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Eclectic Sole
Janel Laidman, $25.98 Cdn, $23.95 US

An innovative book of sock patterns, in a selection of styles from aran and cable to lace or colourwork. For those who like to be challenged, there are also some interesting construction techniques to enjoy!
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Elegant Knitter
Gina Macris
Regularly priced $ 26.98 Cdn, $ 24.95 US
Sale Price $ 19.97 Cdn, $ 16.98 US

Accessories and smaller projects using luscious and elegant yarns. Choose from hand bags and clutches to scarves, plus designs for your pampered pets.
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Enchanted Sole
Janel Laidman, $27.98 Cdn, $25.95 US

From the same inventive sock designer who brought you the Eclectic Sole, author Janet Laidman has designed a collection of socks inspired by myths and legends. The enticing sock project names include " Tree of Life", "Talking Fish", "Tristan & Isolde", "Atlantis". There are beaded socks, intricate texture patterns, lovely lace, all truly enchanted!
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Upcoming! Entrelac, Rosemary Drysdale, $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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New! Estonian Mittens All Around the World
Aina Praakli, $43.98 Cdn, $39.95 US

A collection of 175 mittens all shown in beautiful colour photographs, with graphs of the stitch patterns. Author Aina Praakli documents beautiful colourwork mittens from her research, each with a photograph of a reconstructed mitten, colour charts of the design, and detailed information on the source and her personal comments.Content is written in both Estonian and in English.
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Ethnic Knitting Discovery
Donna Druchunas, $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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Ethnic Knitting Exploration
Donna Druchunas, $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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Everyday Knitting
Annemor Sundbo, $44.98 Cdn, $44.95 US

When the author purchased a factory which recycled old woolen items, she discovered a treasure of knitting patterns in the old worn out garments. There are dozens of pages of beautifully patterned sweaters, mittens and socks, plus a detailed history of knitting in Norway.
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Fair Isle Knitting Patterns
Mary Macgregor, $29.98 Cdn, $27.45 US

A spiral bound workbook of charts for Fair Isle patterns, based on the work of craftsman Robert Williamson (he collected Fair Isle patterns in the early to mid 1900's). The author has categorized the patterns by family ie number of stitches in the repeat. Great resource for those designing their own Fair Isle patterns.
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Favorite Socks
Ann Budd, $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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Fearless Knitting Workbook
Jennifer Seiffert, $26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

Gain a greater understanding of yarn and how knitting stitches work to create fabrics and understand knitting patterns so that you feel confident to fearlessly knit complex patterns.
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Feminine Knits
Lene Holme Samsøe, $24.98 Cdn, $22.95 US

Originally published in Danish, and called "Feminin Strikk", now these beautiful garments are available with English instructions. 22 projects to enjoy, including the very popular lacy Circular Jacket.
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Finesse Your Knitting DVD
Lucy Neatby, $28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US

Lucy Neatby wants to take you on a knitting adventure! Take Lucy home with this continuing DVD series. For the passionate knitter who wants to know it all. Learn about tubular bind-offs, perfect grafting, the Magic Buttonhole, and much more!
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Finesse Your Knitting 2 DVD
Lucy Neatby, $28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US

Add even more finesse to your knitting techniques with this second DVD covering shoulder shapings, fitted sleeves, and much more.
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Fishermen's Sweaters
Alice Starmore, $26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

Beautifully photographed, and rich in colour and textural design, this book presents patterns and techniques from several sources, including Scotland, Brittany, and Norway.
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Folk Hats
Vickie Square
Regularly priced $ 23.98 Cdn, $ 21.95 US
Sale Price $ 18.97 Cdn, $ 16.98 US

Folk hats range from classic cables and pillboxes to fun and fanciful bird hats! Great fun to knit and to wear.
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Folk Knitting in Estonia
Nancy Bush, $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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Folk Mittens
Marcia Lewandowski, $23.98 Cdn, $21.95 US

The making of mittens goes beyond protection from the cold in many cultures. The colourful designs and sometimes fancy borders were made by knitters for both special occasions and special hands.
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Folk Shawls
Cheryl Oberle, $23.98 Cdn, $21.95 US

In Folk shawls, there are patterns inspired by other knitted shawls, and some by woven and lace fabrics. There are 25 shawls, each shown in colour, and with detailed instructions and charts, plus social and cultural information about their history. The shawls themselves range from elegant to practical, dramatic to bold.
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Folk Socks
Nancy Bush, $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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French Girl Knits
Kristeen Griffin Grimes, $26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

