Knit and Stitch = Bliss

A knitting and crochet shop in downtown Bethesda, Maryland.

Friday, August 26, 2005

Did you know that we offer a wide selection of knitting and crochet books, magazines and patterns?

We have just received the new Rowan Magazine! It has over 30 wonderful patterns in it. In addition to the new Rowan we have also received several of the new Rowan Classics books. Come in to take a look at Classic Holiday and Classic Cafe!

Lyn's all time favorite book is Sally Melville's "The Knitting Experience Book One: The Knit Stitch," which offers something of interest for all levels of knitters. For beginners, each pattern introduces new skills with clear instructions and pictures help you develop as a knitter. The wide range of projects and instruction using the knit stitch will be useful long after you've perfected the skills taught in the book. These sophisticated and interesting patterns will also appeal to more experienced knitters. This book is the first in a series that now includes Sally's second volume titled "The Knitting Experience: Book 2 The Purl Stitch," which is just flying off our shelves.

Another popular volume is the original Stitch N Bitch by Stoller, co-founder of the Stitch N Bitch circle in New York City. The book features knitting instructions, 40 patterns, a how to guide on creating a knitting circle, and a very nice review of our shop!

If you liked Stitch N Bitch you will love Stitch N Bitch Nation, the second volume by the author of Stitch N Bitch, Debbie Stoller. This book features "50 Hip, Even Funkier Patterns" submitted by designers across the country.

Rowan Knitting Magazine Number 36 is now on our shelves. For the best in knitted and crochet fashion this autumn, turn to Rowan Magazine 36, a perfect design collection for him, her and the home. With over 30 knitting patterns, designed in the Rowan yarn range, this is a designer collection that is overflowing with ideas, tips, patterns, and make it information. Don't want to miss a Rowan? Sign up for our automatic program. We will reserve a copy for you and call you as soon as it comes in!

A Knitters Template by Laura Bryant, the owner of Prism yarns, and Barry Klein, the owner of Trendsetter yarns, uses easy to follow templates that guide the knitter through sizing a garment, adapting fibers to classic patterns and customizing a garment through the selection of styling details.

"Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book" is an updated volume that touches on every aspect of knitting, including its history. It is loaded with `information about ``knitting `technique` `including basic techniques, finishing techniques and color knitting. Vogue has also released a` companion book: "Vogue Knitting Quick Reference," that provides at-a-glance help with technical and finishing questions.

Well known teacher Lily Chin's new book "The Urban Knitter." Lily has gathered together fashionable patterns from hip young urban knitters (HYUKs), including a knitted bra. You'll enjoy the book even if you're hip days are behind you. We also are selling a nifty Learn to Knit kit from Dale of Norway which is perfect for kids -- the HYUKs of tomorrow.

"Knitting with Novelty Yarns" also combines the talents of Prism's Laura Bryant and Trendsetter's Barry Klein. It's a terrific new book with smart techniques and 16 chic patterns, each shown in two variations of yarn from the authors' companies. Amazing how different the same garment can look by changing color and fiber. Includes quick-to-knit wraps, plus lots of gorgeous sweaters and jackets. the close ups of the yarns and swatches are glorious.

"Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men." Who said sequels don't work? This much-anticipated follow-up to the bestseller Simply Beautiful Sweaters, answers the question, "What can I make for my significant other?" Features 20 patterns for vests, jackets, pullovers and even golf club covers by Linden Phelps and Beryl Hiatt. The designs are easy, the colors are rich, the yarns are classy.

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