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A., Cookie, Sock Innovation
$24.98 Cdn, $22.95 US

Cookie A. is highly regarded for her innovative sock designs - many featuring pattern heels, traveling stitches, lace and much more. More than just a pattern book there is information on design, choosing stitch patterns, and knitting techniques.
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Abbey, Barbara, Barbara Abbey's Knitting Lace
$25.98 Cdn, $23.95 US

The beautiful lace patterns in this book, many of which originated in the last half of the 19th century, were collected by the author over many years.
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Allen, Pam, Scarf Style
$23.98 Cdn, $21.95 US

From elegant to textured, delicate to functional, there are 31 creative designs for scarves from over 25 knitwear and crochet designers. Also includes a section on how to design your own scarf.
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New! Alpert, Tanya, Haiku Knits
$32.98 Cdn, $29.95 US

Inspired by the understated beauty of Haiku poetry, designer Tanya Alpert has created 25 garments and accessories that reflect Japanese design elements.
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Upcoming! Anderson-Freed, Susan, Colorwork Creations
$26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

Patterns for 30 hats, mittens and gloves in fanciful motifs inspired by woodland scenes. All make lovely accessories for others or for yourself.
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Baber, M'Lou, Double Knitting
$32.98 Cdn, $29.95 US

The technique of double knitting creates a warm garment with colour patterning both sides, and lots of opportunity for great colourwork design. There are small items and accesscories up to sweaters and shawls for you to try out this fascinating technique.
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Bonnette, Mary H. and Jo Lynne Murchland, More Paintbox Knits
$34.98 Cdn, $31.95 US

'Get inspired to pick up your needles with 41 more wonderfully whimsical knits for kids! Ruffled necklines, picot edgings, multicolored ribbings, and other details feature this winning design team's bright, fun colors and kid-friendly style.'
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Bordhi, Cat, A Second Treasury of Magical Knitting
$29.98 Cdn, $26.95 US

Another wonderful, creative, and truly magical book on knitting moebius shapes. This one includes felted baskets, sling bags (some of them almost alive!), bowls, feline bliss beds, and perhaps the most exciting of all, members of the Trifold Series.
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Bordhi, Cat, New Pathways for Sock Knitters
$31.98 Cdn, $28.95 US

Author Cat Bordhi unravelled the mysteries of moebius knitting for us, taking knitting in fascinating directions. Now she is taking on socks, and looking at their construction in new ways - lucky us, we get to learn more about the infinite possibilities of knitting from this intrepid adventuouress!
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New! Bordhi, Cat, Personal Footprints for Insouciant Sock Knitters
$29.98 Cdn, $26.95 US

Always innovative, renowned sock designer Cat Bordhi has 25 creative sock designs that you try on as you go to ensure good fit - out with the math = no fuss, but lots of fun sock knitting!
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Brown-Reinsel, Beth, Knitting Ganseys
$26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

From miniature gansey patterns to learn techniques and patterns from, to full size sweaters for women, men or children - the author provides technical help, inspirational photographs, and historical context on ganseys.
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Brunette, Cheryl, Sweater 101
$35.98 Cdn, $32.95 US

Now reprinted and available in both printed and e-book format, this comprehensize resource helps knitters to create or customize their own sweater pattern. Available as a hardcover or directly from the author as an e-book.
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Budd, Ann, Favorite Socks
$24.98 Cdn, $22.95 US

Whether your favorite sock is lace, texture, or colour, you'll find lots to choose from in this collection of 25 socks by knit designers Nancy Bush, Evelyn Clark, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, and more. From cuff down to toe up, delicate lace to durable and resoleable socks.
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New! Buch Verlag Fur Die Frau, Kunststricken Grosse Und Kleine Decken
$49.98 Cdn, $44.95 US

"A reprint of 20th c. Beyer "Kunstricken, Beyer-Band 361" consisting of 30 patterns by Herbert Niebling and Irmgard Sorensen with full charts"
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New! Buch Verlag Fur Die Frau, Kunststricken Schone Historische Muster
$31.98 Cdn, $29.95 US
Beautiful complex lace for tablecloths, table runners, doilies. Exquisite patterning! The designs are printed individualy on large fold-out pages.

