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Knitters Choice :

Unexpected Knitting $40

Knitting Out of Africa $24.95

qty:	The Haapsalu Shawl —From Estonia During the past decade we have been thwarted in our attempts to reprint the near-legendary Estonian shawl book, Pitsilised Koekirjad. However, last year a new lace book was published - in Estonian ... but we had only to wait a short time to see it appear in English. This lovely new book has an introductory section on the history of lace knitting in Estonia, with plenty of photographs. Then on to techniques accompanied by large, clear illustrations. The stitch dictionary is extensive with clear photos and charts (128 of them) for each motif and the book is peppered with encouraging full page photos of finished shawls. Hardcover, $60.00 (out of stock; backorder at left)
qty:	Reversible Knitting —Lynne Barr This is Lynne Barr's newest work. 50 new stitch patterns - augmented by 20 projects from assorted other designers. Hardcover. $29.95
qty:	Knitting New Scarves —Lynne Barr Ouf! I remember Lynne Barr from her Sweaterscape days and she has, indeed, climbed to new heights of innovative knitting technique and design. There are many scarf books on the market which we do not carry -- but this one stands alone. The 27 designs include some breath-taking knitting. Softcover. $21.95
qty:	Knit One Below —Elise Duvekot Innovation abounds; here is another lovely book using unique applications of slip-stitch knitting. An amazing variety of truly beautiful garments. Softcover. $19.95
qty:	Swing Swagger Drape —Jane Slicer Smith Over 25 designs for sweaters, coats and small items; some simple and straightforward, intersperced with dramatic and flamboyent garments. Chapters include Intarsia, Miters and Texture. Softcover. $24.95
qty:	New Twists on Twined Knitting —Laura Farson This new book is a wonderful adjunct to Anne-Maj Ling's, Two-End Knitting. Clear photographs and concise instructions for 20 small items worked in this fascinating Swedish technique. Softcover. $26.99
qty:	Norwegian Handknits —Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel I simply melt when I encounter such a beautiful book, based upon traditional knitting. There are over 30 designs for mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, snapsacks and sweaters. Plenty of photos and charts. Hardcover. $30
qty:	Knitting Lace —Susanna Lewis This beautiful and important lace-knitting book has been unavailable since the mid-1990s. Susanna Lewis has done an impressive job of dissecting and analyzing a fascinating 19th-century lace sampler. Not only does she reveal the necessary techniques which enable lace knitters to duplicate each of the 91 motifs, but through ensuing chapters, Susanna provides detailed instructions for lace knitting - from basic to advanced - through which we are able to glean a thorough understanding of lace construction, stitch movement and how to chart lace.The series of garments in the final chapter is, indeed, an added bonus and she has not forgotten to include notes for machine knitters. We are very pleased to be able to reprint this impressive work. Softcover. 208 pages. Printed in the USA. $29.95
qty:	Twisted-Stitch Knitting —Maria Erlbacher A classic trio of Austrian books (originally titled, Überlieferte Strickmuster) is now in English and amalgamated (by us) into one volume; 174 intriguing twisted-stitch designs plus instructions for a number of jackets/cardigans, vests and elegant stockings with separate motifs in the calf-shaping. Amy Detjen and I augmented the technique section a bit (explaining more fully things that had stymied us). What a treat. 208 pages. Softcover. Printed in the USA. $28
qty:	Knitting America —Susan M. Strawn (foreword by Melanie Falick) From the back cover: "Here is the history of knitting in America in all its many-stranded, multicolored glory. Knitter and scholar Susan M. Strawn unravels knitting history from pilgrims to pioneers...through war and peace. 300 color and black and white images. 20 historical knitting patterns. $35
qty:	Knitting Art —Karen Searle Profiles of 18 unique and extrtaordinary fiber artists (including 2 Schoolhouse Press authors: Debbie New and Katharine Cobey). You may be awed, amused and/or startled by some of the 150 works shown in this lovely coffee-table book - but inspiration abounds. Hardcover. $35
qty:	Inca Knits —Marianne Isager Marianne Isager stuns us, again, with her book Inca Knits. The book's 15 designs are inspired by traditional South American art. Not only are there step by step directions, plus charts and diagrams for each piece, but also essays describing Isager's inspiration for these lovely garments. See also Marianne's 3! previous books, Knitting Out of Africa (at left), Japanese Inspired Knits (below), and Classic Knits (below). $24.95
qty:	Classic Knits —Marianne Isager More amazing garments from this most inventive designer: garter-stitch, entrelac, two-color, slip-stitch, and more. 25 garments which concentrate on garment shaping and technique. Softcover. $24.95 Isager is the author of Japanese Inspired Knits (below) and Knitting Out of Africa (see side bar) and she'll treat us to Isager's Inca Knits in October.
qty:	Japanese Inspired Knits —Marianne Isager A wonderful new book of inventive designs: a sweater for each month of the year - inspired by festivals and traditions of Japan. The garments feature 2-color patterns, lace, cables a, garter-stitch and other textures plus unique garment construction. pb $22.95 (I must say that the cover photo is not representative of the contents.) Isager is author of the splendid Knitting Out of Africa (at left) and Inca Knits (above). Softcover. $22.95
