A very large book order arrived late last night and there were more copies of many of our favorites as well as some new books. We are featuring a few below along with the Ravelry link to the book, so that you can browse its pattern contents.

Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting – yes, the classic is back in print!

Beyond the Square: Crochet Motifs – the title says it all.

Knitwear Design Workshop – a truly comprehensive guide to designing your own sweaters.

Vintage Crochet – updated vintage-inspired designs for home and fashion.

Vintage Knits – classic Rowan designs for men and women

We got our newest shipment of Madeline Tosh Sock today and it was filled with four brand new colors of Madelinetosh: Composition book grey, glazed pecan, stovepipe and moorland.

During our Mad Hatter Tea Party tonight, Beth and Michelle had their hilariously hatted heads in the box.

I can always find inspiration in my book collection – there’s something very satisfying about curling up with a cup of tea and leafing through a stack of knitting and crochet books.

We have some new books in the shop this week and I’m already getting ideas…

photo by STC Books

Comfort Knitting & Crochet Afghans from Norah Gaughan, Margery Winter, and the Berroco Design Team makes even me want to make an afghan! 50 patterns range from stylishly traditional to excitingly modern. We recommend Berroco Vintage and Weekend for the patterns in this book.

photo Sydwillow Press

Toe-up is my favorite way to do socks, so I’m excited to try the patterns in Toe-Up!: Patterns and Worksheets to Whip Your Sock Knitting Into Shape by Chrissy Gardiner. The book includes blank worksheets so that you can use your favorite toe and heel shaping methods to create your own personalized pattern.

Have you ever wondered how lace designers come up with their amazing patterns? Learn how with Crazy Lace: an artistic approach to Creative Lace Knitting. Using “Lace Logic”,  you can adapt existing patterns, create your own lace charts, or just freestyle!

photo by Myra Wood/Woodworks Editions

The Vermont Organic Fiber Company has been producing organic and sustainable wool since it was founded in 200o. We are delighted to now be an O-wool carrier. The first part of our order has arrived – Classic 2 ply. It came in adorable “bundles” that kinda look like bunches of bananas. This fingering weight yarn is wonderful for fair isle projects, wraps and even socks. Check out all 16 amazing colors.

New amazing books have arrived:

The Haapsalu Shawl

This book of Estonian lace has been translated and is now available in the US. It has amazing photography and is worth having in your library for just the photographs! The charts and drawings are very detailed and well done. It contains over 130 Estonian lace shawl patterns.

Reversible Knitting – 50 Brand-New, Groundbreaking Stitch Patterns

Lynne Barr’s new and groundbreaking book has 50 new and reversible stitch patterns! In addition, the book boasts 20 projects that can be worn in multiple ways. Not only that, but she has pulled together some of our shop’s favorite designers: Véronik Avery, Norah Gaughan, and Teva Durham.

Check out the author’s blog tour here.