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Burns,Missyand Stephanie Blaydes Kaisler and Anita Tosten, Knitting with Hand-Dyed Yarns
$31.98 Cdn, $28.95 US

Hand-dyed yarns are irresistible from bold to subtle colour changes, and smooth to highly textured yarns. Show them off to the best advantage with any of these 20 projects for pullovers, cardigans and sweaters.
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Bush, Nancy, Folk Knitting in Estonia
$26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

In Nancy Bush's latest book the colourful and detailed knitting of Estonia is the inspiration for 25 patterns for gloves, mittens, and socks. There is also information on the traditions and techniques of Estonian knitting, including charts of both lace and multicoloured patterns.
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Bush, Nancy, Folk Socks
$23.98 Cdn, $21.95 US

This book traces the origins of the 'humble sock', and gives 18 diverse patterns which the author has created based on historical designs.
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Bush, Nancy, Knitted Lace of Estonia
$26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

The beauty and elegance of Estonian knitted lace is well-known to lace knitters, but this is the first book in English of patterns and detailed techniques. From the cover, this looks like an exceptionally beautiful book by Nancy Bush.
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Bush, Nancy, Knitting on the Road
$20.98 Cdn, $18.95 US

As knitting's popularity explodes this little gem of a book is a great way to get started with 18 easy sock patterns for knitters on the go from one of the markets' most successful author. 18 stylish patterns beckon first timers as well as seasoned pros. Full color photographs with a snappy covered spiral binding make this a great gift item or the perfect stowaway for those vacation escape plans.
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Chin, Lily M., Urban Knitter
$14.98 Cdn, $13.95 US

The designs of 20 young Urban Knitters include a shaped cardi-jacket, sports bra, handbag, socks, pullovers and pillows. Lily Chin worked with all the knitters to develop their design ideas - profiles of each are also included.
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New! Chynoweth, Therese, Norwegian Sweater Techniques for Today's Knitter, $26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

Classic Norwegian sweater design includes knitting colourful patterning knit in the round, then cut for sleeves and front button-bands - steeking. Learn this and other Norwegian knitting techniques used in the 20 patterns for modern sweaters.



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Clark, Evelyn A., Knitting Lace Triangles
$19.98 Cdn, $17.95 US

Featuring 4 simples laces, well-known lace designer Evelyn Clark takes the knitter through the process of designing a "Lace Triangle".
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New! Clarke Moore, Amy, All New Homespun Handknit

$24.98 Cdn, $22.95 US

For those who loved the original Homespun Handknit, a new collection of 25 small knitting projects using handspun yarns. Also includes great information, tips and techniques on knitting and yarns.
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Upcoming! Cobey, Katharine, Diagonal Knitting, $38.95 Cdn, $34.95 US

Author Katharine Cobey is a highly regarded knitting teacher and artist. Her diagonal designs create exceptional garments with dramatic flare!
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Domnick, Sabine, Cables Diamonds and Herringbone
$21.98 Cdn, $19.95 US

Traditional fishermen's sweaters from the UK are knit in finer yarns with beautiful textural results, and also knit in the round which reduces finishing. Learn more about these timeless knit traditions, and the many stitch patterns and techniques used to create them.
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Don, Sarah, Art of Shetland Lace
$27.98 Cdn, $25.95 US

The first section of the book gives us a brief history of Shetland lace, and some photographs of original, and exquisite, lace shawls and lace children's socks. Then follows information on traditional shawl construction and techniques. The patterns are divided into 4 sections - edgings, all-over patterns, motifs, and scalloped designs. Garment designs include baby shawls, scarves, and a christening dress.
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Downey, Gail & Henry Conway, Knit Couture
$32.98 Cdn, $29.95 US

A combination of vintage inspired designs that are updated for today's fashion. They authors discuss both the history of knitting and its role in todays fashion, plus 20 designs - "From smart tunic dresses and tops to elegant cardigans and vintage-inspired skirts and sweaters."
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Druchunas, Donna, Arctic Lace
$29.98 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.
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Druchunas, Donna, Ethnic Knitting Discovery
$23.98 Cdn, $21.95 US

The first of a 3 part series that teaches traditional knitting techniques and designs from a variety of cultures. Rich with knitting knowledge, each volume presents step-by-step instructions in technique, plus patterns for both small items and pullover sweaters.
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Druchunas, Donna, Ethnic Knitting Exploration
$25.98 Cdn, $23.95 US

The second book in a series on Ethnic knitting, learn how to design yoke, raglan and saddle shoulder sweaters, using colour or texture traditional patterning from Lithuania, Iceland and Ireland.
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Upcoming! Drysdale, Rosemary, Entrelac
$26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

The modular construction of Entrelac invites creativity with both colour and texture patterning. There is a history of the technique plus 20 patterns for garments and home accessories with detailed instructions.
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Duvekot, Elise, Knit One Below
$21.98 Cdn, $19.95 US

This book has a very intriguing title and book cover, and though the description is detailed, there is still an air of unusual mystery about it.
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