Knit Lit

The Colorwork Bible: Techniques and Projects for Colorful Knitting

by Jessica Ostermiller, Peak Media

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Get ready to have fun playing with bold hues in this extensive book featuring everything you need to know about color — from beginner to advanced knitters alike. Dive into more than half a dozen colorwork knitting techniques and join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you learn a variety of techniques including: stripes, stranding, Fair Isle, brioche, slip stitch, mosaic, intarsia, and more!

Hardcover, 176Pages, $27.99, 978-1632506658

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The Knit Generation: 15 Great Patterns by 8 Hot Designers

by Sarah Hatton, Globe Pequot Press/Stackpole Books

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Knitting spans all age groups, uniting generations but constantly evolving. This book will be a treasure trove of information on the trendiest new kids on the knitting block. Designers such as sock extraordinaire Rachel Coopey and frequently published Rachel Atkinson are brought together in one spot for your window into the future of the craft.

Paperback, 104 Pages, $19.95, 978-0-8117-1785-4

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The Knit Vibe

by Vickie Howell, Abrams Publishing

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Knitting isn’t always yarn, needles and a pattern. It’s so much more. In this upcoming release, Vickie Howell takes a deep dive into the creative potential behind knitting and the creative process as a whole. We’ll explore everything from project inspiration to yoga to the importance of community. Use this book as a guide to create your own knit vibe and knit up some great projects with the cute patterns included.

Hardcover, 208Pages, $29.99, 978-1-4197-3279-9

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The Knitted Hat Book: 20 Knitted Beanies, Tams, Cloches, and More

by Interweave Editors, Interweave

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Keep your ears toasty and add a little extra pop to your outfits this season with the stunning patterns found in The Knitted Hat Book: 20 Knitted Beanies, Tams, Cloches, and More. By gathering the best styles from some of the most beloved designers in knitting, this collection has endless choices of hat types, stitches, appliques, and colors to fit both women and men. The hardest part about these patterns will be choosing which one to start on first.

Paperback, 128Pages, $22.99, 978-1632502216

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The Knitted Home: 12 Contemporary Projects to Make

by Sian Brown, GMC Publications

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Feeling like your home is looking drab? Are your rooms plain and boring instead of warm and cozy? Well, The Knitted Home can offer you 12 cute and contemporary ways to bring warmth and life into your home! The projects provided in this book use a range of different yarns (wools, alpaca, silk, and cotton to name a few) that are comfortable and appealing for the home. Readers will enjoy creating new soft and snuggable accent pieces to brighten up their home.

Paperback, 48Pages, $9.95, 978-1784941642

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The Knitting Bible

by Phildar, Peter Pauper Press

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Every knitter needs a complete stitch guide to refer to when inspiration has yet to strike or in times of doubt. The Knitting Bible, from Phildar, features over 300 stitch patterns that are easy to combine into any type of project. Charts and written instructions are included for each individual stitch, with stitch keys next to charts for ease. Every stitch is grouped by type, so whether you’re after basic options, something with lace or even something with cables, you’ll be able to find what you need with ease.

Hardcover, 256 Pages, $24.99, 978-1441319746

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The Mitten Handbook: Knitting Recipes to Make Your Own

by Mary Scott Huff, Abrams

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There’s a reason people love knit mittens, and Mary Scott Huff provides you with everything you need to know about knitting mittens with a little flair. Huff, a familiar knitting instructor, encourages you to knit mittens your own way with a handbook dedicated to helping you create the perfect pair. However, this handbook is much more than just an instruction manual. Combined with the basics, Huff offers up her best tips, techniques, and tools for knitting one-of-a-kind mittens every year!

Paperback, 160Pages, $19.99, 9781419726620

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The Vampire Knitting Club: First in a Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series

by Nancy Warren, Ambleside Publishing (September 3, 2018)

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In the mood for a good mystery with a paranormal twist? Then Nancy Warren’s “Vampire Knitting Club” series is just for you. Meet our new favorite lead character, Lucy Swift. In book one, Lucy is in a bit of a hard place: a not-so-great past mixed with an uncertain future, and she’s in dire need of a break. Settling on a trip to Oxford to visit her grandmother and her gran’s knitting shop, what should be a trip meant for reflection (and knitting), turns into a wild paranormal ride filled with family secrets and many unknowns. Featuring a plot thick with intrigue, a quest for justice, an unsolved murder — even members of the undead — join Lucy as she discovers the truth about her grandmother and works tirelessly to solve a violent murder from her family’s past.
Just how will she unravel this mystery? You’ll have to read to find out!

Click here to read an exclusive excerpt from book one.

Paperback, 256Pages, $10.99, 978-1928145479

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Tiny Toys to Knit (Twenty to Make)

by Sachiyo Ishii, Search Press

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Whether you’re a beginner or advanced knitter, there’s something for everyone in Sachiyo Ishii’s new book on tiny knit toys. These delightful patterns are great for little gifts and for using up your scrap yarn. Each pattern features cute photography and clear instructions including some basic techniques. Pretty soon you’ll be designing your own little toys!

Paperback, 48Pages, $9.95, 978-1782212522

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Top-Down Shawls: 12 Lace-Knitting Patterns

by Jen Lucas, Martingale

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Whether you love wedges, crescents or half circles, these shawls from Jen Lucas are all knit top-down. Each shawl begins with just a few stitches and you can watch your shawl grow and grow! Charted and written instructions are included for all designs so you can pick your favorite way to knit.

Paperback, 96Pages, $25.99, 978-1604689600

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