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COLOR
WORKS: The Crafter's Guide to Color, Deb Menz. We all love color—its boundless array of hues dazzles our eyes,
expresses our moods, and enriches our very lives. Thanks to Deb Menz, master
teacher and author of the highly respected book Color in Spinning
(Interweave Press, 1998), you can now explore colors with confidence in whatever
craft medium you call your favorite. This is the first book to bring the
principles of color theory down to a practical level and apply them to knitting,
spinning, weaving, surface design (including stenciling and rubber stamping),
hand- and machine-embroidery, beadwork, quilting, and paper collage. Basic color
concepts are presented in sections on color description, values, contrasting and
complementary colors, warm and cool colors, undertones, using color
relationships, and much more. But the real treat is seeing a dynamic palette of
color harmonies worked up in each medium! This approach is invaluable for
mixed-media artists or those who simply dabble in more than one craft. Also
included is a pull-out color wheel and a very handy section of hue cards in
perforated format that are easy to remove and use for planning, matching, and
shopping for supplies (Plus, there is a handy pocket in the back of the book to
hold them!). If understanding color is the bridge to creative expression, how
did we ever live without this book? Covered spiral binding, 7 x 9 1/4, 152
pages, 55 color photographs , color strips, two color wheels, ISBN 1-931499-47-0
$24.95 #239079
THE
COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO KNITTING AND CROCHETING: Second Edition,
Barbara Breiter & Gail Diven.
It's updated and back in print! If you feel like an idiot when it comes to
learning and improving your knitting and crocheting skills, take a look at this
revised guide and enjoy its big dose of humor and bigger fount of well presented
lore. Learning and improving your needlework from a book is really dependent on
the quality of the illustrations, supporting lore like yarn labels and tools,
and a batch of fun projects with challenging stitch patterns. Humor and
information, what a combo! ISBN:1592570895.8" x 10" Softcover. 231 pages.
$16.95 #139151
CORKING,
Judy Ann Sadler.
Perhaps you, too, remember an old-fashioned tube shaped craft tool called a
corking spool? Maybe you're accustomed to a name such as a knitting spool, a
knitting Nancy, or even a Bizzy Lizzy? The tool has many titles, is easy to
create, and is a clever way to make knitted tubes for finger puppets, animals,
scarves, tube socks, doll clothes, and more. The projects are shown in all-color
comic-book style drawings for child friendly instruction. With extra pages on
pom-poms, a little adult help, and some imagination, kids will be mesmerized and
productive! ISBN: 1550742655. 7½" x 10" softcover, 32
pages. $4.95 #139237
DOGS
IN KNITS: 17 Patterns for Our Best Friends, Judith L. Swartz. Knitting for dogs is hot! Need proof? When Interweave Knits magazine
reviewed a dog sweater pattern in the Winter 2000 issue, the yarn company that
created the pattern was so inundated with phone calls that they had to hire an
additional customer service rep just to handle the orders. Dogs in Knits
offers a collection of sweaters and blankets for dogs by expert knitwear
designer Judith L. Swartz, who has created sweaters that dogs can "wear
with dignity." It includes styles for all knitting skill levels, plus
instructions for measuring dogs and sizing patterns correctly for a perfect fit.
A must-have for dog lovers and passionate knitters alike. Paperbound, 8
1/2; x 9, 96 pages, 17 color photographs, charts and illustrations, ISBN
1-931499-05-5. $18.95 #239034
DOMINO
KNITTING, Vivian Høxbro. It’s deceptively simple and simply dynamic, this clever technique, and has
been the rage among European knitters for several years. Called “domino
knitting” because of its modular nature, this inventive method provides color
and pattern intrigue for sweaters, afghans, and projects of all kinds. And
it’s the ultimate take-along way of knitting, since pieces are worked in small
squares. Beginning with clear, well-illustrated basics, Domino Knitting
includes step-by-step instructions and patterns for striking fashion designs and
home accessories. A key to help select yarns for any project is included, as
well as stitch variations and instructions for project care. Paperbound, 6
x 7 1/4, 96 pages, 48 color photographs, 49 line drawings, 3 charts, ISBN
1-931499-11-X. $16.95 #239027
FELTED
KNITS, Beverly Galeskas. Just about anything you can knit can be felted—that is, shrunk with heat
and agitation to create a thicker, more durable fabric. The knitting goes fast
with fat yarn on big needles, and felting is easy and fun, but learning how to
make all of it come together takes some skill. Beverly Galeskas, the owner of
Fiber Trends and a nationally recognized authority on felting, shares her
secrets in Felted Knits. More than just a pattern book, Beverly shows you how to
choose and test yarns, correctly size a knitted piece for felting, accurately
shrink items by hand- and machine-washing, improve your results with blocking,
and how to care for your felted knits. Novice and experienced knitters alike can
choose from the book’s 36 projects to create bags and totes, hats, mittens,
vests, and slippers, as well as pillows, placemats and coasters to complement
your décor. This invaluable resource also includes sections on embellishing
your felting and about felting on felt (needle felting). Paperbound,
8 1/2 x 9, 128 pages, 50 color photographs, 60 illustrations, ISBN
1-931499-33-0 $21.95
NEW!
