BOOKS & MAGAZINES

Knits to Wear: Effortless Patterns will feature 17 modern, Scandinavian-inspired designs. Created with the intention of combining comfort and contemporary elegance. Laine Publishing anticipates Kutova Kika’s newest book to become a major bestseller based on feedback from her past publications. We knitters just can’t get enough of Kika!

The 7 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 3 tops, 1 vest, 3 hats, and 1 collar are patterns that Kika designed to be timeless, decorative, and modern. As you knit each pattern, Kika hopes you will learn more about your personal style and discover what brings you joy when you wear your pieces.

You can now pre-order through Fancywork Yarn Shop.

Publication Day: November 26, 2024.

Showcasing a plethora of patterns written by 46 globally gifted designers, 52 Weeks of Chunky has something for everyone. Sweaters, cardigans, slipovers and vests, as well as accessories and a few home decor items, this book will offer a feast of fiber inspiration to get you through autumn and winter.

The 25 patterns are designed for multiple skill levels ranging from easy to intermediate. Be prepared to work with captivating textures, fabulous cables, and colorwork that will keep you on your toes! We know you’re already captivated, are you up for this chunky challenge?

The patterns are created by the following designers: Andrea Aho, Veranika Barel, Natalya Berezynska, Sylvie Bouchard, Cristina Cusano, Anna Daku, Jaime Dorfman, Arianna Frasca, Jonna Helin, Eliza Hinkes, Rastus Hsu, Dami Hunter, Claudia Joyal Laplante, Esti Juango, Faye Kennington, Vicky Knits, Sini Kramer, Pauliina Kuunsola, Brenda Lam, Pauliina Leisti, Bernice Lim, Lotta Löthgren, Sara Markkula, Aude Martin, Rebekka Mauser, Ayako Mizuno, Klara Nilsson, Yukie Onodera, Sara Ottosson, Kare Peacock, Heta Puronen, Tiia Pyykkö, Marie Régnier, Gina Rockenwagner, Cata Rubke, Megumi Shinagawa, Orlane Sucche, Lili Tobias, Thea Vesterby, Vivian Wei and Julia Wilkens.

You can now pre-order through Fancywork Yarn Shop.

Publication Day: November 8, 2024.

In tandem with Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks, The Official Workbook includes pages that encourage hands on learning and consistency in your knitting progress. Whether you've been knitting since forever or just started yesterday, this workbook is for any level that wants to improve on their knitting skills. 

Lyons has designed this workbook to bring her classroom experiences to the comforts of your own space. Each exercise has space to fill in your own notes and numbers. Not shying away from any knitter's strengths or weaknesses, exercises include: Improving on different types of casting on, joining a new ball and fixing the first stitch, a conversation about density, perfecting techniques on working in the round, increases and decreases, and much more!

With an encouraging layout, this allows each student to dissect their knitting and create healthy habits! Have any questions? With the availability of all of Lyons' knowledge in a handy book form, The Official Workbook is a new staple for all knitter's.

Meiju K-P has compiled 22 patterns in her debut book, Contrasts: Textured Knitting, that features her signature effortless looking cables, detailed magical lace, and seemingly perfect symmetrical patterns. From hats, sweaters, cardigans, ponchos, and more! K-P designs patterns that are engaging and perfect for challenging yourself to new levels.

The Finnish knitter created the patterns in Contrasts: Textured Knitting to be versatile basics that are easy to adjust to any sizing. (Pattern preview descriptions taken from Laine Publishing website.)

MAJA HAT

The Maja Hat features a unisex style with a twisted stitch pattern that is worked without a cable needle and becomes easier to knit round by round. The stitch pattern is the same as in the Maja Jacket, so the hat is a perfect way to try out and learn the stitches. The hat has three written sizes so it can be knitted for the whole family.

PATHWAY

The Pathway shawl features a reversible cable pattern knitted from side to side. You don’t have to think which side you are throwing around your neck: the shawl is always the right side up.

ALKU

This top-down, cabled cardigan, named for “the beginning” in Finnish, features inset slit pockets. The front’s long, dramatic V-shape meets at the waist. Reverse stockinette triangles at the underarm create Alku’s A-line shaping.

Whether you are looking for a stocking reminiscent of Christmases past or love a fresh twist on tradition such as the Santa hat or mitten "stocking," you'll find just what you need in this collection. Styles include colorful textured patterns, granny squares, stripes, bobbles, cables, and more; some with tassels and ties and all with a loop for hanging by the mantle with care. Change up the colors to go with your unique holiday decor.

All patterns are achievable by a beginner to intermediate crocheter. Small projects like this are the perfect place to learn and practice new skills! Your unique stocking may also give Santa a clue as to what he should put in your stocking – MORE YARN!