Chemo Caps & Wraps [Paperback]

Published 2010


The heartfelt knit designs featured in this collection make thoughtful gifts for friends or relatives whose lives have been affected by cancer. The simple yet stylish caps and wraps are soft and durable enough for everyday wear, and the designs are made using soft worsted- or chunky-weight yarns. The 29 projects include Summer Sorbet Cap & Wrap, Just for Him, Cable Lapghan & Cap, Flower Shawl & Cap, Bitty Baby Wrap & Cap, Infusion Wrap, and Knit-look Poncho & Cap. A portion of the proceeds from each book sold will be donated to Halo’s for Hope, a nonprofit organization benefiting cancer patients.

Learn to Knit on Long Looms by Anne Bipes

Published 2010

Learning to create knit garments without needles is the focus of this stitch-pattern collection and instructional reference. By using long looms, crafters can simplify two-color work, master larger projects, and make double-knit fabrics with more options for surface texture. From simple scarves to detailed felted slippers, the designs in this resource will allure seasoned experts looking for new ways to knit, as well as beginner-level stitchers who are still trying to master using needles. Projects are accompanied by instructional photographs and include a baby blanket, an afghan, a tasseled scarf, a shawl, and a garden party table setting.

Rib It Up by Sue Childress, Frances Huges

Published 2010

Detailed instructions for knitting ribbed patterns of every sort will tempt knitters of any skill level to try their hand at unusual ribbed designs. Diamond ribs, chevron ribs, cable ribs, bobble ribs, and many other variations are employed in a variety of projects for every room in the house, including decorative and practical accessories such as afghans, pillows, kitchen and bath towels, place mats, a table runner, a tea cozy, and a tablecloth. Each design results in a useful item for the home or makes a thoughtful handcrafted gift.

Circular Knitting Redefined: Leave Those Straight Needles Behind by Kara Gott Warner

Published 2010

Appropriate for both novice and seasoned knitters, this knitting resource not only teaches the basics of circular knitting but also introduces exciting new techniques and twists familiar methods. The basics of each method are thoroughly explained with text, illustrations, charts, and photos. Subsequent chapters introduce new bottom-up, top-down, and cuff-to-cuff methods for knitters to experiment with and enjoy.

It's In the Bag: Knitting Projects to Take & Make by Kara Gott Warner (Editor)

Published 2009

Featuring helpful tips on how to make traveling with knitting fun and easy, these projects offer a variety of travel-friendly designs. This guide is all about the knitting bag—what to put in it, how to organize it, and where to take it. A special addition is the Take & Make Journal, which helps to track progress on the road by allowing knitters to log yarn, needles, and where they last left off in the pattern.

It's In the Bag: Knitting Projects to Take & Make by Kara Gott Warner (Editor)

Published 2009

Featuring helpful tips on how to make traveling with knitting fun and easy, these projects offer a variety of travel-friendly designs. This guide is all about the knitting bag—what to put in it, how to organize it, and where to take it. A special addition is the Take & Make Journal, which helps to track progress on the road by allowing knitters to log yarn, needles, and where they last left off in the pattern.

Heirloom Afghans by Judy Crow

Published 2009

Over 50 new afghan designs, using worsted weight, sport or baby yarn. Chapters include Legacy Lace, Antique Edgings, Estate Jewel Tones, Old-time Pineapples and Filets, Generations of Baby, Forever Quilts and Hope Chest treasures. Skill level Easy to Intermediate

Big Book of Beautiful Afghans: 30 Gorgeous Projects by Connie Ellison

Published 2009

The choices are endless in this big book of beautiful afghans for you to crochet. Skill levels range from Beginner and Easy to Intermediate. Materials needed include a variety of yarns from size 10 thread all the way to bulky weight and hooks from F to N. There's something for everyone in this fabulous pattern book.

How to Knit Socks: Three Methods Made Easy by Edie Eckman

Published 2009

The unique feature of this title is giving step-by-step instructions with photo illustrations for three different methods for knitting socks. Along with basic instructions, there are hints and tips for any step that is not easily understood. Once a knitter has learned to use a specific technique, they can use that favorite technique on all seven sock designs in the book. The basic instructions are given in three sizes: child's, women's and men's.

Knit on Down! by Bobbie Matela

Published 2008

If you love trying out new stitches, you will love this array of colorful afghans and throws. We included looks to coordinate with popular color schemes being used in today's homes. Choose from block designs, ripples, strip-styles, one-piece and more! There are afghans you'll want to keep for yourself and others you'll want to make as gifts for others. We've even included a chapter of afghans for kids and babies.