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A Tight Knit Community: Pattern Books |
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Our extensive collection of pattern books is sure to inspire. Find everything you need from basic scarf and beginner patterns, to complex lace designs, and decorative home projects. Below are complete descriptions for some of our newer additions to the collection. Call numbers are included.
Remember, this pathfinder showcases only a small portion of our collection. If you do not see what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact the reference desk. Cyntha--an avid knitter herself--will be happy to help you find what you are looking for. |
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Knitting, it's not just for Grandma anymore..... |
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Last Minute Knitted Gifts, by Joelle Hoverson: A collection of over 30 designs which can be completed in 10 hours or less. Organized by amount of time needed to complete, the patterns range from scarves, to tea cozies, to sweaters and ponchos. Beautiful photographs of finished products leave no doubt about how a project is to look when completed. 144 pages.
Bibliographic Information:
Hoverson, J. (2004). Last minute knitted gifts. New York: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
Call Number: 746 HOV |
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Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller: Targeted to young creative types, this book of over 40 patterns has plenty to offer knitters of all ages: funky hats, bikinis, traditional baby blankets, etc. All patterns are fully illustrated with commentary on techniques, problems and finishing details. Stoller covers everything from sheep to yarn to learning to knit and trouble shooting when problems arise.
Bibliographic Information:
Stoller, D. (2000). Stitch 'n bitch: the knitter's handbook. New York: Workman Publishing Company
Call Number 746.2 STO |
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Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet by Pam Allen: In this beautifully photographed book of scarf patterns, Allen presents new ways of designing that old standby the knitted scarf. Designs by a who's who of the knitting world including Debbie Bliss, Sasha Kagan, Nicky Epstein, and Sally Mellville.
Bibliographic Information:
Allen, P. (2004). Scarf Style: Innovative to traditional, 31 inspirational style to knit and crochet. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press LLC.
Call Number: 746 ALL |
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Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs: Geared toward novices and those knitters who haven't taken up the needles in some time, this book provides clear instructions on the basics of knitting (cast on, knit, purl, bind-off). Encouraging words and look-out-ahead cautions make the book easy to read and inspiring to use.
Bibliographic Information:
Carles, J. and Jacobs, J. (2002). Yarn girls guide to simple knits. New York: Random House.
Call Number: 746 CAR |
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Shadow Knitting by Vivan Hoxbro: A simple technique of alternating rows of light and dark yarn to produce a subtle pattern that appears and disappears depending on the angle from which it is viewed. Clear, well-illustrated instructions are followed by several easy to follow patterns. An innovative and interesting twist on the basic knit and purl stitch.
Bibliographic Information:
Hoxbro, V. (2004). Shadow Knitting. Littleton CO: Interweave Knits LLC
Call Number: 746 HOX |
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FAST FACT: Sheep (left) aren't the only animals from which wool is made. Alpacas (center) and llamas (right) are also used to produce soft, warm wools. To find more information on these and other animals, check out our on-line catalog. |
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