SoHo Publishing

Bestselling author Cathy Carron gives the cowl her visionary treatment yet again with her hotly anticipated Cowl Girls 2. The 35 fresh designs in this book offer an impressive range of styles that remain cohesive as a collection yet appealing to a wide audience. Colorwork, beading, shaping, cables, textures, embellishments, and other techniques will catch the eye and hearts of every knitter and fashionista.

Forget tired scarves and bulky turtlenecks—funky, chunky, hip and happening cowls are where it's at!

Following up her hit book Hattitude, author and designer Cathy Carron weaves a fashion statement that puts in-the-know women head and shoulders above the rest. Among the more than 40 patterns provided here are a cozy neck wrap featuring a built-in iPod holder, a lacy drawstring hood, and a woven necklace sparkling with Swarovski crystals.

There are a few things every knitter loves: stylish patterns, quick projects, and stunning colors. Knit Noro: Accessories 2 checks off all of these points for one unforgettable collection. This follow-up to one of the Knit Noro Series' strongest-selling titles curates 30 brand-new designs that incorporate fun techniques-cabling, mitered squares, short rows, corrugated ribbing, slip stitch, and more-while remaining accessible to knitters of all skill levels by offering concise instructions, supplemental information on techniques, and clear charts. The included projects have been selected to ensure maximum diversity among project types, skill levels, and style. Noro yarns are celebrated for their vibrant colors and bold, self-striping yarns. These gloves, socks, hats, shawls, ponchos, and more were selected specifically for the ways in which they show off those trademark colorways and luxurious fibers, creating a collection of accessories that has everything a knitter could ever want to make for a loved one or herself!

The brioche stitch creates a fabric like no other in knitwear, and Nancy Marchant is passionate about revealing its unique possibilities. In Knitting Fresh Brioche, she shares a new technique of her own invention that introduces movement to the lines of two-color brioche rib—and the results are breathtaking. Inside you'll find:

• Illustrated step-by-step instructions on all aspects of the technique, from basic stitches to repairing mistakes to reading brioche charts
• A stitch dictionary with more than 70 original two-color patterns
• 12 gorgeous shawl and scarf projects that make use of Nancy's original stitch motifs
• Helpful tips on knitting brioche in one color and in the round, and on creating your own designs

Whether you're new to brioche or looking to further explore the stitch, this beautiful and essential guide is a must-have for your knitting library.

By Nancy Marchant
Paperback with flaps • ISBN-13: 978-1-936096-77-0
9.5 x 11 inches • 256 pages

From Flat to Fabulous - A Step-by-Step Guide

Astute owls, feisty fighting fish, and adorable turtles are just a few of the many animals knitters will delight in constructing from this book of addictive projects. Knit a Square, Create a Cuddly Creature offers more than 35 knitted animals to make from step-by-step instructions. With Epstein's fresh approach to stuffed animals, all knitters need to do is knit a square (often with color work or quirky techniques), sew the square into the designated shape, and stuff it! Fun and easy-to-make embellishments add rich detail and character to each animal.

By Nicky Epstein
Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-1-942021-66-7
8 x 9 inches • 144 pages