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	Creature Comforts. This is such a cute book for babies.
	32 Knitting Patterns and Tales from around the world by Vicki Square
	For your pre-teen or teen - great easy projects
	I love this book - they are not felted just knit great bags for summer
	Some lovely easy wraps for all seasons
	Wonderful book of patterns for Fishermen's sweaters from the British Isles
	Mother of Purl-by Edith Eig, owner of LaKnitterie Parisienne, Los Angeles. "Friends, fun and fabulous designs at Hollywood's Knitting Circle"
	This is a gorgeous book. I love her patterns - they are a little out-there but you can always alter the part you don't like. It's work the look.
	Another beautiful book for your library
	XRX Books, BOOK 3: COLOR "The Power and the Glory" by Sally Melville "Inspiration and instruction to build your skills, wardrobe and confidence". "Techiques for color, beginners and beyond." 40 Projects that explore knitting with color" hardcover $24.95
	So cute - lots of cute patterns with color work
	Another really cute pre-teen or teen book!
	I love this book, too. I think this techniques makes a gorgeous garment. Give it a try.
	I have used this book many times - a must for your sock library.
	Got any silk blends laying around. This is perfect - great patterns
	This is such a nice book for that quick knit for a friend or family.
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	AFTER DARK Uncommon Knits for Night Time by Jill Eaton 20 cool knits for Hot Nights, great fun projects to wear for the upcoming Holiday Seasons. Hardcover $12.00 plus $2.00 postage
	HATS - A Knitter's Dozen by XRX Book 25 patterns, hundreds of possibilities, The BEST of Knitter's magazine. Great hat patterns for each person on your list. Paper cover $7.00 plus $2.00 postage
	YUMMY YARNS KNITS FOR KIDS 20 easy-to-knit designs for ages 2 and 8 featuring fun novelty yarns by Kathleen Greco and Nick Greco. Fashions for kids knit with fun novelty yarn. $19.95
	simply knit This book was created by the 'Simply Knit' yarn shop in New Jersey. Included are ten patterns including several adult sweaters and coats, a hat, and a child's sweater. All designs are knit in a DK weight yarn (approx. 5 sts/inch) and are bold geometric patterns and shapes: simple, yet dramatic. $8.00 plus $2.00 postage Paperbound, 11 x 11", 36 pages, color photos
LOCAL INTEREST!	Knitters I Know: cool patterns from cool people by Linda M. Niemeyer This is a fun little book with interesting patterns. Linda is the owner of Minnesota-based Blue Sky Alpacas and the designers of the patterns are all local fiber enthusiasts. There are photos and brief bios of the designers and you may well recognize them from local fiber events. All patterns are knit with Blue Sky Alpaca and are for advanced beginner to intermediate skilled knitters. Included are a scarf, hat, mittens, socks, throw, cell phone pouches and a hot water bottle cozy. $18.00 Spiral-bound, 5 ½ x 7", 42 pages, color photos
	If you have not read this yet - put it on your todo list. Great stories and great beginning patterns. I learned a great deal from this book.

