Isager Books

The table is covered in Isager books right now, including the Amimono books The Bird Collection and The Map Collection.

We also have the newer book, Stitches. Let's have a little look.

We have lots of Isager yarn on the shelves for these pieces. If you like Isager and Amimono designs, get yourself in to peruse these gorgeous books and get started on your new project!

Isager Books

I was going to photograph my favorite projects from these books to show you, but I really just love them all. If you are a fan of Isager designs, then please just pop by the shop to choose your favorites: Amimono Room 606, Twelve Knitted Sweaters, K (Knit), and ALJ.

Also, a little birdie told me that we will likely be stocking Isager yarns again soon, which is a lovely development for those of us who are already planning projects from these books.

Scarves and Washcloths

We have a few really lovely new books in the shop! Scarves, Etc 4 from Quince & Co. is chock full of unusual scarf and cowl and shawl designs.

 

 

Knitting scarves is so gratifying. Nothing has to fit perfectly, gauge can be less than spot-on, you can play with new colors and patterns, and they keep you so cozy and warm!

I'm also loving these washcloth books. We only had a few in stock last time I checked, but I'm hoping Sally orders more copies of each.

We have one full of knitting designs and another full of cool crochet designs. I'm loving the serious ridges on some of those crocheted washcloths. Maybe this is a good time to practice some new crochet stitches.

Both books include some really cute patterns with great textures. We have some really nice cottons in the shop that would be just the thing for a few of these fun and practical little items.

Pattern books can be just the thing to jump start you into a new project. Pop in and take a look! We are open until 6 PM tonight with no Open Knit Night this week. Hope to see you soon.

Uniform

We have Uniform and Uniform Little in the shop!

These beautiful books feature a sewing pattern for an elegant tunic and a knitting pattern for a cardigan in two weights with so many options. Look at that hem detail!

The sweater pattern includes options for the body, sleeves, hem, and finishing techniques. The tunic can be made with or without sleeves and includes two neckline and body style choices.

After you've made your own uniform, you can make one for a smaller person! Uniform Little has the same tunic and sweater options, so you can fully customize both pieces.

These gorgeous books never last long, so pop in and take a peak!

Eye Candy

We are loving the gorgeous indie pattern books lately! Plain & Simple from Quince & Co is full of gorgeous sweaters and accessories, Within has six lovely and classic pieces, and A Sense of Place contains four sweet designs for a cozy fall wardrobe. Stop in for some indie inspiration!

Inspiration

I love flipping through new pattern booklets, and we have some of my favorites in the shop. Some have been out for a little bit, and others are fresh and new. Making is full of knitting, sewing, cooking, and baking. I am so impressed with this publication.

I have been head over heels for Laine since I first laid eyes on it. I am powerless to resist their classic Nordic style. In addition to gorgeous classic knitting patterns, this magazine also includes cooking and baking and other fun non-knitting stuff.

The newest Pom Pom Quarterly is so cool for summer. It's all stripes, my friends. And stripes are amazing.

Finally, the Uniform books sort of flew under my radar for awhile, but here they are! This project is a collaboration between Carrie Bostick Hoge of Madder and Jen Beeman of Grainline Studios. Each book contains knitting and sewing patterns so you can create your perfect daily uniform. Uniform Little is pretty special, too. You can make a uniform for the little people in your life as well.

There is nothing like spending some time with a beautiful book to get your inspiration jump started. Pop in and take a look at these!

Laine, Pompom, and Amirisu (and Making)

These are happening...Laine, Pompom Quarterly, and Amirisu. I love these booklets, and I'm so excited to see them in the shop. I have word that Making might be on it's way, too.

I have been collecting Laine since its first issue, and that scarf on the cover of Amirisu is making my heart pitter-patter. (Kits from the the hand-dyer are on their way.) Pompom is always full of cute stuff, and that cover sweater is worked up in Genmou, which we have in the shop now! (More on that next week.) Stop in to see these beautiful books!

Norah Gaughan's Cable Sourcebook

The new Knitted Cable Sourcebook from Norah Gaughan is amazing. Have you ever marveled at a Norah pattern and thought, "How does she do that????" Well this book will answer that question for you. There are plenty of familiar gorgeous cable patterns, charted and written out for you. But then there is a whole section full of this sort of thing:

Seriously. These are amazing. Do yourself a favor and stop by the shop to flip through the whole collection. As if this wasn't enough, there are patterns, too.

I must say, I am not really a knitted skirt kind of gal, but Norah's skirt patterns always catch my eye.

I am intrigued by the construction of this sweet cloche. I want to know how it works. And this huge chunky scarf looks like a ton of fun to knit and wear.

The sweater patterns are lovely, too. Which is not at all surprising. The batwing sweater is so unusual and feminine.

And this shawl-collared cardigan in bulky wool. Oh man, I am love. This would be perfect and lofty in Harrisville Turbine. And very warm.

If cables are your thing, this book will make you happy! Pick up a copy for yourself of put it on your wishlist.

Knitting Gifts for Baby

I love this book. This one and All You Knit is Love are probably my top two baby knitting books. Let me show you some of my favorites.

That Leia Bonnet on the cover? It's worked up in Aran weight, so it will be done in a jiffy. So sweet, and the chin strap is perfect for framing some chubby cheeks.

The Jiffy Jacket is knit up with only two skeins of Cascade Eco Cloud, another Aran weight. It is soft and squishy and begging to become a garter stitch baby cardigan. Imagine a little matched hat and sweater set.

Speaking of sets, poncho and mocs, anyone? These are designed using Cascade 220, which is economical and durable. The Little Fishing Vests also use 220. Look at those funny little pockets.

There are several lovely and interesting blankets included the book, including the Air Cell Blanket. The texture of this pattern is really intriguing to me.

The Sailor Tee, the Horseshoe Pullover, and the Cable Cape are all such classic designs.

 

There are plenty of other great designs in the book (and a few weird ones). Which ones do you like best?