First, the facts:

Title: Knit to Be Square: Domino Designs to Knit and Felt

Author: Vivan Høxbro

Published by: Interweave Press, 2008

Pages: 141

Type: Patterns, How-to.

Chapters:

1. Knit Squares and Blocks
2. Join Two Blocks into a Pouch
3. Join Three Blocks into a Pouch
4. Join Four Blocks into a Square
5. Knit Incomplete Squares and Blocks

Pattern Size Range: N/A

First Reaction: Very cool ideas here!

The In-Depth Look:

Okay … back in high school, I had a geometry teacher who, as an assignment, made us all build 3-dimensional models out of little pieces of cardstock cut into spheres … like a geodesic dome. As much as I hated struggling with the glue and paper, the concept of the construction intrigued me.

Who knew you could do the same kind of thing with yarn?

This book is more or less a sequel to her “Domino Knits,” but I have to tell you, I like this one better.

The basic technique is covered in both books. Making little squares, and then connecting them together into bigger squares and shapes to make nifty things. Much of the instruction section is pretty much the same.

But. That said? I like this book better, if only for the sheer creativity of the patterns. I mean, wow. These are not run-of-the-mill combinations. This is … fun!

I mean, really, who would have thought of taking lots of little squares and putting them together into, say, a pyramid-shaped pillow? Or a three-sided hat? Or, how about the cutest slippers ever?

The designs aren’t just squares, either? Did you know that you can make things out of half-squares, too? (And no, I don’t mean triangles.) And you can felt them, too.

The ideas in this book are great fun. Hats. Slippers. Bags. A tea cozy. Shawls. Pillows. Blankets, too, including a variation on the Amish “Sunshine and Shadow” quilt which I’ve always adored.

The illustrations–both the photographs and the graphs/sketches–are excellent. Some of the construction of these projects seems confusing at first glance, but the illustrations are clear and logical. The book is well organized, too–each new project follows on the skills learned on the one before. You certainly can jump in and begin with any one of these projects, but there’s an orderly progression if you go in sequence. (At the very least, reading the instructions in sequence is a plus.) There is also an index for techniques, and all the patterns are listed in the Table of Contents. There is a glossary for abbreviations, and the special techniques are spelled out … these are the kind of basics you expect to find in a book this well put together.

This book is available at Amazon.com.

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It’s hard to believe it went so fast!

Let’s review what we’ve accomplished since this blog launched in August, shall we?

Because, of course, we’ve had so much fun, and time always flies when you’re having fun, right?

Interviews

Did a couple of really fun, really great interviews. If you missed them the first time around, really, you MUST check them out:

• An Interview with Mason-Dixon Knitting, Part 1
• An Interview with Mason-Dixon Knitting, Part 2
• An Interview with Franklin Habit

Buyer’s Guides

I made a habit of announcing upcoming books … which means I had to (gasp) LOOK at every single one of them which was torture, you know, but since it’s for YOU, it was worth it.

• New and Upcoming Books, December 2008
• New and Upcoming Books, October 2008
• Upcoming Knitting Books, September 2008

Had my first contest

• Knitting Scholar’s First Contest!

Reviews. Lots of Reviews!

And, oh yes, there were a few book reviews weren’t there? Here’s the archive so far, in alphabetical order.

• Review: Alterknits Felt
• Review: Boutique Knits
• Review: Cables Volume 1: The Basics
• Review: Casual, Elegant Knits
• Review: Classic Elite Knits
• Review: Color Style
• Review: Continuous Cables
• Review: Custom Knits
• Review: Elements of Style
• Review: A Fine Fleece
• Review: Free-Range Knitter
• Review: Handknit Holidays
• Review: Inspired Cable Knits
• Review: Inspired Fair Isle Knits
• Review: Inspired to Knit
• Review: It Itches
• Review: KnitKnit
• Review: Knit So Fine
• Review: Knitted Jackets
• Review: Knitted Lace of Estonia
• Review: The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques
• Review: The Knitter’s Handy book of Sweater Patterns
• Review: Knitting Around
• Review: Knitting Art
• Review: Knitting Classic Style
• Review: Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn
• Review: Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
• Review: Mason-Dixon Knitting
• Review: Mason-Dixon Knitting: Outside the Lines
• Review: Strip & Knit with Style
• Review: Sweater 101
  
• Review: Teach Yourself Visually Knitting Design
• Review: Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls
• Review: Vogue Knitting

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First, the facts:

Title: Never Not Knitting! 2008

Author: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Published by: Workman Publishing

Type: Calendar.