FELT FRENZY: 26 Projects for All Forms of Felting, Shannon Okey.
Designed with the absolute beginner in mind, this project collection explores all the major felt making techniques, from knit-and-shrink to wet felting, needle felting, and "recycled felting," as well as ways to combine techniques for creative and unique results. With 26 projects and photographs of more than 50 before-and-after felted yarn combinations, crafters can easily customize patterns with substitutions of their choice. Instructions are given for felted bags, flowers, hats, jackets, scarves, wool sneakers, and even a nuno felted skirt; while fiber types, tools for getting started, and the four major techniques needed to create these projects are also all covered. Armed with plenty of information and the authors' can-do spirit, crafters will find it easy to add felting to their repertoires.
128 pages. 8 1/2" x 9" Softcover. ISBN: 1596680091 $21.95
#139507
NEW! FELT
IT! 20 Fun & Fabulous Projects to Knit & Felt, Maggie
Pace.
If you can knit it, then you can felt it! Pick up your knitting needles,
grab some warm fuzzy wool, and let designer Maggie Pace guide you through one of
these twenty creative patterns for fun accessories. Just toss your
finished piece in the washing machine and marvel at its transformation into
lush, irresistible felt. With patterns ranging from simple scarves to
challenging bags and hats, knitters of all levels can become felting artists in
no time.
ISBN: 1580176356. 9'' X 8 3/4'' 152 pages, softcover. $18.95 #139495
FLAWLESS KNIT REPAIR,
Rena Crockett.
I was surprised at how clearly the author is able to explain the repair process; her results are indeed flawless. She begins with ingenious ways in which to borrow matching yarn from the finished garment. The most common repairs are in stockinette stitch, but there are also instructions for cables, knit and purl combinations, tuck stitch knitting (mostly for machine knitters) and Fair Isle. For the truly courageous, guidance is provided for repairing double jacquard and lace knitting. Instructions for lefties are included, too. Several large, clear, black
and white drawings on almost every page. You will appreciate having this first aid handy when the unthinkable happens.
ISBN: 1663594575 Softcover $12.95 #139247
FOLK BAGS: 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World, Vicki
Square.
Bags are essential for living—whether walking to a neighbor’s house or going
to the store. And Vicki Square’s contemporary interpretations of these 30 folk
designs are truly extraordinary. Each one is inspired by traditional folk bags
or folk art from 23 different countries including Nepal, Tibet, Japan, Ireland,
Ecuador, and Guatemala. You’ll find bags in all shapes, colors, textures, and
sizes for work, play, or for a special evening on the town. Included are the
Guatemalan Saddlebag, the Persian carpet–inspired handbag, the fish-shaped
Chinese felted bag, the Bolivian Doll bag, and the Moroccan Tile bag. A brief
cultural history and how it inspired Vicki’s design preface each pattern, all
of which are accompanied by step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations.
Knitters of every skill level are sure to be intrigued by the versatile and
imaginative designs in this unique collection. This is the sixth book in
Interweave Press’s Folk series. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 160 pages, 30 color
photographs, 60 illustrations, ISBN 1-931499-25-X. $21.95
FOLK KNITTING IN
ESTONIA: A Garland of Symbolism, Tradition, and Technique, Nancy Bush.
