Knitter's Bible Knitted Bags by Crompton

Published 2007

*Basic instruction for beginners, with creative variations for knitters ready for the next step

*An eclectic mix of project styles and creative variations

For every knitter who's wanted to create the perfect bag, comes The Knitter's Bible: Knitted Bags, a collection of 25 stylish projects, from the basic beginner's bag and cute pouches, to practical tote bags, roomy back packs, and knit-chick handbags. Expert knitter Claire Crompton provides easy-to-follow instructions, variation ideas, and guidance on using modern yarns for maximum effect. Whether it's trying knitting techniques, such as cables or felting; adding a zipper or straps; or stitching on motifs and embellishments, readers will find everything they need to create the bag of their dreams.

AlterKnits Felt: Imaginative Projects for Knitting and Felting by Leigh Radford, John Mulligan (Photographer)

Published 2008

There’s something magical about felting knits: You start with a piece of fabric that looks and feels a certain way and, by exposing it to water and agitation, finish with one that looks and feels completely different. This fascinating transformation is what led author Leigh Radford to begin felting years ago, and has kept her intrigued by the process ever since.

Now, in AlterKnits Felt, Radford pushes the boundaries of traditional felting, as she did with traditional knitting in her earlier book, AlterKnits. Through 30 colorful, vibrant projects, she shows readers how to knit and then felt their own handiwork, as well as how to create gorgeous felted objects from recycled knits and unspun fiber. An introductory chapter on felting basics explains everything you need to know to make the fabulous clothes, accessories, and home decor that follow.

The projects range from a quick and easy circle coin purse, to a shibori bag, to a reverse-appliqué rug, each unusual in its own way, distinguished by a special surface texture, an innovative mix of techniques, or a quirky combination of yarns. AlterKnits Felt provides every crafter with the tools to explore—and expand—the art of felting.

Scrumptious Toppers for Tots and Toddlers: 30 Hats and Caps from Debby Ware

Published 2008

Hats, adorable hats. Knitting maven Debby Ware, creator of the famous DebbyWare knit kits, has drawn on her years of experience to put together 30 pint-sized hat and cap patterns filled with bright and unusual color combinations. Three separate sections — Homecomings, Hooplas, and Humdingers — are filled with such delightful designs as the Newborn Beanie, Hobo Hat, Holly Holiday, Peppermint Cap, Feather Fedora, Lemon Drop, Black & Bright Beret, and many more for newborns to children up to 2 years. Not only are these cute and quirky caps fun and easy to knit, they are instant family heirlooms that can be handed down to each new generation.

Knitting for Dummies by Pam Allen, Tracy Barr, Shannon Okey

Published 2008

This expanded and refreshed second edition of Knitting For Dummies features approximately 20ew and revised material, including: a new section on knitting on the web (blogs, e-zines, and websites), a new chapter on felting knitted projects (which has become very popular among beginners), new sample/practice projects and patterns, and a new bibliography.

Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things with Old Sweaters by Stefanie Girard

Published 2008

Contemporary crafters are thriving on personalizing, modifying, and altering fashion as not only hobbies but as a lifestyle.

Why repurpose your sweaters? Because you can't buy sweater fabric by the yard. Sweaters get damaged or go out of style but we still love the prints, colors, and textures. You don't have time to knit it from scratch. It's ecologically correct. And most of all--it's fun!

Sweater Surgery shows you how to upcycle all your slightly worn, slightly damaged, or plain old out-of-style sweaters into fabulous new items for your wardrobe and your home. Readers learn how to choose, cut, restitch, felt, and embellish old sweater fabric, transforming it into beautiful handbags, mittens, scarves, hats, hoodies, skirts, jewelry, soft toys, pillows, and more!