Chapters: Um, not really relevant, huh?

The In-Depth Look:

Not technically a book, of course, but hey, it’s reading material and made up of pages, right?

This, of course, is the 365-day calendar of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. The quote from the back?

A sassy year of inspiration, observations, passion, practical advice for knitters of all ages and skill levels. Plus knitting ling, The Way Knit Was, Purls of Wisdom, and You Know You Knit Too Much When…

If you’re looking for a calendar of knitting stitches and patterns, this is not the one you want. But if you want one with clever quips and entertaining observations, you’ll enjoy this one.

Now, I’ll confess that I have not read through this, so my review is based on random flipping, but, darn it, the fun of a calendar like this is seeing each new page as the year moves along. If I read the whole thing NOW, where’s the fun?

This is available for under $10 at Amazon … Why don’t you treat yourself!

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First, the facts:

Title: Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions

Author: Nancy Bush

Published by: Interweave Press, 2008

Pages: 156

Type: Lace, Patterns, History.

Chapters:

1. The Lace Knitting of Haapsalu
2. How to Knit a Haapsalu Sall
3. The Projects
4. Estonian Lace Stitch Dictionary

Pattern Size Range: N/A

First Reaction: Elaborate, beautiful, thorough, lovely

The In-Depth Look:

How can you not love a book like this? It’s got everything. History. Beautiful patterns. Great stitches. Lovely pictures. Good writing.

You probably want details.

Let’s let the author start.

I discovered the lace knitting from Haapsalu on my first visit it Estonia in 1995. On that trip, I found several handknit shawls, including one with patterns resemblin sprigs of Lily of the Valley, which I brought home as a gift for my mother. As I looked at these marvelous knitted items, originally purchased as gifts, not for research, I became curious about their origins and the special techniques involved. When I began to ask questions, I was told about the town of Haapsalu on the west coast of Estonia, and how these shawls were connected with the history of the town. Although it began as a cottage industry rather than a folk tradition, the lace knitting of Haapsalu and Estonia in general has become a cherished tradition in its own right.

The beginning of the book tells the history of Estonia, that small Baltic nation with the great knitting history. (Well, to be precise, it tells the story of Estonia’s knitting, not so much the history of the entire country–you know what I mean.) The tradition, and how it turned into a cottage industry, how the shawls evolved.

The second section explains the construction of the traditional shawl, or “sall.” The shape, the way the lace pattern is fit in, how the lace border is added on. Special stitches. Techniques for blocking or joining new yarn. This chapter is a thorough blue print of how these shawls WORK. The “everything you need to know” chapter.

But, you don’t want to do all that thinking? You’re in luck, because the next chapter is filled with patterns. As in, patterns that are laid out and ready to go–all you need to do is follow the instructions.

And these are beautiful patterns. Squares, rectangles, and triangles, all knit up in stunning lace. Nupps–those tiny, partial bobbles–make frequent appearances and add a nice weight to some of these ethereal patterns. I’m not going to try to point out any specific shawls, here, because they’re all gorgeous. As in, the only thing that’s keeping me from making one of these my next lace project is that they’re all so pretty, I can’t pick just one. (I love that one is named for Greta Garbo, though, in a marketing attempt to draw Hollywood’s attention to the Estonian shawl industry.)

Following the shawl patterns, there’s a stitch dictionary. Just in case you WANT to do all that thinking and put together your own, traditional shawl.

Really, this is a great book. History. Pretty patterns. Thorough instructions. Pure stitches. Great pictures.

Trust me on this one. If you like lace shawls, this is a book you need to at least look at. You owe it to yourself. Really. It’s that good. And it’s available at Amazon.com for just over $16.

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First, the facts:

Title: Elements of Style: Knit + Crochet Jewelty with Wire, Fiber, Felt + Beads

Author: Rosemary Hill (aka Designs by Romi)

Published by: Interweave Press, 2008

Pages: 127

Type: Knitted & Crocheted Jewelry.

