K2.33 Cape Cod Cardigan to Knit designed by Val Love - Dovetail Designs
Worked top down in one piece, beginning at shoulders; this bell sleeved cardigan has pinhole increases below a Reverse Stocking stitch ridge at empire waist and above bell sleeves.
Fitted sleeves are worked in rounds from shoulder to cuff with short rows at shoulder.
Chest sizes given in inches and (metric)
Stitches: Stocking st and k1, p1 rib
Knitting needles: Size 8 (5mm) and 7 (4.5mm)
Gauge: 5 sts = 1” (2.5cm)
Skill Level: Intermediate
K1.7 Lotus Leaf Scarf to Knit
Make this scarf in an evening with one ball of yarn. Fast and easy - a great idea for gifts! (Try using up ends of yarn, changing color half way through.)
Omas Strickgeheimnisse by Eichenseer, Grill, and Krön
Much requested book. Printed in German.
hardbound
Shetland Lace (Amedro) IT'S BACK!!
If you can follow basic knitting patterns, you can do Shetland Lace. The patterns in this book have been designed with care and consideration for the knitter, with close attention to detail. They are written logically and clearly, and best of all, instructions are given row by row. The appeal of shetland lace is obvious, yet its delicacy belies its strength. You will have made something which is more than just a piece of knitting, it will be and art form, a garment which has been worked in the same way by generations before you, and your participation helps to keep this historic craft alive.
Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber
It was the year that changed everything.
"AUTOGRAPHED COPY" Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber
Back on Blossom Street, by Debbie Macomber
There's a new shop on Seattle's Blossom Street—a flower store called Susannah's Garden, right next door to A Good Yarn. Susannah Nelson, the owner, has just hired an assistant named Colette Blake, a young widow who’s obviously hiding a secret—or two. When Susannah and Colette both join Lydia Goetz's new knitting class, they discover that Lydia and her sister, Margaret, have worries of their own. Margaret's daughter, Julia, is the victim of a random carjacking, and the entire family is thrown into emotional chaos. Then there's Alix Townsend, whose wedding is only months away. She's not sure she can go through with it, though. A reception at the country club, with hundreds of guests she's never met—it's just not Alix. But, like everyone else in Lydia's knitting class, she knows there's a solution to every problem . . . and that another woman can usually help you find it!
448 pages, hardcover
Twenty Wishes, by Debbie Macomber
Anne Marie Roche wants to find happiness again. At thirty-eight, her life's not what she'd expected—she's childless, a recent widow, alone. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle's Blossom Street, but despite her accomplishments, there's a feeling of emptiness. On Valentine's Day, Anne Marie and several other widows get together to celebrate…what? Hope, possibility, the future. They each begin a list of twenty wishes, things they always wanted to do but never did.
"AUTOGRAPHED COPY" Twenty Wishes, by Debbie Macomber
Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Friendship Shawls
Best-selling author and avid knitter Debbie Macomber teams with Leisure Arts to introduce a new Warm Up America! initiative -- Friendship Shawls. Similar to prayer shawls, friendship shawls are handmade gifts of caring. They're perfect for special occasions or simply as friendship gifts. In addition, these shawls are wonderful for individuals in nursing homes, hospitals, and shelters. Visit www.FriendshipShawl.org and be the first to introduce friendship shawls to your area through this inviting book! Ten shawls to knit: For All Reasons, A Hug to Keep, Because I Care, So Nice to Have You Around, A Little Something for You, Thinking of You, Gifts to Share, A Wisp of Warmth, A Girl's Best Friend, and Always With You.
Knit Along With Debbie Macomber: Debbie’s Favorites
Indulge your passion for knitting along with bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Debbie’s Favorites presents 11 classic designs for clothing and home accessories. Many of the projects were designed by Debbie's friends, Lisa Ellis and Sandy Payne, and each was personally chosen by Debbie herself. You'll want to use these patterns again and again--just like Debbie!
Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Cedar Cove Collection
Debbie Macomber’s fans know that the fascinating characters in her fiction stories are often knitters.
Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Twenty Wishes
Join the characters of Debbie Macomber's Twenty Wishes novel as they set out in search of personal happiness. As in all of Debbie's Blossom Street books, knitting plays an important role in their lives. You'll enjoy excerpts from the novel as you decide which project to knit first: a scarf, felted book carrier, lap robe, spa set, beaded garter, dog coat, afghan, baby bonnet and mittens, girl's sweater, scarf and beret set, doily, and woman's sweater.
Popular Author Debbie Macomber has discovered that women's fiction and knitting go together like a hand and glove. Knit along with the characters from the book to create eleven baby afghans inspired by her New York Times Best Selling Book.
