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LA4466 I Can't Believe I'm Lace Knitting		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. by Kay Meadors. Usually the words "lace knitting" bring to mind images of the Victorian Era, Shetland shawls, thin knitting needles, and even thinner yarn. All these are a part of the history of lace knitting, but they are not necessary for learning the technique. Lace knitting may be done with ANY weight of yarn and any size of needles. Let Kay Meadors teach you about yarns, charts, tools, stitches, and helpful hints. Then with the patterns in this book, you will be eased into the wonderful joy of lace knitting. 12 projects: bookmark; quick scarf; chevron stitch pillow; pinecone stitch pillow; eyelet shrug; sampler table runner; round christening blanket or shawl; triangular shawl; leaf doily; diamond lace table topper or shawl; sampler scarf; and square shawl. This is a well presented book with good instructions plus wonderful photos of all the projects. 76 pages

LA4440 Lacy Baby Sets to Knit		QTY:
	by Cynthia Guggemos. Baby deserves the very best, and with these three lacy knit layettes, you can be sure that's exactly what you're creating for that special child. Each set of cardigan, blanket, and bonnet or cap is richly textured and knitted of soft, light weight yarn. Patterns are in sizes 3, 6, and 12 months. The outfit you create will not only be adorable on Baby, it will become a treasured heirloom. Lots of basic instructions and hints to help if you are a beginner. 28 pages

LA4439 A Year of Baby Afghans Bk4		QTY:
	12 crochet designs - There are some stunning rugs amongst these. The cover shows a granny square with a mixture of pink, blue, orange, white, yellow and green but when combined could be for either a boy or girl - very clever. Follow on with one worked sideways in stripes and clusters, heart filet, an interesting combination of yell, green and whit seed backgrounds and tiny flowers, corner to corner granny squares, a join as you go squares in puffs that make flowers, a chevron with a difference, basket weave inspired with giraffe, elephants and lions, another that is worked in a plain stripe background and crosses have been added to create a faux aran plus last but not least an all over interlocking shells. These rugs could be worked in a variety of colours to suit. 48 pages

LA4423 - 63 Sampler Stitches to Crochet		QTY:
	* This is a heavy book, please click here to see note regarding additional postage. This collection of 63 amazing crochet pattern stitches by Darla Sims is your key to creating hundreds of accessories and home fashions. You can make blankets, table runners, tote bags, throw pillows - whatever your heart desires and your imagination can conceive. Why not get your friends involved by starting a stitch-along? Everyone can explore the fun of learning crochet pattern stitches! Photos and instructions are given for each pattern stitch, plus for a sampler afghan, pillow, wrap, table runner, and tote. The sampler rug is definitely a beauty and a must for the heirloom collection. The added projects are a bonus. Concise stitch instructions. 68 pages

LA4404 Stellar Beauties		QTY:
	by Julie Haberberger. The beauty of crocheted doilies is timeless, isn't it? From traditional homes to trendy places, whether they're high comfort or high style, there's a place just perfect for one of these stellar beauties. This collection of 5 crocheted doilies contains true star power. Take on classic beauties to create the perfect accent in the round. Take a minute to admire all the stars and then pick your favorite and get started. Five doilies, all made using bedspread weight cotton thread (size 10) and a size 7 steel crochet hook. Not a beginners book. Some challengers in this one. Stitch instructions included. 30 pages.

LA3826 Kids Playful Sweaters to Crochet		QTY:
	7 designs by Jane Snedded Peever. Kids will be dressed for adventure when they wear one of these seven crocheted sweaters. Lots of color and texture make them irresistible. Written for sizes 1, 2, 4, and 6, there are two cardigans and five pullovers worked in medium worsted weight yarn. Some include pockets and flowers and all are off the shoulder sleeves. Basic crochet instruction included. 41 pages

LA3711 Ripple Afghans for the Family		QTY:
	by Barbara Shaffer. Four gorgeous full-size ripple afghans for the family. These cuddly throws are made with medium/worsted weight yarns and feature popcorn stitches, post stitches, and pretty edgings. All are heavily textured and create the allusion of extra warmth. 14 pages

LA3695 Heirloom Afghans		QTY:
	by Leinhauser &Weiss. This book features nine heirloom treasure afghans to crochet. This afghan collection is even more special because of the use of borders - wonderful borders that add an elegant touch. Worked in worsted weight yarn there are unusual bullion fans, another with very effective double clusters, an interesting one with the centre having little loops of chain, followed by vertical columns of post stitches which add texture and other lacy designs. All these would make beautiful gifts. 32 pages

LA3671 Baby Blooms Layette		QTY:
	by Sandra Abbate. As the cover shows this beautiful layette consists of rug, coat, dress, bonnet and bootees all trimmed with roses and leaves. An unusual but fresh concept. The layette is worked in baby yarn and the rug in 8ply. Sizes are 3 - 6 months. The pattern used is simple but effective. 10 pages.

LA3524 Crocheting for Baby		QTY:
	Heirloom-quality crochet accessories for Baby needn't be difficult to create or maintain. Using 8ply yarn make a zippered sweater and matching beanie, striped cardigan and hat, Sizes 6months to 4years , and little girls matinee floral jacket and matching blanket, cross over jacket, hat and booties, blankets - one with sailing ships, - plus a sleeping bag and matching hat newborn to 6 months. Eight sweet and easy projects in all. Stitch instructions also how to make a tassel and pom pom. 32 pages