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ACCESSORIES
Never
Too Many Handbags
by Prudence Mapstone
Size really doesn't matter and Prudence Mapstone's
tiny book proves it in a big way.
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Get Your Crochet On! Hip
Hats & Cool Caps
by Afya Ibomu
I have an
afro, and most knit and crochet hat patterns simply are not made for
me. So when I saw that this book was full of models with afros,
twists, locs, and curls, I was really excited.
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BEGINNERS
25 Gorgeous Sweaters for the Brand New
Knitter
by Catherine Ham
If you’ve
“been there, done that” with the whole scarves thing and want to
tackle something with a bit more bite, this book is for you!
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The
Cool Girl's Guide to Knitting: Everything a Novice Knitter Needs to
Know
by Nicki Trench
The book begins with a brief history of knitting dating from AD
1200-1500 with a few pictures and takes the reader up to today with
extreme knitting -- knitting while sky diving.
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CHILDREN
Adorable
Knits for Tots
by Zoe Mellor
This is one knitting book
that lives up to its name. There are so many projects in here
I like, I wish my friends would have more kids.
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Nifty Knits for Kids: Fun
Wearables for Kids on the Go
by Catherine Ham
Catherine Ham's latest book is
devoted to patterns for children ages three and up. She firmly puts
tools for customization into the hands of the knitters using the
book. This philosophy is what makes her one of my favorite
designers.
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review >>.
The Yarn Girls' Guide to Knits for Older
Kids
by Jordana Jacobs
This is the book I’ve
been waiting for! As the mother of an almost-eight-year-old boy, it’s been
hard to find: A) patterns for this age, period; and B) anything remotely
resembling a cute pattern for boys.
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ETHNIC
Andean Folk Knits:
Great Designs from Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador & Bolivia
by Marcia Lewandowski
If you want to knit
some truly unique items that you won’t see anywhere else, try the
patterns in Andean Folk Knits, but also enjoy the rich
history and beauty of the people of the region.
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review >>.
Arctic Lace:
Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters
by Donna Druchunas
After reading "Arctic Lace,"
I want to feel, breathe
in, and knit with qiviut, and breathe in the history and spirit of what it
means to do so.
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review >>.
Ethnic Knitting
Discovery: The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and The Andes
by Donna Druchunas
A workbook designed to help knitters
free themselves from patterns and become comfortable designing
beautiful one-of-a-kind ethnic sweaters.
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Folk
Bags: 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales From Around The World
by Vicki Square
Each
pattern had a story. There are stories and patterns from the South
Pacific, Asia, Central Asia, United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Africa, South and North America.
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Japan:
Skandinavisk Strik med Japansk Inspiration
by Marianne Isager
The merging of Isager's personal style with the Japanese
influence results in beautifully styled garments that are flexible
enough to fit into any wardrobe.
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review >>.
Japanese
Knitting Books: Knit & Knit Cafe
Why would I buy two knitting books written in a language that
looks
all Greek to me? Because of the unique projects and beautiful
photographs, that's why.
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Knitting Out Of Africa
by Marianne Isager
If you're a beginning knitter, at first glance you might think
Marianne Isager's book, "Knitting out of Africa" is not for you, but
you'd be wrong.
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GENERAL
Coat of Many Scrumbles
by Prudence Mapstone
This
is not a pattern book – if anything, it is an “anti-pattern” book.
Instead of walking you through the steps of creating scrumbles, Ms.
Mapstone carefully explains the theory behind things like color
choice, assembly, and overall design.
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Craft in America
After viewing the
second part of the upcoming PBS series, Craft in America, I
understood, on a spiritual level, the true value and power of making things
with your hands.
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For the Love of Knitting: A Celebration
of the Knitter's Art
by Kari Cornell (Editor), Voyageur Press
If you love to
read about knitting almost as much as you love knitting, there is a
wealth of books currently available to satisfy your needs. If you
also like a bit of history or nostalgia thrown into the mix,
For the Love of Knitting is a good read.
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Kristin Knits: 27 Inspired Designs for
Playing With Color
by Kristin Nicholas
Being a person who has always been
petrified about knitting with more than one or two colors, I jumped
at the chance to review this book, and I have to say that I was not
disappointed.
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Novelty Yarn
by Leanne Dyck
With
the variety of "novelty yarns" offered in this collection, you're sure to
find the perfect accompaniment to any project.
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Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and
Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal
by Janice Taylor
What do weight loss and art have to do with one
another? Just ask Our Lady of Weight Loss, the weight loss
artist who successfully collaged, sewed, and crocheted her way to a
lighter body.
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review >>.
The Personality Code
by Travis Bradberry
Whether you're a casual, weekend knitter or you're driven to make fiber arts
a full-time career, this book might help you to sort out what would really
work for you.
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review >>.
The Secret Language of Knitters
by Mary Beth Temple
A great little read and a fun look into
the mind of the knitter. It would make a great gift for the
yarn-obsessed in your life.
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QUILTING
The American Quilt: A History of
Cloth and Comfort 1750-1950
by Roderick Kiracofe,
Mary Elizabeth Johnson
Highly recommended for quilt
aficionados, textile and women’s history buffs, and color and pattern
junkies.
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SOFTWARE
Scrapbook MAX! Digital
Scrapbooking Software
If you're looking for a
new way to display your work, consider digital scrapbooking.
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review >>.
TECHNIQUES
Bead & Felted Tapestry Crochet
by Carol Ventura
Don't be too concerned if you've never
heard of tapestry crochet. Dr. Carol Ventura has come to the
rescue with this expertly-written book.
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Knit
Fix: Problem Solving for Knitters
by Lisa Kartus
A must for every knitter’s library;
you’ll find that you turn to it time and time again. This book is a
great help for both novices and experts alike.
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Knitting
Rules! : The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks
by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
More wit & wisdom from The Yarn Harlot.
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WOMEN
Big Girl Knits: 25 Big, Bold Projects
Shaped for Real Women
with Real Curves
by Jillian Moreno
True to my heart, this book speaks to the truth
of glamazon girls -- our boobs, belly, and butt. You get excellent tips on how to measure
yourself. (Guess what? I'm really not the size 5x I've been buying in men's
clothes!)
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