Nancy Bush spent several months in Estonia talking with knitters and unearthing
the fascinating history of the craft and the country. In addition to the rich
cultural history, Nancy shares traditions and techniques that are unique to the
knitting from this region. Clearly illustrated step-by-step instruction for
techniques that will be new to most American knitters insure success. Included
are charts for traditional lace and multicolored patterns typical of Estonian
knitting. Instructions for twenty-five gloves, mittens, and socks, both historic
and contemporary, that use these traditional patterns, round out this
extraordinary work. 8 1/2 x 9, paperbound, 120 pages, color and black and
white photographs, line drawings, and charts, ISBN 1-883010-43-8. $21.95
FOLK
MITTENS: Techniques and Patterns for Handknitted Mittens, Marcia Lewandowski. Folk Mittens offers mitten patterns from around the world, presented in
full-color graphs. An introduction to folk knitting is followed by a generous
section on the techniques of knitting mittens. Among topics covered are gauge,
wool selection (including techniques for washing and felting wool), casting on,
plait edging, ribbed and unribbed cuffs, and a long section on the ever-elusive
thumb. The author also provides techniques for hand-knit mitten cords, finishing
and sizing. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 120 pages, 40 charts and
patterns, ISBN 1-883010-34-9. $21.95
FOLK
SHAWLS: 25 Knitting Patterns
and Tales from Around the World, Cheryl Oberle. Folk Shawls presents 25 knitted shawl patterns including the history and
traditions behind them. Each shawl pattern is complete with instructions in
words and charts. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 144 pages, full-color and
charts, ISBN 1-883010-59-4. $21.95
FOLK SOCKS: THE HISTORY & TECHNIQUES OF HANDKNITTED FOOTWEAR,
Nancy Bush.
Patterns for handsome knicker socks, sturdy boot socks, lively Birkenstock
socks, lacy stockings, kilt hose, cabled socks, clocked socks, and more are the
heart of this charming book inspired by a host of folk knittng traditions from
Europe and the British Isles. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 120 pages, color and
black and white photographs throughout, ISBN 0-934026-97-1. $21.95
FOLK VESTS: 25 KNITTTING PATTERNS AND TALES
FROM AROUND THE WORLD, Cheryl Oberle.
Vests are festive, warm, easy-fitting, and practical—just the thing for
contemporary knitters, who will delight in these 25 traditional and innovative
patterns collected from around the world and through the ages. Both functional
and decorative, these wonderful projects for men’s and women’s vests are
accompanied by folk stories and regional histories from the countries of origin:
Germany, Nepal, Peru, Japan, and the United Kingdom, among others. More than a
pattern book, this is a book of inspiration, appreciation, and history. Readers
will feel connected to the cultures behind the projects as they bring these
traditional designs to life. Paperbound, 8 ½ x 9, 144 pages, 25 color
photographs, 25 illustrations, 18 charts. ISBN: 1-931499-14-4 $21.95
A GATHERING OF
LACE, Meg Swansen.
This long-awaited book of lace knitting patterns gathered by Meg Swansen and
published by XRX is finally here! This beautiful book offers a wonderful
compilation of lace knitting from numerous knitters, including some
surprises...wait till you see the lace boat (Yes, a boat!). Color photos.
180 pgs, Hc, $35.00
THE
GOSSAMER WEBS DESIGN COLLECTION: Three Orenburg Shawls to Knit, Design
interpretation by Galina Khmeleve. Presenting three classic Orenburg-style lace patterns in written form for
the very first time. Created from a series of basic elements and patterns handed
down from generation to generation from the Orenburg region of Russia, Galina
Khmeleva has worked with these talented craftspeople to bring you these unique
knitted masterpieces. Create your own heirloom shawl following step-by-step
instructions and charts laid out for ease of knitting from bottom to top.
Paperbound, 8x9, 56 pages, color photographs and charts, ISBN 1-883010-87-X.
$12.95
NEW!!
HAND-DYED YARN CRAFT PROJECTS, Debbie
Tomkies.
