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Hip to Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today's Knitter (Hip to . . . Series) 32 reviews Judith L. Swartz
Interweave Press, 2002
A great place to start!
+ basic and fun, easily tweaked + Hip to Knit + Fun patterns, lots of info + Excellent knitting book...
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1000 Sweaters: Mix and Match Patterns for the Perfect, Personalized Sweater 15 reviews Amanda Griffiths
Krause Publications, 2004
An excellent concept
I think this book is for intermediate-advanced knitters, as you are still essentially making up your own pattern and need to use some judgement/experience in the process.
I agree with D G Van Velsen. I too live in Australia where 8-ply is most common and, while different yarn wieghts and larger ...
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Knitting with Beads: 30 Beautiful Sweaters, Scarves, Hats & Gloves 8 reviews Jane Davis
Lark Books, 2003
Even Beginning Knitters Can Do It
+ Beads and Beads! + Lots of Variety! + Knitting with Beads: 30 Beautiful Sweaters...
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The Secret Garden in Cross Stitch 6 reviews Thea Gouverneur, Heather Dewhurst
Merehurst, 2000
21 designs and color charts
+ Beautiful Book + A most Superb book !!! + A spectacular book + Secret gardens of cross stitch
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Comforts of Home: Simple Knitted Accents 18 reviews Erika Knight
Martingale and Company, 2000
Gorgeous book with a "nature" twist
+ Aesthetically pleasing and simple projects abound! + Fresh, clean vibe
The emphasis of this book is clear - fantastic photography. From the front page to the back, it is filled with some of the most spectacular photographs of knitting I've ever seen. The intended emphasis of the book, though, is to feature simple, natural projects for the home - made from natural ...
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Celtic Animals Charted Designs (Dover Needlework Series) 7 reviews Ina Kliffen
Dover Publications, 1996
Great book; great price
+ Advanced embroidery + A worth while purchase + Very good, but not great....
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Rep Weave and Beyond (Weaver's Studio series, The) 4 reviews Joanne Tallarovic
Interweave Press, 2004
Beautiful, inspiring, and innovative.
+ rep weave
Rep Weave and Beyond is a joy to look at and read. As a weaver of many years, this is at the top of my list of inspirational books. First of all, it's visually beautiful, being filled with full-color photographs of the author's work, which is gorgeous. Ms. Tallarovic lives in Arizona, and she ...
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Jill Gordons Cross Stitch Pictures 1 review Jill Gordon
David & Charles Publishers, 2003
An incredible value
I saw Jill Gordon's Peacock on a website that carried her charts in the UK. The chart alone was going to cost [money] including shipping. So, when a friend pointed out this book, I nearly flipped. The price was less than half the cost of a single chart, and the book is filled with a dozen other ...
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Sewing Lingerie That Fits: Stylish Underwear, Sleepwear and Loungewear for Everyday Living 9 reviews Karen Morris
Taunton, 2001
Good for advanced sewers, beginners might have trouble
+ Great reference + Great Ideas/Tips + Must have for creative sewers!
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The Best of Teresa Wentzler: Fantasy Collection 12 reviews Teresa Wentzler
Oxmoor House, 2000
Even if you already own the leaflets...
+ Fabulous Fantasy + Beautiful and challenging + Options abound here! + Lets dream alittle
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Native American Cross Stitch 4 reviews Julie Hasler
David & Charles, 2001
Amazing Book for Lovers of Native American Cross Stitching.
+ Native American Cross Stitch by Julie S. Hasler + Inspiring Cross Stitch + Good subject coverage
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Cross Stitch Myth & Magic 3 reviews David & Charles
David & Charles, 2002
A fantastic book for your cross-stitch library
+ One of the best books... + Nice Book
This is a fantastic book for cross-stitch addicts! The book is full of charts for everything from wizards and unicorns to oriental dragons and zodiac motifs. The charts are divided into 6 main categories: Myth & Magic, Winter Enchantment, Oriental Fantasy, Angelic Messengers, The Mystic Deep and ...
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A Cross Stitchers Oriental Odyssey 17 reviews Joan Elliott
David & Charles, 2001
Wonderfully detailed, no matter the size
+ Lovely Oriental Book + Beautiful Oriental Designs + Great for all skill levels! + So Stunning!
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Fit and Fabric (Threads On)
Taunton, 1991
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Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book 97 reviews Vogue Knitting Magazine Editors
Sixth&Spring Books, 2002
One of my Favorites!
+ Knitting Teacher in a book + This IS the Ultimate Knitting book + Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book + best knitting book ever
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Vintage Knits: 30 Exquisite Vintage-Inspired Patterns for Cardigans, Twin Sets, Crewnecks and More 37 reviews Sarah Dallas
Fireside, 2002
Sexy, Modern, and WONDERFUL!
+ veni, vidi, vintage + beautiful + Now I just need more yarn...
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Learning to Weave, Revised Edition 22 reviews Deborah Chandler
Interweave Press, 1995
Best for new weavers
+ New Weaver's Bible + Learning to Weave, Revised Edition + Great book for the beginner or experienced weaver + You can start weaving today
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The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook: Dyeing, Painting, Spinning, Designing, Knitting 24 reviews Lynne Vogel
Interweave Press, 2002
The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook
+ Even better book than I thought + Gorgeous book, can't make that heel no matter what + Great book!
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Shadow Knitting 9 reviews Vivian Hoxbro
Interweave Press, 2004
A knitting project & make the most of highlighting & shadows
+ Want to put a little magic in your projects ?
Add color to a knitting project and make the most of highlighting and shadows with Shadow Knitting, which demonstrates how to use alternating rows of light and dark yarn to produce subtle patterns. Prior knitting experience and experience reading patterns will assist in the use of an excellent ...
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Knitting on the Edge: Ribs, Ruffles, Lace, Fringes, Floral, Points & Picots: The Essential Collection of 350 ... 28 reviews Nicky Epstein
Sixth&Spring Books, 2004
A Reference Book One Dreams About
+ Great Resource + knitting on the edge + Knitting Enhancement
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