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

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.

Everyday Style

Normally $27.95, now clearance priced at while supplies last!

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

Normally $16.95, now clearance priced at while supplies last!

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.