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Catalog reference numbers are shown in Blue NEW OR REVISED BOOKS, ALL CATEGORIES: There are SO MANY NEW BOOKS continually arriving in our shop that we never catch up in posting the new books to our website - if you have a new title in mind, please email us and we'll tell you if we have it in stock! Our sale books for this month: Color Star , by Johannes Itten, $34.95, now on sale for 20% off for $27.96. Indispensable color guide for knitters, weavers, spinners, and dyers; see what colors, hues, and intensities work together by using this ingenious color guide. (bvb012) An Everlasting Garden , by Jim and Dotti Becker, $12.95, now 10% off at $11.66. A Guide to growing, harvesting, and enjoying everlasting flowers. Such an enjoyable book, even though technically not a dye book.(bvb014) Knitting With Novelty Yarns by Laura Militzer Bryant and Barry Klein, $34.95, reduced to $27.96 (20% off Sale). These designs combine beautiful patterns or stunning solids with a hint of frivolity for one of a kind sweaters and shawls, both dressy and casual. Misty Morning Moment is a lush, textural heaven of a wrap blending neutral yarns and ribbons in the colors of fog and vanilla. Another pattern combines Merino wool with eyelash details. Each design is made two ways, by two different knitters using different yarns and techniques. Scrumptious yarns from Prism and Trendsetter are featured, and outstanding photographs give the illusion that you could reach out and feel the textures.(bvk025) Urban Knitter , by Lily Chin, $14.00, reduced to $11.20 (20% off Sale). Some of the old time knitters might have wondered where knitting is going in the next generation. They should not worry, the author has collected the work of knitters she knows and made a collection of their garments and accessories for all to enjoy making. From stylish sweaters, halters, and bikinis to lovely beaded bags, sandals, and pillows the range of items in this collection points to the future of our craft. (bvk022) Beyond Wool, by Candace Strick ($34.95 reduced to 26.25).If you've ever knit with a new luxurious yarn and been unhappy with the results, a book like this would have saved you time and spared you disappointment. Nine yarns--mohair, alpaca, llama, cashmere, silk, angora, qiviut, cotton, linen and hemp--are each given their own chapter in which their source, history, particular proclivities and design potentials are carefully examined. In addition, smart, simple knit patterns are offered for each yarn which make use of their individual assets. Should the yarns not be available in your locale, mail order addresses are given. Fascinating even for non-knitters. (bvsale004) Cool Socks, Warm Feet, by Lucy Neatby ($19.95 reduced to 15.00).A collection of sock patterns inspired by the superabundance of selfstriping sock yarns on the market. These sock patterns are designed to show off the colours in the yarns, yet offer the knitter more than an endless repetition of a basic sock pattern. A variety of styles of heels, toes and cast-on methods is offered. sock paterns are: Simply Splendid Socks, Timberline Toes, Crenellated Toe-Up Socks, Marietta Rib Socks, Chequerboard Socks, Mermaid Socks.(bvsale005) REPS! , by Bibiane Proulx ($17.95 reduced to 13.50) Comprehensive book of patterns, drawdowns, and photos of rep weaves. French with English translation glossary, but easy to use the drawdowns without using the translation.(bvb125) SPINNING BOOKS Hands on Spinning , by Lee Raven, $21.95. Excellent book for beginning spinning.You'll find here all you'll need to know to spin unique, beautiful, high-quality yarns for your knitting, crocheting, or weaving. With very clear directions and excellent diagrams, the author starts you on your spinning journey by simply pulling some fibers from a small hand full of wool and spinning them on your thigh, then introduces you to spinning on a wheel. Companion video, Spinning Wool: Basics & Beyond, bvv001.(bvb001) Ashford Book of Spinning , by Anne Field, $25.95 while supplies last. Everything a beginning spinner needs to know. Although much emphasis is placed on using the Ashford wheel, the material included here is so well presented and basic that it would benefit any new spinner. Further, it goes well beyond simply providing instructions for spinning. There are chapters on dyeing, felting, and instructions for making projects using handspun yarns. There are sweaters and scarves, mittens and booties, and more, each illustrated in color. Companion video, Spinning Wool: Basics & Beyond, bvv001.