Vintage Knits, 30 Knitting Designs from Rowan, softback, published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-558-1, price 14.99 from www.searchpress.com
Whilst this is an appealing book if you do not have the original first published by Rowan in 2004. Classic styles from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s are always in demand. However, although Kaffe Fassett gets top billing [...]
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Magnificent Mittens & Socks by Anna Zilboorg
Magnificent Mittens & Socks by Anna Zilboorg, softback published by XRX. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-193306416-1, price 17.99 from www.searchpress.com
I am in two minds about this, it appeals to the eccentric in me, but even I don’t think I would ever wear most of these. Therefore, could I be bothered to knit them. They [...]
Nature’s Wrapture Contemporary Knitted Shawls by Sheryl Thies
Nature’s Wrapture Contemporary Knitted Shawls by Sheryl Thies, softback published by Martingale Books. ISBN 978-1-56477-944-1, price 24.99 US dollars from www.martingale.com
To say I rarely see anyone wearing a knitted shawl, there have been a plethora of books on the subject and this one is on a par with the good ones. I would knit half [...]
Country Weekend Knits by Madeline Weston
Country Weekend Knits by Madeline Weston, hardback published by Jacqui Small. ISBN 978-1-906417-11-6, price 20.00 from www.aurumpress.co.uk
If you don’t have the original Weston ‘Traditional Knits’ book, you will perhaps find this enchanting. 20 + year old sweaters in new yarns. To my eye, they look a little bit dated. I would have liked to have [...]
The Knitting Answer Book by Rita Taylor
The Knitting Answer Book by Rita Taylor, hardback, spiral bound, published by Apple Press. ISBN 978-1-84543-356-7, price 12.99 from www.apple-press.com
This is a handy, spiral bound, pocket-sized book that lies flat. From tools to materials right up to more advanced techniques, this book should hold the answers to all the questions you ever had about knitting. [...]