Book Sale Feature: Celebrating Maine!

There seems to be a hotbed of knitting talent in the state of Maine, doesn’t there? Perhaps it’s a crafty place where the weather is conducive to a hot drink and a knitting project by the fire. Here are 3 knitting books by Maine authors. With 40% off all books in our (soon to be ending) book sale, you might just want to pick one (or a few) up, and travel to Maine through the craft of knitting!

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First up, is Swoon Maine, by Carrie Bostick Hoge. Known for her Madder series, Swoon Maine is a compilation of 14 sophisticated patterns, from fingerless mittens to childrens vests and adult sweaters, inspired by the landscape of the state of Maine. If you’re looking for a collection of elegant accessories with some impressive garments even beginners can tackle, Swoon Maine has got it all.

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Many people know Hannah Fettig from her other name, Knitbot. Her newest book, Home and Away capitalizes on her unique ability to design simple garments with exciting details, in a wide range of sizes. It’s unique, however, in that it gives the knitter two sets of instructions – one for top down construction with minimal finishing, and the other for seamed garments with a more structured fit. Information on yarn substitutions, gauge, and fit, make Home and Away a truly unique knitting book.

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If finishing garments isn’t your thing, Maine knitter Kristen TenDyke has got you covered. Her book No-Sew Knits offers 20 garments, including pullovers, cardigans, shrugs, and hoodies, almost fully constructed in one piece. Check out No-Sew Knits and settle into this Maine author’s way of doing things – with more knitting, and less finishing. With 40% off all titles in our book store, no matter what way you enjoy knititng, there will always be a book to suit you – from Maine and beyond!