(bvb002) Color In Spinning , by Deb Menz, soft cover, $26.95. An absolutely fantastic book with emphasis on repeatably producing the same yarn by using tested drafting methods on either drum carded color batts or hand-painted roving. Excellent whether you are using for handcarded fibers or for dyeing. (bvb004) How to be Owned by an Antique Spinning Wheel , by Peter Fowler, $19.95. This is a nice little guide book to familiarize the spinner and collector with the legacy of antique spinning wheels. It is not a how-to-spin book. It is a 'what is antique spinning equipment?' book: how to spot them, how to restore them, how to put them to use. The author examines wheels and spinners of all types, from all countries, all eras, with many old and some recent photos. Good reference book.(bvb006) Essentials of Handspinning, by Mabel Ross, $14.95. (Limited quantities available.) The detailed little book which has become a bible for spinners who wish to be very specific in their yarn production. Companion video, Handspinning Wool, Advanced Techniques, bvv002.(bvb005) Spinning Llama and Alpaca, by Chris Switzer, $14.00. Shearing, preparation, spinning and marketing of llama and alpaca fibers.(bvb009) Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools , edited by Deborah Robson, $19.95. Spin-Off Magazine's Collected Works from the Save the Sheep Project; includes projects and great photographs.(bvb010) Spinners' Companion, by Bobbie Irwin, $19.95. This is the perfect book of facts and hints to keep in your spinning basket and learn from. It touches on a plethora of facts and lore; it's published by Spin-Off magazine. Spinning wheels, drop spindles, fiber handling, yarn handling, charts and tables, some new ideas and discoveries are the content. The format is a small spiral bound, sturdy book printed on heavy paper. (bvb027) WEAVING BOOKS Learning to Weave , by Deborah Chandler, $27.95. Recently revised, this is the best book for beginning weavers or those who need a refresher course in weaving; includes everything you need to know to learn about your loom, warping, and weaving and finishing a project. Companion dvds, Introduction to Weaving, bvv101, and Beginning Four-Harness Weaving, bvv102.(bvb101) Handweavers' Pattern Book , by Marguerite Davison, $39.00. Hundreds of 4-harness patterns; no weaver should be without this book! (bvb102) Huck Lace , best of Weaver's Magazine, $28.95. A wonderful book exploring lace weaving techniques in 4 and 8 shafts. (bvb105hl) Twill Thrills, best of Weaver's Magazine, $28.95. Twill weaving patterns for numerous projects. (bvb105tw) Fabrics that Go Bump , best of Weavers' Magazine, $28.95. More excellence from Weavers' Magazine - textural fabrics and projects for weavers. (bvb128) Magic of Doubleweave , best of Weavers' Magazine, $28.95. (bvb1233) Thick & Thin, best of Weavers' Magazine, $28.95. More than 30 projects and designs for clothing, rugs, blankets, towels, linens, scarves, using thick and thin yarns. Excellent!!! (bvb123) Complete Book of Drafting , by M. vanderHoogt, $23.95. Everything you need to know about drafting patterns; wonderful as a drawdown refresher for those who have been away from weaving. (bvb106) On Weaving , by Annie Albers, $19.95. Reprinted in hard cover.(bvb130) Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving , by Betty Davenport, $24.95. One of the only books devoted entirely to rigid heddle weaving; a wealth of information for beginning to intermediate rigid heddle weavers. The rigid heddle loom is light, portable and particularly suited for 2-harness weaves. Despite its very simple appearance, beautiful fabrics can be woven on it, as the author so well demonstrates. She starts off by telling you to select a loom, then goes on to warping it and weaving on it. She discusses sett, balanced weave, weft-emphasis and weft-faced fabrics, warp-emphasis and warp-faced fabrics, surface textures, and tapestry. If you want to start weaving with a very small investment, this is the way to go. Very well-illustrated in black & white and color.(bvb107a) Weaving for Worship , by Joyce Harter and Lucy Brusic, $45.00. A lovely and moving book showing how weavers can create liturgical vestments and wall-hangings for churches and synagogues. (bvb107) Tapestry Weaving , by Nancy Harvey, $24.95. How to created beautiful tapestries on simple frame looms; for beginner through intermediate tapestry or wall-hanging weavers. Companion video, Tapestry Level I, bvv114.