Knitting Books

Over 30 exquisitely adapted patterns from the timeless Norwegian classic by Annichen Sibbern Bøhn. A fully translated facsimile edition of the original 1929 book is included within this lovely package!

Contemporary style and fresh modern colors meet classic Norwegian knitting patterns in this magnificent collection! Annichen Sibbern Bøhn's timeless and beloved Norwegian Knitting Patterns, first published in 1929, has been a guiding light and a source of inspiration for knitters around the world for decades—and now, working from Bøhn's original set of charts, knit designer Wenche Roald has created brilliant, vividly rejuvenated patterns for everything from wrist warmers to sweaters, mittens to baby blankets, for children and adults.

But that's not all: included in a slip pocket at the rear of the book is a fully translated facsimile edition of Annichen Sibbern Bøhn's 1929 classic. It includes the original foreword and introduction, and all of Bøhn's pattern charts and black-and-white photographs as they first appeared.

Dive in and explore as what's old is made new again, in a stunning pattern compendium no knitter should be without!

Hardcover, 270 pages. 

A colorful go-to reference for all knitters featuring 250 essential knit stitches.

Get ready to spice up your knitting! Every knitter needs a good stitch dictionary, and this volume is perfect for new and experienced knitters alike. Knit Stitch Dictionary offers 250 knit stitches, from simple knit-purl combos to fancy textured, color, and lace stitch patterns. Knowing that not every knitter works in the same way, this indispensible guide has both written and charted instructions that clearly explain how to knit each stitch.

Knit Stitch Dictionary is divided into sections including: basic knit and purl stitches; eyelets and lace; cables; traveling and twisted stitches; bobbles, puffs and clusters; slip stitches; chevrons, ripples and waves; tucks and ruffles; and colorwork patterns.

A photo glossary at the back of the book offers a candy box view of all the stitch patterns, allowing you to instantly choose the ones that strike your fancy. Knit Stitch Dictionary will be a go-to reference that you’ll reach for again and again!

Paperback, 191 pages. 

The Knitter's Directory 

New Katia All Season Magazine: 4 knit designs suitable for all 12 months of the year. Discover a carefully curated selection of 4 seasons patterns to knit shawls, jumpers and jackets for women and girls.

A book featuring designs using Fil Katia yarn including Ultrasoft, Cotton Cashmere, Cotton Yak, Veganette, Silky Lace, and Duomo.

Designs: 01 (Basket Weave Jumper), 02 (Crossover Lace Stitch Jacket), 03 (Stripe Stitch Sweater) use Ultrasoft

Designs: 04 (Cardigan), 05 (Lacey Top), 06 (Cable and Net Jumper), 07 (Plain Knit Cardigan), 08 (Girl's Zip Cardigan), 22 (Sweater with Drop Stitch) - use Cotton Cashmere

Sweet Knits for Baby is suitable for all levels of knitters and offers a modern collection packed with garments and accessories. The patterns have a wide range of techniques including cables, lace, intarsia, and so much more. All projects feature clear instructions and colour photos. Projects include blankets, cardigans, sweaters and accessories all sized from 0 - 3 years.

All designs in the book feature Jody Long's luxurious Ciao yarn!

60 Quick Cotton Knits is great collection of 60 fabulous designs with the perfect group of must-haves for the many knitters who prefer cotton, whether it's because they're allergic to wool, opposed to using animal fibers, or just looking for a lighter material. A wide range of quick, creative, and on-trend projects-from sweaters and shawls to hats and bags-will entice knitters with their beauty and practicality, as will Cascade Yarns® high-quality, supremely soft and silky Ultra Pima, Ultra Pima Paints and Ultra Pima Fine yarn, all available in a wide array of colors and 100% Pima Cotton!

Paperback, 166 pages.

