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Title:  Nautical Knits for Kids
Author: Debbie Bliss
Hard cover-80 pages
Price:
SPECIAL $24.95 $29.95
25 seashore designs for babies and children up to six years old. An ever-popular theme creatively interpreted into knitting patterns suitable for all levels of skill. Detailed charts and making-up instructions for each pattern. Lots of lovely full colour photos.

Title: Never too old to knit
Beautiful basics for Baby Boomers

Author: Karin Strom
Hardcover-easy to use spiral bound, 152 pages
special $18.95  (regular $32.95)
With knitting at an all time high, we've designed a book specifically for a mature audience. Highlights include: *large type for easy readability * clearly illustrated directions for basic knitting techniques *30 classic and contemporary projects created by experienced veteran designers to keep you inspired.

 

 


Title: New Directions in Knitting
Author: Jeanne Stauffer
Hardcover, 176 pages
$15.00

38 patterns for summer and winter, for children and adults, ladies and men. Pullovers, cardigans, vests, top down. Designers include Katherine Hunt, Barbara Venishnick, Lois S Young, Kennita Tully, Diane Zang, Dixie Bulter, Kathy Sasser, Nazarin S Fard, Joyce Englund, Ann E Smith, Lynnette Harter etc.
 

 

Title: The New Guide to Needlecraft- Skills and Techniques 
Author: Lucinda Ganderton
Hard cover ,oversized  128 pages
Price: special- $24.95 
SALE $15.00
A complete course in embroidery, needlepoint, patchwork, quilting, applique, knitting and crochet. Over 575 instructional illustrations- both step-by-step pictures to show you how, and glorious inspirational galleries of the best and current and traditional pieces. The primary teach manual for all new needle crafters, and a standard reference work for advanced practitioners.
 

Title: The Bantam Step-By-Step Book of Needle Craft 
Author: Judy Brittain & Sally Harding
Soft cover ,oversized  512 pages
Price:  
SALE $15.00
Contents: Knitting including frame and machine knitting, Crochet, Knotted and Woven Work including knotting, macramé, netting, tatting, plaiting, rug making, weaving, Embroidery, Needlepoint, Patchwork, Quilting and Appliqué, Basic Sewing .  This book is a comprehensive "how to" with lot of pictures and  includes the history of each of the needle crafts included in the book. Published in 1979, book in pristine condition. It weighs just over 1 1/2 kilos (3 1/2lbs) so keep that in mind for shipping costs.
 

Title: New Baby Knits
Author: Debbie Bliss
Soft  Cover,   80 pages
Price:
SPECIAL $ 24.95  $27.95
Over 30 easy-knit original patterns that combine style and practicality. Designs for junior family members-from easy-on, easy-off baby outfits to fashion-conscious jackets, jumpers and cardigans.
 


 

Title: The New Knitting Stitch Library
Author: Lesley Stanfield
Hard Cover,  192 pages
special $34.95
Instant access to over 300 stitches, from the new to the traditional, the simple to the complex, for the
beginner and accomplished knitter alike. It makes a perfect source of inspiration and reference for everyone who has or wants to discover the pleasure of creating unusual patterns and textures in hand knitting. Including cable, knit and purl, lace and bobble, twist, slip and many more.  Each stitch is photographed in colour and is accompanied by an easy-to-follow chart.

Title: One More Row
Author: Elna Gravelle
Soft Cover, spiral bound    66  pages
$16.95
One More Row is the third book of knitting designs created by the author especially for Briggs and Little pure wool. (We sell Briggs and Little pure wool, see Yarn page) Featured in this book is a collection of sweaters, vest and accessories for the entire family in two weight of wool, worsted weight and chunky weight. Warm winter headgear, hats and Nordic style mitts can be worked up in an evening for two to match many of the sweater designs. In her sweater designs she uses colour to create scenes,  equestrian, buffalo, country vista, apples, thunderbird, roosters, art deco, hockey player to name a few.
Other books by Elna Gravel- More Cottage Knits, Cottage Knits

 


Title: Our Best Baby Afghans-crochet
Author: Leisure Arts
soft cover, 127 pages
special $15.95
54 afghan designs crocheted  for the new baby in your life. Patterns include diamonds, posies, gingham checks, ruffles, flowers, ripples, mile-a-minute, hearts and bows, granny squares, Irish chain, stripes, waves, shells, daisy, pinwheels, bubbles. Lots of patterns for little girls or boys, from simple to more challenging.
 

Title: Slip-Stitch Knitting-Colour pattern the easy way
Author: Roxana Bartlett
Softcover, 95 pages
$38.95

With slip-stitch knitting, also known as mosaic, you can create intricate multicoloured patterns without having to carry two yarns, and this practical book lays out the basics for you. How to read charts, make yarn and colour choices, enhance designs with texture, and create your own original charts--its all here, just waiting for you. The author offers complete instructions for thirteen original garments.

