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Addi Turbo Lace Knitting Needles
These fabulous new needles from Addi Turbo - the long respected name in well-crafted knitting needles - offer you enhanced features for both lace and sock knitting. The sharp tips are perfect for knitting projects which require more intricate stitches than just knit and purl stitches. The tips are a hollow, coated brass tip, which allows you to control your stitches better when doing complex patterns.
Eclectic Sole
Janel Laidman, $23.99 Cdn, $23.95 US
- An innovative book of sock patterns, in a selection of styles from aran and cable to lace or colourwork. For those who like to be challenged, there are also some interesting construction techniques to enjoy!
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Estonian Mittens All Around the World
Aina Praakli, $39.99 Cdn, $39.95 US
- A collection of 175 mittens all shown in beautiful colour photographs, with graphs of the stitch patterns. Author Aina Praakli documents beautiful colourwork mittens from her research, each with a photograph of a reconstructed mitten, colour charts of the design, and detailed information on the source and her personal comments.Content is written in both Estonian and in English.
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New! Estonian Sock Patterns all Around the World
Aina Praakli, $39.99 Cdn, $39.95 US
- Inspired by the rich history of tradtional Estonian colourwork designs from the collection of the Estonian National Museum, there are over 80 sock patterns to enjoy.
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Ethnic Knitting Discovery
Donna Druchunas, $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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Ethnic Knitting Exploration
Donna Druchunas, $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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Everyday Knitting
Annemor Sundbo, $49.99 Cdn, $49.95 US
- When the author purchased a factory which recycled old woolen items, she discovered a treasure of knitting patterns in the old worn out garments. There are dozens of pages of beautifully patterned sweaters, mittens and socks, plus a detailed history of knitting in Norway.
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Fair Isle Knitting Patterns
Mary Macgregor, $27.49 Cdn, $27.45 US
- A spiral bound workbook of charts for Fair Isle patterns, based on the work of craftsman Robert Williamson (he collected Fair Isle patterns in the early to mid 1900's). The author has categorized the patterns by family ie number of stitches in the repeat. Great resource for those designing their own Fair Isle patterns.
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Finesse Your Knitting DVD
Lucy Neatby, $28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US
- Lucy Neatby wants to take you on a knitting adventure! Take Lucy home with this continuing DVD series. For the passionate knitter who wants to know it all. Learn about tubular bind-offs, perfect grafting, the Magic Buttonhole, and much more!
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Finesse Your Knitting 2 DVD
Lucy Neatby, $28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US
- Add even more finesse to your knitting techniques with this second DVD covering shoulder shapings, fitted sleeves, and much more.
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Fishermen's Sweaters
Alice Starmore, $24.99 Cdn, $24.95 US
- Beautifully photographed, and rich in colour and textural design, this book presents patterns and techniques from several sources, including Scotland, Brittany, and Norway.
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Folk Knitting in Estonia
Nancy Bush, $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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Folk Socks
Nancy Bush, $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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Funky Knits
Carol Meldrum & Julie Marchington
$ 19.99 Cdn, $ 19.95 US
- Geared for new and young knitters, there are projects for iPod covers, egg cozies, socks, hoodies, scarves and hats. Lots of bright and creative designs!
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Haiku Knits
Tanya Alpert, $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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Haapsalu Scarf
Siiri Reimann and Aime Edasi, $74.99 Cdn, $74.95 US
- Following the success of the book Haapsalu Shawls, this new book includes more about the history and techniques of Haapsalu shawls, plus 40 patterns for square shawls and 20 for triangular shawls.
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Haapsalu Shawl
Siiri Reimann and Aime Edasi, $59.99 Cdn, $59.95 US
- Though not a book of garment patterns (there are several photos shown throughout the book) this is a stunning book on the history of Estonian knitted lace with dozens of stitch patterns, each with a large enticing photo and chart.
The beginning introduction has several historial photos as well as modern shots, of the art of knitting lace in Estonia. An exceptional book that is large in format, and the beautiful knitting shows the obvious love the authors have for their subject. This inspiring book is a 'must have' for those who love to knit lace.
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Heirloom Knitting
Sharon Miller, $64.99 Cdn, $64.95 US
- Sub-titled A Shetland Lace Knitters' Pattern and Workbook, this comprehensive book details lace knitting design and technique; dozens of charted traditional motifs plus the authors designs; patterns for traditional shawl construction and several heirloom items to knit. For those who want to develop their skill and understanding of Shetland Lace this is a must have!
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Intarsia Untangled 1 DVD
Lucy Neatby, $28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US
- Intarsia is a technique that many knitters struggle to learn. Lucy Neatby makes it all easy in this latest addition to her continuing knitting DVD series. With indepth instructions and examples.
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Intarsia Untangled 2 DVD
Lucy Neatby, $28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US
- This second DVD on Intarsia explores more complex techniques and clever solutions. Use of texture stitches with intarsia adds to the excitement!
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Invisible Threads in Knitting
Annemor Sundbo, $64.99 Cdn, $64.95 US
- It is very seldom that a book on knitting receives a Literature Prize - Invisible Threads in Knitting is one of those exceptional books that has! For those whose knitting is inspired by needlework history, culture and symbolism,
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