Chapters:

1. Wire
2. Fiber
3. Felt

Pattern Size Range: N/A

First Reaction: Ooohh!

The In-Depth Look:

Did you see those stunning Bijouterie earrings in the latest issue of Knitty? Weren’t they gorgeous?

Now, picture an entire book filled with equally beautiful knitted jewelry, all from the same, talented mind.

Yes. Exactly. Beautiful stuff. Do I need to say more?

Oh, really? Seriously? You want more?

Okay. This book is all about jewelry–knitted and crocheted jewelry. And almost without exception, I love just about everything in here. (And the couple of patterns I don’t love, I still like.) There’s nothing in here that’s ugly or ill-thought out. Nothing bulky or trite. It’s creative, and lovely.

As I said, all the patterns are knit or crocheted, but the materials vary. There’s jewelry knit with wire (silver or otherwise). There are knitted beads made from wire. There is jewelry made from fiber, like that stainless steel yarn from Habu, and jewelry made with felt. All of it is enhanced with beads, or extra, stylistic touches.

There are good instructions on how to do some of the jewelry-making touches, like attaching fasteners (known as findings), or adding links of jewelry chain. Now, my beading skills are elementary at best, but at least most of the projects here seem within the realm of possibility for me. And not all of them require you to know the business end of a pair of pliers, either–though some do.

What ARE the projects?

Well, there’s the “Sterling Frame Bracelet” right at the front–rectangular silver links covered with knitted silver wire with a bead, and linked together with homemade 8-shaped links. A copper necklace and earrings made of long, knitted copper-wire beads. A necklace with beads knitted into a tube of silver. One made of beads created from imperfect swatches. The necklace/earring set of resin donuts is one of my favorites.

Okay, that’s all just from the first section. Then there are the lacy scarf/necklaces made out of silk/stainless steel yarn (with beads). And the “Silk and Pearl” bracelet–with its matching earrings that looks like little bird nests. Necklaces and bracelets made out of felted circles. A multi-strand, beaded cuff bracelet. I love the “Ball and Chain” necklace and earrings, with little balls of felt knitted into beads, and think the “Cutaway Choker” looks like a treat to wear.

The “Gypsy Earrings” are one of the rare missteps, but not so much because they’re not attractive as because they remind me of the shade pulls my grandmother used to have on her window shades. (I wonder if I’m the only one to think so?) I didn’t love the “Scarf Cocktail Necklace” but think it might look better being worn, and the “Earthly Circles” necklace isn’t really my cup of tea, but … again, that’s a personal preference thing, you understand. It’s not that those aren’t good designs, they’re just not my favorites.

There are frequent sidebars giving extra tips like, how to make your own findings, or the specific felting technique a certain project required, and the step-by-step illustrations are wonderful.

The photos of the finished pieces are gorgeous, very stylish and elegant (as you’d expect). I wouldn’t have minded seeing a few of them modelled, but they’re well photographed and it’s easy to see the details, so I can live with that. The projects are listed out in the Table of Contents, and also in the index, where the materials for each one is helpfully spelled out.

Really? Beautiful book. Just beautiful. And my jewelry box is suddenly looking very empty…

This very cool book can be bought from Amazon for just over $15.00.

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First, the facts:

Title: Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn

Author: Carol J. Sulcoski

Published by: Interweave Press, 2008

Pages: 125

Type: Sock Patterns

Chapters:

1. The Road to Handpainted Happiness

2. The Patterns

Pattern Size Range: N/A

First Reaction: Interesting patterns; great text.

The In-Depth Look:

There are two things I really need to tell you about this book.

The first is that the explanation of the different kinds of hand-dyeing, and how to deal with them when knitting with them is, all by itself, worth the book. The second is that there are some lovely patterns in here.

So–the first thing. The first chapter. It talks (surprise, surprise) about hand-painted yarns. How was the dye put on the yarn? Randomly? Big sections? Tiny splatters? Stripes? All these are things that will affect your knitting. Is it likely to “pool”? (That is, to have different colors grouped together at about the same place on every row so that you get “chunks” of color.)

