Knitting Books

Featuring 28 projects based on George Lucas’s epic film saga, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy is the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey, and a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens from a galaxy far, far away. 

Bring the power of the Force to your needles with the first official Star Wars knitting pattern book. Featuring 28 knits pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy includes patterns for toys, apparel, and home decor inspired by your favorite movie moments, characters (both human and alien), droids, ships, and more. Projects range from simple patterns like the Ewok Hood (sized for both children and adults!) to more complex projects like the Darth Vader Pullover. It even includes patterns for knitted replicas of a few iconic costume pieces, such as Luke Skywalker’s cropped flight vest from Episode IV A New Hope and Rey’s vest and arm warmers from Episode VIII The Last Jedi. With projects for knitters at all levels and a variety of techniques to practice—including stranded colorwork, double-knitting, and lace knitting—Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy is the perfect book for knitting fans across the galaxy.

Hardcover | 207 pages

"Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn.  

Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects.

Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically!

Paperback | 159 pages

Betty Barnden's updated edition of 350+ Knitting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets is a perfect gift for creative crafters.

Give a stylish finish to your knitted garments and accessories with this essential compendium of knitting know-how. Over 350 tips, techniques, and secrets are explained and illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs and diagrams. Discover how to read patterns and charts, choose color and yarns, mix and match stitch patterns, and adapt designs for the perfect fit.

All kinds of stitches abound, from stockinette stitch and ribbing, to lace, Fair Isle, cables, and intarsia work. This book explains all the techniques you’ll need in the order you’ll need them, from casting on and joining in yarns, to shaping, and adding buttonholes, pockets, and embellishments. Plus, “Try It” and “Fix It” panels suggest ways of practicing and developing new skills and avoiding or correcting common knitting errors.

Paperback | 158 pages

With big needles and oversized yarn, anyone can knit up fun, stylish patterns in a flash! Alyssarhaye Graciano, knitwear designer and founder of BlackSheepMade, filled this book with quick projects perfect for your friends, family, pets and home.

Especially good for beginners, thick yarn makes it easy to see all of your stitches as you’re working. Even if you mess up, bulkier yarns make it simple to find and fix your mistakes. Experienced knitters can zip through last minute gifts (the Cascades Cowl only takes two hours!) and traditionally time-consuming large-scale projects like the extra cozy Homebody Blanket.

Try your hand at arm knitting with eye-catching knits like the Hella Big Arm Knit Scarf, add a pop of color to your home with Ember’s Circle Rug or even bring some funky style to your wardrobe with cute accessories like the retro PNW Beanie or the striking Radius Hooded Cowl! With this book full of no-fail patterns and a basketful of chunky yarns, you can learn new stitches with confidence and have cool custom pieces in no time at all.

Paperback: 141 Pages

Channel the magic of the Harry Potter films from the screen to your needles with the ultimate knitter’s guide to the Wizarding World. Featuring 28 magical knits pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, this book includes patterns for clothing, home projects, and keepsakes pulled straight from the movies—and even includes a few iconic costume pieces as seen on-screen. With yarn suggestions based on the true colors used in the films, projects range from simple patterns like the Hogwarts house scarves to more complex projects like Mrs. Weasley’s Christmas sweaters. A true fan must-have, this book also includes fun facts, original costume sketches, film stills, and other behind-the-scenes treasures. Harry Potter: Knitting Magic is sure to have fans everywhere summoning needles, conjuring yarn, and practicing their best knitting wizardry.

Hardcover | 207 pages

More than 40 enticing knitted hat designs for women by 21 designers are collected here in this project book. Whether colorful and crazy or subdued and elegant, cool and casual or romantic and playful, there is a hat for every occasion. The designs are suited to needle-clicking enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginner to expert, and detailed instructions for each project are included.

Hardcover | 96 pages

• Dive into the history behind eye-catching lace knitting techniques.
  
• Review the fundamentals of chart-reading, blocking, and choosing your tools and materials
  
• Explore 40 exquisite sample patterns to help you get started, with clearly photographed swatches and easy-to-read charts that make lace knitting a snap.
  
• Exercise your newfound mastery with 30 gorgeous designs for garments, accessories, and furnishings—from socks, scarves, and hats to napkins, pillows, and curtains.
  

Author: Denise Samson
Format: Hardcover
Total Page Count: 184
Illustrations: 115 color photos, 90 charts
ISBN: 978-1-57076-951-1

Make it the best time of the year—all year long! Fan-favorite knitwear designer Jorid Linvik, bestselling author of Big Book of Knitted Mittens and Big Book of Knitted Socks, has brought together an all-new collection of patterns: over 70 projects bursting with holiday cheer. Whether you're a planner who preps for Christmas months in advance, or you're looking for a fast, fun gift at the last minute, the perfect pattern is waiting for you, with Jorid's trademark flair, color, and sense of style.