Knit Along With Debbie Macomber - A Good Yarn
Create 12 stylish knit designs inspired by Debbie Macomber's novel, A Good Yarn. Featured projects include Lydia's Socks (made using circular needles and self-striping yarn; sizes Small, Medium, and Large), Courtney's Leg Warmers (child and adult sizes), Fur & Bouclé Hat and Scarf, Rainbow Poncho, Vera's Lacy Scarf, First Steps Baby Blanket, Maverick's Lap Robe, Cameron's Hooded Cardigan (size 12 months), Fair Isle Hat and Scarf (sizes Small, Medium, & Large), Annie's Pullover (with split turtleneck; sizes Extra-Small to Large), Cody's Dinosaur Sweater (child's sizes 4, 6 and 8), and Close-Fitting Vest (sizes 32" to 42").
Reversible Afghan to Knit, #K3.3
VERY EASY - suitable for beginners who can knit and purl. Worked in one piece - no seams or stitches to pick up - and no wrong side.
Three different designs with an easy-to-follow chart for each
K2.32 Lightweight Hoodie to Knit
Hoodie with zipper closure is worked in one piece with shoulder seams - pockets optional.
Sleeves are worked in rounds from shoulder to cuff. For a looser fit make one size larger.
Navajo Rug Designs by Susan Lowell
Not a 'How-To' book. . . legend, history, and some good photographs for weavers looking for 'inspiration' photos.
64 pages, hardcover
Guide to Navajo Weavings by Kent McManis & Robert Jeffries
A Manual of Fingerweaving by Robert A Austin
Fingerweaving is one of those ancient textile techniques many of us experience as youth in scouts or camp. It is a techniques familiar from native American textile crafts.
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Fingerweaving Untangled: An Illustrated Beginner's Guide Including Detailed Patterns and Common Mistakes. By Carol James
In an easy to understand format, Carol James has demystified the fascinating art of finger weaving, particularly that of the traditional sash.
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Fingerweaving by Gerald L Findley
The two beautiful Osage women’s belts pictured on this cover represent a type of textile production that has been practiced by Native Americans for centuries.
K2.30 Newport Cardigan to Knit
This flattering fingertip length cardigan, with a single button and a ribbed waist, is worked in one piece with shoulder seams. It has fitted shoulders and a decrease panel down the top of each sleeve.
K2.31 Wrap Jacket to Knit
This VERY EASY jacket, with a double thick collar and wrap front, is super cozy and a breeze to knit! It is worked in one piece with shoulder seams and has a six stitch decrease panel down the top of each sleeve.
K2.29 Evesham Jacket to Knit
Comfortable jacket with side slits, knitted in one piece with shoulder seams - pockets optional.
May be worked in multi yarn with solid trim, as shown, or in one color.
Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature by Norah Gaughan
Mostly Mittens: Ethnic Knitting Patterns from Russia - Rev. Ed., by Charlene Schurch
K2.28 Swing Sweater to Knit by Val Love of Dovetail Designs
This quick and easy sweater is wider at the hem for unrestricted movement. It is worked in one piece with shoulder seams. Fitted sleeves are knitted from shoulder to cuff with short rows at shoulder.
Knit One, Stripe One by Candace Eisner Strick
Try self-striping yarn—and watch the fibers perform knitting miracles! See amazing colors and patterns show up naturally as you knit 27 projects, from sweaters and skirts to slippers and scarves.
K2.27 Summer Top to Knit
QUICK TO KNIT and worked in one piece with shoulder seams. Front and back are identical. Fitted sleeves are made with right and left slant increases. Short rows are used for shoulder shaping (instructions included).
Chest sizes given in inches and (metric):
Yarn: Tape to match gauge Stitches: Stocking stitch and k1, p1, rib Circular needle: Stocking stitch and k1, p1, rib Gauge: Stocking stitch and k1, p1, rib Skill Level: Easy
NEW PATHWAYS for SOCK KNITTERS: Book One by CAT BORDHI
Tatted Easter Eggs by Kirsten Wind Hansen
Twenty-four flat, medallion style, Easter egg. . . some with beads. . . tatting patterns. Each is fully illustrated (diagramed) and is presented in a photograph too.
Tatted Butterflies by Adelheid Dangela
Twenty butterfly tatting patterns, photographed and with illustrated (diagramed) instructions.
Flitting Fingers: Tatting in the Nineteenth Century, by Virginia Mescher
This book is a history of tatting in the nineteenth century. Virginia has referenced over 60 different books and magazines from the 1800’s. Some of the chapters include; Early tatting history, tatting tools and materials, tatting needles, uses for tatting, patterns from the nineteenth century, patents for tatting.
Tatting from Burda
Translated from German by Etha Schuette: An extensive section on technique makes learning easy with each project explained by graphic representation, written instructions & color photographs.
Tatting: Artistry in Thread, by Helma Siepmann
With the emphasis on creativity the author has revolutionized the craft of tatting, freeing it from its geometric roots and offering the artist a new tool for expression with thread.
