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The Knitter's Book of Yarn

Clara Parkes

Not all yarns are alike. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause nothing but frustration and disappointment. The gorgeous pair of socks that emerged from their first bath twice as long as when they went in. The delicate...
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The Knitter's Book of Wool

Clara Parkes

In this complete guide to wool - the most popular yarn around - passionate wool expert Clara Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting.What is wool? Clara starts with the fundamentals: what wool is made of, how it gets...
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Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material)

Sally Melville

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhat's the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed...
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Bemrose on Traditional Woodworking

William Bemrose

This three-in-one volume combines a trio of hard-to-find classics on artisanal woodworking techniques and designs. Professional and amateur woodworkers will find it a treasure trove of projects involving buhl work (creating cabinetry using metal inlays), marquetry (pieces...
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Pattern Weaving

Rabbit Goody

Basic steps needed to weave luxurious fabrics on a foot-treadle handloom.
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Pin Loom Weaving

Margaret Stump

Tiny palm-sized pin looms are making a comeback. Here is the perfect book to get started with this intriguing weaving technique.
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Handwoven Baby Blankets

Tom Knisely

What better way to welcome that precious, tiny new person than with a luxurious, handwoven blanket! These beautiful, colorful designs will appeal to today's contemporary moms, as well as lovers of traditional weaves.
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Handmade Home

Amanda Blake Soule

For many of us, our home is the center of our life. It is the place where our families meet and mingle, where we share our meals and share our dreams. So much more than just a space to live, our homes offer us a place of comfort, nourishment, and love for us and for our children.In...
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The Creative Family

Amanda Blake Soule

When you learn to awaken your family's creativity, wonderful things will happen: you'll make meaningful connections with your children in large and small ways; your children will more often engage in their own creative discoveries; and your family will embrace new ways to relax,...
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Good Clean Fun

Nick Offerman

After two New York Times bestsellers, Nick Offerman returns with the subject for which he's known best—his incredible real-life woodshop. Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-god hard day's work:...
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