A dazzling new world of color opens up for knitters and crocheters when they
discover how to dye their own yarn. Best of all, only basic kitchen equipment is
required. Here are easy-to-follow instructions for creating customized color
combinations--from subtle hues to wild, exotic blends--and for using them in 12
eye-catching projects, arranged progressively. Rainbow dyeing is the main
technique shown, but spraying, resist, yarn painting, and overdying are also
thoroughly covered, and readers are encouraged to experiment freely. The knitted
projects range from a Colorful Woolly Scarf to a Super-chunky Child's Jumper,
and the crocheted items include such stunners as the Ultrawarm Chenille Scarf,
Beaded Wrist Purse, and Sleeveless Top in Wild Thai Silk. Demonstrating the
techniques that can be used to create unique and attractive yarn accessories by
adapting or adding a range of embellishments, this title includes projects that
range from subtle hues to wild, exotic blends.160 pages. ISBN:1861083149.8 1/4'' X 10 7/8'' Softcover. $17.95 #139371
HANDKNITTING WITH MEG SWANSEN, Meg Swansen. Sc, $15.95
HIP TO KNIT: 18
CONTEMPORARY PROJECTS FOR TODAY'S KNITTER, Judith L. Swartz.
Knitting is the new must-do pastime for the young and the
young at heart. The take-along character of knitting is a great fit with active,
on-the-go lifestyles, and its high-touch, low-stress character is the perfect
antidote for the hurry-up syndrome. No wonder so many busy young professionals
are taking up knitting. Hip to Knit
is an engaging collection of quick and easy patterns with simple, clear
instructions. Illustrated mini-lessons build basic skills as one project
leads to the next. A chunky scarf, mix-and-match striped socks, tote bags,
a boyfriend sweater, a big-needle sweater coat—they form an irresistible
fashion parade of fun things to make. New knitters will learn the mysteries of
shaping, circular knitting, color striping, double-pointed needles, and more.
Hip to Knit is a great resource for getting started, being creative, and having
a wonderful time with designs that are easy to adapt and personalize.
Paperbound, 8 ½ x 9, 96 pages, 18 color photographs, line drawings and charts
throughout. ISBN: 1-931499-21-7. $18.95
A
HISTORY OF HAND KNITTING, Richard Rutt.
In tracing the development and refinement of the craft, the author draws upon
literary evidence and pays special attention to the social aspects of knitting.
He re-evaluates well-known legends, examines the changes in tools and
techniques, and ranges widely through both history and geography. Separate
chapters relate the history of European knitting before 1500, knitting in
Britain from Henry VIII to the Commonwealth, from the Restoration to 1835,
during the nineteenth century, and during the First World War and after. Further
explorations consider local traditions in the British Isles, knitting as
practiced east of the Adriatic, and developments in the Americas. The book also
includes a definition of knitting in relation to other yarn crafts (such as
crochet and nålbinding), a historical glossary, clear technical diagrams, and a
large number of designs charted from historical items, including a transcription
of the earliest English knitting pattern. “Richard Rutt provides us with
the information we need to obtain an appreciation for the origins of hand
knitting and the dazzling achievements of our knitting-predecessors....How
pleased I am that, after an absence of several years, this book has been
restored to us.”
—From the Foreword by Meg Swansen, Schoolhouse Press. Hardbound, 7 1/4 x
9 3/4, 256 pages, 95 black-and-white photographs, and 70 diagrams and charted
designs, ISBN 1-931499-37-3. $39.95
HOMESPUN,
HANDKNIT: Caps, Socks, Mittens & Gloves, Edited
by Linda Ligon. More than a pattern book, Homespun, Handknit includes favorite
designs, hints, and techniques from 50 experienced knitters and spinners.
Projects range in difficulty from easy beginner pieces to advanced brainteasers.
Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 160 pages, color photographs and black and white
illustrations throughout, ISBN 0-934026-26-2. $21.95 #239072
THE "I HATE TO FINISH SWEATERS" GUIDE TO FINISHING SWEATERS,
Janet Szabo. Sc, $10.95
INTERWEAVE'S COMPENDIUM
OF FINISHING TECHNIQUES, Naomi McEneely.
For the first time, an abundant collection of fabric finishing techniques is
presented in a single book! This invaluable compendium offers finishing methods
for weavers, knitters, sewers, embroiderers, crocheters, or anyone interested in
the textile arts. From basic to esoteric, simple to elegant, or plain to highly
decorative, these finishes can be applied to most any fabric—woven, knitted,
crocheted, handmade or purchased. Each technique is clearly presented with text,
illustrations, and photographs of examples created in the technique. In the
years ahead, this book will become your most-prized reference for all of your
finishing needs. Covered spiral binding, 7 1/2 x 9, 176 pages, 130
color photographs, and 250 color illustrations, ISBN 1-931499-19-5 $29.95
#239070
KIDS KNITTING, Melanie Falick.
