New and Upcoming Books: August 2009

I haven’t done one of these handy-dandy lists since March, so here are some of the new books coming up, as well as some of the recent ones that have come out in the last couple of months. (Click the titles to see details–they’re all links)

May

• Knitting in the Sun by Kristi Porter (KS review here)

June

• Knitting in Tuscany by Nicky Epstein
• Design It, Knit It: Secrets from the Designer’s Studio by Debbie Bliss (KS review coming up)
• Feminine Knits by Lene Holme Samsoe (KS review here)
• The Knitchick’s Guide to Sweaters by Marcelle Karp and Pauline Wall
• Spin Control by Amy King (KS review here)
• Classic Knits by Marianne Isager (KS review here)
• Harmony Guide: Colorwork the Harmony Guides (KS review here)

July

• The Alchemy of Color Knitting: The Art and Technique of Mastering Exquisite Palettes by Gina Wilde
• Knits to Fit and Flatter by Jane Ellison
• Knitting the Perfect Pair: Secrets to Great Socks by Dorothy T. Ratigan
• Hat Heads by Trond Anfinssen
• New Twists on Twined Knitting by Laura Farson
• Toe-Up! Patterns and Worksheets to Whip Your Sock Knitting Into Shape by Chrissy Gardiner
• Knitting Stitch Bible by Maria Parry Jones
• Spin Dye Stitch by Jennifer Claydon
• Knitting The Perfect Pair: Secrets To Great Socks by Dorothy T. Ratigan

August

• Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting by Alice Starmore (Wow!)
• Knits from the North Sea by Carol Rasmussen Noble
• Easy Kid Knits by Claire Montgomerie
• Culture of Knitting by Joanne Turney (Am I the only one who thinks this sounds fascinating?
• Twisted Stitch Knitting by Maria Erlbacher (Author), Meg Swansen (Editor), Amy Detjen (Editor)
• Luxe Knits by Laura Zukaite
• The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques by Margaret Radcliffe
• Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After by A. Stewart-Guinee
• Knitted Socks East and West: 30 Designs Inspired by Japanese Stitch Patterns by Judy Sumner and Yoko Inoue
• Natural Dyes by Judy Hardman and Sally Pinhey

September

• Men’s Knits by Erika Knight
• Norwegian Handknits by Janine Kosel and Laurann Gilbertson and Sue Flanders
• Vintage Baby Knits by Kristen Rengren
• Loom Knitting Socks by Isela Phelps
• Swedish Knits by Paula Hammerskog
• The Big Book of Socks by Kathleen Taylor
• All New Homespun Handknit by Amy Clarke Moore (KS review coming up!)
• Booties, Blankets, and Bears by Debbie Bliss
• Knit Green: 20 Projects and Ideas for Sustainability by Joanne Seiff
• Debbie Bliss Tips for Knitters: Stitches and Seams to Finishing Touches by Debbie Bliss
• Knitted & Felted Children’s Clothes: 22 Delightful Designs for Tops, Hats, Scarves and Bags by Zoe Halstead
• Knit Edgings and Trims: 150 Stitches by Harmony Guides
• Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories by Fiona Ellis–this is a new Paperback.(KS review of the hardcover here)
• Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti by Mandy Moore and Leanne Prain
• One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit by Leigh Radford
• The Knitter’s Handbook: Yarns – Needles – Stitches – Techniques by Eleanor Van Zandt

October

• Knitter’s Book of Wool by Clara Parkes
• Reversable Knitting by Lynne Barr
• Knitting Tips and Tricks Every Knitter Should Know by Lily Chin
• The Culture of Knitting by Joanne Turney
• It’s In the Bag by Kara Gott Warner
• Knit ‘n Felt Bags by Bev Beattie
• Handmade Underground Knitwear by Laura Long and Staceyjoy Elkin
• AwareKnits: Knit & Crochet Projects for the Eco-Conscious Stitcher by Vicki Howell
• Haiku Knits by Tanya Alpert
• Rowan’s Greatest Knits by Rowan Yarns
• Morehouse Farm Merino Knits: More than 40 Farm-Fresh Designs by Margrit Lohrer
• The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Simple Knits by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs
• Silky Little Knits: Luxurious Designs and Accessories in Mohair-Silk Yarns by Alison Crowther-Smith
• The Joy of Sox: 30+ must-knit designs by Linda Kopp
• Inca Knits: Designs Inspired by South American Traditions by Marianne Isager
• Knitted Toy Tales by Laura Long
• Swing, Swagger, Drape: Knit the Colors of Australia by Jane Slicer-Smith and Alexis Xenakis
• More Big Girl Knits: 25 Designs Full of Color and Texture for Curvy Women by Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer
• 99 Yarns and Counting: More Designs from the Green Mountain Spinnery by Green Mountain Spinnery
• Personal Footprints for Insouciant Sock Knitters: Book Two in the New Pathways for Sock Knitters Series by Cat Bordhi (Very, very curious about this one!)

November

• Noro: Meet the Man behind the Legendary Yarn by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton
• Vogue Knitting Shawls and Wraps
• Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch by Nicky Epstein
• Color by Kristin: How to Design Your Own Beautiful Knits by Kristen Nicholas
• The New Stranded Colorwork: 20 Contemporary Designs by Mary Scott Huff
• Natural Nursery Knits: 20 Handknit Projects for the New Baby by Erika Knight
• Itty-Bitty Toys: How to Knit Animals, Dolls, and Other Playthings for Kids by Susan B. Anderson

December

• Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool by Abby Franquemont
• Magnificent Mittens and Socks by Anna Zilboorg

2010

• Knitwear Design Workshop: The Comprehensive Guide to Handknits by Shirley Paden
• Stitch ‘N’ Bitch Extreme: Take It To The Next Level by Debbie Stoller
• Toe-Up Socks for Every Body: Adventurous Lace, Cables, and Colorwork from Wendy Knits by Wendy D. Johnson
• Cardigans by Louisa Harding

Odds and Ends

• Knitting Pattern a Day Calendar (2010)
• Yarn Harlot’s Never Not Knitting Page a Day Calendar (2010)
• Vogue Knitting Organized Knitter Page a Day Calendar (2010)

If you know of any books that are coming up that are not on the list, please drop me a comment.

(And, please, if you’re thinking of buying any of these books, please consider using the links here at Knitting Scholar–I’ll get a couple dollars from Amazon.com to go toward the cost of this site. My grateful thanks go with every order!)