New Books in Stock - listed by category

• Crochet
• Knitting
• Needlearts
• Spinning

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Crocheting Books

101 Easy Tunisian Stitches, Annie's Attic, $16.95 Cdn, $14.95 US

Known under several different names, Tunisian Crochet techniques create beautiful texture and mulicolour fabrics.

New! Candy Babies, Candi Jensen
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

Cute crochet garments for babies from 'animal' bootees and cozy hats to sweaters, wraps and cardigans - over 30 projects for beginner to advanced crocheters.

New! Crocheted Wire Jewelry, Arline Fisch
$28.95 Cdn, $24.95 US

Internationally recognized jewelery designer Arline Fisch presents a collection of stunning crocheted jewelry from a variety of artists.

Happy Hooker, Debbie Stoller
$17.95 Cdn, $15.95 US

Author of knitting books Stitch'n Bitch and Stitch'n Bitch Nation also crochets! Information and techniques for beginners plus lots of cheeky commentary, and of course many cool crochet patterns.

New! New Crochet, Terry Taylor
$28.95 Cdn, $24.95 US

Trendy crochet garments using classic styling and easy to learn stitch patterns.

New! Traditional Crochet Jug Covers, Melinda Thomas
$16.95 Cdn, $14.95 US

"Recapture the romantic times of the past with this collection of 40 charming beaded crochet jug covers. From simple patterns for the beginner to more challenging beaded filet and Irish crochet, this collection offers inspiration for everyone who hankers after bygone elegance."

Knitting Books

200 Ripple Stitch Patterns, Jan Eaton
$28.95 Cdn, $24.95 US

The ripple stitch is a unique pattern used in knitting and crochet, great for self-patterning yarns and lots of colour. Use these stitch designs for afghans, pillows, wraps and much more!

Andean Inspired Knits, Helen Hamann
$28.95 Cdn, $24.95 US

Inspired by the rich and colorful textiles of pre-Columbian and Andean patterning, there are 23 garments using non-traditional and innovative shaping. Primarily using short rows, with no-sew shaping and added embellishments, these projects present an enjoyable challenge.

Aran Sweater Design, Janet Szabo
$28.95 Cdn, $24.95 US

Inspired by the classic traditional designs of Aran, and want to learn how to design your own? Janet Szabo also loves Inspired by the classic traditional designs of Aran, and want to learn how to design your own? Janet Szabo also loves Arans, and shares with us her knowledge on combining patterns, charting and swatching, and many examples based on her own designs.

New! Arctic Lace, Donna Druchunas
$30.95 Cdn, $26.95 US

A book of projects, techniques, and workshops inspired by the exquisite lace knitting of Alaska's Native knitters. Working with luxurious qiviut their designs are both beautiful and very warm. Also includes a detailed historical background on Arctic knitting.

Big Girl Knits, Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer
$34.55 Cdn, $29.95 US

Offering bold projects for real women with curves, this book has both patterns and great advice on creating knits that fit, have style, and look amazing! 30 patterns for women size 14 and up.

New! Cables Untangled, Melissa Leapman
$37.45 Cdn, $32.45 US

Cables in knitting create gorgeous patterning and author Melissa Leapman explains them step by step for the uninitiated. Over 20 projects from sweaters to home décor, plus a Cable Stitch Dictionary.

New! Freeformations, Jenny Dowde
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

Knitting and crocheting using the 'freeform' technique encourages creativity and imagination with colourful and textured yarns. There are over 20 projects to learn from - including vests, accessories and embellishments.

New! Jackets For Work and Play, Rick Mondragon & Elaine Rowley
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

From classic suit jackets to casual coverups, there are 25 designs to choose from. Beautiful texture stitches are used to create the perfect jacket fabric.

New! Kashmiri Love Collection 10, Elsebeth Lavold, $19.55 Cdn, $16.95 US

Inspired by the mood of Victorian times, there are several romantic to modern designs for women, plus some for children and men. Gorgeous textures, flattering flares, and lace create a beautiful collection of garments.

New! Knit Fix, Lisa Kartus
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

A combination of tips and techniques for fixing knitting gone astray interspersed with the authors' personal knit challenges. Lots of great information for newer knitters to help them advance to more challenging projects.

New! Knitter's Guide to Stitch Design, Annie Maloney
$29.95 Cdn, $26.95 US

While there are many books that give you stitch patterns, this book uniquely provides instructions and insights into designing stitch patterns. This is a book that covers exciting territory for knitters who want to express their creativity even more!

