The Crochet Network

250 Creative Knitting Stitches Volume 4 (Harmony Guides) By Colins (editor), Brown Book Description: A guide to more elaborate knitting stitches, including slipstitch mosaics, cross-stitch patterns and panels, cable panels, and patterns for texture and color.

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges By: Ann F. Budd Book Description:  Offering charts and plans for making infant- through adult-sized projects, this unique book provides knitters with a complete resource of more than 350 patterns for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves, and socks that are written for multiple gauges to accommodate all weights of yarn from bulky to fingering. Also included are the basics of pattern design and alteration to allow for the addition of different types of texture and color patterns or the modification of existing patterns to accommodate more gauges. Patterns are also accompanied by an assortment of ideas for edgings and finishes, further expanding design options.

Nicky Epteins Knitted Embellishments: 350 Appliques, Borders, Cords and More! By Nicky Epstein Book Description: Quirky, attractive knitted flowers, fringes, lattice edgings, and other embellishments can add style and flair to handmade knitted garments, store bought sweaters, household items, and more. This book contains hundreds of ideas and instructions for using knitted appliqus, borders, cords, embroidery, and enhancements such as fringes, tassels, pompoms, and ties.

The Celtic Collection : Twenty-Five Knitwear Designs for Men and Women By Alice Starmore Book Description: Inspired by the magic and mysticism of Celtic art, this fabulous collection of knitwear designs for both adults and children will appeal to knitters everywhere.  With each garment beautifully photographed in colour against the stunning scenery of western Ireland the book is a visual delight as well as a source of rich patterns complete with clear practical instructions.