Knit One, Embellish Too : Hats, Mittens and Scarves with a Twist by Cosette Cornelius-Bates

Published 2008

Cozy knits with an artful twist.
Customizing your handknits is easier than you think! Knit One, Embellish Too includes easy-to-follow patterns for more than 35 warm and comfy scarves, hats and mittens, and shows you how to make them your own with decorative yarn stitching and other simple embellishments. Whether you're an enthusiastic beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to transform your knitted accessories into one-of-a-kind works of art.
Pick up your knitting needles and:

• Create quick, easy projects from a minimal amount of yarn. Plus, learn how to choose the best yarn for your project, or even recycle old sweaters into unique yarns for knitting.
• Explore fun ways to personalize your work with artful stitching and the addition of buttons, appliqués and other unique embellishments. If you're looking for a bigger challenge, helpful guides show you how to try your hand at choosing and combining colors and finding the perfect fit.
• Learn all the basics of knitting and embellishing in a comprehensive techniques section right up front, complete with clear illustrations and instructions.
• Knit something new and embellish it, too: Open up a world of creative yarns, vibrant colors and inspired embellishments for your knitted accessories.

Knitted Beaded Jewelry by Ruth Herring

Published 2008

KnockDown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track by Toni Carr

Published 2008

Knit knockout items with sassy, roller derby-inspired patternsWith its cheeky players, fast-paced jams, heart-stopping pileups, and rowdy, raucous atmosphere, roller derby is hot! This book is jam-packed with thirty hip knitting patterns designed by the Naptown Roller Girls of Indianapolis, Indiana, who are aggressive skaters and avid knitters. On skates, they're hell on wheels; in their spare time, they've discovered that knitting is a relaxing, creative outlet. Audacious and unconventional, Knockdown Knits features:

Fun, devil-may-wear patterns for everything from fishnets to an I ? Derby sweater to a hangover kit
Some patterns created out of sore necessity, such as ice pack covers, slings, and armpit cushions for crutches
Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow, detailed patterns
100 photos and 40 color drawings showing steps and techniques
Photos of each design modeled by members of the Naptown Roller Girls
If you've been looking for something different to sink your needles into, you'll love these edgy designs that reflect the fun, brash roller derby bravado and your free spirit.

Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset by Ann McCauley

Published 2008

With this exciting new collection, Ann takes the classic twinset to a new level that includes the traditional shell-and-cardigan combination and so much more! Explore unique pairings such as a turtleneck with vest and headband, skirts and sweaters, a dress with wristlets, or a cabled cardigan and socks; the pieces can be worn alone or together. Find something for every season!

• Features gorgeous, timeless designs in smooth yarns, solid colors, and rich textures
• Ideal for intermediate and experienced knitters, with some projects for beginners
• Includes Ann’s “Alphabet of Musings” for a quick knitting reference and more

Twinkle's Town and Country Knits by Wenlan Chia

Published 2008

Wenlan Chia gave readers a taste of her signature style—transforming bold, chunky yarns into delicate, body-shaping pieces—in Twinkle's Big City Knits and Twinkle's Weekend Knits. Now she returns with Twinkle's Town & Country Knits, featuring sweaters and accessories that channel the sophistication of town and country life.

Twinkle's Town & Country Knits whisks knitters to picturesque locations such as the California coast and the farms of New England—the influences for this set of Chia's signature garments—and offers 30 designs unified by their chic, classic silhouettes. From the Pacifica Cardigan (a sky-blue sweater with feather-edging openwork) to the Santa Lucia Skirt (a long, coral-and-pink skirt with wavy stripes) to the Bookbrowser’s Sweater (a bright-pink, long-sleeved sweater with a bobble front and split fold-over neck), the projects suggest a town and country lifestyle, with a charming, witty touch that one expects from Twinkle collections. The patterns feature the attention to shaping and the innovative approach to large-gauge knitting that Twinkle is famous for, along with easy-to-follow directions.

