Knitting gifts

52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn is an inspiring collection of 52 knitting projects that make creative use of leftover yarn – from small accessories and home décor to larger garments like sweaters and cardigans. Some designs are made entirely from scraps, while others incorporate them as eye-catching details. A few crochet pieces are also included. Working with scrap yarn is...

Fast-knitting Granny McFlitter is craftier than ever in this award-winning Christmas story by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm. Granny McFlitter: The Knit Before Christmas finds Granny McFlitter back to save Christmas at the zoo, one lightning-quick stitch at a time! 'Twas the night before Christmas and down at the zoo, the keepers were ready; the animals, too... All of a...

Express your inner animal instincts with these fun and fabulous hats. Adults and children alike will love this collection of absolutely adorable hats, including a cheeky monkey, a roaring lion, and an energetic frog. Even on the coldest of winter days, your animal antics will raise smiles and spread some warmth and cheer. Why not knit up a whole menagerie...

52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a contemporary collection of 52 uncomplicated knitting patterns, ranging from beanies, mittens, and scarves to sweaters, socks, and cardigans, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. For people who are picking up needles for the very first time, or for experienced knitters who are looking for an effortless comfort project, this gorgeous book contains a fun,...

Everything you need to create flawless knitted clothes, accessories, gifts, and homeware. Cast on with confidence and master even the trickiest of stitches with The Knitting Book. This bestselling guide features over 250 step-by-step techniques, showing you everything from simple knit and purl stitches and techniques for casting on and off, to colourwork, cables, brioche, and lace, as well as...

Create up to 14 adorable animal friends with this kid-friendly knitting loom kit. Just wrap the easy-to-use yarn around the loom, and then use the hook tool to weave it together. Add some stuffing and tie the ends together. In no time, you’ll have a little plush nugget you can customise into a cute critter. Follow the illustrated, kid-friendly instructions...

Knits to Wear features 17 Scandinavian-inspired patterns that blend comfort with contemporary elegance. Create your own treasured pieces with this beautiful book by one of today’s most beloved knitwear designers, Veronika Lindberg (also known as Kutova Kika). Knits to Wear offers 17 patterns destined to become cherished favourites. From simple, timeless designs to modern pieces with a romantic twist, decorative...

The time has come for a fresh, fun take on the classic granny square. Featuring 20 popular animals, including dogs, cats, bears, sheep, pigs, lions, turtles, ladybirds, sloths, and more, All-New Twenty to Make: Animal Granny Squares has a 3D animal to suit every taste! Use different stitches to create textured elements such as fluffy manes, shaggy fur, and frilly...

This collection of beautiful blooms will give you something colourful all year round: knit a spring bunch of daffodils, a summer bouquet of roses, a display of autumn-flowering anemones and a festive poinsettia. There are 20 projects to choose from, including: an intricate peony; a colourful freesia; a delicate viola; the iconic English rose; and the distinctive Scottish thistle. The...

100 Essential Knitting Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know knitting stitches to refresh or expand on a reader's needlework skills. Whether you are new to knitting, want to widen your repertoire, or just need a comprehensive reference guide to look things up, you'll find everything you need to improve your skills and feel confident tackling a wide range...

Farm animals are great for acting out stories, engaging young children, or for added entertainment during musical renditions of well-known nursery rhymes. Knitted Farm Animals contains a fabulous range of adorable animals, each with its own distinct and humorous character. This attractive collection of original designs, created with strong contemporary colours and durable, child-friendly yarn, is simply a must for...

Introducing the first official Harry Potter knitting book – a deluxe guide to creating over 25 authentic Harry Potter knits based on the iconic films. 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 over 25 magical knits, the book includes patterns for clothing, home...

Knit a cosy kitchen—knit your own dishcloths! Easy Knit Dishcloths offers 13 designs that are a great way to learn to knit, try a new yarn, or use some of your stash, and create a beautiful supply of colourful, environmentally friendly, reusable cloths for cleaning, display, and gifting. To help beginners get started and to refresh more experienced knitters, the...

52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine. What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cosy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, or for hiking adventures over spring afternoons and summer nights, knitted socks are the ultimate small luxury. Whether they're a...

52 Weeks of Scarves is a contemporary collection of 52 patterns for scarves, shawls, wraps, cowls, and collars from Nordic knitting experts Laine. Nothing brings more comfort than a hand-knitted scarf – from a light wrap for cool shoulders on summer evenings or spring mornings to a beautiful shawl as the centrepiece of autumnal outfits, or a cosy collar to...

