Knits to be Noticed

Lacy eyelets in unexpected spots. Curvy cables all around. Zigzag panels up and down.
The rich details in these ten terrific sweaters definitely make them knits to be noticed.

All the designs are the work of Deborah Newton, who is well known in fashion circles for her finesse with knitwear. "I wanted the sweaters to be fairly easy to knit, but still have interesting details that would make them interesting to make and to wear," she told us.

10 knit designs with abundant lace and texture: Classic Lace Pullover, Cable and Lace Pullover, Basketweave Raglan Pullover (turtleneck), Lace Garter Stitch Pullover, Lace and Eyelet Vest, Lace Bolero, Vintage-Feel Cardigan Blouse, Lace and Texture Cardigan, Hooded Lace Jacket, and Drawstring Cardigan.

It Girl Knits

It Girl Knits 30 Fresh Styles for the Young and Fabulous

Created by 16-year-old “It Girl” Phoenix Bess, the 30 projects presented here were all designed with a youthful philosophy—and are pieces that Bess actually wears. A Baby Doll Top, Shortie Jacket, Fingerless Gloves, Beaded Bandana, Capri Leggings, Gold Halter Top, Tiny Shorts—all are easy to knit but make big statements. Every project adheres to the Bess design principles: the use of fibers that create a great fit and are soft to the touch (like bamboo, silk, and cotton yarns), and clean, classic lines with an edgy twist (often via fun embellishments like beads, crystals, and felt).

Most of the patterns are for beginners and knitted in the round (so less tough stuff like purling, seaming, and finishing), and include instructions for adjusting hemlines, inseams, and waistlines to get the perfect fit for any body type. Divided into four chapters—Working, Relaxing, Recreating, and Celebrating—It Girl Knits even features a color chart to help you mix and match yarns (i.e., Lavender + Baby Pink = cuteness), and sidebars on how to add optional designer details and put together an outfit that best shows off your newly-knitted treasure

Skein for Skein

Join four well-known knitwear designers as they guide you through successfully substituting same-weight yarns using examples from a range of yarn producers. Learn why "skein for skein," yarn is not always the same.
Learn the ins and outs of yarn substitution and discover how style, texture, and fiber content affect results.
Explore fingering, double-knitting, worsted-weight, and bulky-weight yarns.

Chic Knits: Stylish Designs

Treat yourself to the finer knits in life! As the owner of the ultra-stylish Knitport yarn shop in Southern California, Phuong My Ly has delighted customers with her unique brand of sophisticated knits for years. Now her style-smart designs are at your fingertips. Create 16 projects that follow the knitting philosophy at Knitport—simple, wearable, and chic. Choose from sumptuous sweaters, a ruffled shrug, a lacy wrap, a baby cape and booties, plus My Phuong’s wildly popular felted bags. Indulge in extraordinary fibers such as silk, hemp, mohair, and cashmere.

Cable Confidence: a guide to textured knitting

Stitch yourself some classic chic, choosing from two wardrobe ensembles plus a collection of must-have accessories. These timeless projects will be in style years after you’ve knit the last row. Create wardrobe essentials that combine classic lines with comfortable styling. Find 24 projects that cover a variety of techniques and stitch patterns in three stylish collections: hats, tops, skirts, and bags in the “City Life” and “Elegant Afternoon” ensembles, and irresistible hats, scarves, and gloves in “Gotta Have It”. Versatile designs make it easy to knit for both him and her

Cable Confidence: a guide to textured knitting

Think cables are too tricky to master? Debunk that myth today! Cabling is just a series of knits and purls. If you can knit and purl, you already have the foundation for making gorgeous textured sweaters. A new knitting world will open up as soon as you learn the basics.

Unlock the mysteries of reading stitch charts, using cable needles, swatching, and much more with this beginner-friendly guide

Start with the easiest stitches, and then move on to more complex techniques, one step at a time

Knit up starter projects like pillows, scarves, and an afghan, and then move on to gorgeous pullovers and cardigans—14 projects in all

Fitted Knits

Fitted Knitts features 25 projects, beginning with simple T-shirts and shrugs and moving on to more advanced sweaters, cardigans and skirts. The book also includes a comprehensive section covering the skills necessary to create a well-fitted garment, removing the guesswork from customizing patterns. Each project includes customization tips and tricks, describing how to tell when and where increases should be placed to create the most attractive shaping.

Charmed Knits: Projects for fans of Harry Potter

You'll soon be knitting enchanting things you didn't know were within your powers. Charmed Knits offers dozens of patterns for items that evoke the mystique of Harry Potter - a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, Harry Christmas Ornaments, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, color photos of the finished projects, and illustrations of special stitch patterns and design elements make it easy for all knitters - from beginners to those at Mrs. Weasley's level - to work knitting magic. Charmed Knits whisks you away on a wonderful journey. Along the way, you can pick patterns inspired by the Weasleys, stock up at Diagon Alley, show your house colors, conjure up gifts, or create pieces to help you feel at home in the magical world of Harry Potter.