Title: Step-by-step Knitting Workbook
Author: Debbie Bliss
Softcover, 128 pages
$32.95

All the techniques and guidance you need to knit successfully. Step-by-step illustrations and includes 20 irresistible projects, from simple sweaters and cardigans for children and adults to throws, cushions and other accessories.

Title: The Second Treasury of Magical Knitting
Author: Cat Bordhi
Softcover, 112 pages
$36.95

41 projects, mostly simple, all surprising- beds for felines- bags, bowls and baskets for you- cozies for
your needles, and more. Words really can not do justice to her designs so I created a page that has
pictures of a few  of her many projects. click here


 

Title: Summer & Winter Knitting, Rowan Designer Collection
Author: Stephen Sheard
Hardcover, 160 pages
$34.95  sale  19.95

Over 40 patterns from 20 top designers- each contributing one Winter and one Summer garment, especially for this book. Designers such as Kaffe Fassett, Sasha Kagan, Annabel Fox, Sandy Black, Martine Kidman for Joseph Tricot, Sarah Dallas, Susan Duckworth, Angela King, Patterns fall into two groups, classic and modern and use a wide range of yarns and weights.
 


 

Title: Susan Duckworth Knitting
Author: Susan Duckworth
Hardcover, 143 pages
$24.95

27 colourful patterns from  top designer Susan Duckworth- including Florals, Texture, Geometric, Pastels, Oriental, Country.
 


 
Title: Treasury of Machine Knitting Stitches
Author: John Allen
Hardcover, 176 pages
SPECIAL $24.95
Contains a wealth of stitches to provide a lasting reference source and an inspirations for experimentation. Full colour throughout illustrates the effects of different colourways and textures to change and enhance the broad range of stitches and techniques. A must have for the machine knitters library.


 

 

Title: Vogue Classic Circle
Author: Anne Mathews  for Vogue 
Hardcover, 160pages
SPECIAL $19.95  
Ann Mathews has taken more than classic designs from the pages of Vogue and updated them. Stunning fashions from the 1930's to 1970's have been reworked. Designs for men and women , for all seasons  and for day or night wear.

 

Title: Knitting in Vogue Number 3
Author: Vogue magazine
Hardcover, 168 pages
SPECIAL $17.95
This collection of over 70 of the best Vogue hand knitting patterns originally published between the thirties and the eighties covers a wide range of both garments and size. There are sweaters, camisoles , cardigans, jackets, dresses, blouses, waistcoats, socks, a shawl and several twinsets.

 

Title: Vogue Knitting -American Collection
Author: Vogue Knitting
Hard
cover, oversized  96 pages
$44.95  Special $39.95
For the first time ever, the works of America's most talented designers together in one stunning volume/
Each chapter if devoted to one designer and include Pam Allen. Lily chin, Nicky Epstein, Norah Gaughan, Deborah Newton, Kristin Nicholas, Mari Lynn Patrick, Michele Rose, Meg Swansen, Elizabeth Zimmerman. Over 40 projects to choice from, almost two decade's-worth of garments and accessories from America's top knitting talents. Included are sweaters, accessories, home accents and more, with something for every member of the family.  Each project features gorgeous, full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow instructions updated with the latest yarns.  

Title: Vogue Knitting - Designer Knits
Hard cover  160 pages
Regular $41.95  Special $29.95
For the first time, the best of the designs by the world's top fashion designer that have appeared in Vogue Knitting Magazine, in one stunning volume. Included are more than 45 styles from some of the most prestigious names in fashion design-DKNY, Calvin Klein, Adrienne Vittadini, Perry Ellis, the Missonis, Joan Vass, Betty Jackson, Michael Simon, Todd Oldham and Anna Sui. Styles range from casual to elegant, with something for every season and family member. These sweaters will inspire knitters of every skill level, whether novice or expert.


Title: Vogue Knitting On The Go- Mittens and Gloves
Hard cover small versions  96 pages
$17.95
20 patterns for mitts and gloves


Title: Vogue Knitting On The Go- Pillow
Hard cover small versions  96 pages
$17.95
20 pillow patterns


Title: Vogue Knitting On The Go- Scarves
Hard cover small versions  96 pages
$17.95
26  patterns for scarves

Title: Vogue Knitting - Very Easy Knits
Hard cover, 138 pages
regular $44.95 special $29.95
Chic and simple is what it's all about! Creating a one-of-a-kind is easier than your think. You can knit fashionable sweaters for women, men, even children, no matter what your schedule or skill level. Included are more than 60 fabulous designs with easy-to-follow instructions, full-colour photographs, and the latest yarns. In no time at all, you'll discover colourful patterns, rich textures, and incredible styles --and the joy of saying "I knit it myself".

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