We sell individual patterns by unique designers as well as magazines. For online book purchases, no one does it better than Amazon. Listed here are some of our favourite books including many that are designed with Cascade Yarns.
To display more information about a book, hover your mouse pointer on a picture. Amazon Canada offers FREE "Super Saver Shipping." Note, Amazon.com (the U.S. site) does not offer Super Saver Shipping for orders shipped to Canada.
Also try your local library for knitting books and magazines. At the bottom of this page are links to Canadian libraries.
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Basic Crochet Stitches: 250 Stitches to Crochet; The Harmony Guides. |
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Knitter's Book of Yarn is informative in describing where fibres come from, how fibres are processed, how man-made fibres are created and how the fibres are spun and plied into yarn. Fascinating to know how its done. Book includes patterns too. |
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Charmed Knits: Patterns with Cascade 220 for Harry Potter fans. |
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The Crochet Answer Book. |
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Fitted Knits: Shapely patterns designed in almost exclusively, Cascade Yarn products. |
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Glam Knits: 25 Designs For Luxe Yarns by Stefanie Japel, author of Fitted Knits.
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Harry Potter Box Set: Not a needlearts book, but a magical read for all. |
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Knit and Crochet with Beads by Lily M. Chin. Learn different techniques to apply beads to your projects. |
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Inpired Cable Knits by Canadian author Fiona Ellis.
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Inpired Fair Isle Knits by Canadian author Fiona Ellis.
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Knit & Purl: 250 Stitches to Knit; The Harmony Guides.
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The Knitting Answer Book: Don't let the portable size of this book fool you, it is packed with information. This reference book contains handy tips, for example mattress stitch, kitchener stitch, other seaming techniques for a more professional-looking finish, and solutions for problems like castoffs that are too tight.
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Knitting Lingerie Style: Curvy feminine desgins using Cascade products. Veteran designer Joan McGowan-Michael presents over thirty feminine patterns with superb curve appeal.
The book includes beautiful photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, helpful diagrams and patterns in a generous range of sizes. |
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Knitting Rules!: An entertaining yet informative book written by Canadian author Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, also known as the Yarn Harlot. |
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Lace & Eyelets: 250 Stitches to Knit; The Harmony Guides.
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Men Who Knit & the Dogs Who Love Them. Designs for him and his canine companion.
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Nicky Epsteins Knitted Embellishments: 350 Appliquis, Borders, Cords, and More!
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No Sheep for You by Canadian author and Knitty.com founder Amy Singer, gives options for knitting without animal fibre. Consider making the "Intoxicating" mosaic pattern with Cascade Pima Tencel.
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Norwegian Handknits: Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum (Hardcover)
This wonderful book by Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel brings together traditional Norwegian
knitting and contemporary patterns and supplies to make gorgeous colorwork,
fabulous felt, and stylish sweaters with classic designs. Patterns that use
Cascade 220:
- Leather Waist Pouch (pg 34)- Cascade 220 #2435 (1 skein)
- Rosemaled Shag Bag (pg 39)- Cascade 220 #8892 (5 skeins)
- Adult Voss Sweater (pg 104)- Cascade 220 #7822, #9460, #9429, #7807
- Kids’ Voss Sweater (pg 112)- Cascade 220 #9404, #8505, #7818
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Romantic Hand Knits by Annie Modesitt. |
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Entertaining Canadian author Stephanie Pearl-McPhee amuses us again in her new book, Things I Learned from Knitting (Whether I Wanted to or Not). |
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Victorian Lace Today (Softcover) by Jane Sowerby |
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Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: This is a good reference book for your home library. Includes lots of illustrations and even a few classic patterns. Amazon Canada does not seem to carry this book. However, Amazon.com (U.S.) and Chapters.Indigo.ca does. |
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Vogue Knitting Quick Reference: The Ultimate Portable Knitting Compendium (Spiral-bound) |
THE LIBRARY |
Many books are worth acquiring for your home library, especially if there is more than one pattern you'd like to knit or if you frequently reference information.
If you've reached your monthly quota for books, try your Public Library. Search the online catalogue to find a title from the comfort of your computer. Many library systems permit you to reserve the book and automatically notify you when the book is ready for pickup at your local branch. All you need is a library card.
Here are some links to Public Library online catalogues:
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