A knitting book for children who learn through 12 easy projects from bean bag to
rolled-edge sweater. Hc, $17.95
KNIT & CROCHET COMPANION, Ronnie Sellers Productions.
Earning its title by means of a convenient 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 inch size, this
notebook of lined pages is a remarkably handy way to keep track of personal
notes in the tabbed sections headed Yarn, Needles, Patterns, Techniques, Sizes
and Resources. Each tabbed divider features a color photo of yarn to inspire the
knitter or crocheter, with 30 pages for notes in each section. A zip-locked
transparent bag bound into the book will hold care labels, yarn snippets or
other tiny but vital reminders securely. ISBN: 1569065160. 4
1/2" x 5 3/4" Spiral Bound Hardcover, 180 pages.
$9.95 #139252
KNIT IT YOUR WAY: Change
The Yarn To Suit Your Style, Cynthia Yanok Wise. Sc, $29.95
KNIT LIT, Linda Roghaar & Molly Wolf. A fascinating read. Not knitting patterns or knitting know-how, but
stories, by knitters, about the many ways knitting is intertwined with our
lives. ISBN: 0609808249. 5¼" x 8" softcover, 270
pages. $13.00 #139197
KNIT
ONE FELT TOO: Discover the Magic of Knitted Felt with 25 Easy Patterns,
Kathleen Taylor.
It's easy enough to accidentally wash and dry a wool sweater and turn it into a
doll sweater. This project book walks you through the process of making a hat or
pair of slippers that fit, look good, and have all the durability that our
ancestors have employed over the long history of felted knits. Good step-by-step
instructions, graphic layout, and a variety of projects are a great introduction
to felted knitting. So go ahead, plan, knit, and throw your work in the
washer/dryer, several times. ISBN:1580174973. Softcover, 176 pages.
$18.95
KNITTED TAMS, Mary Rowe. Vibrant, soft, cozy tams are great small projects for busy knitters, and
perfect gifts for recipients of all ages. Starting with the basics, knitwear
designer Mary Rowe gives instructions for tams of all sizes, using a variety of
standard yarns and an array of captivating patterns, then goes on to explain how
to create original designs. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 104 pages, color
photographs, black and white charts and illustrations throughout, ISBN
0-934026-48-3. $14.95
THE KNITTER'S COMPANION, Vicki Square. Have you ever found that in the middle of a knitting project, you've
forgotten how to do a raised increase or eyelet buttonhole? Keep this reference
book at hand! The Knitter's Companion neatly fits into your knitting bag.
Providing an overview of gauge, joins, seams, borders, and buttonholes, The
Knitter's Companion is an indispensable addition to any knitter's bag of
tricks. 7 x 5, spiral bound, 100 technique illustrations, ISBN
1-883010-13-6. $19.95
KNITTER'S HANDBOOK (Reader's Digest), Montse Stanley.
A comprehensive guide covering every hand technique fully cross referenced with
abundance of clear diagrams, sc, $19.95
THE
KNITTER'S HANDY BOOK OF PATTERNS: Basic Designs in Multiple
Sizes & Gauges, Ann Budd.
More than 350 options for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves,
and socks will satisfy your need for basic projects in multiple sizes and all
weights of yarn from chunky to fingering. You'll have the information you need
to make the most popular garments, no matter what yarn, gauge, or size. Spiral-bound,
112 pages, 7 x 9¼, ISBN: 1-931499-04-7 $24.95
THE
KNITTER'S STASH: FAVORITE PATTERNS BY AMERICA'S
YARN SHOPS, edited by Barbara Albright, foreword by Melanie Falick, editor of Interweave
Knits.
The rising popularity of knitting among all age groups, including 20-somethings,
makes this book a sure bet. It includes more than 30 patterns, selected from
hundreds of entries, from America’s most loved and respected yarn shops.
