...And A Time to Knit Stockings Book On CD
—Katherine Misegades
Many of you have copies of the lovely, hand-assembled book, '...and a time to knit stockings' by Katherine Pence. The book went out of print a number of years ago - but those knitters who missed out now have another chance: the author (now Katherine Misegades) has re-issued the book on CD. You get a sock or stocking design for each month of the year plus two extras and two new designs previously unpublished.
I admit to having been hesitant about the format; I like to sink into my knitting chair and wallow in a new book; the idea of hunching before the computer screen was less than appealing. However, when I finally got around to sliding the disc into the slot, to my delight, up popped a series of stunning color photographs of Katherine's beautiful socks and stockings. Each pattern is meticulously written out and charted, and my printer obligingly spat out copies of the designs I asked for ... Carry-Around-Copies that will slip into my small sock-and-mitten-knitting bag. $30
Latvian Mittens
—Lizbeth Upitis
Extraordinarily beautiful traditional mittens. This expanded reprint includes 44 new mittens; 92 mittens in color, 125 charts. Softcover. $25.00
Designs for Knitting Kilt Hose
—Lady Veronica Gainford
Do you remember that charming, low-key book by the Dowager Lady Veronica Gainford: Designs for Knitting Kilt Hose & Knickerbocker
Stockings? Apparently we published it ahead of its time, as it languished for years. Once it sold out, interest began to build so, with help from Lady Gainford’s son, we have reprinted the book.
Same low-key b&w format; same droll humor; same gold-to-be-mined in the form of traditional Top Turnover designs that decorate the upper reaches of authentic Scottish Kilt Hose; the stockings themselves are not Lady Gainford's focus -- any of your favorite stocking instructions will do -- it is the top of the stocking that is scrutinized for authenticity. Over two dozen different motifs plus full instructions for several stockings. $15
Bags
An assortment of knitted and felted bags; great small projects for a variety of skill levels from easy to advanced and a book sized to tuck into your favorite bag. As Elaine Rowley, editor of Bags, writes, the important question for her each morning is, "Which bag (or bags) am I carrying?" Softcover. $15.95
Folk Mittens
—Marcia Lewandowski
Over 40 wonderful mittens from around the world. Softcover. $21.95
Knit Hats
15 cute pieces of headgear contributed by seven designers (2 of which use our Canadian Regal). Some regular, some wacky, and some felted. Hardcover. $14.95
Knit Mittens
15 vibrant mittens patterns for kids and adults by designer, Robin Hansen, author of Favorite Mittens above. Hardcover. $14.95
Socks, Socks, Socks
— XRX Inc.
The winners of Knitter's Magazine sock contest. Seventy beautiful, unique, imaginative, traditional, and wacky socks. What a bargain. Softcover. $19.95
The Tongue River Farm Sock Collection
—Katherine Misegades
Six splendid socks with beautifully gussetted heels – and some of the designs include EZ's and my Arch-Shaped foot. Truly lovely color patterns assembled into a charming softcover. $10.00
Socks for Sandals and Clogs
—Anna Zilboorg
This second printing has several new socks. Hardcover with spiral. $18.95
Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles
—Cat Bordi
An entire book using the technique we learned from Joyce Williams: knitting socks (or any small-circumference items) on two circular needles. A total of 11 designs, from simple, to color and texture patterns, to felted. A nice layout, clear directions plus techniques. Softcover. $17.00
Socks: A Spin-Off Special Publication for Knitters and Spinners.
The long title says it all. 20 designs by an assortment of winning knitters who entered the Spin-Off sock contest. Softcover. $9.95
Folk Socks: The History and Techniques of Handknitted Footwear
—Nancy Bush
Eighteen patterns in a variety of styles and designs, plus an historical section. Softcover. $21.95
Knitting on the Road
—Nancy Bush
18 easy and portable patterns. The covered spiral binding and the unique 6" x11" size allow it to fit into your knitting bag and it will stay flat as you follow the instructions. 96pp, Softcover. $18.95.
Knitted Tams-OUT OF STOCK—Mary Rowe
Knit lovely kaleidoscopic tams in our Shetland. Softcover. $18.95
Hats On!
—Charlene Schurch
Thirty different hats, from traditional to wacky. Softcover. $18.95
A split-big-toe; 10-toe socks plus lots of dyeing info. Softcover. $18.95
Scarf Style —Pam Allen
A book that takes scarves beyond basic garter-stitch strips and offers 31 imaginative and unique patterns; by an assortment of designers. Many worthy techniques to be learned. Softcover. $21.95
Shawls $12.95
Bags & Backpacks $12.95
Scarves $12.95
Pillows $12.95
Vogue Knitting On-the-Go Series
Shawls, Bags & Backpacks, Scarves, Mittens & Gloves, and Pillows . Limited supply of some of these titles; check your bookshelf. 20 designs each book. Hardcover. $12.95each
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