The Yarn Girls' Guide to Beyond the Basics

The Yarn Girls present thirty-four of their freshest patterns to introduce clever techniques such as cabling, color work, and shaping. Try a little intarsia to make a plain sweater a work of color sophistication. Knit up a cabled tank top for stunning warm-weather wear. From hip tees, cozy sweaters, and chic hats to delicate scarves, stunning ponchos, and even blankets, these ingenious, quick-to-knit patterns deliver nearly instant gratification. (back cover notes)
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Knits from the North Sea: Lace in the Shetland Tradition

Carol Rasmussen Noble and Margaret Leask Peterson combine their talents to make lace knitting pure joy. This collection is worked exclusively in lace-weight and fine yarns in a palette that includes gorgeous jewel tones as well as neutrals. Along with the patterns for 16 projects, they share a wealth of lace-making knowledge and techniques.
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Cardigans

With their classic flair and unsurpassed versatility, cardigans are a staple of women’s wardrobes. In her attractive new collection, famed knitwear designer Louisa Harding shares her patterns for gorgeous cardigans in styles ranging from romantic and feminine to fun and flirty. Knit in Harding’s own line of luxurious yarns, the projects include an adorable cardigan with picot edging and a sailor collar; one with short puffed sleeves and lace trim; a swingy cropped cardigan; a summery striped version with a single-button closure; and a comfy knee-length cardigan with pockets. They’re sure to be popular with all knitters.

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Knit One, Bead Too: Essential Techniques for Knitting With Beads

Introduces a range of stitching techniques that enable crafters to augment knitting projects with beads, providing step-by-step instructions for five distinct knitting methods that fully incorporate beads into knitted items while providing complementary coverage of such skills as binding off and correcting mistakes.
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Noro: Meet the Man Behind the Legendary Yarn : Knit 40 Fabulous Designs

No one creates yarns like Eisaku Noro. Made from rich natural materials and employing innovative color-blending techniques with long-repeat variegation, they have been acclaimed worldwide. In 2008, Noro yarn expert Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton sat down with the artist in his native Japan to discuss his craft, his commitment to sustainability and his unwavering dedication to knitting as an art form. The result is this fully illustrated guide to using Noro yarns to best effect. Packed with color photographs and insights into the world of Noro, it features some 30 stunning projects, including hat-and-scarf sets, intricate pullovers, a richly textured shirt, and even a charming doggie vest!
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99 Yarns and Counting: More Designs from the Green Mountain Spinnery

"What you expect is what you'll get here. A Vermont worker-owned cooperative mill spins out its second volume in response both to the increased resurgence of stitching crafts in general, and specifically to the positive reception for The Green Mountain Spinnery Knitting Book (2003). Pattern-heavy in their orientation (with 34 in this latest volume), the Green Mountain Spinnery folks are upfront about their directions: it's not a how-to text. Nor is it a reflection of ultramodern shapes and designs. In contrast, beginning with an overview of the company and its manufacturing processes, this is decidedly all about very traditional styles that maximize the different types and colorways of their yarns (99, as referred to in the title). Sweaters, hats, and shawls are offered in cabled, Fair Isle, Aran, and other classic patterns, each, of course, specifying the appropriate Green Mountain yarns. A few surprises remain, including an Anatolian hat-bag, an entrelac afghan, and hats with retrolike earflaps. Directions feature color photographs, graphs (when appropriate), materials needed, and instructions; quotes from employees on their attraction to/tenure with the company individualize the book and promote its folksy and eco-friendly values. After all, its name is "Green."" (Booklist Reviews)
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Haiku Knits: 25 Serenely Beautiful Patterns Inspired by Japanese Design

In a book for beginning to advanced knitters divided into five nature-themed chapters--Lingering Snow (cold-weather designs), Fading Light (clothes for the night), and more--each pattern is introduced by explaining the inspiration behind it and is accompanied by color photos, in a book with an appendix of essential techniques.

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Silky Little Knits: Luxurious Designs and Accessories in Mohair-silk Yarns

Alison Crowther-Smith supplies 20 unique projects styled specifically with the mohair-silk mystique in mind. Featuring the delicacy of knitted lace; look at me colorwash effects; mixing and matching of textures and blends of differient yarns; and decorative touches such as beads and frills, you're bound to find more than a few ways to add charm to your wardrobe or luxurious touches to your home decor.

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Sock Innovation: Knitting Techniques & Patterns for One-Of-A-Kind Socks

Unconventional, rule-breaking socks are part and parcel in this unique guide to sock knitting that includes 15 new sock patterns. The skills of the average sock knitter are increased through design exploration and advanced stitch manipulation, treating the sock as a knitted canvas where elements are strategically and intentionally placed. New designs of floral lace patterns, angular geometric shapes, and unusual cables are presented along with detailed instructions on modifications to suit needs and aesthetics. The incredible range of style and complexity in this guide runs from sweet and simple to delightfully imaginative.

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Men's Knits: 20 New Classics

Erika Knight introduces twenty ideas for men's knits--from a button-up cardigan to a comfy sweater--using classic shapes, a mostly neutral palette, and natural yarns, like wool, bamboo, and hemp. She includes a list of yarn suppliers and yarn specs.

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The Joy of Sox: 30+ Must-knit Designs

Sox rocks! Here comes the hottest collection of knitted socks yet, filled with 30-plus designs, a variety of techniques, tips, and playful trivia from those in the know. And it’s all in one flirtatiously fresh package. Aimed at the knitter who is super-passionate about socks, The Joy of Sox delivers on its name. With their tantalizing cables, intricate lacework, and intriguing color work, the patterns represent the very best in sock design. There are revamped classics, bold new styles, and even a few themed socks—like the diamond lace thigh-highs and toeless pedicure socks.

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