New Arrivals to the Halcyon Yarn Bookstore
Sometimes it's hard for us to keep up with the new additions of books, patterns and videos... But it is fun to try. Thank goodness creativity is alive and well - as evidenced by a continual stream of fantastic new media in our bookstore. Here is a snapshot - additions in the last month or so - of what has newly arrived on our loading dock. These books are hot off the press!
Knits for Bears to Wear
Author: Amy O'Neill Houck.
Craft: Knitting.
Item Number: 59490710.
From picnic attire to clothes for dressing up, warm winter apparel and even fun pajamas and a bathrobe, everything for the well dressed bear is included. With easy-to-follow patterns and step-by-step instructions, including guidelines on how to customize the fit for any bear or doll- from petite to plus size, beginners and experienced knitters alike will love Knits for Bears to Wear. Also for 18" dolls.
Price:$ 19.95.Knitting Noro
Author: Jane Ellison.
Craft: Knitting.
Item Number: 59225100.
Jane Ellison presents 30 patterns to knit with Noro yarns. No two balls are exactly alike because each skein of this exquisite multicolored yarn is individually dyed to produce a unique pallet of vivid and subtle hues. Designed to let the glorious colors of the long-repeat variegated yarns take center stage, the garments are divided into six classic silhouettes with five variations for each.
Price:$ 27.50.Double Knitting Reversible Two-Color Designs
Author: M'Lou Baber.
Craft: Knitting.
Item Number: 59005940.
The fascinating technique of Double-Knitting (which produces a two-faced, negative-image fabric) has been simplified by the author to enable you to work both sides in a single pass. M'Lou's stunning designs for coats, jackets, and shawls are all accessible through detailed charts as well as written out instructions. An extensive technique section and a chapter of assorted practice items will help you to fall into the rhythm of this increasingly popular type of hand knitting.
Price:$ 29.95.Como Book
Author: Debbie Bliss.
Craft: Knitting.
Item Number: 59221520.
The Big Easy... 16 knits and accessories for men and women. Included are pullovers, cardigans, scarves,a hat and more all using Debbie Bliss Como at 2.5 stitched to the inch.
Price:$ 17.95.Variations Using Short Rows
Author: Ruth Kindla.
Craft: Knitting.
Item Number: 59001710.
24 designs for you to knit using Opal sock yarn in variations inspired by the paintings of Friedensreich Hundertwasser. The color combinations within this unusual yarn collection are truly inspirational for use in the short row technique. The play of various colors and patterns gives astonishing results. Templates included.
Price:$ 29.95.