Silk Knits

Learn the ins and outs of knitting with silk and silk-blend yarns. Discover essential tips for working with silk and silk-blend yarns, such as how different yarns will behave depending on the stitches and textures you use. Create sumptuous garments with a wide variety of silk fibers, from delicate bouclés to chunky strands. Twenty seasonal patterns include vests, pullovers, cardigans, shells, and shawls.

Knitting Beyond Scarves

Everybody learns to knit in the same way: garter stitch. Just plain knitting. That means scarves--and plenty of ‘em. Scarves for every day of the week. Scarves for herself, her friends, her sisters and her cousins and her aunts. Scarves until even her mailman says, “No more!” When that day comes--and it will come--best-selling author Melissa Leapman will be standing by with Melissa Leapman’s Knitting Beyond Scarves. It develops basic skills with a progressive series of lessons, each supported by cool projects that go way, way beyond scarves. Hats, bags, wraps, pullovers, skirts, jackets, a tie-front cardigan, even a camisole--all of Leapman’s designs are kicky fun to make and to wear. Packed with clear illustrations and glowing photographs, Melissa Leapman’s Knitting Beyond Scarves is a hand-holding, confidence-building, inspiring knitting course that will delight beginning knitters (and their sisters and their cousins and their aunts and their mailmen).

Skirts!

Knit or crochet these beautiful stylish skirts. Patterns are lacy, feminine, and easy to make. Lengths range from below the knee to floor length, and are for daytime wear or evening dress in classic styles. The full-color, 16-page book includes 5 projects (3 crochet, 2 knit). Sizes S to 2X.

Modern Classics

128 pages. Take a timeless approach to knitting with classic styles that spotlight a distinctly modern twist. More than 20 pullovers, jackets, and cardigans feature easy coloring, textured stitching, and trouble-free details. Try three different yarn weights; then get a perfect fit with expert sizing secrets. Simply alter details for an endless variety of unique looks.

Knit 2 Together by Tracey Ullman & Mel Clark

Normally $27.95, now clearance priced at . Limited to stock on hand

Although she has been knitting since the age of four, Tracey Ullman was, she says "helpless to make anything other than long, holey scarves" until she met Clark, who taught her how to follow a pattern and knit for real. Passionate and funny, serious and spirited, Knit 2 Together features lively lessons for beginners and more than 30 original designs for knitters of all abilities and stripes--from witches britches and house slippers to a saucy apron and a table skirt. Complete with sidebars and vibrant color photographs, the book also relates Ullman's personal stories and reflections on her life in knitting. This one-of-a-kind brainchild of two perfectly matched creators--one a master of knitting, the other a master of wit--is sure to delight veteran and novice alike.

Everyday Style

From weekday office to weekend casual, this collection of handknit sweater designs combines simple knitting with timeless style. A special section on achieving a great fit will have knitters reaching for these comfy classics first. Fourteen sweater designs spotlight simple knit-and-purl patterns, plus a few easy adventures in color work. Instructions are provided for a variety of sweater sizes, from small to 2X. Information on "wearing ease" will help you choose the right size to knit for a perfect fit

Desperate Knitting

When you're positively aching to create something with those new, oh-so-touchable yarns, let us satisfy your cravings! There are 24 designs in all, from fur-trimmed toppers and slinky tanks that will really make you feel like a woman, to a cute little apron and other practical items when you've planned the perfect dinner party. 64 pages, full color, softcover.

Hot Knits

by Melissa Leapman

Offering an ever-expanding market of youthful knitters 30 fresh and fashionable designs, this knitting guide will appeal to busy knitters at all skill levels. The quick-knit designs fit into modern wardrobes and hectic lifestyles, and include patterns that flatter all shapes and sizes. Illustrated with dramatic fashion photography, this collection includes tanks, pullovers, cardigans, tunics, hoodies, jackets, a tube top, and a dress. The designs feature fun details such as ruffles, leather lacing, and fringed borders, and are worked in a variety of exciting colors and textures as well as price points of yarn. Also provided are "hot tips"-specific comments to aid in a garment's construction-and knitter-friendly details such as how to make successful yarn substitutions, an abbreviations list, and a guide to materials and instructional resources.

Melissa's book will appeal to seasoned knitters who want to maximize their knitting time, as well as to any knitters who want to knit last-minute gifts These are quick-to-knit designs combine youthful and sexy styles. The book is filled with gorgeous, fashion-forward photography.

Sally Melville's The Purl Stitch. 

Sally picks up with The Purl Stitch, where The Knit Stitch left off.
Learn the purl stitch and additional skills.  Classic and comfortable designs, beautiful yarns,  that will have even the most experienced knitter rushing to start a new sweater.  Designed to take beginner knitters to the next step,
The Purl Stitch, will be another best seller. 

Includes 25 projects.

Knitting Experience Book 1:  Knit 

Sally Melville's book has hit the knitting world by storm. Learn how to knit beautiful garments and have to know only the knit stitch. Sally's book is extremely well written and laid out. Even the most experienced knitter will find inspiring ideas.