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One-Skein Wonders for Babies
101 Knitting Projects for Infants & Toddlers
by Judith Durant
Knit the Sky
By Lea Redmond
In Knit the Sky, designer/artist Lea Redmond invites
knitters of all levels to join her adventurous knitting
journey with projects that will make you think outside the craft box. More than a knitting book, Knit
the Sky is a unique collection of 30 creativity starters
that has you knitting using practical things found in
the weather, your neighbourhood, your travels and
more! It’s filled with illustrations to fall in love with,
and you’ll cherish the book from page 1 to 168 as
you create knitted memories!
Knit Christmas Stockings
Edited by Gwen W. Steege
Make this holiday one your family will remember forever!
With these 19 fun, simple patterns, even first-time
knitters can create beautiful knitted Christmas stockings,
as well as delightful knit and felt ornaments for the
Christmas tree.
136 pages, ISBN 978-1-61212-252-6
www.storey.com
288 pages, ISBN 978-1-61212-480-3
Storey Publishing
www.thomasallen.ca
168 pages, Hardcover, ISBN 978-1-61212-333-2
The Taunton Press
www.thomasallen.ca
Arm and Finger Knitting
Knitting Fabric Rugs
by Laura Strutt
Karen Tiede
This is a book with invaluable information on not only
how to make rugs, but also includes a lesson in color
combinations, the A to Z on how to recycle materials
to make the rugs, and the process of making rugs. Add
color to your floors and living space with these 28 colorful designs for crafters of every level. Take your knitting
to an exciting new adventure and enjoy the softness of
these rugs underfoot or displayed on the wall for extra
color boost!
178 pages, ISBN 978-1-61212-448-3
www.storey.com
Beanies & Bobble Hats
by Fiona Goble
What more to say about this very hip and cool book
including 36 colour designs for beanies, berets, bobble
hats and more for the young and young at heart? This
is an indispensable collection of knitted accessories if
you’re contemplating making knitted gifts for Christmas.
Look around your neighbourhood, many wear beanies
and hats all year round as a fashion accessory! Hats are
quick to make even for novice knitters. Cables, special
stitches, as well as simple and mindless knitting stitches
are explored in the variety of styles. My favourite…? The
knitted golden crown!
130 pages, ISBN 978-78249-196-5
Cico Books
www.thomasallen.ca
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KNITmuch | issue 1
This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers – each using
just a single skein of yarn! From mittens and hats
to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks,
and bootees, you’ll find the perfect wearable for
every child and every occasion. You’ll also discover
beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus
adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more.
These beautiful projects were contributed by
designers and crafters around the world, and each
comes with complete step-by-step instructions
and a photograph of the finished piece.
If you like large-scale knits or you appreciate the
bigger stitches and open texture you can achieve
by knitting with your arms or fingers, then you will
find plenty of inspiration in Arm and Finger Knitting.
Breaking free from the constraints of normal needle
sizes, Laura Strutt demonstrates how to do all the
usual stitches and techniques using just your arms
and hands, from plain garter stitch to moss stitch,
increasing and decreasing, and knitting with two
or more strands of yarn at a time. To make the best
use of the unique texture and scale of no-needle
knitting, she has designed 35 stylish projects for you
to make, for the home and to wear.
112 pages, ISBN 978-1-78249-208-5
Cico Books
www.thomasallen.ca