Category Archives: Books

Book Sale – Last Chance!

Since our recent book sale has begun, we've highlighted how much we've loved Pompom magazine, coloring books, books that highlight alternate ways to use yarn,  our favorite crochet books, and so much more. No matter what craft you enjoy, there's always a book to fill you with inspiration, isn't there? Our book sale is coming to an end soon, so no matter what books take your fancy, from Weaving to Amigurumi to  Star Wars, they're all 40% off! Get your favorites at a great price, while you can.

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Pompom Quarterly Love!

I can't even begin to tell you how much I love Pompom Quarterly! I've been an avid follower since the first issue in 2012 and always look forward to the next installment. I'm so happy that we're able to carry all of the eBook versions of their publications and have some of the more recent physical copies too! In case you're new to Pompom Quarterly I thought I would share my very favorite three editions.

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Crazy for Coloring Books!

Living Wonders Color Art for Everyone Coloring books are definitely have a bit of a renaissance right now and I am totally on board! I love the variety of styles, themes and moods available making it easy to have the perfect book for any mood or aesthetic. Whether you use your palettes for inspiration or you just color to unwind at the end of a long work week, we have a coloring book for you! Best part? They're on sale at 40% off with the rest of our books!

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Petite Presents

Oh, how I love our new pattern collection: Petite Presents! All the projects use under 150 grams of yarn so they're great projects when you want something to work on over a weekend or need to make some quick gifts. For me, this collection is all about hats, so I thought I would feature my very favorite patterns, in depth.

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Introducing Big Art Knits!

I'm so excited to present my first-ever pattern collection, Big Art Knits! When we were planning collections for 2016, one of my suggestions was a collection that used really big, bulky yarns. I love how quickly they work up, the texture you get from even simple stitches, and just their big, oversized nature. They've got a lot of drama and a little goes a long way. That's why they're so perfect for home goods-they add a cozy feeling without overwhelming a room.

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Heritage: a collection of 8 classic knits for men

Autumn is just around the corner, literally! The first day of Fall is tomorrow, September 23, and which instantly puts me into full "sweater weather" mode. We recently released our first men's collection, Heritage, which is filled with 8 handsome knitting patterns that range from sweaters to cardigans, vests and a few accessories. Whether you're a man that knits or you just want to knit a timeless classic for the man in your life, Heritage is your one-stop inspiration this season. We've styled the each of the 8 knits found in Heritage, go ahead and take a peek!

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6 Ways to Wear the Twist & Tweed Collection

As summer fades and the fall approaches, our needles begin to ache for toasty sweaters, cozy wools and rustic tweeds. And our new Twist & Tweed 2015 Fall Collection indulges our need for all things cozy! Want to get a head start on your autumn apparel? We've put together 6 outfits featuring a cardigan, a pullover and a tunic-length cape from our new fall collection. Let's get started with the Herne Cardigan - a cozy heathered cardigan. Herne Cardigan FALL BACK TO BASICS: There is a simple reason that basic staples in our wardrobe double as classics: they look good, year after year. Case in point - a cabled cardigan paired with a plaid shirt and jeans.

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Socktacular! – Now back in stock!

Like most sock knitters I know, I tend to mix and match my sock patterns - I'll like a stitch pattern on this one, a heel on that one, and a toe from completely different one! So that's why I love Socktacular!, our fun choose your own sock adventure. And we know a lot of you are loving it too since we completely ran out of our first printing! But good news - the book is now back in stock!

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Great Books for Summer Projects

We're well in to the summer months now, but that doesn't mean our stashes need to stay dormant until winter! I've put together a roundup of books with the perfect projects for warm weather (to work on and wear). It's the last few days of book sale so you can get your very own copies of all of these books at 40% off!

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