	How to Knit by The National Needlework Association This is a great primer for beginners with large colored diagrams. There is information on equipment, learning to knit and purl, increases and decreases, color work, sizing garments, and finishing. This book teaches only the English or "throwing" method of knitting. $3.00 plus $2.00 postage Paperbound, 8½ x 11", 39 pages, color illustrations
	Kids Can Do It Knitting by Judy Ann Sadler Knitting is a creative pastime and is great fun for kids. This book has colorful illustrations to teach simple knitting techniques. There are full-color photos and simple-to-follow directions for many projects including scarves, book bag, hat, blanket, headband, mittens and slipper socks. $5.95 Paperbound, 7¼ x 10", 40 pages
	1000 Sweaters, By Amanda Griffiths Mix and match patterns for the perfect, personalized sweater. This is a great book to help design your own sweater. Hardcover $29.99
	The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie M. Wiseman The introduction to this book accurately begins with: "The techniques in this book will give you everything you need to finish your knitted garments perfectly." This book contains excellent color illustrations and photos for the techniques. Not only are the techniques for finishing explained, but also methods to use during the knitting process to prepare for better finishing of the garment. Included are sections on cast-ons, increases and decreases, selvages, bind-offs, seams, picking up stitches, borders and bands, and buttonholes. An interesting and useful feature of this book is a description of the benefits and drawbacks of the various techniques. This book is a wonderful resource of finishing techniques for both beginners and more advanced knitters. $24.95 Spiral-bound, 6 ¾ x 9 ½", 144 pages, color drawings and photos
	A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara Walker Over 500 stitch patterns including knit/purl, ribbing, multi-color, slip stitch, twisted stitch, fancy texture, yarn-over, eyelet, lace and cable patterns. $30.00 Paperbound, 8 x 9 ¼", 301 pages, black & white photos
	A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara Walker Over 700 stitch patterns including knit/purl, slip stitch, mosaic, fancy color, twisted stitch, cable, yarn-over, eyelet, and lace patterns along with lace panels, borders and edgings. $30.00 Paperbound, 8 x 9 ¼", 398 pages, black & white photos
	Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara Walker Over 350 stitch patterns including texture, twisted stitch, cable, lace, mosaic, and color patterns. Most patterns are given in charted format. There is also an added section of miscellaneous patterns that are given in written format without charts. $30.00 Paperbound, 8 x 9 ¼", 269 pages, black & white photos
	A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara Walker This book is a reprint of Sampler Knitting with an added bonus of 82 never-before-published stitch patterns. Patterns include basic shapes in garter stitch, mosaic samplers, cable samplers, and lace samplers. Most patterns are given in chart format. $30.00 Paperbound, 8 x 9 ¼", 241 pages, black & white photos
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	Jamieson's Shetland Knitting Book by Unicorn Books and Crafts, Inc. This book contains 16 designs worked with Jamieson's Shetland knitting yarns worked in a variety of styles including Fair Isle, cabled, and textured. Included are sweaters for women and men. Plus, there's an interesting article on whales in the Shetland waters and a Shetland recipe. $21.95 Paperbound, 8 ¼ x 11 ¾", 96 pages, color photos
	Jamieson's Shetland Knitting Book 2 by Unicorn Books and Crafts, Inc. In this second book of knitting designs with Jamieson's Shetland knitting yarns there are 21 new designs. Included are sweaters for women, men and children and a hat and scarf. There are wonderful classic designs in Fair Isle and texture patterns along with some colorful surprises. Plus, there's a wonderful article with photos on working border collies! $24.95 Paperbound, 8 ¼ x 11 ¾", 112 pages, color photos

	Domino Knitting by Vivian Høxbro Domino knitting is a simple modular technique that provides color and pattern interest. The pieces are worked in small squares. This book includes well-illustrated instructions and provides patterns for a variety of projects including scarves, throws, pillows, cap and vest. Also included is a section on how to design your own garment using this technique. $16.95 Paperbound, 6 x 7¼ ", 96 pages, 48 color photos
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Crochet Books

	CROCHET BAGS! by Candi Jensen 15 hit projects for carrying your stuff. "Hip handbags, pretty purses, elegant evening clutches and big beachy totes." Hardcover $14.95
	CROCHET SCARVES! by Candi Jensen "16 Hip projects for dressing up your look! Rediscover crochet's charms. Crochet is bak and it has never looked better...." Hardcover $14.95
	Kids Can Do It: Crocheting by Gwen Blakley Kinsler & Jackie Young Crocheting is a fun and fast craft which requires minimal equipment: perfect for kids! This book has colorful instructions on how to crochet including selecting materials and finishing techniques. Also included are patterns for fun and simple projects: a scarf, bookmarks, hair accessories, bags, belt, locker organizer and blanket. $5.95 Paperbound, 7 ¼ x 10", 40 pages, color photos and illustrations
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