Whether worn during the weekend in the country or strolling through town, the looks in Twinkle's Town & Country Knits embody sumptuous living.Wenlan Chia's stylish fashion line leaps off the runway and into your hands with these accessible knits that conjure the sophistication of the town and country life. From cardigans that at first seem classic and familiar—but that reveal an unexpected, romantic twist—to scarves with details that delight, these luxurious ensembles will enliven your wardrobe. These knits go effortlessly from city to country and back again.

Grannies (Vogue Knitting on the Go! Series) by Trisha Malcolm

Published 2008

Classic Elite Knits : 100 Gorgeous Designs for Every Occasion from the Studios of Classic Elite Yarns by Classic Elite Yarn Staff

Published 2008

For over 25 years, knitters have relied on premium-quality yarns and patterns from Classic Elite, one of the country's most respected leaders in the knitting industry. Now, Classic Elite Knits gathers a wide variety of their very best designs in one superbly packaged collection. One hundred different, easy-to-follow patterns are included for such essentials as sweaters, hats, and gloves for women, children, and men, as well as accessories such as bags, purses, and scarves. Completely contemporary but crafted to remain stylish for years to come, the patterns are presented in myriad sizes and spotlight the work of such beloved designers as Melissa Leapman, Annie Modesitt, Michele Rose Orne, and Kathy Zimmerman. And the book will appeal to all skill levels: beginners and intermediates will be challenged to expand their repertoires while experts will find plenty of patterns to keep their fingers happy.

Sock Knitting by Laura Chau

Published 2008

Socks are one of the most popular items to knit: they’re small and portable projects, and the yarn usually cost less than $10 per pair—much less of an investment than a sweater, which can run upwards of $100. But for the uninitiated, sock knitting can be intimidating. It’s fairly easy to find patterns, but books containing good instruction in the basic techniques are somewhat lacking. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Sock Knitting explains, step by step, all the essential methods involved, as well as provides a variety of patterns so that readers can put their new skills to use.

Prayer Shawl Companion: 30 Knitted Designs to Embrace, Inspire, and Celebrate Life by Janet Bristow, Victoria Cole-Galo

Published 2008

For many, the ultimate expression of spirituality is charity. And for years, people have been crafting prayer shawls—knitted wraps to comfort those in times of need and to help others celebrate special occasions. Written by the two women at the heart of this groundswell of charity knitting, The Prayer Shawl Companion presents 38 wondrous wraps for all occasions, from baptism to remembrance. The book includes easy, intermediate, and challenging patterns for such inspiring creations as The Calming Shawl, and the Friendship Patchwork Shawl, and many more. Since knitting itself can be a gloriously spiritual activity, Bristow and Cole-Galo also offer advice on creating a peaceful creative environment and include heartwarming stories to and from shawl recipients. Professional knitwear designers like Kaffe Fassett and Nicky Epstein have donated more than 10 patterns.

Bags that Rock : Knitting on the Road by Kelley Deal

Published 2008

Kelley Deal has two lives: as lead guitarist of the band The Breeders, she spends late nights in the recording studio, long hours on the tour bus, and evenings basking in bright stage lights and the roar of the crowd. But she also has a passion for knitting—especially one-of-a-kind bags as unique as her music. Tag along with Kelley as she gives you a privileged backstage pass to her cool rock-n-roll world and her knitted bag obsession.
Knitters of all skill levels will enjoy the invitation, because they’ll get to explore Kelley’s stylish choices of fibers and gear (needles, stitch holders) and get the lowdown on bag-specific features, including frames, straps, and linings. Kelley walks them through all the basics on felting, blocking, joining seams, simple crochet and embroidery embellishments, and 20 fabulous projects, each with its own “remix” variation. They include a retro-chic “Laura Petrie” felted tote bag in a very modern colorblock design; a runway-ready Prada lookalike with a silver and black metallic cord and skeleton key (plus gothic variant with mini handcuffs); and one that even sports drum-head hardware and a bass-guitar string! Since they’re all photographed in the studio, surrounded by instruments and equipment, you’ll feel as if you’re right there, one of the band. Kelley’s personal anecdotes and rock-star stories add to the fun.