What about the colors? The author defines three classes: Nearly Solid, Muted Multis, Wild Multis, to differentiate between those skeins that have all the colors of the rainbow and the ones that discreetly range from periwinkle to ocean-blue.

Then, she gives you tips on how to avoid pooling … because some yarns are going to pool no matter what you do … unless, say, you try a different stitch pattern, or maybe a different sized needle, or use some of the other tricks she points out. Since I personally don’t like pooling in my socks, this section is one of which I am particularly fond!

Then, the second thing–the patterns. I’ll confess right here that I mostly just knit plain, toe-up, stockinette socks, so I’m not as widely versed in the subtleties of sock patterns as I could be, but there’s no question that some of these are particularly lovely.

The Longbourn Socks are inspired by the wallpaper in the BBC’s Pride & Prejudice and no only has a nice pattern, but embroidery as well. I like the Staccato socks, and that part of their intent is to give you, the knitter, a chance to use up odds and ends from other skeins. (And who doesn’t have odds and ends lying around?)

The Color Collision Socks and the Spot Check Sock actually change the direction the sock is knit–several times–to avoid pooling. I like the texture to the Herringbone Rib Socks, and I very much like the two-yarn Spot Check Sock which nicely tames the wildest of Wildly-Varied yarns. And, of course, the Flame-Thrower Socks are unlike any I’ve seen before.

Some of the others are perfectly nice patterns with a nice rib stitch, or stitches with texture, or stitches with lace–all with the intent of complimenting the handpainted yarn they’re knit with. Some have special, extra touches, like a unique way of turning the heel, or shaping the toe, but they’re not the kind of socks that make you think, “Different!” (Which, don’t get me wrong, isn’t a bad thing in a sock!) The socks on the cover are awfully reminiscent of the Jaywalker socks that swept the online knitting world a couple years ago, but, well, it’s a chevron pattern–what can you do? (grin). It IS a different pattern, it just kind of looks similar. I don’t really understand the point of the Split-Toe Sweetheart socks, either, but maybe that’s just me?

Each pattern is coded not by difficulty, but by the type of handpainted yarn you should use. (Is this pattern for a mostly-solid? Or a muted-multi? Or both?) That’s a particularly nice touch, I thought.

The photos are all good–attractive without being distracting, and without camoflauge. (Apparently none of these models ever wear shoes.) Not only are their multiple, modled pictures of all the socks, there’s a photo of the plain, flat sock next to the title. You know, so you REALLY get a look at the sock without being distracted by a petticoat hem or a dog serving as a foot rest. All the patterns are listed in the Table of Contents, which I always appreciate for the sake of later reference. The instructions look clear and simple, as do the charts and diagrams.

All in all? A very nice book about socks. And, even if the patterns were terrible (which they are NOT, by a long shot), it would still be worth looking at just for that first chapter.

This book is available at Amazon.com for $13.57.

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First, the facts:

Title: Sweater 101: How to Plan Sweaters that Fit and Organize Your Knitting Life at the Same Time

Author: Cheryl Brunette

Published by: Marrowstone Island Press

Pages: 119

Type: Design, How-to

Chapters:

1. Introduction
2. Basic Sweater Styles
3. A Couple of Math Skills
4. Finding Your Gauge
5. How to Size a Sweater to Get the Fit You Really Want
6. How to Take Body Measurements
7. How to Assign Pattern Measurements
8. Filling in a Picture Pattern
9. Beyond the Basics
10. A Conclusion of Sorts

Pattern Size Range: N/A–all of them

First Reaction: Text.

The In-Depth Look:

When you can’t find what you need, you make it yourself, right? As knitters, we all understand that impulse–a chance to get exactly what we want in the color, size, shape, fiber that we want. Sometimes, you just have to do it yourself.

Well, that’s more or less what happened to Cheryl Brunette. She says in the preface,

I was the Tuesday Troubleshooter, and 99% of the trouble that walked through the door had to do with two subjects: ‘How can I make that sweater in this yarn for my granddaughter whose arms are longer than Olive Oyl’s?’ and ‘How do I sew this together so that it looks good?’ I started showing individuals how to take measurements adn draw little “picture patterns” so that they could adapt any yarn and pattern to their size. Then I started teaching classes on the technique, and that led to Sweater 101 which was originally published by Patternworks in 1991.”