From Summer Lee, sock knitting guru and author of reader-favorite The Sock Project, a new collection of patterns for making socks in every shape and size, all in her signature palette of neon bright colorsFrom the author of The Sock Project comes a new book that helps knitters build their skills in fresh and exciting ways. This volume presents a...

A fresh, updated edition of the classic learn-to-knit book, from the creators of the premier knit and crochet brand Pom PomKnit How is the classic learn-to-knit book, stocked by more independent yarn stores than any other beginner book. Now, straight from the needles of Pom Pom, comes a fresh edition of this all-time favorite, with all-new photography, a bright new...

From knitting experts Laine, 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II is a colourful, abundant and even more versatile book on patterns than its bestselling predecessor. The patterns, contributed by a diverse group of 47 talented designers from all over the world, are clear, approachable and graded into three sizes, and are accompanied by gorgeous photography. Using a variety of different...

Restore, revive and treasure the knitwear you love with knitwear repair expert Alexandra Brinck. Drawing on years of experience, Alexandra shares the techniques, skills and confidence you need to restore treasured garments and make them last for years to come. Whether you're repairing a cherished heirloom sweater, rescuing a favourite cashmere cardigan, or correcting mistakes in your own knitting projects,...

A fun collection of stranded colourwork and intarsia knitting patterns to make buildings inspired by iconic cities including London, Paris, Copenhagen, Sydney, Amsterdam, Prague, and New York. Australian designer, Jake Henzler, is making a real name for himself with his knitted building blocks for classic buildings from well-known cities. The designs in Knit the City Building Blocks are modular so...

Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting—twenty patterns inspired by the hit series from STARZ and Sony Pictures Television, based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels. From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to the eastern shores of North America, the TV show Outlander brings to life in gorgeous detail the...

The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and knitting today! Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting. The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on,...

What do you get if you combine the art of knitting small stuffed toys with Pokémon? Only the best knitting book ever! Pokémon Knitting provides detailed step-by-step instructions so you can create 20 different Pokémon. It's a varied selection, with plenty of interesting colours and shapes to ensure hours of knitting fun. The Pokémon will be instantly recognisable to fans...

Delight children and adults alike with a fabulous range of cuddly knitted wild animals. Inside this fun, colourful book, Knitted Wild Animals, there are 15 wild creatures to choose from, each with a distinct personality, including: Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Giant Panda, Monkey, Koala, Penguin, and many more. A colourful gallery showcases the animals, featuring both front and back views....

The secret to knitting great-fitting hats and shaping elegant sleeves lies in using the right increase or decrease techniques. Approachable and insightful, Judith Durant provides clear instructions and step-by-step photographs that showcase swatches for each technique. From working shaped lace to adjusting necklines, you ll soon have a go-to strategy for successfully tackling knitting challenges of all shapes and sizes.

Knit a glorious Moomin sock collection for the whole family with 29 unique, intricately designed Fair Isle sock patterns, complete with charts. Inspired by Tove Jansson's Moomin books, each pattern is a loving homage to Jansson's beloved characters, brought to life by the artistry of top Finnish knitwear designers. You're invited on an enchanting knitting adventure deep into the heart...

From Elizabeth Zimmermann, who “revolutionized the art of knitting” (New York Times), the classic knitting bible that removes the frustration and puts the fun back into knitting with easy-to-follow instructions and timeless designs. Do you love to knit—and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you...

This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fibre-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. The...

A fun collection of 20 colourwork knitting designs for accessories including hats, cowls, socks, and mittens. The five unique designs that are adapted to make 20 different accessories are all inspired by towns in the Netherlands where author Carmen Jorissen has lived. They reflect her skill at creating eye-catching colour combinations and designs that work across a range of accessories....

Make the most of that stash of yarn that so many of us have lurking in a cupboard or drawer with this exciting collection of patterns from Weekend Makes: Stash Knitting by Emma Osmond. Each fun project uses between 2 and 4 balls of yarn to create something delightful for your home, to give as a gift, or to enjoy...

Kids Knit is a stylish and aspirational book containing age and stage appropriate knitting techniques and patterns. The projects enable children to learn the basics of knitting and start creating simple items very quickly. Kids Knit is also interspersed with beautiful photography, knitting jokes and activities, and attractive illustrations. The start of each level contains photographed step-by-step tutorials covering new...

Entrelac Knitting by Norwegian knitwear designers Heidi Eikeland and Mette Hovden offers a comprehensive, step-by-step introduction to entrelac knitting. This technique involves forming fabric by knitting textured, diamond-shaped blocks, resulting in a woven appearance unlike any other, and it is now easier than ever to master! The book features a selection of eye-catching, contemporary garments suitable for men, women, and...