(bvb108a) Tapestry Loom Techniques , by Jules Kliot, $9.00. A little book for new tapestry weavers.(bvb108b) Rag Rug Handbook , by Pfaff & Meany, $21.95. An absolutely wonderful book! Some history of old rag looms, with photos, and excellent information for those wishing to concentrate on making rag rugs in traditional or modern techniques. Weaving drafts also included for some beautiful rugs. (bvb109) Weaving Contemporary Rag Rugs , by Heather L. Allen, $24.95. Explores the complexities and creativity which can be incorporated in weaving rag rugs. Hardcover, many color photos. Truly a beautiful book!(bvb113) Knight of Many Colors - a Woven Knit Sweater , by Mary Germain, $8.95. From Weaving to Sewing to Knitting, Mary has created a beautiful pattern using Harrisville yarns. The pattern (12 pages) is very detailed. Mary's design won the Harrisville Convergence award. While originally designed as a pullover sweater, some of my friends have made their own modifications to create cardigans or vests. (bvb116patt) Book of Looms , by Eric Brody, $28.95. Looms from early to modern days; lots of photos and history. (bvb118) Weavers' Companion , from Interweave Press, $19.95. Helpful hints - everything for a weaver's notebook! (bvb121) Reflections on a Flaxen Past , For love of Lithuanian Weaving, by Kati Reeder Meek. A fantastic book - the author's passion for Lithuanian textiles prompted her to write this wonderful book. Includes a comprehensive section on linen weaving, great photo gallery. Hardcover. $48.00. (bvb124) 1000+ Patterns, by Marian Powell, $19. Excellent book with many, many shadow weave patterns for 4, 6 and 8 harnesses. If you enjoyed a Handweavers Pattern Book, you will also love this one!(bvb126) DYEING/CARDING/FELTING BOOKS Color In Spinning , by Deb Menz, soft cover, $26.95. An absolutely fantastic book with emphasis on repeatably producing the same yarn by using tested drafting methods on either drum carded color batts or hand-painted roving. Excellent whether you are using for handcarded fibers or for dyeing. (bvb004) Color Star , by Johannes Itten, $34.95, now on sale for 20% off for $27.96. Indispensable color guide for knitters, weavers, spinners, and dyers; see what colors, hues, and intensities work together by using this ingenious color guide. (bvb012) Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook, by Lynne Vogel, $18.95.Incredible, colorful, creative socks. What could be more portable than socks? Easy to pack anywhere and yet seldom thought of as venues for self-expression and creativity. This book dares to differ by leading you on a journey through dying wool into your own artistic palette. The author explains choosing color, mixing color, dying procedures, and the possibilities of spinning the wool into yarn.(bvk018) An Everlasting Garden , by Jim and Dotti Becker, $12.95, now 10% off at $11.66. A Guide to growing, harvesting, and enjoying everlasting flowers. Such an enjoyable book, even though technically not a dye book.(bvb014) Indigo, Madder & Marigold , by Trudy Van Stralen, $29.95. The definitive natural dye book. (bvb016) Felting Needle , by Ayala Talpai, $22.00. This is a great little book with lots of imagination. It gives felting a new twist! You can created sculptural felting without water by using Ayala's techniques. Comes with felting needles so you can get started right away. (bvb024) Felting Needle, Further Fantasies, by Ayala Talpai, $22.00. These new projects from the major proponent of this newly adopted technique will inspire you! Create your own felted soft sculptures. (bvb028) SHEEP BOOKS Raising Sheep the Modern Way , by Paula Simmons, $18.95. My ewes and I would never have made it through my first year of shepherding and lambing without this book! (bvb019) KNITTING BOOKS Treasury of Magical Knitting , by Cat Bordhi, $26.95. Moebius knitting - learn the moebious cast-on technique and created fantastic and magical scarves!(bvk027) Second Treasury of Magical Knitting , by Cat Bordhi, $26.95. More projects from one of our favorite knitting mentors! Cat beds, purses, bowls, hats, and more using the moebius cast-on.(bvk028) Knitters Stash , by Barbara Albright, $19.95. Reprinted in soft cover.(bvk029) Meg Swansen's Knitting , by Meg Swansen, $39.95. 