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220 Aran Stitches and Patterns - Volume 5 (Harmony Guides)
220 Aran Stitches and Patterns - Volume 5 (Harmony Guides)
Author: Collins, Brown
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 6/4/2009


All Harmony Guides are wonderful reference books, including this one.


50 Heirloom Buttons to Make
50 Heirloom Buttons to Make
Author: Nancy Nehring, Marcus Tullis (Photographer)
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 10/19/2009


Very clear instructions. Great resource.


The Age of Gold : The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream
Review Date: 3/9/2014


Very good book, provides a great deal of material. I highly recommend this book!


Anny Blatt : Timeless Classics from the Knit Collection
Anny Blatt : Timeless Classics from the Knit Collection
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 12/13/2008


very classic designs. i recommend this book to the knitter who enjoys timeless, interesting and a bit more formal sweaters.


Area Woman Blows Gasket : And Other Tales from the Domestic Frontier
Review Date: 3/19/2010


A good read if you enjoy humorous essays on family life, in the Erma Bombeck vein.


Beyond Crossword Puzzles
Beyond Crossword Puzzles
Author: Mike Miller
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 5/15/2011


a good book for puzzlers


Coincidences: Touched by a Miracle
Coincidences: Touched by a Miracle
Author: Antoinette Bosco
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 7/27/2009


"...[the author] Antoinette Bosco has collected a kaleidoscope of stories about real people from all walks of life who experienced what might be called a "remarkable coincidence" in their lives."

Great read!


Complete Guide to Needlework
Complete Guide to Needlework
Author: Readers Digest Editors
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 42
Review Date: 5/9/2009


Excellent resource; i use it for knitting. A classic

Hilary


Confessions of a Wall Street Analyst: A True Story of Inside Information and Corruption in the Stock Market
Review Date: 5/28/2009
Helpful Score: 1


If you enjoy reading about historical events that changed the market, I recommend this book. Not face paced reading, but still, a good read.


Countryknits for Kids: Complete Patterns and Instructions for 24 Casual Sweaters Inspired by American Folk Designers
Review Date: 6/1/2009


Classic types of sweaters with adorable intarsia designs. The designs are also suitable for uses with other projects.


The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America
Review Date: 8/19/2008


This is a fascinating book which I highly recommend. If you are interested in history and crime, pick up this book. You won't be able to put it down.


Domino Knitting (Knitting Technique series)
Domino Knitting (Knitting Technique series)
Author: Vivian Høxbro
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 8/20/2008


This is a great book using modular knitting techniques. If you like Horst Schultz's work, you will be interested in Vivian's work.


Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Author: Betty Edwards
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 26
Review Date: 9/11/2008
Helpful Score: 1


Great book, novel ideas, I highly recommend it to those who want to learn drawing.


Edle Maschen. Neue Strickideen. Einfach und trendy.
Edle Maschen. Neue Strickideen. Einfach und trendy.
Author: Erika Knight
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 12/7/2008


contmporary knitting patterns of sweaters, slippers, and home items. Written in German. very clean, modern designs. I already owned a copy of this when I ordered it.


Folk Shawls: 25 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World
Folk Shawls: 25 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World
Author: Cheryl Oberle
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.7/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 8/22/2008
Helpful Score: 1


great reference book as well as pattern book. i recommend it highly.


Gift Knits: More Than 70 Wearable  Decorative Projects
Gift Knits: More Than 70 Wearable Decorative Projects
Author: Chris Rankin
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 12/26/2008
Helpful Score: 3


Knit soft toys, colorful gloves, sweaters for children, matching bootie and sweater sets. for the knitter who enjoys knitting for others, this is a great book. good for newbies as well as experienced knitters. full color photos and complete directions for each project.


Icelandic Knitting: Using Rose Patterns
Icelandic Knitting: Using Rose Patterns
Author: Helene Magnusson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 9/3/2009


Beautiful photographs. A great book regarding a specific folk knitting technique.


Knit Tricks!: Easy Shaping Techniques: 25 Stylish Projects from Simple Rectangles
Review Date: 2/18/2009


This book will assist the new knitter in furthering their knitting skills. Clear photographs and instructions of each project, the author provides innovative designs for tops, ponchos, shrugs, scarves. This book would appeal to the intermediate-beginner knitter.


Knitting Around the World
Knitting Around the World
Author: Threads Magazine, Threads
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 7/30/2009


Great compilation of "the best of" Threads Magazine.


Knitting for Dummies
Knitting for Dummies
Author: Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant, Cheryl Fall
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/21/2008


great reference book, especially for beginners


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