All-New Twenty to Make: Scarves to Knit offers 20 gorgeous, quick-to-knit scarf designs from best-selling author, Monica Russel. Whether you want a lacy scarf for a cool summer's evening or a chunky-knit scarf for a snowy day; whether you're drawn to statement stripes, bold Fair Isle or geometric textures; or whether you're making a thoughtful gift for a loved one...

The Knitting Stitches Bible is a complete beginner's guide to knitting, offering 100 inspiring swatches to choose from, along with a stunning patchwork blanket project to consolidate your skills. Fully illustrated and packed with inspiration, this comprehensive guide is perfect whether you're looking to learn the basics, build your skills, or complete a satisfying knitting project. Starting with a thorough...

Learn to Knit in 50 Squares offers a unique 2-in-1 knitting course where you build your knitting skills one square at a time and then join them together to create a beautiful blanket. This practical guide explains all the basic knitting stitches and techniques. Each of the 50 knitted swatches focuses on a different skill and builds on the previous...

Most knitting patterns are written from a right-handed point of view, leaving left-handed knitters to adapt instructions that were never designed for them. Knitting Against the Grain: Left-handed Knitting examines long-standing assumptions about handedness in knitting and how it has shaped knitting language, teaching, and pattern writing. Drawing on the idea of inclusivity and a hand-neutral language, this book shows...

52 Weeks of Sweaters is the eighth volume in Laine Publishing's hugely popular 52 Weeks series – this time featuring sweaters, cardigans, vests, and slipovers. Including 52 patterns by 52 talented designers from all over the world, inside you’ll find a wide range of techniques from simple stockinette stitch to textures, colourwork, and cables (and even one crochet piece!). The...

Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand-knit socks can be a major challenge! In Custom Socks, Kate Atherley sets out to teach knitters of all levels the skills and tools they need to understand sock fit, and to knit a pair of socks that fit properly. She calls on her years of experience...

Sweaters that truly fit are finally within reach. The Knitter’s Sweater Fitting Bible is the essential guide for knitters who want to create garments that fit beautifully and feel amazing. Whether you’re tired of sweaters that ride up, sag, or just don’t sit right, this book will walk you through every step of understanding, adjusting, and designing for perfect fit....

Now in paperback! Imagine a softly striped crib blanket knit in the comforting colours of the nursery. Or a sophisticated cashmere wrap featuring rich jewel tones that set off a favourite black dress. Knitting teacher and author Margaret Radcliffe presents a world of colour techniques in a single comprehensive reference that you'll consult every time two or more yarn colours...

Bring the traditions of simple, design-led Nordic style to your knitting repertoire. Nordic Knits is the complete collection of Nordic-inspired patterns that will bring the perfectly balanced, "less is more" Scandi sensibility to your knitting projects. Forever in style and always cool, the Nordic-style knits are the perfect gift for friends and family—or just a great self-gift anytime! Nordic Knits...

KnitOvation includes more than 150 brand new colourwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with clever, quirky, and beautiful motifs including botanicals, animals, and geometric patterns. The motifs are accompanied by a selection of accessory and garment designs to illustrate how the motifs can be used, and technical information on...

23 knitting patterns for jumpers and cardigans to last a lifetime Combining her love for the outdoors and knitting, Linka Neumann presents patterns for Scandi-style jumpers, cardigans and a headband that will keep you warm and dry, no matter how rough the weather is.Drawing on traditional Norwegian knitting methods, these designs for thick, woolly knits are not only comfortable and...

Put those clunky double-pointed needles down and learn to knit fabulous socks on your straight needles. Sharing her groundbreaking technique for straight-knit socks, Alice Curtis provides step-by-step instructions for 20 original patterns that feature a variety of yarns and an array of motifs ranging from cables to argyle. The possibilities for creative variations are endless, and each pattern can easily...

Fibre and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting four basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple...

The Big Book of Latvian Mittens is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for Latvian mittens, featuring 100 knitting patterns and charts. Author Ieva Ozolina has curated a brand new collection of stranded colourwork knitting patterns for traditional Latvian mittens. This collection combines these new patterns with those previously published in her books: Knit Like a Latvian and Knit Like...

Find a new way to learn to knit with this card deck of 52 stitches to get you started! In this unique card deck, you'll find step-by-step instructions for 52 simple stitches and textural stitch patterns to up your knitting game. Each card shows the finished stitch texture with clear and concise instructions on how to knit it, attractively designed...

Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan's most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky, with colours ranging from earthy to vivid. Keiko Okamoto is recognised around the world for her colourful and textural stitches, and this book features beautiful colour photos showing the full...