30 Designs for Handknitting, by the daughter of Elizabeth Zimmerman, who revolutionized the knitting world. There is so much I like about this book. It's Meg Swansen sharing her abundant knowledge, so many knitting tips, tricks, and inspirations; the designs are wide ranging from eclectic to traditional, and each has a story to go with it. The information is as thorough as it can be, the style and technical composition of the sweaters is so much better than the average pattern book. And, the detailed glossary with Meg and Elizabeth's wisdom is superb for any knitter! (bvk002) Folk Socks , by Nancy Bush, $21.95. History and Techniques of Handknitted Footwear - excellent patterns for sock knitters; this book is a joy to read. In this book not only do you learn to knit classic socks using various heel-turning and toe-shaping, but you can go on to knit 18 traditional and historical patterns, each quite different. Instructions are illustrated with complete stitch and pattern charts. The survey of sock parts, including many styles of heels and toes, enlarges and challenges the knitter's skill beyond the boring structures of the past industrial sock age. Detailed color photos accompany text, diagrams teach and black & white photos do justice to archive sources. (bvk004) Folk Shawls , by Cheryl Oberle, $21.95. This is, without doubt, the best shawl collection yet. Twenty-five great patterns, well diversified, and thoughtfully accompanied by text that anchors each pattern in a historical background. The author brings fresh concepts and a grace and simplicity to the sometimes-overwhelming task of lace shawls that we can all be very grateful for. If you only buy one shawl pattern book, it should be this one. Full color. (bvk008) Simple Socks, Plain & Fancy, by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, $24.00. Comprehensive book, everything about socks! Four needle instruction for working traditional socks and mittens. This book builds a structure from which you can create your own patterns. Comparing top to toe and toe to top techniques. Offers basic proportions for a crew sock, guideline charts for average fit, gauges, step by step instructions for the heel and toe. Pages for recording the custom measurements of favorite people.(bvk010) Socks Soar on 2 Circular Needles, by Cat Bordi, $16.95. This is the first sock book devoted to teaching the simple mysteries of two-circular-needle-sock-knitting, a more efficient and easier method which is rapidly gaining converts. Eleven original designs, clearly worded instructions, photographs, charts, a section on translating traditional patters to the two-circular method, and abundant tips and tricks have been put together with great care and a generous sprinkling of humor. The author answers all of those subtle, almost unframeable questions a new sock knitter has, as well as delighting seasoned sock knitters with innovative sock architecture and techniques. (bvk011) A Gathering of Lace, by Meg Swansen, $35.00. Simply a stunning book whether you knit projects in lace or just admire the technique. This is first and foremost a book of knitting projects for which the common thread is lace, and written with with care and insight. The details: the small edgings clearly graphed that you could work up with or without the gorgeous shawl they finish, the artfully decorated calf of Nancy Bush's sock pattern that adds one more dimension of elegance to that pedestrian bit of knitting we're so fond of. Flawlessly diagrammed instructions, clearly photographed, minutely described. There truly is something for everyone's taste.(Special Order) (bvk013) Jamieson's Shetland Knitting Book #3, $22.95. This new collection from Jamieson's begs a question that has become apparent in our recent knitting resources history. Which is more important, the beauty of the book and its look or the success of the patterns and their knitter appeal? Quality material, a variety of challenging designs, and the pleasure of knitting show through on every page. A section of traditional lace shawls, many cozy jackets and pullovers, some fanciful felt bags, and innovative patchwork, constructed garments are all heightened by the vast palette of yarns.Special Order. (bvk013-3) Clever Knits - Great Looks for Kids, by Kristine Clever, $27.95. Here is a talented knitter who through her own experience has intuitively assessed the problems of knitting for children. There are no instructions for beginning knitters, but I found the techniques for lengthening finished garments, and creatively extending the time a child can wear them, most helpful. Besides having trendy, fashionable clothing that is quick to knit, I especially enjoyed Kristine Clever's sense of adventure and creativity. She openly urges you to experiment with color and texture, to try the many innovative yarns, notions, and needles, and most of all, to have fun! Color pictures.