“Hah!” I hear you saying. “I knew this sounded familiar!” Because, yes, welcome to Sweater 101, the 21st Century edition. The original Sweater 101–which I bought in 1990–was a “workshop.” A booklet, a ruler, and a yarn-guide, all in a paper folder, complete with photocopy-able “worksheets” that laid out sweater shapes for you to punch in your own numbers.

It was ground-breaking. It was helpful. It was pretty complete, for what it was. But then it went out of print, and it’s just now that the author has decided to bring it back–and since this is the 21st century, it comes in two options–a hardcover, spiral-bound book, or an pdf ebook.

What do you get? A thorough explanation of the hows and whys to do the basic math needed for any sweater shape. Not “scary” math–just basic arithmetic using a calculator–and the explanations of the whys is thorough and clear. Unlike some other books (like the Handy Book of Patterns) which have done all the math for you, this requires you to do the tiniest amount of thinking … but then you work from a oattern that makes perfect sense, because you understand exactly what each number is for–instead of following charts of numbers blindly–which I, for one, find reassuring.

This book has been updated from its original incarnation, but for the most part, what was in the original is in the new edition, and is mostly unchanged. The illustrations are the same, as are most of the explanations. It’s not a “fancy” book. It’s straight-forward, black and white and is strictly a “how-to” kind of book. No “pre-made” patterns for you–except for the a couple of sweaters she spells out as an illustration of the technique.

It’s a simple book, and in some ways it reflects its 1990 origin … but dolman sleeves are back, so that’s not a bad thing to have in there. As I say, the illustrations are the same as they were. In some ways, it’s a shame, since they still look like they were printed on a dot matrix printer. (Raise your hand if you remember those!) But on the other hand, they WORK, so why change them?

It’s not fancy, but it’s filled with practical advice and is written in an entertaining style. For example? While talking about the helpfulness of using the memory feature on the calculator, she says,

However, there’s an even more important reason to use it–reduced chance of error. Every time you type in 5.87, you run the risk of a finger goof. One of my favorites is to hit the 0 instead of the decimal, e.g. 5087. My brain downshifts into pleasant-drifting gear the moment I pick up yarn and needles, but even with my head in La-La Land I’m likely to stop before knitting 61,044 inches to the underarm bind-off. And you, too, would catch the error while it was still a number, before it became a scarf for a Woolly Mammoth.”

See? Entertaining.

This book is available both as a hard-cover, spiral-bound book–nice quality to this, too, with a sturdy cover that stays open on its own. I’ve got mine balanced on my leg right now and it’s not causing me any trouble at all, unlike most books I try to type quotes out of! It’s also available as an electronic pdf ebook, so you can start reading right away, and can save postage and paper. You can even download the first chapter for free to see if you really want to buy. You can find both versions at Sweater 101’s website.

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• Classic Knits by Marianne Isager
• Design It, Knit It by Debbie Bliss
• The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques by Margaret Radcliffe
• Elements of Style: Knit & Crochet Jewelry with Wire, Fiber, Felt & Beads by Rosemary Hill (KS review coming up)
• Ethnic Knitting Exploration: Lithuania, Iceland and Ireland, by Donna Druchanas.
• Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques by Margaret Radcliffe.
• Feminine Knits: 22 Timeless Designs by Lene Holme Samsøe
• French Girls Knit by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
• Harmony Guide: Colorwork
• Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin (KS review coming)
• Iris Schreier’s Reversible Knits: Creative Techniques for Knitting Both Sides Right by Iris Schreier
• Japanese Inspired Knits by Marianne Isager
• Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol Sulcoski (KS review coming up)
• Nicky Epstein Knitting in Tuscany by Nicky Epstein
• Sock Innovation: Knitting Techniques & Patterns for One-of-a-Kind Socks by Cookie A
• Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy Johnson
• Spin Control: Techniques for Spinning the Yarns You Want by Amy King
• Simple Style by Ann Budd
• Vintage Baby Knits by Kirsten Rengren

And, here are some that have come out in the last year. This is by no means a complete list, of course, and in very roughly alphabetical order–as in, everybody with the same first letter is grouped together, but after that, they’re mingling freely.