Inside find:

• Everything you need to stay snug all winter, including hats, mittens, sweaters, and more, for children and adults.
  
• Christmas fun for the whole family: charming dolls, adorable toys, and even a hand knit advent calendar!
  
• Dozens of ways to embrace the spirit of the season, with handmade Christmas-themed home décor and knitted ornaments perfect for even the tiniest tree.
  

Hardcover: 208 pages

It is time to get excited for the new 7 Fashion-Forward Knits for Men & Women Pattern Book featuring Jody Long's Alba Yarn. This incredibly versatile collection will make your imagination run wild with possibilities for using Alba in your next project. The publication features the following complete knitting patterns: 

• Harris
  
• Orkney
• Skye
• Bute
• Faroe Hate
• Shetland Cowl
• Arran

Softcover
43 pages
Designer: Jody Long
Copyright 2019

More information on individual patterns is available at Knitting Fever. 

It is time to get excited for the new 10 Fashion-Forward Knits for Men & Women Pattern Book featuring Jody Long's Ciao Yarn. This incredibly versatile collection will make your imagination run wild with possibilities for using Ciao in your next project. The publication features the following complete knitting patterns: 

• Valentina Jacket with Belt
• Siena Sweater
• Marina Sweater
• Grazia Cowl
• Pia Hat
• Aria Mitts
• Matteo Scarf
• Gino Hat
• Luigi Gloves
• Lucia Cardigan

Softcover
43 pages
Designer: Jody Long
Copyright 2019

More information on individual patterns is available at Knitting Fever. 

Over 45 Distinctive Scandinavian Patterns

Delightful, personalizable handknit children's accessories from Jorid Linvik.

Indulge the kids in your life with their favorite things. Bestselling knit designer Jorid Linvik (author of knitting's popular "Big Book" series) makes it easy with handknit patterns for hats, mittens, gloves, and socks that will fit little heads, hands, and feet just right. With over 40 delightful projects, overflowing with Jorid's undeniable talent for designs bursting with warmth, charm, and color, it's never been easier to keep kids from newborn to eight years old comfy and cozy, with winter accessories they'll want to put on!

Inside, you'll find:

• Basics for planning, sizing, and making adorable socks, hats, and mittens for children―arranged by theme in matching sets.
• A bountiful collection of pre-charted patterns that includes timeless classics like stripes, zigzags, and polka dots ... and fun-and-funky delights like dancing ponies, hooting owls, joyful giraffes, and more.
• Blank charts for multiple sizes and types of projects, to make it easy to keep up even when kids' interests change almost as fast as their shoe size.
• Tips and tricks to help make stranded knitting a snap―plus beautiful full-color photographs, and clear, step-by-step instructions.
  

Author: Jorid Linvik
Format: Hardcover
Total Page Count: 208
Illustrations: 76 color photos & 135 charts
ISBN: 978-1-57076-986-3

Over 30 exquisitely adapted patterns from the timeless Norwegian classic by Annichen Sibbern Bøhn. A fully translated facsimile edition of the original 1929 book is included within this lovely package!

Contemporary style and fresh modern colors meet classic Norwegian knitting patterns in this magnificent collection! Annichen Sibbern Bøhn's timeless and beloved Norwegian Knitting Patterns, first published in 1929, has been a guiding light and a source of inspiration for knitters around the world for decades—and now, working from Bøhn's original set of charts, knit designer Wenche Roald has created brilliant, vividly rejuvenated patterns for everything from wrist warmers to sweaters, mittens to baby blankets, for children and adults.

But that's not all: included in a slip pocket at the rear of the book is a fully translated facsimile edition of Annichen Sibbern Bøhn's 1929 classic. It includes the original foreword and introduction, and all of Bøhn's pattern charts and black-and-white photographs as they first appeared.

Dive in and explore as what's old is made new again, in a stunning pattern compendium no knitter should be without!

Hardcover, 270 pages. 

A colorful go-to reference for all knitters featuring 250 essential knit stitches.

Get ready to spice up your knitting! Every knitter needs a good stitch dictionary, and this volume is perfect for new and experienced knitters alike. Knit Stitch Dictionary offers 250 knit stitches, from simple knit-purl combos to fancy textured, color, and lace stitch patterns. Knowing that not every knitter works in the same way, this indispensible guide has both written and charted instructions that clearly explain how to knit each stitch.

Knit Stitch Dictionary is divided into sections including: basic knit and purl stitches; eyelets and lace; cables; traveling and twisted stitches; bobbles, puffs and clusters; slip stitches; chevrons, ripples and waves; tucks and ruffles; and colorwork patterns.

