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Lace from the Attic: A Victorian
Notebook of Knitted Lace Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95
Here's a chance to meet a woman who lived and knitted 100 years ago. Lace from the Attic combines the story of one Victorian's knitting life with an astonishing collection of patterns from the time when lace embellished everything from clothing to tea cozies.
         

Christmas Stockings . . . . .$18.95
For knitters, early fall is the time to start thinking about making Christmas presents. Stockings are classic gifts among knitters-they're timeless, fun to knit, and you only need one of them!

Dogs in Knits . . . . . . . . . . .$18.95
17 Patterns for Our Best Friends
by Judith L. Swartz Knitting for dogs is hot!

Domino Knitting . . . . . . . $16.95
It's deceptively simple and simply dynamic, this clever technique, and has been the rage among European knitters for several years. It is called "domino knitting" because of its modular nature.

Folk Knitting in Estonia . ..$21.95
Nancy bush 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.

Gossamer Webs: The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls . . . . . . . . . . $21.95

The Gossamer Webs Design Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$12.95
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.

A History of Hand Knitting
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Richard Rutt has now written the first full history of hand knitting, in a book which makes absorbing reading for knitters and non-knitters alike.

Homespun, Handknit . . . ..$19.95
More than a pattern book, Homespun, Handknit includes favirote designs, hints, and techniques from 50 experienced knitters and spinners.

Knitting for Baby . . . . . . .$24.95
In Knitting for Baby, knitters at all levels will find everything they need to create handmade expressions of love for those special babies in their lives.

Knitting Ganseys . . . . . . . .$21.95
Ganseys are sweaters that developed in 19th-century England. Here are detailed, step-by-step line drawings and photographs, sidebars, and formulas help the reader build a foundation of skills

Knitting On the Road . . ..$18.95
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.

The Knitter's Companion ..$19.95
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.

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: BAsic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Guages
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The Knitter's Stash . . . . . .$34.95
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.

Knitting With Wire . . . . ..$16.95
Knitting with wire is becoming wildly popular among knitters as well as beadworkers, wireworkers, and jewelry makers. The author, Nancie M. Wiseman, has researched the history of this unusual technique and developed, through trial and error, the how-tos for making your own knitted projects with wire.

The Lacy Knitting of Mary Schiffmann . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.95
Daughter of knitting guru Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg offers knitters original designs, complete with instructions and charts, for twenty-two sweaters, three vests, and four fitted-arch socks.

Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls
Revised Edition . . . . . . . .$21.95
Timeless and beautiful shawls in an array of shapes with openwork, textured stitches, and lace edgings

Tops With a Twist . . . . . . .$14.95
Spin Off magazine sponsored a contest that tapped its readers' creativity. We sent out a challenge to SpinoOff readers asking for hats. We named the contest "Tops with a Twist." Here are 18 of the best - complete with step-by-step instructions, charts, and illustrated techniques.

The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook, Dyeing, Painting, Spinning, Designing, Knitting
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The title gives you a big clue: this book is about sisterhood, sharing, crafting, giving, laughing. It's also about spinning yarn and making socks-not just any old yarn or any old socks, but glorious, zany, wildly colorful yarn for perfect-fitting socks of character.