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  Knitting Without Tears

  Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes

  by Elizabeth Zimmermann

  Do you love to knit -- and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that's maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for brilliant, timeless designs. In Knitting Without Tears, you'll find... (more)
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  Knitting Rules!

  The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks

  by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

  Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, the best-selling author of At Knit’s End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much and celebrated blogger and humorist of the knitting world, is back! Funnier than ever, Pearl-McPhee continues her running dialogue with her knitting compatriots — cheering them on to ever-greater heights in the climb to make knitting universally recognized as THE peak life experience. Both a celebration... (more)
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  Folk Shawls (Folk Knitting series)

  by Cheryl Oberle

  Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world. From the Himalayas to Spain, from Iceland to Japan, and from Mexico to Norway, many of the shawls featured here have been taken from examples of historic knitted... (more)
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  Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off

  The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting

  by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

  From the best-selling author of At Knit's End and Knitting Rules! comes yet another hilarious book of tongue-in-cheek observations on the world of knitting. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off invites knitters of all ages, levels, and persuasions to embark with her on a journey deep into the land populated by those who are obsessed with yarn, needles, and what’s on their needles now. Using a travel guide... (more)
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  Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club: Book 1

  The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club

  by Gil McNeil

  "Funny and sparkling--a profoundly moving study of motherhood and true love." --Ruth Rendell "Warm and wonderful." -- Cosmopolitan (UK) "It is now official: knitting is the acme of cool." -- Good Housekeeping (UK) "A believable, warm and funny novel with a touch of romance--I'm already looking forward to the sequel." -- Knitting Magazine For every woman who has ever dreamed of starting over,... (more)
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  One Skein

  30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet

  by John Mulligan, Leigh Radford

  These knitted and crocheted fashion accessories and decorative accents for the home vary in their required levels of skill, but all can be completed quickly and require only one skein of yarn. The stitch patterns and clear instructions make it easy for even procrastinators and the less-than-diligent to create a ruffled cravat, a drawstring bag, a tank top, cozy scarves, arm and leg warmers, lace wristlets,... (more)
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  Yarn Bombing

  The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti

  by Mandy Moore, Leanne Prain

  "Great photos, stories, and instructions."— Utne Reader "Yarn Bombing extends Stitch 'n' Bitch 's approach to knitting, appealing to hipster knitters with attractive photography and irreverent patterns, reclaiming knitting as an act that is both feminist and anarchic."— Quill and Quire "An inspiring and unforgettable look at the world of knit graffiti and the creative folks behind it, Yarn Bombing ... (more)
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  The Complete Idiot's Guide

  Complete Idiot`s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting

  by Barbara Breiter

  You're no idiot, of course. You can sew a button, tie a knot and even thread a needle in under 30 seconds. But when it comes to knitting and crocheting, you feel as prickly as a pin cushion. Don't unravel just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting shows you how to create beautiful crafts worthy of becoming heirlooms. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
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  A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns

  by Barbara G. Walker

  Walker's three knitting-pattern compendiums (A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, and Charted Knitting Designs) have long been considered classics of knitting literature and prime sources of ideas for many knitwear designers. Now they are all back in print, thanks to Schoolhouse. Walker long ago moved on to other interests, but now she has returned with a fourth treasury.... (more)
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  Knitting Mochimochi: 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi

  by Anna Hrachovec

  Beginner and intermediate-level knitters can now enjoy the Japanese-style cuteness of crocheted amigurumi toys in knitted designs. Amigurumi is very popular with crocheters and now knitters can satisfy their hunger for the tiny and adorable! In "Knitting Mochimochi", knitted amigurumi guru Anna Hrachovec offers instruction on the basic supplies and techniques needed for knitting 20 colourful (and humorous)... (more)
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  One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit

