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7-Day Afghans Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss (Contributor) / Paperback / Published 1990
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All Stitched Up
Betty Foster, Joy Gammon / Hardcover / Published 1986
Attractive Hand Knits Nihon Vogue Staff / Paperback / Published 1985
Aran Knitting Alice Starmore / Hardcover / Published 1997
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Basic Crochet and Knit Ondori / Paperback / Published 1979
A collection of classic and original styles for tots. Colourful, textural and timeless.
The Best of Knitter's Magazine; Shawls and Scarves
Nancy J. Thomas(Editor) / Paperback / Published 1999 Republished designs from Knitters Magazine's back catalogue. Apparently a great deal of the very rare issue #9 is reprinted here.
Big Book of Knitting Katharina Buss / Hardcover / Published 1999
Bright Knits for Kids
Debbie Bliss / Hardcover / Published 1996 Fun and timeless knits for kids.
Bright Knits for Kids Debbie Bliss / Paperback / Published 1998 Fun and timeless knits for kids.
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Cashmere Matthew Wood, et al / Paperback / Published 1997
Colorful Knitwear Design Magazine Editors Threads / Paperback / Published 1994
A Creative Guide to Knitted Lace Jan Eaton / Paperback / Published 1996 This book includes tips on making hand knitted lace, a small stitch dictionary and many attractive projects.
Creative Knitting
Mary W. Walker / Paperback / Published 1986
Creative One-Piece Knitting
Branka Kringas, Elizabeth Vitek / Paperback / Published 1993
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Designing Knitwear Deborah Newton, Christine Timmons (Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1992
Designing Knitwear Deborah Newton / Paperback / Published 1998
Designs on Knitting
Avril Kelso / Paperback / Published 1990
Charts for hand knitting with an Australian flavour
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Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitters' Almanac Elizabeth Zimmerman / Paperback / Published 1985 Knit your way through the year with ideas, patterns and commentary by Elizabeth.
Consider this book a must, along with all of Elizabeth Zimmerman's books
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitting Workshop
Elizabeth Zimmerman / Hardcover / Published 1981.
Learn shaping, I-cord and many of EZ's innovative techniques with a step by step approach suitable to knitters of any experience level.
Enchanted Knitting : Charted Motifs for Hand and Machine Knitting Catherine Cartwright-Jones, Roy Jones / Paperback / Published 1997.
The charts
are as attractive as The Tapdancing Lizard, although in the first printing they are a little pale.
Enjoy Entrelac Knitting Brenda Horne / Paperback / Published 1993.
This book
is a great introduction to entrelac knitting. It will take you from learning to knit using the entrelac technique through to knitting entrelac in the round with shaping.
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Fabulous Fairisle John, Allen / Paperback / Published 1991.
Lots of information on choosing colour, a little history, and lots of charts of different sized repeats and full colour pictures.
First Book of Modern Lace Knitting Marianne, Kinzel / Paperback / Published 1973 Lots of patterns for knit doilies, antimacassars, and stunning tablecloths.
Fisherman Knitting
Michael Harvey / Paperback / Published 1988
Folk Knits Melinda Coss / Hardcover / Published 1991
Lots of colourful sock patterns. With tips on technique and shaping.
Framework Knitting Marilyn Palmer / Paperback / Published 1999
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Great Knits for Kids Debbie Bliss / Hardcover / Published 1997
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Hand-Manipulated Stitches for Machine Knitters Susan Guagliumi / Hardcover / Published 1990 Every machine knitter
will tell you how invaluable it is.
Zoe Mellor / Hardcover / Published 1998
Homespun Handknit : Caps, Socks, Mittens & Gloves Linda Ligon (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1988 Suitable for handspun and commercial yarns with interesting patterns for fingered mittens, hand holding mittens, baby socks that don't fall down, and Elizabeth Zimmerman's "Sideways Mystery Mittens" which are great fun to knit. There's also hats, scarves and socks! Includes a great pattern for 'stay up baby socks',
that is great fun to knit.
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Jenny Kee Winter Knits
Jenny Kee / Paperback / Published 1988 Colourful fairisle and intarsia knits in simple shapes. (Mostly intarsia)
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Kids, Kids, Kids Ann Regis(Editor), et al / Paperback / Published 1999
Elaine Rowley(Editor) / Paperback / Published 1999
Knitted Gardens Jan Messent / Paperback / Published 1992
Knitted Tams Mary Rowe / Paperback / Published 1989
Lots of gorgeous patterns and all the information you need to design your own tams.
The Knitter's Companion Vicki Square / Paperback / Published 1996 An
great collection of techniques, in a handy carry everywhere pocket. Spiral bound.