Softcover, 108 pages
Tatting, by Bernadette Baldelli
Built around different themes, the step-by-step, illustrated and abbreviated instructions cater for all levels form the absolute beginner to the highly skilled tatter.
Tartan: The Highland Habit by Hugh Cheape
The author takes the story of tartan from the medieval love of display to the Victorian invention of exclusive clan identity. Highland history is vividly illustrated and described in an exciting and entertaining way.
A full-color section on individual clan tartans, with historical information on each clan, enables you to find your own tartan and learn about your family history.
No thread counts but pictures that are clear enough for you to use a small magnifying glass and do a thread count. Softcover, 112 pages, 6" x 7½"
K2.26 Lightweight Jacket to Knit from Val Love's Dovetail Designs
Roll collar jacket with single button or belt, is worked in one piece with shoulder seams and is slightly fitted at the waist. Collar is worked in reverse Stocking stitch; hem and cuffs roll naturally in Stocking stitch. This lightweight alpaca jacket is a versatile, packable, coverup for day or evening.
Chest sizes given in inches and (metric): XS 30 (76) S 34 (86) M 38 (96.5) L 42 (107) XL 46 (117) XXL 50 (127)
K2.25 Hooded Swing Jacket to Knit from Val Love's 'Dovetail Designs'.
Three button jacket, with hood or convertible collar, is knitted in one piece with shoulder seams. Fitted sleeves are worked from shoulder to cuff with short rows at shoulder. Jacket is wider at the bottom for unrestricted movement.
Chest sizes given in inches and (metric): XS 32 (81) S 36 (91) M 40 (102) L 44 (112) XL 48 (122) XXL 52 (132)
K2.24 Vest with Collar to Knit by Val Love of Dovetail Designs
This colorful vest goes with everything, has a convertible collar and zipper closure, and is knitted in one piece with shoulder seams. Vest has ribbed sides for a trim fit and zipper slides open from neck and hem.
K2.23 Saratoga Shrug to Knit from Val Love's 'Dovetail Designs'
This cozy shrug may be casually draped or pinned for a more dressy occasion. Worked in one piece, the fitted shoulders are created with right and left slant increases. Body of shrug is worked in reverse Stocking stitch and deep ruffle edge is worked in one piece in rib on a circular needle.
Chest sizes given in inches and (metric) XS 30 (76) S 34 (86) M 38 (96.5) L 42 (107) XL 46 (117) XXL 50 (127)
K2.22 Casual Cardigan to Knit - a Dovetail Design by Val Love.
This very easy cardigan is worked in one piece with shoulder seams. Light weight with three-quarter length sleeves that are gently sloped with a decrease panel from shoulder to cuff. Drape front or close with your favorite pin.
Teach Yourself Visually: Handspinning, by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
A modern approach to teaching an ancient art that’ s reviving rapidly
The unprecedented popularity of knitting and crocheting is spurring great interest in handspinning (making yarn from raw fiber using a spinning wheel or hand spindle). Unlike other references, this book has a refreshing, contemporary visual design. With step-by-step instructions and photos, it covers the necessary tools and materials, preparing fiber for spinning, plying and dyeing yarns, working with fibers other than wool, using handspun yarns, and more. Because spinning wheels are expensive, it begins by teaching readers how to use a hand spindle to make yarn. With today’ s emphasis on things that are handmade and natural, this book fills a great niche.
FELT STYLE: 35 Fashionable Accessories to Create and Wear, by Chrissie Day
Felting is an exiting and inspiring craft that lets you turn loose wool fibers and simple knitting into stylish, fashionable felted items. 'Felt Style' is packed with 35 projects on clothing and accessories that you'll love making and adore wearing. From elegant bags to cozy slippers, contemporary jewelry to stylish scarves, these attractive, soft-textured felt projects are bursting with rich color and modern appeal.
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HANDMADE FELT BOOK
Another wonderfully illustrated Japanese felting book. Text is Japanese but with the numerous step-by-step photographs and illustrations, you really dont need words. Plenty of bags, hats, book covers, tea cozies, coasters, and so much more. Techeniques include both wet felting and needle felting. 88 pages, softcover.
FAST FUN & EASY NEEDLE FELTING: 8 Techniques & Projects—Creative Results in Minutes, by Lynne Farris
Creative Wool Accents are the Latest Way to Play!
FELTMAKING and WOOL MAGIC: Contemporary Techniques and Beautiful Projects, by Jorie Johnson
After studying textile design in both the USA and Finland, author Jorie Johnson was introduced to the felt making process in 1977 when she was first taught Scandinavian felt boot-making. She was immediately struck by felt’s amazing properties and possibilities. Through this book, Felt Making and Wool Magic, you will see that Jorie’s approach to felt making is clearly creative as well as effective. The book covers in detail, basic step by step felt making techniques, then goes on to present a series of projects from simple jewelry to beautiful vests.