Over 40 Projects for the Color-Loving Crafter
Frida Pontén

Knitting's never been so much fun–or so colorful! In this book, you'll be immersed in the strikingly vivid world of handcrafting designer Frida Pontén, who's brought some of her favorite patterns together, 44 in all into a brilliant, eyecatching celebration of all things knitted. Whether you're seeking an airy summer jacket, a cozy poncho for cool days, a warm striped scarf, enchanting wrist warmers, or fun and funky blankets, look forward to breathtaking designs that are sure to be a highlight of your home or wardrobe. Step–by–step instructions are accompanied by beautiful full–color photos. The possibilities are endless … and you might find yourself saying, as Frida does, “So much yarn, so little time!”

Author Frida Pontén
Format: Hardcover
Total Page Count: 136
Illustrations: 108 Color photos, 56 illustrations, 53 diagrams
ISBN: 978-1-57076-882-8

Dedicated knitters will find a fresh, fun challenge in this follow-up book! Advanced beginners and intermediates can try their hand at everything from cables, lace, and relief stitches to circles, triangles, and never-before-seen interpretations, along with twenty-five patterns for beautiful garments, fashion accessories, baby gifts, and home decor projects. This book contains eighty-five all-new stitch patterns for creating texture in fabric, this collection takes this hot new needlework craze to the next level.

One of today's hottest knitting trends is entrelac, a modular technique that results in striking basketwork designs of rows within rows and interlocking diamond patterns. Using only simple knit and purl stitches, knitters can create eye-catching pieces with incredible texture. Comprehensive instructions and a wide array of swatches provide endless possibilities in lace, colorwork, and much more.

Projects for the experienced and novice knitter. Each step is broken down into basic, easy-to-understand elements and clearly illustrated with photographs and drawings. For each of the 16 patterns in Getting Started Knitting Socks, you will find instructions for socks in five sizes and five gauges. Experiment with color and texture to create a pair of socks all your own.

Author: Ann Budd

Hardcover: 135 pages.

Features 101 wonderful new patterns for single-skein hoarders everywhere! From adorable to elegant, there's a perfect pattern for every lonely skein. With patterns arranged by yarn weight, knitters will easily find broad ranges of possibilities for their particular single skeins. A full gallery features detailed photographs of all 101 projects allowing knitters to browse through all the patterns quickly to find the perfect match for each skein and create their knitted wonders.

256 pages.

Nothing beats knitted wool sweaters, hats, gloves, and scarves for keeping you warm when you go on outdoor adventures. And you look great in them, too! Included are more than thirty patterns for soft, warm, light, and breathable hats, gloves, scarves, and vests for women and men, girls and boys. Every member of your family will find patterns to please with projects ranging from bright, colorful hats to muted gloves for men. Play with yarn colors for even more options.

16 Beautiful Projects For Your Home

Everyone has at least one long-forgotten ball of string lurking at the back of a drawer. Take a Ball of String shows us how to transform this everyday mundane item into an array of exciting makes. The pleasingly tactile nature of string makes it perfect for creating some crafty treasures. From rustic garden twine to soft cotton braid, these eye-catching projects will inspire you to get knitting, crocheting, coiling and knotting. The 16 projects fall into four main sections: Kitchen, Bathroom, Porch and Study. All the basic techniques and know-how are explained, with clear step-by-step instructions and pictures.

Projects include:
The Kitchen: Coasters, Dish scrubs, Kitchen cloths, Pot holders
The Office: Circular rug, Desk trays, Lampshade, Tablet cover
The Porch: Coin purse, Door stop, Jam-jar candleholders, Market bag
The Bathroom: Bath mat, Wash mitt, First-aid purse, Storage boxes

Publishing: Autumn 15
Pub month: September
ISBN-13: 9781861087935
Author: Jemima Schlee
Binding: Paperback
No. of pages: 128
Photos: Includes 296 photographs
Dimensions: 230 x 190 mm
Colour : Full colour throughout

Learn The Basics and Knit 22 Beautiful Projects

This inviting craft book lays the groundwork for a lifetime of knitting—no prior skills necessary! Expert knitting author Melissa Leapman presents step-by-step instructions for all the essential skills, techniques, and abbreviations needed to get started knitting, plus clear how-to illustrations for visual learners. After mastering the basics, knitters are ready to knit up the included 22 projects, from cozy scarves and chunky sweaters to classic décor items like an ottoman pouf and irresistible hearts. With an inviting design, vibrant photographs, and bonus ideas for customizing each project, Knit It! will have crafters going from beginner to knitter in no time.