Knitting (Hands-On Series) Wendy Baker, Diane James / School & Library Binding / Published 1994
Ruth E. Braatz / Paperback / Published 1990
Knitting and Crochet
Susie O'Reilly, Zul Mukhida (Photographer) / Library Binding / Published 1994
Knitting Architect Elalouf / Paperback / Published 1989
Knitting and Design for Mohair Angela Ffrench / Paperback / Published 1988.
Contains tips on how to make the most of mohair's qualities, has patterns for you to play with, and contains ready to knit patterns as well. It also has a small stitch dictionary with pictures of the stitches knit in mohair which is indispensable.
Knitting from the Top Barbara G. Walker / Paperback / Published 1996.
Knit your favourite styles from the top down. This technique is especially good for the growing people in your life. Includes skirts and trousers, as well as sweaters.
Knitting Ganseys Beth Brown-Reinsel / Paperback / Published 1993
Knitting in America Melanie D. Falick, Chris Hartlove (Photographer) / Hardcover / Published 1996 A gorgeous coffee table book that contains patterns by, and biographies of knitters across America.
Knitting in Plain English Maggie Righetti / Paperback / Published 1986.
A how-to book with much valuable information that
you will not find anywhere else.
Knitting Lace Barbara Abbey / Hardcover / Published 1993
Knitting Languages Margaret Heathman / Paperback / Published 1996
Na(Editor), et al / Paperback / Published 1999
Knitwits William Taylor / Turtleback / Published 1994
Knitwits Hardcover / Published 1992
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The Machine Knitting Handbook: Using the Passap E-6000
Marika Simon / Paperback / Published 1998. If you have a Passap E-6000 and you're tired of fighting with the alarm system get this book.
Magnificent Mittens Anna Zilboorg / Hardcover / Published 1998
Maine Island Classics Chellie Pingree, Debby Anderson (Contributor) / Paperback / Published 1992
Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns Mary Thomas / Paperback / Published 1972
If you love stitch dictionaries then you must get this one! A small format paperback with black and white pictures. Includes picot knitting which I found very interesting and a handy section on how to increase to obtain a flat circle.
Mary Thomas's Knitting Book.
Mary Thomas / Paperback / Published 1972. An invaluable book with lots
of interesting information for knitters of any skill level. Includes
everything from shaping clothes to garment fit, knitting socks and
stockings, gloves, how to knit in the round, pockets, shetland shawls
and how to dress them, beaded, embroidered, looped and frame knitting.
The Mitten Book Inger Gottfridsson, Ingrid Gottfridsson / Paperback / Published 1992
Mohair Knitting Nihon Vogue Staff, Rieko Togawa / Paperback / Published 1985
Mosaic Knitting Barbara G. Walker / Hardcover / Published 1997
Picture Knits Lory Cosgrove / Paperback / Published 1991
The Prolific Knitting Machine Catherine Cartwright-Jones / Paperback / Published 1990. Making the most of your knitting machine using the cut and sew method.
Quick Baby Knits Debbie Bliss / Paperback / Published 1999
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Second Book of Modern Lace Knitting
arianne Kinzel / Paperback / Published 1973. More doilies, table cloths and antimacassars. Elegant and timeless.
A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
arbara G. Walker / Paperback / Published 1998 A stitch dictionary of the highest order.
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Simply Beautiful Sweaters Beryl Hiatt, Linden Phelps / Paperback / Published 1999
Small Sweaters : Colorful Knits for Kids Lise Kolstad, Tone Takle / Paperback / Published 1996 Another winner from the authors of Sweaters and More Sweaters. Colourful and beautiful knits for your small ones.
Socks : A Spin-Off Special Publication for Knitters and Spinners Rita Buchanan, Deborah Robson (Editor) / Paperback / Published 1994.
Socks, socks, and more socks! Includes patterns for entrelac socks, lacy arrow patterned socks, doubleknit socks, turkish stockings, more doubleknit socks, heavy socks, fleece lined socks, "girly girl" socks, cabled sweat socks, spiral rib socks, hounds tooth socks, fairisle socks, hiking boot socks, fundamental socks, three colour knee socks, hot sox, fireside socks, blue and white socks, very basic socks and a christmas stocking ornament.
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Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns Barbara G. Walker, Barbara J. Walker / Paperback / Published 1998.
The 3rd book in the series (previously printed as "Charted Knitting Patterns") is as invaluable as the other two. More stitch patterns in charted easy-to-read format.
A Treasury of Knitting Patterns Barbara G. Walker / Paperback / Published 1998.
olume one of Barbara Walker's famous series of stitch dictionaries.
Kerry Ferguson / Paperback / Published 1999
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