Felt Frenzy: 26 Projects for all Forms of FELTING, by Heather Brack and Shannon Okey
This is not your ordinary felting book! Felt Frenzy explores all the major techniques of felt making, from knit-and-shrink to wet felting, needlefelting, and “recycled felting”—turning salvaged wool sweaters into useful felt pieces—plus ways to combine techniques for creative and unique results.
Designed with the absolute beginner in mind, Felt Frenzy is packed with 26 projects and photographs of more than 50 before-and-after felted yarn combinations so readers can easily customize patterns with substitutions of their choice.
Handspinner's Handbook, by Bette Hochberg
Here's a very clear, practical manual on spinning all types of fibers on a "flax" wheel. All aspects of spinning are considered and the "long draw" method emphasized, parts and care of the wheel are discussed, breeds of sheep, other natural animal and vegetable fibers, man-made fibers, carding, drum carding, blending fibers, plying, skeining, and stumbling blocks are covered. The presentation is easy to follow.
The Yarn Book, by Penny Walsh
Yarn is the basic unit of textile construction and every fabric, except felt is made with it. The properties of yarn — its ply, tensility, strength, weight, elasticity, and resistance to heat, water, shrinkage — are what give each yarn its unique characteristics. By manipulating these properties, an astonishing array of fabric types can be produced, creating any number of textures and appearances. By focusing on these varieties, Penny Walsh is able to closely examine the composition and construction of different yarns and explore their many uses.
Spin to Knit, by Shannon Okey
Do you want to knit with something other than commercial yarns? Dare to be different — become a full-fledged fiber fanatic with Spin to Knit, the essential guide for knitters wanting to learn to make their own yarn! Urban spinner Shannon Okey, author if KnitGrrl, teaches the basic tools you need to get started spinning. . .
Freeform: Serendipitous Design Techniques for Knitting & Crochet 2nd Edition - available now
Including tips on Finding the Right Yarns, Choosing Your Colours, Fabrication, Patterns and Hints for Successful Knitting & Crochet
Please note: If you already have the 1st edition of this book, the 2nd Edition includes the same text, however it is updated with a fresh design and beautiful new photographs.
Contemporary Tapestry by Harriet Tidball
Shaped Tapestry by Kathe Todd-Hooker
This book is filled with information about weaving tapestries "outside-the-box." By this we mean, non-rectangular tapestries. Such tapestries can be shaped and lie flat on the wall or they can be 3-dimensional. There are many ways to weave a non-rectangular tapestry: shaping the loom itself, using weave structures that cause the weaving to become shaped, and using scaffolds and other devices to hold areas of warp that are then manipulated into 3-dimensional shapes when the weaving is finished. Naturally, these types of processes require some special finishing techniques, and this book covers those as well. If you wan a truly creative approach to this centuries old medium, this is the book for you.
Line in Tapestry by Kathe Todd-Hooker
Tapestry Weaving by Kirsten Glasbrook
Even if the modernistic samples and bright, primary colors in this book are not your favorite decorating style, the clear how-to instructions give you confidence to interpret the techniques into your own preferred designs. Basic methods are demonstrated through large, color photographs. All the tapestries in this book were woven on simple, rectangular frames, and you can even adapt an old picture frame for this purpose, and use rug yarn for the weft. (A valuable hint to someone who wants to try the skill before investing a lot of money in a loom.) From a solitary heart to circles, simple landscapes then progress on to a labyrinth and incredibly detailed side-woven panels. This book is a wealth of knowledge on the subject of weaving.
MAKING FACES: Using Wet and Dry Felting Methods by Patricia Spark.
The felting needle is a great aid to the hand feltmaker. By combining this tool with traditional felting techniques, you can greatly increase the creative potential of this medium. The needle has small notches along its edges which push fiber along to intermix with the fiber lying below it. Thus, the fibers are tangled together creating felt, without the need for soap or water! With the needle you can be very precise, attaching small amounts of fiber just where you'dlike them to be. Three-dimensional shapes can easily be added to a surface, increasing the potential for sculptural form. The possibilities are endless.
'2nd Edition' WATERCOLOR FELT WORKBOOK: A Guide to Making Pictorial Felts . . . by Patricia Spark.
This workbook is intended to help you learn the technique developed by Pat Spark, called "Watercolor Felt". Ms. Spark calls her method by this name because she uses concepts from painting, and applies those concepts to feltmaking. The result is felts that are visually similar to watercolors, but which are totally made of dyed fiber.
ASHFORD BOOK OF CARDING: A Handspinners Guide to Fibre Preparation, by Jo Reeve
This is a practical and inspirational guide to carding fleece, slivers and exotic fibres. Written for the hand spinner and felter, and everyone who loves fibre.
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