Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face by Margaret Radcliffe

Every avid knitter has faced this dilemma: deep into a project at midnight, just trying to finish one more row, and, then . . . oh no, a dropped stitch three rows back! Help! If only there was a 24-hour hotline to answer every question a knitter might encounter. Well, now there is, with The Knitting Answer Book .

This was the largest selling book at the TKGA (Knitting Guild of America) Show in Oakland earlier this year!

Knitting Stitch Bible by Maria Parry-Jones

This tome is well titled as it contains eight concise chapters of over two hundred beautiful patterns. Included are those that utilize knit and purl, ribs, over 45 cable patterns, 3 dimensional bobbles, laces, fair isle and intarsia. With this one book the experienced knitter can adapt any article into creative new designs.

Knitter's Handbook: Essential Skills & Helpful Hints from Knitter's Magazine

The best articles in Knitter’s Magazine’s technique section “Knitting School” are included in this collection of step-by-step instructions on the essential skills of knitting. From casting on the first stitch to fancy stitch maneuvers, a range of key expertise is discussed with pointers that will help knitters prevent problems, fix mistakes, and create flawless projects. Updated information on industry standards in yarn weights, fit and sizing, and skill levels are provided.

Getting Started: KNITTING by Jennifer Worick

Don't know the first thing about knitting? All it takes is a bit of moxie, yarn, a pair of needles and the author takes readers through the process of knitting, from casting on to binding off a successful beginning project. This must-have resource includes all the basics in a warm girlfriend-to-girlfriend encouraging tone: casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, binding off, basic stitch patterns (rib, seed, stockinette, garter), and using straight, circular, and double-pointed needles.

Best of Weaver's: Twill Thrills

Many new four-shaft weavers are familiar with plain-old twill, blue jean twill, sturdy cloth for garments and furnishings. But now-a-days new weavers and advancing weavers have access to multi-shaft looms, some even powered by computers. This has opened up the realm of old straight twill into a 'bonkers' world of op-art twills.

Norwegian Tapestry Weaving by Maria Brekke Koppen, translated by Christine Spangler

Norwegian tapestry technique relies upon dovetail joins along a vertical line. Unlike continental tapestry there are no slits that need to be closed by sewing.

This is a wonderful book – full of very clear diagrams and pictures.

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AC-21 MARVELOUS MOHAIR SHAWLS & AFGHANS

Two afghans, one square and one octagon. Two shawls, one a triangle, the other a half octagon.

Huggable Hedgehogs Pattern from Fiber Trends

S-2015 - Spring Blossoms Shawl Pattern from Fiber Trends

S-2014 - Flower Basket Lace Shawl & Scarf Pattern from Fiber Trends