Sometimes it is a cherished knitted item that starts a story, sometimes the quest for another skein of the perfect yarn, sometimes the way knitting is worked into a memory—there is a reason that a yarn might be a tale or a thread, drawing us along as these knitters do with their stories of the knitter’s art. Raveling or unraveling, knitters such as Lily Chin, Betty Christiansen, Teva Durham, Clara Parkes, Caroline Herzog, and Lela Nargi take us into their confidence, sharing with us the whimsy, the insights, and the plain pleasure that the age-old craft of knitting has brought into their lives—and now ours. Sprinkled throughout the text are quaint pen-and-ink illustrations, some by the authors and other from vintage pattern booklets. An extensive list of book resources, organized according to themes that surface throughout the book, is included. With all this and more, Knitting Memories offers something for every knitter. Price: $ 9.95]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/elizabeth-zimmermann-s-knitter-s-almanac-the-commemorative-edition.html One of America's most ingenious and creative knitters presents 23 patterns in this beloved classic of knitting lore. Elizabeth Zimmermann's bestselling guide includes Aran sweaters, mittens, socks, and patterns for other items that can be followed by intermediate to advanced knitters or adapted into original works. This commemorative hardcover edition celebrates the centenary of Elizabeth Zimmermann's birth and the 50th anniversary of the founding of her company. Its new features include color photos of the finished patterns, many of them reknit using contemporary yarns, as well as a frontispiece by Andrew Wyeth, a preface by the author's daughter, an introduction by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, instructions for the February Lady Sweater, and other bonus items. Price: $ 24.95]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/simply-crochet-by-robyn-chachula.html Robyn Chachula offers valuable designer advice and stylish crochet projects with a stash-busting twist in Simply Crochet. Robyn's enthusiasm for beautiful crochet coupled with her expert construction skills inspired this collection of patterns for crocheters looking to get maximum use out of their yarn. Inside you'll find 22 cleverly designed one, three, and five skein patterns for creating charming crocheted jewelry, scarves, bags, shawls, socks, vests, skirts, cardigans, jackets, home accessories, and baby friendly items. These patterns—from top designers including Carol Ventura, Tracie Barrett, Kristin Omdahl, and Doris Chan—will help you learn how to maximize the value of your yarn without compromising on style. Price: $ 22.95]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/toe-up-2-at-a-time-socks-by-melissa-morgan-oakes.html Yet Another Revolution in Knitting Two at Once on One Circular Needle! Includes 15 New Sock Patterns. Price: $ 16.95]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/all-wound-up-the-yarn-harlot-writes-for-a-spin.html Inside All Wound Up, New York Times best-selling author and self-proclaimed Yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee spins her third yarn on knitting for the 60 million knitters in North America who collectively spend $45 billion a year on knitting-related merchandise. In her trademark style, McPhee talks about knitting, parenting, friendship, and--gasp!--even crocheting in essays that are at times touching, often hilarious, and always entertaining. Fans of her popular blog at www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/ will adore this all-new collection of tales of the woolen and silky skein, which follow the Yarn Harlot's previous exploits chronicled inside Yarn Harlot and Free-Range Knitter. Price: $ 16.99]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/knitting-experience-book-3-by-sally-melville.html Beautiful, intricate, flowing, mysterious, iconic—cable knit sweaters are all that and more. They are classic, stylish wardrobe staples. For many of us, cables are the main reason we were compelled to learn to knit in the first place. But it’s necessary to be an ultra-advanced knitter to even think about knitting cables, right?Not really. In Cables Untangled, widely published author, knitwear designer, and teacher Melissa Leapman demystifies this perennially popular technique, guiding the reader through the process step by step. Even if you’ve mastered just a few basic knitting techniques, you can turn out beautiful cables too!A comprehensive resource book for knitters of all levels, Cables Untangled features over twenty cabled projects, from simple household items to clothing, fashion accessories, and gifts for virtually everyone on your list. Every project is beautifully photographed and includes useful detail shots of every piece of cabled fabric.In addition to the projects, Cables Untangled includes an invaluable Cable Stitch Dictionary, giving you the tools to be a skilled and creative cable-knitter. Extra resources include:• A guide to using knitting charts and understanding their symbols• A comprehensive stitch library of both traditional and unusual rib, panel, and allover cable stitches, all clearly photographed and accompanied by easy-to-use charts• Tips for designing your own projectsThroughout the book, Leapman relies on the techniques she has developed teaching her popular workshops—making the process easy and fun for anyone.Here’s the book that will bring your knitting to a whole new level, help you impress family and friends with your beautiful creations, and open up a new world of creative opportunities. Without a doubt, Cables Untangled is an indispensable resource in helping you conquer—and enjoy!—cables. It’s the ultimate guide for beginners and seasoned knitters alike.Cable knitting at its best : over 20 designs and more than 100 cable stitchesWidely published author, designer, and teacher Melissa Leapman includes over twenty beautiful sweater and accessory designs—plus more than 100 cable-stitch patterns—in the definitive cable resource book for beginners and experts alike.With Cables Untangled, even beginning knitters can learn to cable like pros, and those who already consider themselves seasoned cablers will find new avenues for their creativity and skill as they expand their repertoire and learn to design their own cabled creations. Price: $ 24.95]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/new-pathways-for-sock-knitters-by-cat-bordhi.html Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarnby Carol SulcoskiHandpainted sock yarns have captured the hearts of countless knitters. Colorful sock yarns are little gems of the knitting universe, providing hours of knitting bliss that result in a luxurious hand-crafted item. Author Carol Sulcoski, owner of Black Bunny Fibers, a popular indie fiber sock yarn source, delves into the mystery of the handpainted sock yarn and divulges its secrets, explains how to make the best of these much-loved yarns, and shows how to knit with success with 20 new patterns designed just with these yarns in mind.Knitters struggle with handpainted yarns. How do you design projects with them versus other types of yarns? How do you avoid the pitfalls of pooling and splotching? How do you combine multicolored handpaints with other types of yarns? Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn is designed to provide sock knitters with technical guidance so these wonderful yarns can be used to their best advantage, explaining the differences between various kinds of handpainted yarn and showing how to avoid undesirable effects. Combining her handdyeing and knitwear designing knowledge, Carol shares techniques and tips to help every sock knitter turn out fabulous footwear. Fun, original sock patterns from a variety of contributors illustrate these techniques. The patterns will be written for widely-available handdyed yarns so that readers can get the same results, but readers will also learn to identify patterns for their unique yarns. Price: $ 28.95]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/my-grandmother-s-knitting-family-stories-and-inspired-knits-from-top-designers.html When most people think of their grandmother's knitting, they might not immediately see the connection to a modern knitter's life. But in My Grandmother's Knitting, Larissa Brown shows us that nothing could be further from the truth. Many of today's hippest and most popular knitters found their passion for knitting under the tutelage of their grandmother or another revered family member, and in this book, they share stories and patterns inspired by their memories and their gratitude. Among the 26 contributors to My Grandmotherâ's Knitting are STC Craft authors Wendy Bernard (Custom Knits series), Teva Durham (Loop-d-Loop series), Norah Gaughan (Knitting Nature), Joan McGowan-Michael (Knitting Lingerie Style), and Leigh Radford (AlterKnits series and One More Skein) as well as many other popular designers such as Jared Flood, Cookie A., Ysolda Teague, Anne Hanson, Kay Gardiner, and Meg Swansen. Price: $ 22.50]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/cables-untangled-by-melissa-leapman.html The Indispensable One-Volume Reference Guide to KnittingKnitting expert Jane Davis teaches you everything you need to know about knitting, including: * Step-by-step instructions clearly outline techniques for over 200 stitch patterns * Complete instructions on how to knit * Full reference materials on types of yarn fibers, textures and color use * 15 simple projects to get you started, including shawls, scarves, hats, sweaters, gloves and socksThe compact, lay-flat format lets you keep your hands free to knit while color-coded page headers break topics into easy-to-navigate sections.This all-encompassing reference is a MUST HAVE for knitters of all skill levels. Price: $ 32.50]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/knitting-with-two-colors-by-meg-swansen-and-amy-detjen.html Knitting with Two Colors by Meg Swansen & Amy Detjen. Meg Swansen and Amy Detjen, both master knitters, have been working with color techniques for decades. Knitting with Two Colors not only presents the knowledge they have gathered but also expands on it with a generous amount of original color knitting techniques developed by Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg Swansen, Amy Detjen, Joyce Williams, Janine Bajus, and Cully Swansen. Price: $ 24.95]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/vogue-vests-by-vogue-knitting.html Find top of the trend designs in this exciting addition to the popular "Little Box" series. Choose from 20 ponchos, shawls, capes, and wraps; many are as easy to crochet as scarves. Spotlights styles for all occasions from everyday to elegant, plus yarns for every budget. Portable projects cards feature full-color photos; schematics, size, and materials information; and step-by-step directions. Price: $ 3.00]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/vogue-teen-knits-by-vogue-knitting.html Packed with modern styles, tips on how to create your own designs, and a history of the surprisingly close tie men and yarn have shared through the years-this original craft book is perfect for the growing band of male knitters and women who crave more cool patterns for men. Includes 25 hip projects for men, from the Banker’s Vest to the sports-friendly Beer Cozy, includes quick-to-knit accessories for the time pressed or impatient, features bigger projects for advanced knitters, rates projects by difficulty level, and includes easy-to-follow instructions and stitch index for virgin knitters Price: $ 3.00]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/finishing-school-a-master-class-for-knitters.html Finishing School Master Class. The word “finishing” fills many knitters with dread. Some even abandon projects rather than complete the necessary steps to achieve beautiful, wearable garments. Now, notable knitter and designer Deborah Newton shares her expertise and love of finishing techniques in an on-the-page master class. Deborah patiently takes her student-readers step by step through the ins and outs of blocking, seaming, edging, and embellishments, giving them the confidence and skills to create professional-looking knitwear. In addition to Deborah's expert instructions, the book includes patterns for 12 sweaters, jackets, and scarves, many with variations. Price: $ 29.95]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000 http://www.woolandcompany.com/knitting-socks-from-around-the-world-by-sue-flanders-and-janine-kosel.html 25 Patterns in a Variety of Styles and Techniques. This book collects 25 fantastic patterns for socks inspired by knitting traditions from around the world. Patterns from top designers including Star Athena, Beth Brown-Reinsel, Candace Eisner Strick, Chrissy Gardiner, Janel Laidman and Anna Zilboorg are featured, along with an introduction from Nancy Bush, author of Folk Socks. Price: $ 24.99]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:02 +0000