New! Knitting Beyond the Edge, Nicky Epstein
$34.55 Cdn, $29.95 US

Nicky Epstein's books on edgings are inspiring for knitters who want to add unusual touches to their knitting. Her 3rd book on edgings is full of creative and beautiful adornments for collars, cuffs, necklines and more.

New! Knitting Color, Brandon Mably
$28.95 Cdn, $24.95 US

Travelling the world Brandon Mably has been inspired by colourful crafts and designs. He shares both his adventures, and over 20 of his knit projects including a Guatemalan bird-patterned slipover, Indian felted bag, Apache waistcoat, South African hands cushion, and Australian zebra swing jacket.

New! Knitter's Companion - Expanded and Updated , Vicki Square
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

In a most literal way, this reference book was made to be a knitter's friend and companion. In a small format of 7" x 5" spiral bound cards, it can be kept close at hand for quick reference. Revised and expanded, this new version has even more to great tips and techniques to help knitters!

New! Knitting Essentials 1, Lucy Neatby
$28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US

Lucy Neatby's inventive knitting techniques now on DVD - your own personal instructor at your fingertips! Fully indexed so you can quickly find what you need.

New! Knitting Essentials 2, Lucy Neatby
$28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US

More of Lucy Neatby's inventive knitting techniques now on DVD - your own personal instructor at your fingertips! Fully indexed so you can quickly find what you need.

New! Knitting Loves Crochet, Candi Jensen
$23.95 Cdn, $18.95 US

Use crochet as an elegant lace trim, creative embellishment or contrasting colour edging for your knitting. The author loves both knitting and crochet, and created 22 designs for knitters to help them fall in love with crochet too!

Knitting Millinery, Annie Modesitt
$14.95 Cdn, $12.95 US

Five amazing wire brimmed hats to create using millinery and hand-knitting techniques.

Knitting Nature, Norah Gaughan
$34.55 Cdn, $29.95 US

Inspired by the spirals of rams' horns, the elegance of seashells to the fascinating designs of magnified crystals and other patterns in physics. 39 designs for classic styles of garments.

New! Maggiknits Lacy Look Book 10, Maggie Jackson
$17.95 Cdn, $15.95 US

Elegant lace trims and ruffles, a lacy mesh summer coverup, to dainty lace and frills for your favourite canine companion. More textures in Maggie Jackson's signature style designs.

New! Maggiknits Squares and Frills Book 11, Maggie Jackson
$17.95 Cdn, $15.95 US

Light summery styles with lacy insets, ruffles, textures, and unusual garment styles - all in Maggie Jackson's signature knitwear design.

New! Natural Knits for Babies and Moms, Louisa Harding
$25.55 Cdn, $21.95 US

Knits for mom's and their babies, using organically grown and naturally produced yarns. Simple but elegant designs for beginning to intermediate knitters.

New! Never too Old to Knit, Karin Strom
$28.95 Cdn, $24.95 US

If you are new to knitting, but looking for projects geared to those over 50 (ie classic, stylish… just like we are!) there are over 30 projects to choose from.

New! Real Men Knit DVD, Unconfined Mind
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

Interviews with male knitters from writers and teachers to boys - all sharing their love and fascination with about the complexities and joy of knitting. Both an enjoyable and fascinating DVD for all who knit.

New! Romantic Style, Jennie Atkinson
$34.55 Cdn, $29.95 US

From lacy to embellished these 20 designs in knit and crochet are inspired by the elegance styling of the the 1930's.

New! Second Viking Knits Collection 9, Elsebeth Lavold, $19.55 Cdn, $16.95 US

Swedish designer Elsebeth Lavold captured the hearts and hands of knitters with her first book Viking Patterns for Knitting, and with her 3rd book inspired by Viking artifacts the fascination with her work will no doubt continue. There are 11 beautiful designs to choose from - shaped garments to loosely fitting, all embellished with intricate cables.

Simply Fabulous Knitting, Montse Stanley
$21.95 Cdn, $18.95 US

Well-known for her best-selling Knitter's Handbook, author Montse Stanley work is the basis for this newly published and revised book of knitting tips and techniques for today's knitters.

New! Simply Shetland 3, Unicorn Books
$26.55 Cdn, $22.95 US

The 3rd in a series from Simply Shetland. More beautiful garments using Shetland yarns. Using a variety of Jamieson's beautiful yarns there are 17 projects - colourful fair isles, beautiful cables and textures, plus lace. Many of the designs feature innovative garment styling, decorative details, and some bold colour designs.

