50 eye-catching granny square designs in a stylish card deck, perfect for on-the-go crochet

Innovative and completely visual, this card deck of 50 gorgeous granny squares will help you create successful design combinations every time you pick up your hook.

• The sturdy, stylish box contains 50 colorful cards, each with a gorgeous granny square to make, mix and match. On the front of each 4 x 4in card is a color photograph of the finished granny square, and nothing else. This allows you to lay out the designs and easily mix, match and create your own design combinations. Simply flip the card over to find the instructional crochet chart and joining instructions.
• Also in the box is a 32-page booklet, which contains a comprehensive step-by-step guide to reading and understanding crochet charts, with five side-by-side examples of pattern and chart instructions to get you started. You’ll also find advice on choosing yarns and hooks, two different methods for joining your squares together, and guidance on color placement and arrangement so that you can achieve color success every time.
• The perfect tool to help you mix and match granny square designs for any handmade project, this stylish card deck can be easily slipped into your bag for on-the-go crochet. Each square is made using the same hook and yarn weight and is the same finished size, so that the squares can be joined together in any combination with ease.
• With 50 colorful designs to choose from and customize, this fun and versatile card deck is the ideal gift for any crocheter, and perfect for visual learners.

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Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or a curious novice, you’ll find everything you need to create your own magical companions.

Dive into the heart of Grimblewood with patterns for 8 captivating gnomes. From Gnatalia, the garment historian in service to the Ladybug Queen, to Gnorri, the skilled gardener tending to the Ancient Oak, each gnome has a distinct personality waiting to be explored. These whimsical characters are not just knitted creations; they’re tales waiting to be told.

• The book begins with advice on all the materials and notions you need, followed by a small techniques section on all the basic know-how to create your gnome (including stitches and bodies)
• Then, grab your needles and necessities and knit 8 of gnomes that live in the mystical forest of Grimblewood!
• Every gnome is made in 2 weights of yarn – fingering (4-ply) and light worsted (DK/8-ply), so you can knit your favorite individual in both a small or medium size.
• Only five colors are used to make each weight of gnome, meaning you don’t need to invest in dozens of different shades.
• Sarah Schira has also given advice on how to adapt your gnomes to make them child-friendly, if you wish to make friends for the little ones in your life.

Unleash your creativity, explore various techniques, and bring these whimsical characters to life. Whether you’re knitting for yourself or creating cherished gifts for loved ones, the world of Grimblewood awaits your creative touch.

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A flock of sheep that fit in the palm of your hand, a tiger smaller than a teacup, and a miniature kangaroo and her even tinier baby — all conjured up in a characterful patchwork of yarn scraps. 
 
Tiny Friends: A Guide to Mosaic Embroidery is a book on making colorful toys using mosaic embroidery, a technique developed by the Japanese artist Tomomi Mimura. In this book, she introduces the reader to 13 animal characters. Through detailed photography, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions, Tomomi shows how to stitch and assemble whimsical stuffed toys and finger puppets that bring joy and inspiration to anyone around them. 
 
Mosaic embroidery is a technique based on simple darning stitches — all you need to get started is an embroidery hoop, some fabric, yarn, a needle, and a pair of scissors! It is perfect for using even the tiniest bits of leftover yarn.  

Tomomi Mimura is a Japanese embroidery artist most renowned for mosaic embroidery, a technique she developed from basic darning stitches. Tomomi has previously published three highly popular books in Japanese, which have sold nearly 100,000 copies in total. Tiny Friends: A Guide to Mosaic Embroidery is her first book to be published in English. 

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52 Weeks of Accessories contains patterns for 52 inspirational accessories — mostly knits but also a few crochet pieces — created by 48 international designers. It is the perfect companion for those who love knitting hats, shawls, socks and mittens, but it also includes other fun projects such as cowls, hoods, headbands and bags. 

Their most versatile collection yet: with a mix of different accessories from beanies and mittens to shawls, cowls and socks as well as various techniques and textures. Thanks to their small size, accessories are quick and economical to make. They offer an excellent way to try out new things and play with yarn!

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Making Memories: Timeless Knits for Children is a charming collection by Claudia Quintanilla.

It includes 25 knits for children — from cardigans, sweaters and two cosy blankets to smaller pieces, like socks and mittens. The majority of patterns are graded from newborns to 10-year-olds and feature various yarns as well as knitting techniques. What about a colourwork pullover, an all-over lace scarf or an embroidered cardigan?

The classic knits combined with the dreamy photography and playful illustrations create a children’s knitwear book unlike anything seen in this genre before.

Claudia Quintanilla is a yarn shop owner and knitwear designer based in Toronto, Canada. Originally from El Salvador, Claudia found the colder climate of Canada to be the perfect setting for knitting. However, it wasn’t until she stayed at home to care for her young daughter, that she found the rare combination of pleasure, tranquility and passion in knitting. This journey culminated in the founding of her Toronto-based brick-and-mortar yarn shop, Eweknit & Craft. Making Memories is her second book.

• 184 pages

• 25 knitting patterns (9 sweaters, 7 cardigans, 1 vest, 2 socks, 1 scarf, 1 pair of mitterns, 1 pair of fingerless mitts, 1 hat, 2 blankets)

Patterns are graded into various sizes, mostly from newborns to 10-year-olds.

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Timeless fashion and modern practicality are the starting points for Crochet Crush. The 23 crochet patterns include both home decor and accessories, making everyday aesthetics accessible to everyone. The designs have been inspired by the colours of flowers, the moods of past summers, as well as Brooklyn's neighborhoods.

• 224 pages
• 23 crochet patterns
• Hardback
• Language: English

Print only, no digital download code available.

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ALEKS BYRD

Traditions Revisited: Modern Estonian Knits

For a small country on the Baltic Sea, Estonia’s tradition and love for handicraft greatly surpasses its size. Estonian knitting is all about techniques, embellishment and regionality. Each knit tells a story about the knitter and where they live. Aleks Byrd's book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits is an introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and traditional-inspired. It includes 19 patterns, ranging from mittens to sweaters, that blend seamlessly with modern knitting styles.

Aleks Byrd – whose roots are in Estonia, Canada and the USA – is a knitwear designer based in Bath, UK. In addition to knitwear design, she works as an illustrator and teaches Estonian knitting techniques around the world. In her designs, tradition and Aleks’ own, graphic style meet. With her book, Aleks wants to make traditional Estonian techniques accessible to everyone while at the same time building a bridge between Estonian knitters and the international knitting community.

• 216 pages
• 19 knitting patterns (10 sweaters, 1 cardigan, 1 dress, 1 vest, 2 shawls, 1 cowl, 1 hat, 1 pair of socks, 1 fingerless mitts pattern, 1 mittens pattern)
• All sweaters and cardigans come in 10 sizes and fit a bust circumference from approximately 32" up to 66" at minimum
• Detailed, illustrated tutorials for 5 traditional Estonian knitting techniques
• Both charts and written instructions provided
• Hardback
• Language: English
• Print only, no digital download code available.

Shipping / pick up will begin about mid-May.

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200 MIX-AND-MATCH CHARTS
With roughly 50% current fan favorites and 50% brand new exclusive charts, this book has something for everyone!

9 BASE ACCESSORY PATTERNS
Work your favorite cowl patterns or try something new with socks, hats, scarves, wrist warmers, and mittens!

HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS
From how to build a cohesive palette to learning to combine and modify Doodle charts, this book will teach you everything
you need to know!

Even if you’re already a Doodle fanatic, you won’t want to miss this colorwork book!

Pre-order your copy today!

These will arrive in October for shipping and pick up in the shop.

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