Stitch Style Bags: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns by Collins & Brown (Editor)

Published 2009

Grab hold of fashion with Stitch Style Bags, a savvy collection of easy-going carry-alls that will inspire crafters with an eye for style. From a tweedy shopper to a crochet satchel to a luscious silk evening purse, there’s a bag here for every season, reason, and occasion. Best of all, the projects—created by the most imaginative talents in the field—are easy to make and portable, so knitters and crocheters can stitch wherever they go. Each project includes full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

Simple Knits for Cherished Babies by Erika Knight

Published softcover 2009

“Beginning knitters can complete most of the designs featured, and...the author includes information on substituting yarns. Visually, this is a beautiful book, with full-page color photos of each design and detailed close-ups. Among the many designs featured are an enchanting cashmere teddy bear, a lace-edged baby blanket, and classic baby booties. Warmly recommended for public libraries of all sizes.”—Library Journal.

Stitch Style Hats: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns by Collins & Brown (Editor)

Published 2009

Top off an outfit with a fashion-forward hat! You don't need to be a stitch master to complete this cool collection of projects, because every one is easy and breezy and simple to stitch. From a reversible cap to a pretty lace snood and a jaunty beret, there’s something to please every style maven.

Stitch Style Bags: 20 Fashion Knit and Crochet Patterns by Collins & Brown (Editor)

Published 2009

Grab hold of fashion with Stitch Style Bags, a savvy collection of easy-going carry-alls that will inspire crafters with an eye for style. From a tweedy shopper to a crochet satchel to a luscious silk evening purse, there’s a bag here for every season, reason, and occasion. Best of all, the projects—created by the most imaginative talents in the field—are easy to make and portable, so knitters and crocheters can stitch wherever they go. Each project includes full-color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

Ultimate Knitting Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques by Sharon Brant

Published 2008

This is the one-stop resource for both beginning and accomplished stitchers alike! It’s a definitive reference for all aspects of knitting, from the first stitch you cast on to the care and maintenance of your projects. Newcomers can learn every aspect of the art, including how to knit with color, make professional finishings, and adapt patterns. Experts will love its simple format, glossary and index, and find it handy for looking up old tricks and learning some valuable new ones, too. And, with more than 400 illustrations and diagrams to follow, readers will never drop a stitch. Knitters who find themselves in knots will find help in a troubleshooting section, and the more ambitious will find irresistible challenges in a chapter devoted to making their own designs.