Knitted cables are fascinating to knitters of all abilities, and this handy cable knitting stitch dictionary is the perfect reference guide. Packed with over 100 cable stitches, it covers everything from timeless classics to exciting, contemporary stitches. Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary covers all the essential skills needed to produce successful cables, such as cable terminology, how to read and follow...

Grab your yarn and knitting needles and delve into this wonderful book from best-selling author, Sarah Keen. Sarah shows readers how to make 10 adorable topsy-turvy knitted dolls based on well-known and loved characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Each project has accessories or extra characters to knit, providing plenty of play potential for children choosing to recreate scenes...

Create a knitted bag, cute purse and fun pompom scarf using the French knitter, knitting needles and pompom tool. Learn how to knit using the detailed step by step guide. Suitable from 6 yrs+

Learn to knit and crochet with this deluxe set, which includes easy-to-use tools and detailed instructions. Let your imagination bloom, creating different yarn projects.  The Integration of arts and creativity into scientific toys is critical to balanced learning and to helping children explore their limitless imagination.

Discover 8 enchanting little gnomes to knit, from popular knitting designer and gnome enthusiast, Sarah Schira. In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you’ll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and kindly bunch, ready to welcome anyone who rambles their way. From Gnorri, the skilled gardener tending to the Ancient Oak, to Gnoddy,...

Get started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to knitting! From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how, practical illustrations, and three simple projects. Perfect for complete beginners, Pocket Book of Knitting breaks down everything you need to know about knitting: how to read a ball band...

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts features five incredible quilt designs, each shown in two different colourways. It includes a 'pick-and-mix' quilt gallery that provides ideas for combining favourite blocks to create even more quick quilt designs. Learn how to make quick and easy sampler quilts using the world's favourite pre-cut fabric pack, the Jelly Roll! Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts is packed...

This gorgeous book will show you how to create breathtaking works of wall art and statement home décor – all made using simple macramé knots, natural dyes, and 100 per cent recycled materials. Start by learning 18 key knots and 8 beautiful patterns, all shown clearly using step-by-step photography. Learn how to use natural dyes and how to pre-treat and...

Yarn and fibre enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog's beloved knitting series, which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love. This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and...

Learn how to knit with simple, easy-to-follow guides and over 20 cute and cosy project patterns! Interested in knitting but unsure where to start? Everyday Knitting offers simple, step-by-step tutorials geared towards beginning knitters. Master the basics of knitting and improve your technique with clear, comprehensive instructions for casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitches, and more. Once you've...

Discover the perfect beginning and ending for every knitting project! Detailed instructions for each technique are combined with step-by-step photography to help you create edges that are tighter, looser, stretchier, or lacier. No matter what you're knitting, Leslie Ann Bestor has the cast on and bind off that will give your project the perfect edge. For any knitting enthusiast, Cast...

Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are a common element in lots of patterns, but most patterns don’t include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with detailed, in-depth instructions for creating 94 different styles of cable, from perfectly plain to fantastically fancy. Close-up photos and clear instructions teach...

Experience the magic of knitting in the first-ever Lord of the Rings knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the mythical world of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Knit your way across J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, from the Shire’s idyllic countryside to the Elfin palaces of Rivendell, with this first-ever Lord of the Rings knitting guide. With patterns to suit...

The exciting follow-up to the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly best seller, Harry Potter: Knitting Magic: More Patterns From Hogwarts & Beyond offers 28 new official patterns for projects ranging from spellbinding stuffed toys to cozy house apparel to all-new costume replicas—including bewitching projects inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films! Praise for Harry Potter: Knitting Magic, Volume...

Knitted Flowers is a collection of 30 pretty projects to create floral displays, accessories, and decorations from yarn. Author: Sian Brown fell in love with yarn and knitting while studying for a BA in Fashion and Textiles in Cheltenham, UK. She went on to become a knitwear designer, working full time then freelancing for commercial companies supplying the high street...

Dive into a world of warmth, comfort, and style with Cardigans, a beautiful book bursting with inspiration that invites seasoned knitters and beginners alike to construct perfect cardigans from a selection of 20 projects. Dreaming of a stylish summer cardigan? Or snuggling into a plush winter cardigan as cosy as a warm hug? The stunning images in this book will...

People of the past knew the magic of a handmade garment - the uniqueness, the custom fit, the time and care taken by the knitter. In today's world of mass-production, we now crave the individuality and satisfaction that comes with creating a piece of clothing for ourselves or a loved one from scratch. Knitters in the early decades of the...

Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a new title in the Best in Show series. This time they have turned back time and delved into the fascinating prehistoric world with a collection of new patterns for dinosaurs and other creatures. There are twelve realistic knitting patterns for all the favourites, with a terrifying T-rex, a soaring Pterodactyl and...

The slow, mindful craft of hand knitting is good for the planet and good for the mind. Meditative and fulfilling, it gives crafters a sense of accomplishment as well as a unique final product. In Knit, knitwear designer and ROWS founder Alice Hoyle shows you how to create dynamic pieces with creative and inspiring techniques. Along with 16 gorgeous projects,...

From the creator, director, and producer of nudinits, the world's first all-knitted animation, comes this brand-new naughty knitting book... Discover 19 cheeky knitting patterns for accessories and homewares, all inspired by the saucy scenes and bare-bottomed characters from Sarah Simi's much-loved Woolly Bush village. From tea cozies that celebrate Bernard's marvellous marrow and Barbara's gorgeous buns, to mischievous mug cozies...

The cowlette—a cross between a cowl and a shawl—is easy for knitters of all levels to make and customise with Safiyyah Talley's accessible instructions, including a wide range of size- and gender-inclusive versions. Popular knitwear designer Safiyyah Talley shows you how to knit a cowlette and presents 23 unique patterns in a range of size- and gender-inclusive versions. She also...

Dive headfirst into the world of knitting. With Tom Daley as your coach, learn everything you need to know to practise this versatile craft. This dedicated knitting collection features fifteen patterns originally introduced in Tom’s first book, Made With Love, now available specifically for knitting enthusiasts. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some experience, you'll quickly pick up...

Discover the ease and fun of knitting without needles! No Needles Knitting by craft influencer Vickie Howell revolutionises yarn crafting with techniques that require no knitting needles. Using just your hands and chunky yarns, you can create stunning pieces for both fashion and home decor. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned knitter looking for a new approach, this...

Nordic Sailors & Fishermen’s Sweaters by Lotte Rahbek and Gitte Verner Jensen is a captivating collection of patterns for classic sweaters and knitwear, drawing inspiration from cherished historical designs from Norway and Scandinavia. Inspired by traditional sweater styles worn by sailors and fishermen in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this unique collection is based on a photographic archive from...

Craft your own wizarding world with the first official Harry Potter knitting book – a deluxe guide to creating magical knits based on the iconic franchise. Featuring over 25 spellbinding knits, the book includes patterns for clothing, home projects, and keepsakes pulled straight from the films – and even includes a few iconic costume pieces as seen on-screen. With yarn...

Introducing the first official Star Wars knitting book – a deluxe guide to creating over 25 Star Wars knits for fans of the iconic global franchise. A cultural juggernaut, Star Wars has enchanted audiences for almost fifty years with its classic tale of Good vs. Evil. Now you can bring Star Wars to your home and clothing, with this official...

Craft Your Cure is a creative journey of art, craft and DIY activities designed to restore your mind, furniture, and home, authored by a TV personality with a background in art therapy. Creativity has proven benefits to our mental health, and this unique craft book shows you how to make with memories, heal through art, and repair your mind. Gemma...

Do you know your Stegosaurus from your Velociraptor, or a Diplodocus from a Triceratops? If not, then this fun and fact-filled book of prehistoric projects is a must-have. All dino-obsessed children and grown-ups alike will love these quirky knitted toys, and with 15 different patterns to choose from, there is no excuse not to get knitting. New knitters need not...

Knit 20 vibrant colourwork projects for you and your home, from renowned British knitwear designer and artist Dee Hardwicke. 'This superbly designed book is a unique celebration of the way that knitting can bring us together by using art and decoration to tell our stories.' - FineFettleFabrics.uk Brimming with artistic inspiration and filled with patterns for gorgeous colourwork knitwear and...

A knitting adventure with projects, patterns, rituals, yoga, creative inspiration, numerology, knitting experts, astrology, community, and more. Vickie Howell, the DIY channel's popular queen of fibre, pens a love letter to knitting with The Knit Vibe—a book like no other—with interviews, patterns, and an in-depth look at the knitting community and the creative potential of knitting. Dive into a special...

Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter by Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans aims to equip adventurous knitters with the skills to knit and create shawls and wraps of all shapes and sizes, helping them forge their own shawl-knitting paths. Tips and tutorials address the technical aspects of shawl knitting, from shaping to adapting stitch patterns to making...

A fractal is a complex geometric figure made up of patterns that repeat themselves at smaller and smaller, or larger and larger, scales. In nature, they’re found in fern leaves and corals. In this book, they’re found in the pattern for a scarf, the cables of a pullover, and the intricate hemline of a skirt. The pentagon is a familiar...