qty:	Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting —Alice Starmore How many knitters have been thwarted by the soaring on-line-auction prices for this title? Dear Dover convinced Alice to bring it back for only $24.95. Indeed, a beautiful and comprehensive book on this vast subject: technique, steeks, charts, plus plenty of garments for men, women and children; an essential adjunct to any color-pattern-knitter's library. Alice is certainly one of the masters when it comes to use of color and traditional construction. $24.95
qty:	Charlie's Soap After a long search-and-test process, we have found Charlie's Soap to be the best for our woollen sweaters; for use with even the hardest water. Biodegradable and safe for the environment, this soap cleans thoroughly with a very small amount of liquid - and it is unscented. As it says on the label, "If you want flowers, go pick some." 500ml/ 16.9 fluid oz bottle - enough for scores of washes. $13.25
	Combed Tops from Shetland 100% pure Shetland Combed Tops- selected from the finest wool in the Shetland clip by Oliver Henry himself. We melted when we saw this lovely roving at Jo Watson's UK Ravelry event in Coventry a few months ago; carded, drawn out, and ready to spin. There are 5 undyed shades from which to choose. $8.50 for 4 oz., or $35 for 17.5 oz (500 grams), or $12 for a sample-pack of 1 oz each of the five shades. $50 View Individual Colors and Order
Penannular Heart Clasp qty:	Open Heart Penannular in Sterling or Nickel Penannulars are one piece shawl clasps with the stick attached to the design. This open heart comes in either Sterling Silver or Nickel, sometimes called "German Silver", with a matte finish. Sterling, $44 or Brushed Nickel (pictured) $30
qty:	Knitted Lace Designs of Herbert Niebling —Herbert Niebling The name of Herbert Niebling has become legendary among lace-knitters.In his designs you may find familiar leaves and flowers - but frequently his extraordinary and unique motifs will make you gasp; he seems to bend the "rules" of knitting to near-impossible lengths. Over two dozen patterns are included - edited and revised by Mary Frances Wogec - along with her full English translation. What a treat. This beautiful book, Knitted Lace Designs of Herbert Niebling is a reprint of Gestrickte Spitzendecken by Eva Maria Leszner. However, the English translator discovered errors in many of the instructions - and has corrected everything she found. Most comforting as you launch into one of these spectacular designs. $28
qty:	The Art of Shetland Lace —Sarah Don We began to import this "first" book on Shetland Lace knitting in 1980. The Art of Shetland Lace by Sarah Don has been in and out of print for years -- but now you have another chance at it. A bit of history is followed by construction-drawings of a classic Shetland shawl. There are over 30 stitch patterns with line-by-line instructions (no charts; you may want to chart the motifs for yourself before launching into them). Directions for a most beautiful Christening Dress finishes the book. The shawls traditionally use our Shetland Cobweb or Shetland Laceweight wools. Softcover. $26
qty:	Bohus Stickning, Radiant Knits: An Enchanting Obsession —Wendy Johnson and Susanna Hansson This past Spring there was a comprehensive exhibit of Bohus knitting at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. The booklet published for the occasion, Bohus Stickning, Radiant Knits: An Enchanting Obsession, by Wendy Johnson and Susanna Hansson, is a wonderful adjunct to Wendy Keele's book. This booklet has scores of new photographs, an interview with Solveig Gustafsson, as well as short biographies of the Bohus designers with photos of their work. There are a few copies remaining; limited supply: 50 pages. $14.95
qty:	Bohus Notecards —Wendy Johnson In conjunction with the Bohus Exhibit, photographer Wendy Johnson created a series of 6 note cards (with envelopes), shown here. $12.95
qty:	Bohus Knitting DVD From Relief Work to World Success A Swedish film company has just released a new DVD: Bohus Knitting - From Relief Work to World Success. It is devoted to the history of the halcyon 30-year period in the annals of hand knitting when women in Sweden's Bohuslän banded together to form a cottage industry and ended up producing world famous works of knitted art in the form of sweaters, hats, gloves, mittens and scarves. The DVD is beautifully done (with an English voice-over and sub-titles). I found it very moving to learn about individual women who had worked so hard to help their families, and to see the extraordinarily beautiful knitting they produced. 58 minutes, $25.00 After you've been inspired by the DVD, you can turn to Wendy Keele's, Poems of Color: Knitting in the Bohus Tradition for detailed instructions and charts for many of the traditional and historic garments. For anyone interested in knitting tradition and history, the book and the DVD are, indeed, a gift. Order both together (at left) for a 20% discount.
qty:	Beautiful Sheep, Portraits of Champion Breeds —Kathryn Dun and Paul Farnham Not a knitting book - so we'll stock only a small amount - BUT a lovely present for wool-loving knitters. Portraits and breed information for 40 splendid sheep. Softcover. $19.95
qty:	Knitted Jackets —Cheryl Oberle 20 handknitted modern jacket designs inspired by cultures around the world and their textiles from Cheryl Oberle, author of Folk Shawls and Folk Vests. Each jacket focuses on a specific knitting technique resulting in a beautiful garment made to fit and flatter. Techniques include lace, cables, color work and more. Softcover. $22.95