• 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders by Judith Durant
• 2-at-a-Time Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes
• All About Knitting by Montgomery & Co
• Alt-Fiber: 25 Projects for Knitting Green with Bamboo, Soy, Hemp, and More by Shannon Okey
• Alterknits Felt: Imaginative Projects for Knitting and Felting, by Leigh Radford (KS review here)
• Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads by Amanda Keeys
• Bags that Rock by Kelley Deal
• Boutique Knits (KS review here)
• Classic Elite knits, from Classic Elite (KS review here)
• Casual, Elegant Knits by Faina Goberstein and Dawn Leeseman (KS review here)
• Closely Knit by Hannah Fetig
• Continuous Cables: An Exploration of Knitted Cable Knots, Rings, Swirls, and Curlicues, by Melissa Leapman (KS review is here.)
• Color Style by Pam Allen and Ann Budd (KS review is here.)
• Color Sense by Susan Levin
• Country Weekend Knits by Madeline Weston.
• Closely Knit: Handmade Gifts For The Ones You Love by HannaH Fettig
• Crochet Bouquet by Suzann Thompson
• Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard (KS review here)
• The Eclectic Sole by Janel Laidman
• Essential Knits for Kids by Debbie Bliss
• A Fine Fleece by Lisa Lloyd (KS review here)
• The Free-Range Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (KS review here)
• The Gentle Art of Domesticity by Jane Brockett
• Great Garter Stitch by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss
• Glam Knits: 25 Designs for Luxe Yarn by Stephanie Japel
• Harmony Guide: 101 Stitches to Knit by Erika Knight
• Inspired to Knit by Michele Rose Orne (KS review here)
• Intertwined by Lexi Boeger
• It Girl Knits: 30 Fresh Styles for the Young and Fabulous by Phoenix Bess
• It Itches, by Franklin Habit. (KS review here)
• Knit to be Square by Vivan Hoxbro
• Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush
• Knitters’ Yarn Palette by Claire Montgomerie
• Knitting Art by Karen Searle (KS review here)
• Knitting Noro by Jane Ellison
• Knitalong by Larissa Golden Brown and Martin John Brown
• Knit So Fine by Lisa Myers, Carol Sulcoski, and Laura Grutzeck (KS review here)
• Knitting New Mittens and Gloves by Robin Melanson and Tyllie Barbosa
• Knit One Embellish Two by Cosette Cornelius-Bates
• Knitting on Top of the World by Nicki Epstein
• Knit One Below: One Stitch, Many Fabrics by Elise Duvekot.
• Knitted Jackets by Cheryl Oberle (KS review is here)
• Let’s Knit! Learn Fast with Essential Techniques by Monette Satterfield
• Luxury One-Skein Wonders by Judith Durant
• Mason-Dixon: Knitting Outside the Lines by Kay Gardiner and Ann Meador Shayne (KS review here)
• More Big Girl Knits by Jillian Moreno and Amy Singer
• Natural Knits for Babies and Toddlers by Tina Barrett
• Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves by Nicky Epstein
• One Ball Knits Accessories: 20 Stylish Designs Made with a Single Ball, Skein, Hank, or Spool by Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman
• Picture Perfect Knits by Laura Birek.
• The Prayer Shawl Companion by Janet Bristow and Victoria Cole-Galo
• Scrumptious Toppers for Tots and Toddlers by Debby Ware
• The Sock Knitting Kit by Alyce Benevides and Jaqueline Milles
• Strip and Knit with Style by Mark Hordyszynski (KS review here)
• Seven Things that can “Make or Break” a Sweater: Techniques and Tips for Hand Knitters by Margaret E. Fisher
• Start Spinning by Maggie Casey
• Shear Spirit by Joan Tapper
• Shibori Knits by Gina Wilde
• Sweater Renewal by Sharon Franco Rothschild
• Teach Yourself VISUALLY Sock Knitting by Laura Chau
• Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset by Ann McCauley
• Tweed: More Than 20 Contemporary Designs to Knit by Nancy J. Thomas
• Twinkle’s Town and Country Knits, by Wenlan Chia
• The Ultimate Knitting Bible by Sharon Brant
• Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters by Lise Lotte Lystrup
• Vogue Knitting on the Go: Shawls Two, by Vogue Knitting

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