New! Spin to Knit, Shannon Okey
$25.55 Cdn, $21.95 US

Many knitters are discovering the joys and possibilities of spinning their own yarns. Now you can create custom made yarns with texture and colours of your choosing!

New! Sock Techniques 1, Lucy Neatby
$28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US

Part 1 of 2 DVD's featuring the inventive sock knitting techniques of Lucy Neatby, many described in her book Cool Socks Warm Feet.
(almost 3 hours of incredible live sock footage!)

New! Sock Techniques 2, Lucy Neatby
$28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US

Part 2 of 2 DVD's featuring the inventive sock knitting techniques of Lucy Neatby, many described in her book Cool Socks Warm Feet.
(Approximately 2 hrs and 50 mins to keep you on your toes .....)

Two-Stitch Knits, Jane Crowfoot, $31.95 Cdn, $26.95 US

With detailed instructions and lots of great photos, learn all the basics of knitting - casting on and off; different knitting methods; the knit and purl stitch; colourwork techniques; decreasing and increasing; and much more! Then there are over 50 projects to enjoy your new skills.

New! Victorian Lace Today, Jane Sowerby
$34.95 Cdn, $29.95 US

From her in-depth research into lace knit in Victorian times, author Jane Sowerby has created 40 beautiful lace patterns for shawls, wraps, scarves and more. Beautifully shot on location in Cambridge UK

Vogue Knitting American Collection, edited by Trisha Malcolm, $24.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

Over 50 designs from past Vogue Knitting magazine selected as the best from America's most talented designers. From chic and fashionable to beautiful classics.

Vogue Knitting Shawls, Vogue Knitting
$14.95 Cdn, $12.95 US

From round, triangular to mitred and rectangular, there are 20 designs for shawls for all seasons.

New! Vogue Knitting Stitchionary 3 Color Knitting, Vogue Knitting Magazine
$34.55 Cdn, $29.95 US

The 3rd book in the series, featuring colourful swatches in a variety of techniques, including Fair Isle, slip-stitch, texture, and intarsia. Fabulous swatches with many shown in different colour combinations!

New! Y Not Knit, Jill Wolcott & Susan Wolcott
$19.95 Cdn, $16.95 US

The technique of Continental knitting is one that fascinates those that have not yet learned. Proponents of this method enjoy it's ease of working in confined spaces (transit, airplanes etc) and it's quick and efficient movements with the left hand. Learn all about it with detailed instructions and illustrations.

Needlework Books

Button Maker, Sarah Beaman
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

Learn how to create your own buttons for the perfect addition to your sweaters, vests, purses, or any item needing a closure! Using clay, wood, fabric and more, you can create custom buttons.

Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art , Katherine Duncan Aimone, $25.55 Cdn, $21.95 US

An inspiring book of wearable art textiles for all who have a passion for design. Garments created for beauty and great attention to detail, including machine knits, quilted fabrics, handwoven textiles, and custom prints.
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New! In Praise of the Needlewoman, Gail Carolyn Sirna
$39.95 Cdn, $34.95 US

Beautiful paintings celebrating the art of needleworkers, including embroidery, knitting, and weavers. Many of these inspiring images are the work of famous painters, created from the middle ages to today.

New! Trafficking in Sheep, Anne Barclay Priest
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

Memoirs of a working actress who falls in love with Nova Scotia while on summer vacation, and later buys an island, raising a flock of 'quasi-wild' sheep. Her humourous stories of being a commuting actress (between New York and Nova Scotia) learning to live the rural life, and the friends and animals that enrich it.

Weldon's Practical Needlework Vol 12, Interweave Press
$34.55 Cdn, $29.95 US

Victorian patterns have so much charm! Lacy doilies, textured socks, charming toys, and this volume also features waistcoats in knitting, crochet and canvaswork.

Spinning Books

Color in Spinning, Deb Menz
$30.95 Cdn, $26.95 US

For knitters who also handspin, this is a beautiful instruction book on working with colour. The chapters include understanding color principles, immersion dyeing, painting rovings, color blending with a drum carder, combing techniques for multicolored yarn, spinning and plying your coloured yarns, and finally, a luscious gallery of knitted and woven pieces.

Dyer's Companion, Dagmar Klos
$22.95 Cdn, $19.95 US

A very handy and compact reference book for both those who are new to dyeing or more experienced who need to have a handy source to check. The book covers safety first, then goes on to equipment and supplies, fibers, basics of dyeing and natural dyes.