Dolce Handknits: Simple, Sophisticated Designs

Published 2010

With a growing reputation for gorgeous patterns, the owner of Dolce Handknits presents 16 of her top-selling designs! Stylish and contemporary—without being over the top—these patterns range from weekend casual to office chic.
• Find something luscious for every season and skill level, including tanks, pullovers, and cardigans
• Enjoy a skillful combination of fashion and wearability; you'll reach for these garments again and again
• Experience the joys of knitting—the patterns feature soothing, meditative repetition with just enough challenge to keep things interesting

Interlocking Crochet: 80 Original Stitch Patterns Plus Techniques and Projects

Published 2010

Get hooked on Interlocking Crochet!

Do you want to create incredible crochet projects that will leave even experienced crocheters amazed and wondering, “How did she do that?” Would you like to crochet one project that has two unique, attractive looks? Try the technique of interlocking crochet, which takes simple stitches and turns them into richly textured, reversible fabrics.

There has never been a book that explores this technique so thoroughly. Inside Interlocking Crochet you’ll find:


•step-by-step illustrations of the crochet stitches that turn yarn into incredible interlocking crochet fabric
•a stitch dictionary with 80 beautiful stitch patterns
•10 projects ranging from lovely, luxurious scarves to big, cozy afghans
Try your hand (and crochet hook!) at this unique and interesting technique—you might never want to go back to regular crochet again!

Knit Kimono Too: Simple Designs to Mix, Match, and Layer

Published 2010

From the bestselling author of Knit Kimono comes a brand new collection of kimono and Asian-inspired tops with simple shapes and unique details. In more than 20 new designs, Vicki Square has created a pattern collection of kimonos and other Asian-inspired tops, tunics, and vests, blending traditional inspiration with projects that contemporary knitters can’t resist. You’ll love the stunning look of each kimono design and relish in the easy-to-follow instructions for shaping and construction.

Knit Kimono Too focuses on lighter weight knits for layering, plus unique stitch patterns, colorwork, and openwork designs. Vicki also offers innovative shaping, interesting closures and edgings, and clever knitting techniques. Each project—from vests, coats, lightweight shells, and short-sleeve tops to a wide assortment of kimono jackets featuring various weights of yarn—is shown off in clear photography and step-by-step instructions. On the included instructional DVD, Vicki also demonstrates the special techniques and stitches that make these garments so elegantly wearable, including two-color slip stitch, surface embroidery, two-hand stranded colorwork, garter-stitch shortrows, attaching knitted cord, making origami folds, double knitting, and more.

Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics [Paperback]

Published 2010

Knitters: It's time to take it to the next level. And who better than Debbie Stoller to show you how. The expert knitter and gifted, edgy author who introduced knitting to a new generation with her New York Times bestseller, Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook, now shows her readers how to do more—lots more.

Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting is the only knitter's handbook to teach the full array of advanced knitting techniques and skills, such as double-knitting, knitting lace, complicated color work, beading, and more. Writing with the clarity that makes her such an effective teacher, and the attitude that got her dubbed "knitting superstar" (San Francisco Chronicle), Stoller explains how to "knit by the numbers;" get creative with stripes; embellish with crochet, beading, and I-cords; how to make cable patterns; and how to use color forms. There's also a whole section on DIY—which gives a tutorial on creating your own knitting patterns.

And then the brilliant icing on the cake—41 cool, funky, and fabulous patterns from Debbie and the Stitch 'n Bitch community: a fluttery Rococco Shawl, Cap Sleeve Lattice Sweater, Jackie-O sequined cardigan, Empire Strikes Back dress, the adorable Button It children's sweater with changeable animal patches. Plus sexy stockings, stylish handbags, blankets, scarves, and more, all photographed in full-color.

Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Patterns That Go Way Beyond Socks! [Paperback]

Published 2010

Fortunately, sock yarn can be used for more than simply keeping toes toasty. In "Sock Yarn One-Skien Wonders: 101 Patterns That Go Way Beyond Socks!" veteran knitter Judith Durant has chosen not simply inventive sock patterns but also more than 5 dozen inspired patterns for other items that can be created from a single skein of sock yarn. The latest in Storey's enormously popular "One-Skein Wonders" series, "Sock Yarn One-Skien Wonders" offers one-of-a-kind patterns for baby clothes, mittens, scarves, hats, jewellery, cosies, bags...even a dog sweater and a lamp shade! Contributed by yarn shops and designers, the patterns are as fetching as they are fun to knit. Knitters of every skill level will find tantalizing challenges; some knit up in fewer than three hours, others make creative use of sock yarn leftovers, and several make heirloom-worthy gifts. Collectively, these patterns bring out the best of sock yarn...whether variegated or solid-coloured, self-patterning or hand-painted. "Sock Yarn One-Skien Wonders" has an easy-to-browse layout, four-color photos throughout, step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and charts, and stylish patterns. With this book in their knitting bags, needle crafters will take their stash of sock yarn well beyond stockinged feet to a delightful world of possibility.

Knitted Wild Animals: 15 Adorable, Easy-to-Knit Toys [Paperback]

Published 2010


Stuffed toys are great projects for beginners, but when you’ve grown bored with dolls and bears what do you knit next? How about a tiger, a warthog, or a moose? KNITTED WILD ANIMALS has a menagerie of soft, squeezable wild animal designs to inspire your knitting wild side. All of the toys feature an irresistibly pear-shaped body, realistic colors, and lots of fun details—a soft, curly mane for the lion, trunk wrinkles for the elephant, and a banana snack for the monkey.