From sweaters to socks to toys, from simple to complex, this collection has
something for every knitter. Each pattern includes knitting tips and
techniques from the shop’s owner, so it’s like having a personal knitting
teacher with each project. Paperbound, 180 pages, 10 x 10, ISBN
1-931499-66-7. $19.95
KNITTING AROUND, Elizabeth Zimmerman. Hc, $26.00
KNITTING
IN THE OLD WAY: Design and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters, Pricilla
Gibson-Roberts.
This expanded edition of a book previously published in 1985 (minus the spinning
information) presents 15 master plans for basic shapes, then introduces cardigan
and neckline variations. You'll find a lot of inspiration for the thinking
knitter (as opposed to the blind follower), no matter the amount of previous
knitting experience. No photos, but thoroughly illustrated with black and white
drawings of finished garments, techniques, etc. ISBN: 0966828925. Hardcover.
312 pages $39.95
KNITTING: KIDS CAN DO IT, Judy Ann Sadler.
This is not our grandmother's first knitting book. These are contemporary little
projects for the young interested knitter to learn knitting and have something
they like to wear: little neck purses, mittens, scarfs. headbands. The very
clear drawings of knitting processes and techniques that illustrate the patterns
will be that part of this book that keeps it on your knitting bookshelf.
Softcover, $5.95 #139208
KNITTING
ON THE ROAD: Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitter, Nancy Bush.
This book is designed to travel! Its long, skinny format and spiral
binding make it the perfect size to throw in the knitting bag as you head out
the door. Its eighteen sock patterns are so easy and fun, with the
simplest, most graphic, easy-to-follow instructions for learning to knit, start
to finish. Paperbound, 6 x 11, 96 pages, color photos and
illustrations, ISBN: 1-883010-91-8. $18.95
KNITTING TIPS & TRADE SECRETS, Threads.
As submitted by readers to Threads "Tips" columns. 128pgs, sc, $14.95
KNITTING WITH DOG HAIR: A Woof-To-Warp Guide To Making Hats, Sweaters,
Mittens & Much More, Kendall Crolius & Anne Montgomery. Sc, $12.95
KNITTING WITHOUT TEARS, Elizabeth Zimmermann.
A personal and common-sense approach to knitting with basic techniques and
easy-to-follow directions. 120pgs, sc, $16.00
KNITTING WORKSHOP, Elizabeth Zimmermann. Hc, $17.95
LITTLE BADGER KNITWEAR:
Knitted Projects For Babies And Toddlers, Ros Badger & Elaine Scott.
Sc, $19.95
MEN IN KNITS: Sweaters to Knit that He WILL Wear, Tara
Jon Manning Men! Knit your boyfriend a sweater and he leaves you a month later,
or knit your husband a sweater that he leaves in the drawer. Knitwear designer
Tara Jon Manning has the secret to knitting your favorite guy a great sweater
that he will want to wear. Start by learning how to investigate his
personal style—discover his preferences and what he wants in a sweater. Then
explore how to make the best style and color choices—which colors and textures
flatter his physique—and how to customize a pattern to achieve the perfect
fit. Finally, select a sweater pattern from a masculine collection of more than
20 original designs for men and boys including traditional styles, historically
based garments, and trendy fashion-forward pieces. Choose from Aran, argyle,
basket weave, and cabled rib patterns for knitting cardigans, pullovers,
V-necks, and vests, as well as accessories such as scarves and gloves. Make the
next sweater you knit for him the success you want it to be. Paperbound, 9
x 10, 136 pages, 50 color photographs, 25 charts, 40 illustrations, ISBN
1-931499-23-3 $28.95
NICKY
EPSTEIN'S KNITTED EMBELLISHMENTS: 350 APPLIQUES, BORDERS, CORDS AND MORE, Nicky
Epstein.
Quirky, attractive knitted flowers, fringes, lattice edgings, and other
embellishments can add style and flair to handmade knitted garments,
store-bought sweaters, household items and more. This book contains
hundreds of ideas and instructions for using knitted appliqués, borders, cords,
embroidery, and enhancements such as fringes, tassels, pom-poms, and ties.
Step-by-step instructions, line drawings, and charts present over 350 patterns
for all types of embellishments. A special section includes techniques on
how to incorporate these patterns into projects. Photographs of knitted
samples provide guidance and inspirations to novice and expert knitters alike. 8
x 9 1/2, paperbound, 272 pages, color photographs throughout. ISBN
1-883010-39-X. #769. $31.95
NEW!!