  by Leigh Radford

  “Two needles and one (or one more) skein of yarn—the possibilities never cease to amaze me,” writes Leigh Radford in the introduction to her new book. Radford’s fascination with the creative potential of these raw materials is evident throughout One More Skein , where she melds the alternative approach to knitting and felting she introduced in AlterKnits and AlterKnits Felt with the magic she worked with a... (more)
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  Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters

  by Iris Schreier

  MODULAR KNITS New Techniques for Today's Knitters Iris Schreier Interested in achieving the modular effect without putting in all the work? Here's a new method for creating triangles, diamonds, and squares in your knitting that's very easy to learn and removes many of the obstacles in learning to knit modularly. With this one-piece method the shapes are not bound off, and stitches do not need to be picked up... (more)
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  A Treasury of Knitting Patterns

  by Barbara G. Walker

  The three volumes comprising Walker's knitting treasuries, published in 1968-72 by Scribner, have long been out of print. They have recently been reissued by Schoolhouse Press and should be seriously considered for purchase by large public libraries and textile collections. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide

  Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures

  by Ann Shayne, Kay Gardiner

  Enjoy the practical advice, real-life knitting instruction, and irreverent humor of Yankee Kay Gardiner and Tennessean Ann Shayne, the duo behind the renowned knitting web log masondixonknitting.com. The ladies of Mason-Dixon Knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure through Knitopia, a place where knitting and creativity unite through the zaniest knitted items imaginable. Kay and Ann reveal that a pattern... (more)
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  Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns

  by Nancy Bush

  Everything old is new again, and this collection of vintage sock patterns mines Weldon's Practical Needlework , a compilation of newsletters published more than 100 years ago, for some of the best. Twenty-four classic patterns are updated here for modern knitters with the inclusion of gauges, contemporary yarns, modern methods, and modern sizes. Filled with fascinating household and historic tidbits from the era,... (more)
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  Lion Brand Yarn Vintage Styles for Today: More Than 50 Patterns to Knit and Crochet (Lion Brand Yarn)

  by Lion Brand

  Lion Brand Yarn: Vintage Styles for Today reinterprets more than fifty vintage designs for today’s knitters and crocheters, with detailed patterns and stunning archival and contemporary photographs. Vintage-style treasures come front and center, restyled for current lifestyles and in modern day yarns. For more than a century, Lion Brand Yarn has shaped the future of knitting and crocheting while preserving its... (more)
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  The Little Box of Knits for Baby (Little Box)

  by Sandy Scoville

  Create adorable knits for a family’s latest addition with this all-new addition to the "Little Box" series! You’ll reach for this "Little Box" with every new arrival. •Knit 20 sweaters, booties, hats, mittens, and more in sizes from 6 to 18 months •Choose from designs for boys and girls—all projects use affordable, easy-care fibers •Find full-color photos, size and... (more)
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  Knit It! Felt It!

  by Bobbie Matela

  This inspired array of projects has creative flair and sophisticated style. The secrets of the exciting hot felting trend are revealed in an easy-to-follow format. Make spectacular felted wearables including hats, scarves, purses, slippers and mittens or home decor items like oven mitts, hot pads, coasters, wine bottle and teapot cozies.
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  Itty-Bitty Hats

  Cute and Cuddly Caps to Knit for Babies and Toddlers

  by Susan B. Anderson

  Beautifully rendered, heartbreakingly adorable, and wonderfully wacky knitted caps for newborns and toddlers Thirty-eight million Americans knit, and that number grows every day. The baby hat is the perfect project for knitters of any level, with enchanting patterns that are easy enough for rank beginners but also interesting enough for the most accomplished needle wielders, in yarns that range from silk and... (more)
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  America Knits

  by Melanie Falick

  “Not only are the stories a great read, but the photos are so full of color and texture they’ll make your fingers itch to start your own scarf or afghan.”— Glamour “With a passion for textiles and a love of travel, Melanie Falick is the perfect writer for <America Knits>.”— Vogue Knitting Acclaimed knitting author Melanie Falick traveled thousands of miles and interviewed dozens of knitters,... (more)