction and techniques. The patterns are divided into 4 sections - edgings, all-over patterns, motifs, and scalloped designs. Garment designs include baby shawls, scarves, and a christening dress.
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Druchunas, Donna, Ethnic Knitting Discovery
$21.99 Cdn, $21.95 US

The first of a 3 part series that teaches traditional knitting techniques and designs from a variety of cultures. Rich with knitting knowledge, each volume presents step-by-step instructions in technique, plus patterns for both small items and pullover sweaters.
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Druchunas, Donna, Ethnic Knitting Exploration
$23.99 Cdn, $23.95 US

The second book in a series on Ethnic knitting, learn how to design yoke, raglan and saddle shoulder sweaters, using colour or texture traditional patterning from Lithuania, Iceland and Ireland.
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Duvekot, Elise, Knit One Below
$19.99 Cdn, $19.95 US

This book has a very intriguing title and book cover, and though the description is detailed, there is still an air of unusual mystery about it.
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