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Nicky Epstein Knitting on Top of the World by Nicky Epstein -
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Price: $23.07
Description: Nicky Epstein's giving her devoted readers, and newcomers alike, her most important and wide-ranging collection of patterns yet: a worldwide tour of knitting traditions and techniques, including colorwork, cables, lace, intarsia and more. She explains the origins and traditional uses of each one, and then goes on to reinvigorate and recombine all these beloved styles in her inimitable way. There's a Celtic Pullover with braided twisted rib straps, a Felted Tyrolean Capelet with appliqué, cord and balls, or an oversized, zipped Navajo Blanket Jacket. Colorful maps and historical photos make this collection a visual treat, as well as an invaluable tool for knitters seeking new inspiration. 40 patterns—200 pages | Hardcover
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Start Spinning by Maggie Casey -
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Description: This a fantastic introduction to the art of handspinning, Maggie Casey, a well-known spinning instructor, presents her time-tested Spinning 101 workshops in print for you. Learn the spinning process step-by-step beginning with an introduction to the various types of fiber available for spinning and how to choose and prepare it along with detailed instructions on how to spin on a spindle or a wheel. In addition, there are basic tips and tricks of spinning, wheel maintenance, and plenty of troubleshooting advice. You will learn the technical terms and techniques of plying, setting twist, using a niddy noddy and spinning woolen and worsted. The instruction is concluded with a chapter on uses of handspun yarn, covering wraps per inch, measuring yards for projects and size of yarn. Novice spinners will be competent in no time with just a little practice, a batch of fluffy fiber and a spindle or wheel. 119 pages | Softcover Item No. 31055
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Things I learned From Knitting Whether I Wanted to or Not by Stephanie Pearl-McP -
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Description: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, the Yarn Harlot, applies her trademark humor and wry insights to reveal the wise (and sometimes unexpected) truths contained within 45 familiar adages, understood as only a knitter could. (like "Beginning is easy, continuing is hard", "You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear", "You gotta roll with the punches" and "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again"). These irresistable reflections on life will have you laughing, crying and marveling out loud at how amazingly fortunate you are to be living your life as a knitter. 160 pages | Hardcover Item No. 31079
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Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book by Staff of Vogue Knitting -
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Description: No matter what level knitter you are, you need this book at arm's reach. Packed full of information you'll use over and over, this comprehensive book covers the history of knitting, knitting supplies, basic techniques, precise explanations of knitting instructions, error correction, circular and double-pointed knitting, color knitting, professional blocking, assembling and finishing techniques, care and treatment of the finished product, a 120-stitch dictionary, designing projects and embellishments. Whew! With as much attention given to organization as to content, this book has several special features that make it user friendly. Chapters are color-coded and chapter openers have quick, thorough overviews of techniques contained within. Most pages display a running cross-reference at the bottom to help you find more detailed information in a jiffy. And color boxes are sprinkled throughout highlighting charts, lists and tricks of the trade. What more could you ask for? 16 projects - 280 color pages. Reference
16 projects — 280 color pages | Hardcover Item No. 30186
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150 Knitted Trims by Lesley Stanfield -
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Description: Whether your goal is to embellish an old favorite or purchased item or to customize scarves, sweaters, baby clothes, pillows, hats and bags, you will find 150 trims in this book. The book is organized according to the type of trim from subtle lace edging and beaded fringe to lovely motifs like flowers, hearts and butterflies. The simple yet stylish projects in the book are embellished baby overalls, a herb cushion, summer hat, floral bag and winter warmers. Only the trims and not the actual object are knitted, making for quick and easy gift giving. 5 projects—128 pages | Softcover Item No. 30993
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