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Book 2: The Knit Purl by Sally Melville

Second book in the series. The Purl Stitch includes patterns and an examination of the techniques associated with the purl stitch. Soft cover 184 pages.

Book 1: The Knit Stitch by Sally Melville

A fine reference book which includes basic skills from cast on to bind off and a variety of patterns illustrating the techniques contained in the book. Soft cover, 162 pages.

Knitting with Beads

30 Beautiful Sweaters, Scarves, Hats and Gloves all including beads. Includes a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. These projects go beyond the typical purses and bags knit with small thread. HC 128 pages

Compendium of Finishing Techniques

Not just for knitting! Techniques for dealing with edges, seams and joins, braids, cords, trimmings, embroidery and more for Knitting, Crochet and woven materials

How to Select Color Palettes

Color challenged? This nifty spiral bound book will help you be more confident when choosing colors. Includes a 5" color wheel.

Valuable Knitting Information

40th anniversary edition. Everything you would EVER want to know about thousands and thousands of yarns...old and new. Name, manufacturer, yards, gauge, needles, gram weight, composition all organized by manufacturer. This book is really hard to find too! Spiral bound

All Stitched Up

The complete guide to finishing stitches for hand knitters. Great for novice and experienced knitters alike. This book includes the various stitches, appliqués, edgings, decorative stitches and basic techniques for a nice finished project. Presented in a clear well organized manner with photos and illustrations. It also includes projects which use these methods and show off some of the unusual techniques that not found in very many other books, like appliqué cords and little motifs, traditional edgings, and just a tidy hem or selvedge to add a nice touch to your garments, accessories, and household items.

Kids Can Do It! Knitting

Contemporary little projects for the young interested knitter to learn knitting and have something they like to wear: little neck purses, mittens, scarfs. headbands. The very clear drawings of knitting processes and techniques that illustrate the patterns will be that part of this book that keeps it on your knitting bookshelf.

Knitting with Wire

Something fun and new to knitting! Nancy Wiseman treats us to 30 innovative projects. Necklaces, bracelets and collars, baskets, boxes and bowls, beaded ties and purses and much more! Soft cover 90 pages.

Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book

This is one of the more comprehensive knitting references out there. All the basic techniques are covered so that a beginner could knit most of the patterns included. A good reference that assumes nothing and starts at the very beginning with casting on. Often overlooked by other references, this book has a whole chapter devoted to embellishments such as knitting with beads and sequins, and embroidery stitches. The color illustrations and photographs make this a very useful guide. Oversized, hard cover 280pgs.

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From Needles to Hook

A great reference for converting knitting patterns to crochet! What a great idea! This book opens up so many more possibilities for the crocheter/knitter. No longer limited by using patterns just for crochet, now even knit patterns can be successfully translated into crochet patterns. I liked the side-by-side comparison showing color photos of the finished knit and crochet stitches, and was glad that is explained how to construct both versions. Several projects are also included so that you can practice each technique. Hard cover, 192 pages.

Vogue Knitting Quick Reference

A great reference for knitting techniques. Knit English or Continental, cast on like a pro, increases, decrease, binding off and more. Spiral bound for easy reading. 128 pages.

Book 1: The Knit Stitch by Sally Melville

A fine reference book which includes basic skills from cast on to bind off and a variety of patterns illustrating the techniques contained in the book. Soft cover, 162 pages.

The Yarn Girls Guide to Simple Knits

A thorough knitting reference which includes a number of quick to knit projects including sweaters, scarves, hats and afghans. Hard back, 160 pages.

Magic Loop

Hate using double-pointed knitting needles? Learn the technique for knitting circularly with one large circular needle.

The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook

Learn to dye, spin and knit your own socks. Beautiful photos and clear instructions. Softcover, 92 pages

Folk Socks

One of the best socknitting technique books around. Includes 18 patterns plus the history and techniques of handknitted footwear

Patchwork Knitting by Horst Schulz

Get really inspired to venture into new knitting territory!

Wonderful patch techniques for Pullovers Jackets Waistcoats

Knitter's Almanac

Elizabeth Zimmermann. A wonderful knitting book for both new and experienced knitters. Includes projects for each month of the year. Projects include sweaters, afghans, baby items, mittens, socks (EZ's re-solable moccasin socks), shawls and more. Written in EZ's narrative style, you'll enjoy reading it as much as knitting the projects.