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.

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!

With helpful and straight to the point illustrations, this is a simple but effective beginners book. Not overwhelming in both physical size and internal content, Skill Set: Beginning Knitting will teach everything a new knitter needs to know, and nothing they don’t.

The 9 Lessons

Everything a new knitter needs to know, short and sweet. These lessons draw on decades of knowledge by experienced knitters Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne.

Lesson 1: Supplies, Casting On, Knit Stitch, Binding Off

Lesson 2: Purl Stitch, Combining Knits and Purls

Lesson 3: Basic Shaping: Increases and Decreases

Lesson 4: Knitting in the Round

Lesson 5: Basic Lace and Cables

Lesson 6: Basic Colorwork: Stripes, Stranding Intarsia

Lesson 7: Finishing: Weaving in Ends, Seaming, Blocking

Lesson 8: Patterns, Yarn, and Gear

Lesson 9: Fixing Mistakes

The authors strive to encourage practice with each of their 9 lessons. Having the learning knitter make swatches for each technique will instill the teachings of the book. With only one simple hat pattern in the entire book, this allows the beginner knitter to easily digest the lessons without being overloaded with knowledge.