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Looking for patterns for flowers and birds? How about trim and fringe ideas to spice up your knitted or crochet pieces? Try these books by Leslie Stanfield.

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The newest edition of The Knitter’s Companion, with 5 hours of DVD instructional tutorials, is due out in November. This book will make a great gift for any knitter on your list or use it as a handy reference for your own knitting library. Pre-Order your copy from Amazon.com and save.

More quick and easy knitting patterns for last minute gift ideas. Several new books and a couple more free resources for quick and easy patterns.

The Power and The Glory The Knitting Experience is a terrific reference book for any knitter and received a 5 star rating on Amazon from 127 happy knitters. If you’re looking for a gift for the knitter on your list, pretty much every knitter I know would love to have Sally Melville’s book to stick into her knitting bag to read and enjoy.

Do you like to take small, portable knitting projects along with you when you’re waiting at the doctor’s office, waiting for your kids as practice or when you have a few minutes after lunch at work? Take Along Knitting offers 20 small, easy to grab and go projects for all skill levels. These beautiful patterns make wonderful gifts and just 30 minutes here and there will help you fill your holiday gift list.

Using a Knifty Knitter circle loom is great for the beginning knitter, but experienced knitters can also enjoy using them. I have Knifty Knitters in every size and shape and have made everything from scarves to afghans to yarn necklaces on them. Knitting looms are very popular because loom- knitting is such an easy craft [...]

This really is the ultimate knitting book! Covers knitting topics for the beginner and the expert knitter. A must have for your knitting library.

If you ever need last minute knitted gifts, keep these books and pattern links on hand so you won’t have to spend time searching for a pattern. If you’re like me, you can always come up with a skein of yarn at the last moment from your own stash.

Do you suffer from pain in the wrist and hand while knitting or doing other crafts? Here are some things you can do to take care of your wrists and lessen pain.