Stunning garments with sophisticated styling, knit in luxurious yarns and most using seamless construction techniques. This is an exceptional collection presented in 4 sections: Enfant Sauvage (Wild Child), La Boutique Parisienne (A Vintage Dress Shop in Paris), Dans La Rue (Street Wear), and Creatrice (Creative Woman).
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Funky Knits
Carol Meldrum & Julie Marchington
Regularly priced $ 21.98 Cdn, $ 19.95 US
Sale Price $ 17.97 Cdn, $ 15.98 US

Geared for new and young knitters, there are projects for iPod covers, egg cozies, socks, hoodies, scarves and hats. Lots of bright and creative designs!
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Guy Knits
Rick Mondragon &Elaine Rowley, $21.98 Cdn, $19.95 US

Great knits for guys, selected from the best of Knitter's Magazine. There are accessories for warm winter wear, to vests and sweaters - all styled so guys will love to wear them!
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Haiku Knits
Tanya Alpert, $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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New! Haapsalu Shawl
Siiri Reimann and Aime Edasi, $62.95 Cdn, $59.95 US

Though not a book of garment patterns (there are several photos shown throughout the book) this is a stunning book on the history of Estonian knitted lace with dozens of stitch patterns, each with a large enticing photo and chart.

The beginning introduction has several historial photos as well as modern shots, of the art of knitting lace in Estonia. An exceptional book that is large in format, and the beautiful knitting shows the obvious love the authors have for their subject. This inspiring book is a 'must have' for those who love to knit lace.
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Heirloom Knitting
Sharon Miller, $70.98 Cdn, $64.95 US

Sub-titled A Shetland Lace Knitters' Pattern and Workbook, this comprehensive book details lace knitting design and technique; dozens of charted traditional motifs plus the authors designs; patterns for traditional shawl construction and several heirloom items to knit. For those who want to develop their skill and understanding of Shetland Lace this is a must have!
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Here be Drolleries
Nancy Spies, $32.98 Cdn, $29.95 US

In this second book on patterns from medieval sources, author Nancy Spies gives us more mythical creatures, complex borders, and designs rich with possibilites for knitters, cross-stitchers, and other needlework enthusiasts.
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Here be Wyverns
Nancy Spies, $32.98 Cdn, $29.95 US

A collection of patterns from Medieval sources - from mythical griffins and dragons to borders from fabrics and illuminations. A great resource for those who create with needle and yarn - cross-stitch, knitting, needlepoint, beading and more.
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Icelandic Knitting
Helene Magnusson, $26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

The traditional Icelandic Rose motif is knit into the insoles of shoes for decoration and warmth. Using this motif the author has created 26 designs for sweaters for women, men and children - colourful and geometric in style.
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Inca Knits
Marianne Isager, $26.98 Cdn, $24.95 US

Translated from Danish, Marianne Isager's book Inca features 25 garments inspired by South American art. Combinations of rich colours and geometric textures are used throughout the garments.
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Intarsia Untangled 1 DVD
Lucy Neatby, $28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US

Intarsia is a technique that many knitters struggle to learn. Lucy Neatby makes it all easy in this latest addition to her continuing knitting DVD series. With indepth instructions and examples.
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Intarsia Untangled 2 DVD
Lucy Neatby, $28.95 Cdn, $28.95 US

This second DVD on Intarsia explores more complex techniques and clever solutions. Use of texture stitches with intarsia adds to the excitement!
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Invisible Threads in Knitting
Annemor Sundbo, $70.98 Cdn, $64.95 US

It is very seldom that a book on knitting receives a Literature Prize - Invisible Threads in Knitting is one of those exceptional books that has! For those whose knitting is inspired by needlework history, culture and symbolism,
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Japanese Inspired Knits
Marianne Isager, $25.98 Cdn, $22.95 US

A collection of 12 sweater patterns that combine traditional Scandinavian knitting and inspiration from Japan. A variety of techniques are used: double knitting, domino knitting, shadow knitting, lace, cables, entrelac, intarsia, and stranded two-color knitting.
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Jean Frost Jackets
Jean Frost, $21.98 Cdn, $19.95 US

Using simple stitches and quality yarns, learn how knit jackets - from the first steps of taking measurements to the final finishing. There are 21 beautiful designs to choose from, as well as a basic skirt.
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