"Knitting designer Maja Karlsson delved into the fascinating history of Swedish fibercrafts, and discovered a rich tradition of multi-color patterning-- the perfect source of inspiration for this lovely collection of 40 uniquely Swedish motifs, applied and combined into 22 projects. Flowers, borders, geometric figures, landscapes, people, and animals, on their own or together, form the backbone of traditional Swedish stranded patterns. With the help...

"Want to make wonderful hand knitted socks but don't know where to start? [This book] will hold your hand all the way. There are complete step-by-step instructions for three basic socks, as well as techniques for the many different ways to knit cuffs, heels and toes so you can find your favorite method. You can also choose from ten gorgeous sock knitting patterns by some of the most exciting sock designers around. So, whether you are contemplating...

Knitters can let their inner artist shine with 30 creative colorwork patterns for impressive knitwear hats. Courtney Flynn, founder of Flynn Knit and known for her vibrant, technicolor designs, is giving knitters access to her ingenious color combinations and quick colorwork techniques. These patterns make it easy to create colorful details and allow knitters to sample an incredible array of bold motifs such as stripes, zig zags, dots, hearts, swirls,...