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Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting	£17.99 (inc. VAT 17.5%)
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle knitting needs no introduction. The long awaited reprint of this text is finally here! The book features over 200 pages and more than 250 step-by-step photographs, drawings and charts, as well as detailed workshops in Colour, Pattern, Design and Technique, a 17-page library of charted Fair Isle patterns as well as instructions for more than 14 of the author's original garment designs. The collection of patterns in this book include: "Border Pattern Gansey", "Child's Panel Gansey", "Allover Pattern Sweater", "Cotton Sweater", "Border Pattern Cardigan", "Child's Cardigan Set", "Oversize Panel Cardigan", "Wave Pattern Cardigan", Water Lily Jacket", "V-Neck Vest", "Long-line V-Neck Vest" and "Tammy, Mittens and Gloves Set". The classic patterns in this book were originally designed using our 2ply Jumper weight yarns, and we are happy to make up kits for any of the patterns you are interested in making from this wonderful book.
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Northern Knits by Lucinda Guy	£17.99 (inc. VAT 17.5%)
"Northern Knits" opens with an introduction that explores the traditions of quintessential European knitting cultures, from the wool and yarns to the history of the garments traditionally made from them. Accompanying the information is a breathtaking montage of photos showing vintage traditional garments and landscapes. The collection of 20 women's garments and accessories uses traditional knitting techniques and folk motifs inspired by these regions to showcase these classic wool yarns. The projects explore a range of techniques and knitwear construction ideas that are both interesting to knit and very wearable. Featured techniques include: Knitting in the round Lace Fair Isle Twined knitting Embroidery Lucinda Guy's newest collection includes the best of new and old in knitwear: the inspiration of folk traditions, the wholesome purity of natural wool yarns, and the styles of today's knitter.
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