The latest knitting books we can’t get enough of
BOOKSHELF
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Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy
By Tanis Gray (£22.99, Pavilion)
Now here’s an exciting one! Featuring more than 25
projects pictured in gorgeous full-colour photography, Star
Wars: Knitting the Galaxy includes patterns for clothing,
home projects; and toys inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth
Vader, Rey; plus a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens
from a galaxy far, far away. Projects range from simple
patterns like the Ewok Hood (sized for both children and
adults!) to more complex projects like the Darth Vader
pullover. With projects for knitters at all levels and a
variety of techniques to practice – including stranded
colourwork, double-knitting, and lace knitting – Star Wars:
Knitting the Galaxy is the perfect book for knitters and film
fans across the galaxy. It will be published 26th January
2021 – join the queue!Essential Baby Knits: Eight
Hand Knit Designs
By Quail Studio (£9.50, Quail Studio)
A new addition to Quail Studio’s Essential Knits
range, Essential Baby Knits contains eight
beautiful patterns for stylish baby knitwear, all
created in Rowan’s stunning Baby Cashsoft
Merino. Designed in a minimal palette but with
small stitch details, these designs cover the age
range from newborn to 18 months old, allowing
you to make the perfect garments for the little
ones in your life.Saltwater Gifts from the Island
of Newfoundland
By by Christine LeGrow & Shirley
A. Scott (£24.99, Boulder Books)
With this latest book in
the best-selling Saltwater
Knits series, Christine LeGrow
and Shirley A. Scott offer some
of Newfoundland’s most beloved
knitwear designs. Whether you
want to keep cosy with knitted
socks and fine woollen gloves,
or warm up your home with comfy cushions and lovely tea
cosies, Saltwater Gifts includes patterns and inspiration, tips
and tricks, and reveals some of the cultural heritage of these
distinctive patterns.