NOT YOUR MAMA’S FELTING: The Cool and Creative Way to Get it Together, Amy Swenson. The art of felting, the process of working wool fibers together to form
felt, is the ultimate in craft creativity because not two items turn out exactly
alike. The first book to cover knitted or crocheted felting, needle
felting, and wet felting, Not Your Mama's Felting will have you creating
fashions, accessories and gifts that will have your non-felting friends asking,
"How did you do that?" Fun and funky, this guide includes the
essentials: all about fiber, the tools of the trade, wet felting, needle
felting, fulling and dyeing; pattern and step-by-step instructions for
approximately thirty projects, including an assemble-your-own wallet kit, a
bad-boy hoodie, a loopy boa, a chunky bead necklace, needle vases, and more;
tips to customize each design; basic knitting crocheting instructions so that
even non-needleworkers can make all of the projects. Does the smell of wet
sheep turn you on? Long to escape to your own private yurt? With Not
Your Mama's Felting, you'll be a felt-loving material girl in no time.
ISBN: 0470095180. 207 pages. 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" softcover. $14.99
#139524
PIPSQUEAKS: Thirty-Five Knitting
Designs from Rowan for Babies and Children Up to Ten Years Old, Kim Hargreaves.
Sc, $19.95
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Mielke's
Fiber Arts, LLC
INTERWEAVE'S COMPENDIUM
OF FINISHING TECHNIQUES, Naomi McEneely.
COLOR
WORKS: The Crafter's Guide to Color, Deb Menz.
THE
COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO KNITTING AND CROCHETING: Second Edition
DOGS
IN KNITS: 17 Patterns for Our Best Friends, Judith L. Swartz.
DOMINO
KNITTING, Vivian Høxbro.
NEW!
FELT FRENZY: 26 Projects for All Forms of Felting, Shannon Okey.
NEW! 
FLAWLESS KNIT REPAIR,
Rena Crockett. 
FOLK BAGS: 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World, Vicki
Square.
FOLK KNITTING IN
ESTONIA: A Garland of Symbolism, Tradition, and Technique, Nancy Bush.
FOLK
MITTENS: Techniques and Patterns for Handknitted Mittens, Marcia Lewandowski.
FOLK
SHAWLS: 25 Knitting Patterns
FOLK SOCKS: THE HISTORY & TECHNIQUES OF HANDKNITTED FOOTWEAR,
Nancy Bush.
FOLK VESTS: 25 KNITTTING PATTERNS AND TALES
FROM AROUND THE WORLD, Cheryl Oberle.
THE
GOSSAMER WEBS DESIGN COLLECTION: Three Orenburg Shawls to Knit, Design
interpretation by Galina Khmeleve.
NEW!!
HIP TO KNIT: 18
CONTEMPORARY PROJECTS FOR TODAY'S KNITTER, Judith L. Swartz.
A
HISTORY OF HAND KNITTING, Richard Rutt.
HOMESPUN,
HANDKNIT: Caps, Socks, Mittens & Gloves, 
KIDS KNITTING, Melanie Falick.
KNIT & CROCHET COMPANION, Ronnie Sellers Productions.
KNITTED TAMS, Mary Rowe.
THE KNITTER'S COMPANION, Vicki Square.
KNITTER'S HANDBOOK (Reader's Digest), Montse Stanley.
THE
KNITTER'S HANDY BOOK OF PATTERNS: Basic Designs in Multiple
Sizes & Gauges, Ann Budd.
THE
KNITTER'S STASH: FAVORITE PATTERNS BY AMERICA'S
YARN SHOPS, edited by Barbara Albright, foreword by Melanie Falick, editor of Interweave
Knits. 
KNITTING
IN THE OLD WAY: Design and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters
KNITTING
ON THE ROAD: Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitter, Nancy Bush.
KNITTING TIPS & TRADE SECRETS, Threads.
KNITTING WITHOUT TEARS, Elizabeth Zimmermann.
MEN IN KNITS: Sweaters to Knit that He WILL Wear, 
NICKY
EPSTEIN'S KNITTED EMBELLISHMENTS: 350 APPLIQUES, BORDERS, CORDS AND MORE, Nicky
Epstein.