With a primer on knitting basics to chapters on embroidering and stuffing your super cute safari softie, even a beginner can knit these cushy, cuddly creatures!

Modern Knits, Vintage Style: Classic Designs from the Golden Age of Knitting [Hardcover]

Published 2010


Here are more than 20 new, retro-inspired patterns for sweaters, skirts, scarves, capelets, hats, gloves, and socks from well-known designers such as Lily Chin, Teva Durham, Annie Modesitt, Michele Orne, Anna Bell, and Kristin Spurkland. The book will feature new color photographs of each project and vintage photos of the classic garments that inspired them. An introduction to the patterns, schematics, and charts will be included.

Colorwork Creations: 30+ Patterns to Knit Gorgeous Hats, Mittens and Gloves [Paperback]

Published 2010


Create beautiful woodland-inspired accessories

The gorgeous and cozy projects in Colorwork Creations simply beg to be knit. Choose from more than 30 hats, mittens and gloves that pair traditional Sanquhar knitting motifs with birds and beasts of the woodlands. Small enough for a quick-knitted gift, but precious enough to cherish forever, these pieces will, these pieces will delight and inspire for years to come.

Colorwork Creations features:

· Over 30 stunning patterns, ranging from ski hats, chullos and tams to flip-top mittens, knit in a wide variety of luscious yarns and colors.

· Full-color charts showcasing traditional colorwork motifs and original designs inspired by creatures of the forest: nuthatches, butterflies, reindeer and more.

· Detailed patterns, techniques and tips for stress-free knitting. An innovative “finger-to-cuff” construction method for mittens and gloves makes sizing and construction a breeze.

· Options for mixing and matching motifs for truly unique and customized creations.

Your adventure begins here: take a journey through colorwork with woodland-inspired knits.

The Red Collection: Twelve Original Designs for Handknitters [Paperback]

Published 2010


The Red Collection is the first book of patterns from award-winning knitwear designer Mandy Powers. The collection contains six matching hat and mitten patterns, with tips and techniques to make you a better knitter.

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.

Vampire Knits: Projects to Keep You Knitting from Twilight to Dawn [Paperback]

Published 2010


Surrender to the allure of knits inspired by the immortals we all love to fear. If you adore Twilight, True Blood, or The Vampire Diaries, this collection of 28 imaginative and beautiful projects is sure to captivate.

• Black capes are so 1897, instead get stylish with the dead sexy Sidhe Shrug.
• Unleash your inner shapeshifter with the Werewolf Hat.
• Keep warm while holding hands with your vampire by wearing these Bellisima Mittens.
• Around humans? Use the Blood Bottle Cozies to disguise your beverage.

Whether you are wandering the Carpathian Mountains or the bayous of Louisiana, these smoldering projects—for knitters of all levels—will keep you well protected, no matter what you attract.

Around the World in Knitted Socks: 26 Inspired Designs [Paperback]

Published 2010

International sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by global knitting traditions. In Around the World in Knitted Socks, you’ll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques.

Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details, the socks blend regional knitting traditions with Stephanie’s unique design flair. Drawing inspiration from signature local textiles such as Turkish kilim carpets, Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle tartan, each pattern is distinctly tied to both country and culture. You’ll also learn traditional knitting techniques including Estonian and Latvian braids, Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs.

Though each pattern in Around the World in Knitted Socks draws on a different global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are signature elements of Stephanie’s work and are showcased in both detailed photography and an illustrated glossary.

KnitWit: 20 Projects for Beginners and Seasoned Knitters [Paperback]

Published 2010

This book is a delight. Katie Boyette's designs are playful, inventive, and a whole lot of fun for both children and adults. The 20 projects are organized from beginning to end with the easiest upfront and moving to those that are more of a challenge in the later pages. Icons are shown that clearly indicate the level of each project. Katie has included a glossary on each project page so there's no annoying back-and-forth looking for abbreviation meanings. KnitWit contains more than 150 full-color photographs, showing along-the-way photos, important steps such as attaching arms and legs, and final photos of the completed piece.

How to Knit [Hardcover] Claire Crompton (Author), Jenny Hill (Author), Louise Butt (Author), Kirstie McLeod (Author)

Published 2010

Learn how to knit the easy way with the "How to Knit" slipcase which includes five must-have books covering techniques, stitches and projects. "Basics" contains everything you need to know to make the featured projects, and for those who are new to knitting, the essential techniques are explained in step-by-step detail. "Stitches" has over 30 stitches to sustain you as your knitting skills develop. Three project books - "Simple Knits", "Textured Knits" and "Embellished Knits" - provide over 25 patterns to encourage you to grab your yarn and needles and get knitting today.

Aran Knitting: New and Expanded Edition [Paperback]

Published 2010

The definitive guide to the ever-popular Irish Aran sweater, Starmore's highly sought after book returns in a revised and expanded version. It encompasses a history of Aran knitting; a complete workshop in technique, pattern, and design; 60 charted patterns include the original edition's 14 designs, plus a new garment. Color photographs depict finished caps, sweaters, and shawls.