ISBN 9781452124513

Knit 20 glamorous sweaters as worn by the stars

The chic knitwear worn by a galaxy of Hollywood stars on the silver screen can now be recreated in your own home.

Play the vamp in Dorothy Lamour’s figure-hugging beaded sweater, or achieve a pouting innocence in Judy Garland’s fluffy embroidered cardigan, or allow the man in your life to adopt an air of elegance in Cary Grant’s casual cricket sweater or Gary Cooper’s stylish ski jumper.

The easy-to-follow patterns were created by fashion designer Bill Gibb, and have been fully updated so that vintage-loving knitters can recreate these iconic looks with modern yarns.

The easy-to-follow patterns are illustrated with clear charts and sketches as well as superbly reproduced images of each of the twenty legends. A section on knitting know-how explains all the tips and tricks you will need to capture your very own piece of Hollywood style.

About The Author

Bill Gibb was a renowned Scottish fashion designer who specialized in knitwear. He often collaborated with his friend Kaffe Fassett, and was known for his colourful and sometimes fantastical designs. Gibb’s work is represented in the permanent collection of many museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He was featured in the Fashion and Textile Museum’s exhibition KNITWEAR! Chanel to Westwood in autumn 2014. He died in 1988.

ISBN 978-1-910496-08-4

Discover 30 fabulous patterns with Hoooked recycled textile yarns. From snuggly blankets, floor ottomans, lounge cushions, baskets, bags and sweaters. All projects can be made quickly and easily by following the step-by-step knit and crochet instructions and numerous illustrations. So grab your needles, be inspired and get Hoooked.

Simple Techniques, Handy Shortcuts, and 60 Fabulous Projects

It's never been easier to knit with beads! From pretty pearls to classic silver or gleaming glass, beads are the perfect way to add a little glitz and glamour to any knitted project-and knit designers Liv Asplund and Jane Asprusten have finally made it as simple as it sounds. Using their straightforward technique, novices and veterans alike can take their pick of dozens of gloves, hats, headbands, wrist warmers, bags, and scarves, in thin yarn or thick, with small beads or large, and craft fun and fancy accessories in style!

Mastering the Two-Color Technique with Over 30 Reversible Projects

Knitting double, also known as double knitting, is a technique by which knitters can create two fabrics at the same time, and this guidebook includes step-by-step instructions with photographs to help master this method. Crafters learn how the front and back are knitted simultaneously and the stitches are worked in pairs. While the "right side" of the fabric normally faces outward, and the "wrong side" faces the inside of the work, double knitting creates the illusion of a fabric with no wrong side. More than 30 projects are included, beginning with basic patterns and simpler projects, such as hats or scarves, and moving into the more complex, such as mittens, potholders, and even cell phone cozies. This book is the perfect resource for the intermediate to advanced knitter looking to expand their repertoire.

Author: Anja Belle
Format: Hardcover
Total Page Count: 80
Illustrations: 88 color photos, 16 diagrams
ISBN: 978 1 57076 604 6

A Handbook of Simple Tricks, Creative Solutions, and Finishing Techniques

Knitting is a fun, relaxing hobby—until you meet the devil in the details! What kind of cast-on should you use—firm and stable, or flexible and stretchy? Will your edge stitches be hidden by seams or bands, or is the evenness of your cuffs at stake? Are you ever going to be able to figure out how to attach this sleeve without any funny bumps popping up at the shoulder? Knitting Details from Start to Finish answers the questions you never even knew you needed to ask. Discover the ease of planning your projects before you begin to save you headaches later; learn tips and tricks to help you fix small errors and mistakes during finishing; try out a variety of cast-on and bind-off techniques, edgings, and finishing strategies. With clear illustrations, full-color photographs of sample swatches, and a detailed table of contents to help you find exactly what you're looking for, this book is sure to become an essential part of any knitter's library. Be curious and dare to challenge yourself—with The Handbook at your side.