(bvk015) Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook,by Lynne Vogel, $18.95. Incredible, colorful, creative socks. What could be more portable than socks? Easy to pack anywhere and yet seldom thought of as venues for self-expression and creativity. This book dares to differ by leading you on a journey through dying wool into your own artistic palette. The author explains choosing color, mixing color, dying procedures, and the possibilities of spinning the wool into yarn.(bvk018) Sweaters from Camp, by Meg Swansen, $39.00. Wonderful sweaters from a number of contributors, in the tradition of Elizabeth Zimmerman and Meg Swansen. If you've always wondered what goes on at Meg's camp perhaps this is something of an answer. Here are some amazing multi color patterning designs, fairly classic in shape, complicated in pattern, very definately clever and lovely, and the best part, we get another Meg Swansen "Primer" of handknitting and she is the best, that's just all there is to it. Her inventions, her directions, her ambling style of encouragement and chat make any book with her name on it worth its price. The photos are great---real folks, many of them Meg's family, and wonderful pictures of Wisconsin. Should make us all want to go to camp.(bvk019) Urban Knitter , by Lily Chin, $14.00, reduced to $11.20 (20% off Sale). Some of the old time knitters might have wondered where knitting is going in the next generation. They should not worry, the author has collected the work of knitters she knows and made a collection of their garments and accessories for all to enjoy making. From stylish sweaters, halters, and bikinis to lovely beaded bags, sandals, and pillows the range of items in this collection points to the future of our craft. (bvk022) Handpaint Country: Hand-dyed Yarns from the Nation's Yarn Craftswomen, by Cheryl Potter, $39.95. This is a rare book, indeed. It is a gorgeous coffe-table style art book of beautiful locales, close-up photos of hand painted, hand dyed, handspun skeins of yarn and design inspirations from nature, with a collection of inspired knitwear and textile designs from various talented spinner/dyer /knitter/weaver artists. The breadth of the textiles, the delight of the photography, and the thoroughness of the knitting, weaving, and dyeing instructions are just so rare, that this book will remain a classic.(bvk023) Knitting on the Road, by Nancy Bush, $18.95. If you were to collect books by only one author in the knitting world, this would without doubt be my choice. Nancy Bush's third offering is a perfect blending of variety of pattern, challenge, history and technique. Yes, all the patterns are for socks, but within each is imbedded something new, something to think about, something to learn. Nothing silly, nothing you'll regret spending your time on, these patterns will take you on a journey without leaving home, but all the better that the point is to take them away with you. The care with which each pattern is designed to give you workable, moveable projects speak volumes about Nancy's ability and expertise. Don't leave home without it. In fact, what a great idea, a sock to commemorate every vacation.(bvk024) Knitting With Novelty Yarns by Laura Militzer Bryant and Barry Klein, $34.95, reduced to $27.96 (20% off Sale). These designs combine beautiful patterns or stunning solids with a hint of frivolity for one of a kind sweaters and shawls, both dressy and casual. Misty Morning Moment is a lush, textural heaven of a wrap blending neutral yarns and ribbons in the colors of fog and vanilla. Another pattern combines Merino wool with eyelash details. Each design is made two ways, by two different knitters using different yarns and techniques. Scrumptious yarns from Prism and Trendsetter are featured, and outstanding photographs give the illusion that you could reach out and feel the textures.(bvk025) BOOKS ON SALE Every so often, it's time for us to do some housecleaning. Some of the books and videos on this page are marked up to 20% off, and we have another sale page for inventory overstocks, one of a kind items, slightly shopworn, or discontinued items are on our Sales Page. Most of the items on the SALES PAGE are available in very limited quantities, so don't wait too long to order! 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