A photo glossary at the back of the book offers a candy box view of all the stitch patterns, allowing you to instantly choose the ones that strike your fancy. Knit Stitch Dictionary will be a go-to reference that you’ll reach for again and again!

Paperback, 191 pages. 

The Knitter's Directory 

New Katia All Season Magazine: 4 knit designs suitable for all 12 months of the year. Discover a carefully curated selection of 4 seasons patterns to knit shawls, jumpers and jackets for women and girls.

A book featuring designs using Fil Katia yarn including Ultrasoft, Cotton Cashmere, Cotton Yak, Veganette, Silky Lace, and Duomo.

Designs: 01 (Basket Weave Jumper), 02 (Crossover Lace Stitch Jacket), 03 (Stripe Stitch Sweater) use Ultrasoft

Designs: 04 (Cardigan), 05 (Lacey Top), 06 (Cable and Net Jumper), 07 (Plain Knit Cardigan), 08 (Girl's Zip Cardigan), 22 (Sweater with Drop Stitch) - use Cotton Cashmere

Sweet Knits for Baby is suitable for all levels of knitters and offers a modern collection packed with garments and accessories. The patterns have a wide range of techniques including cables, lace, intarsia, and so much more. All projects feature clear instructions and colour photos. Projects include blankets, cardigans, sweaters and accessories all sized from 0 - 3 years.

All designs in the book feature Jody Long's luxurious Ciao yarn!

60 Quick Cotton Knits is great collection of 60 fabulous designs with the perfect group of must-haves for the many knitters who prefer cotton, whether it's because they're allergic to wool, opposed to using animal fibers, or just looking for a lighter material. A wide range of quick, creative, and on-trend projects-from sweaters and shawls to hats and bags-will entice knitters with their beauty and practicality, as will Cascade Yarns® high-quality, supremely soft and silky Ultra Pima, Ultra Pima Paints and Ultra Pima Fine yarn, all available in a wide array of colors and 100% Pima Cotton!

Paperback, 166 pages.

Over 40 Projects for the Color-Loving Crafter
Frida Pontén

Knitting's never been so much fun–or so colorful! In this book, you'll be immersed in the strikingly vivid world of handcrafting designer Frida Pontén, who's brought some of her favorite patterns together, 44 in all into a brilliant, eyecatching celebration of all things knitted. Whether you're seeking an airy summer jacket, a cozy poncho for cool days, a warm striped scarf, enchanting wrist warmers, or fun and funky blankets, look forward to breathtaking designs that are sure to be a highlight of your home or wardrobe. Step–by–step instructions are accompanied by beautiful full–color photos. The possibilities are endless … and you might find yourself saying, as Frida does, “So much yarn, so little time!”

Author Frida Pontén
Format: Hardcover
Total Page Count: 136
Illustrations: 108 Color photos, 56 illustrations, 53 diagrams
ISBN: 978-1-57076-882-8

Dedicated knitters will find a fresh, fun challenge in this follow-up book! Advanced beginners and intermediates can try their hand at everything from cables, lace, and relief stitches to circles, triangles, and never-before-seen interpretations, along with twenty-five patterns for beautiful garments, fashion accessories, baby gifts, and home decor projects. This book contains eighty-five all-new stitch patterns for creating texture in fabric, this collection takes this hot new needlework craze to the next level.

One of today's hottest knitting trends is entrelac, a modular technique that results in striking basketwork designs of rows within rows and interlocking diamond patterns. Using only simple knit and purl stitches, knitters can create eye-catching pieces with incredible texture. Comprehensive instructions and a wide array of swatches provide endless possibilities in lace, colorwork, and much more.

Projects for the experienced and novice knitter. Each step is broken down into basic, easy-to-understand elements and clearly illustrated with photographs and drawings. For each of the 16 patterns in Getting Started Knitting Socks, you will find instructions for socks in five sizes and five gauges. Experiment with color and texture to create a pair of socks all your own.

Author: Ann Budd

Hardcover: 135 pages.

Features 101 wonderful new patterns for single-skein hoarders everywhere! From adorable to elegant, there's a perfect pattern for every lonely skein. With patterns arranged by yarn weight, knitters will easily find broad ranges of possibilities for their particular single skeins. A full gallery features detailed photographs of all 101 projects allowing knitters to browse through all the patterns quickly to find the perfect match for each skein and create their knitted wonders.

256 pages.

Nothing beats knitted wool sweaters, hats, gloves, and scarves for keeping you warm when you go on outdoor adventures. And you look great in them, too! Included are more than thirty patterns for soft, warm, light, and breathable hats, gloves, scarves, and vests for women and men, girls and boys. Every member of your family will find patterns to please with projects ranging from bright, colorful hats to muted gloves for men. Play with yarn colors for even more options.