Author: Ulla Engquist
Format: Hardcover
Total Page Count: 144
Illustrations: 150 color photos, 55 diagrams
ISBN: 978 1 57076 783 8

Over 30 Easy, Step-by-Step Patterns for Newborn to 12 Months

At last, a baby knits collection specifically designed to make pattern instructions as easy as can be! Take your pick of 34 designs for a baby's wardrobe that couldn't be simpler. With even the most complicated pattern instructions, finishing techniques, and sizing changes laid out using Marie Claire's straightforward, easy-to-understand method, knitters of all levels of experience can create delightful garments and accessories.

Diagrams are simple and clear, with arrows pointing the way so you know where to look; instructions are numbered, and carefully positioned to make it easy to understand where you'll be in the project as you follow them; and color-coded illustrations make finishing seams a snap. With over 30 patterns to choose from for babies up to 12 months old–from ponchos to overalls and tunics to hoodies–the most difficult thing you'll have to do is decide which one to make first!

Author: Marie Claire Idées
Format: Paperback
Total Page Count: 128
Illustrations: Color photos throughout
ISBN: 978-1-57076-805-7

A Complete Resource for Today's Knitter

50 Patterns, 25 Projects, Countless Tips and Ideas

Cables are beautiful and fun to knit–but if you've never worked one before, it's hard to know where to start! Handcrafting expert Denise Samson, author of Ponchos to Knit, has written a book to do just that! The Cable Knitter's Guide is divided into two parts: The first introduces 50 elegant variations on the basic cable, from the elegantly simple to the eyecatchingly complex, all accompanied by detailed photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. Novices in need of even more guidance can follow the links provided in the book to a series of YouTube videos of the author herself demonstrating how to work each cable included! The second section forms a collection of 25 patterns for garments, accessories, and furnishings, each using one or more of the cables introduced earlier to add a little something extra to these delightful, striking designs. Welcome to the complete book of cable knitting!

Author: Denise Samson
Format: Hardcover
Total Page Count: 180
Illustrations: 93 color photos, 90 diagrams
ISBN: 978 1 7076 792 0

Greatest Hits and New Inspirations

Knitters, crocheters, felters—crafters from all over the world have learned to look to the dynamic Scandinavian design duo and style influencers Arne & Carlos for what to make next. Over 15 years and 7 uniquely beautiful instructional books, Arne & Carlos have built their brand, from breakout phenomenon to reliable supplier of how-to information and creative inspiration. Now they have gathered their pick of the “Best of the Best”– 70 of their favorite techniques and patterns from their previous books and pet projects: balls, dolls, birds, slippers, sweaters, scarves, mittens, and more–and combined them in one glorious, highly illustrated package. There is something here for everyone, whether hardcore fan or neophyte: Arne & Carlos not only share their greatest hits in fresh and exciting ways, they also provide 15 never-before-seen projects that are sure to cause a stir. With 85 masterful designs in total, this is a makers’ dream-and-scheme book not to be missed!

The Knit Answer Book 2nd Edition. This classic Q & A reference is better than ever! This revised and updated edition gives expert answers to new questions. Find more than a dozen new cast ons and bind offs, new techniques for beading and knitting backwards, tips for making smooth stripes when knitting in the round and for measuring gauge on tricky fabrics, fresh information on interpreting patterns and adjusting patterns to fit, and much more! This book contains thirteen chapters with every possible question and answer you can thing of for your knitting projects.

Create your dream yarn! Discover the pleasures of designing and building custom-made yarn by spinning it yourself, choosing everything from color to feel and gauge. Jillian Morneo leads you through every step of yarn construction, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos showing you how to select the fiber you want, establish a foundation, and spin a beautiful yarn with the structure, texture, and color pattern that you want. In addition to teaching you the techniques you need for success, Moreno also offers twelve delicious original patterns from prominent designers, each one showcasing hand- spun yarns.