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KNIT TO FIT: A Comprehensive Guide to Hand and Machine Knitting and Crocheting.
Edition: Second edition, first printing,
New York: Liveright, (1970.) dj. Hardcover - A new revised and enlarged edition of 'The Knitter's Bible.' Focuses on the importance of proper measurements, of matching stitches to fit and many more details to ensure properly fitting knitted items. Includes a chapter on operating a knitting shop. Illustrated throughout with charts and drawings and photographs of stitches. Index. 254 pp. ISBN: 0-47140-5202.
Condition: Very good in a good dust jacket (bookplate, some edgewear to dj.)
Book ID: 49136More details Price: $20.00 -
ONE BALL KNITS: ACCESSORIES: 20 Stylish Designs Made with a Single Ball, Skein, Hank, or Spool.
Edition: Trade paperback.
New York: Watson-Guptill, (2008). Illustrated with full color photographs and graphs. Skill level given for each project. List of suppliers, index. Square format. 111 pp. ISBN: 978-0823033225.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 72187More details Price: $12.50 -
MASON-DIXON KNITTING: OUTSIDE THE LINES: Patterns, Stories, Pictures, True Confessions, Tricky Bits, Whole New Worlds, and Familiar Ones, Too.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Crown / Potter Craft, (2008) dj. Hardcover first edition - A new collection of 30 projects ranging from "Decorating Yourself: A collection of beautiful things to make for yourself" to "The Fairest Isle of All, a simple, quick introduction" to Fair Isle knitting with modern projects; "Covering the Small Human "and much more. Large format. Illustrated throughout with full color photographs. Glossary, index. 159 pp. ISBN: 978-0307381705.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 74816More details Price: $25.00 -
KNITTING LOVES CROCHET: 22 Stylish Designs to Hook Up Your Knitting with a Touch of Crochet.
Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, not issued in hardcover.
North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing, (2006.). SIGNED first edition - Explicit step by step instructions and full color photographs of both the complete design and details in the design. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page. "For --- Happy knitting." Includes a glossary with instructions for basic stitches, index. Slightly oversized square format. 190 pp. ISBN: 1580178421.
Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 55409More details Price: $25.00 -
KNITTING LOVES CROCHET: 22 Stylish Designs to Hook Up Your Knitting with a Touch of Crochet.
Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, not issued in hardcover.
North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing, (2006.). SIGNED first edition - Explicit step by step instructions and full color photographs of both the complete design and details in the design. SIGNED on the title page. "For --- Happy knitting." Includes a glossary with instructions for basic stitches, index. Slightly oversized square format. 190 pp. ISBN: 1580178421.
Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 55410More details Price: $28.50 -
MACRAME ROYALE: Classic Designs for the Kitchen.
Edition: First printing.
Phoenix, AZ: Leisure Time Publishing, (1978.). First edition - Includes basic techniques and complete directions for a variety of projects, illustrated with full color photographs. Diagrams. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled color wrappers. 24 pp including the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51087More details Price: $11.50 -
MACRAME MENAGERIE. GM 11.
Edition: First printing.
Huntington Beach, CA: GayleMort Publishing, (1978.). First edition - Includes basic techniques and complete directions for 11 projects, illustrated with full color photographs. Diagrams. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled color wrappers. 20 pp including the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51096More details Price: $11.50 -
SEW IT YOURSELF.
Edition: First edition.
New York: Galahad Books, (1971.) dj. Hardcover first edition - llustrated with photographs and diagrams. While the examples shown in the photographs are very much fashions of the late 1960s (and appealing in that way), this covers the basics for beginners in a timeless way - including how to get started, information on fabrics, altering patterns, with an emphasis on choosing simple designs. 153 pp. ISBN: 0-88365-0355.
Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 54399More details Price: $18.00 -
GIRLIGAMI: A Fresh, Fun, Fashionable Spin On Origami.
Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, not issued in hardcover.
New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, (2008.). SIGNED first edition - The ancient art of origamiÑupdated for todayÕs teens! An exuberant new take on a traditional craft. Includes 20 fantastic designs with 96 pages of special papers to make them. SIGNED on the title page. Square format. 207 pp. ISBN: 978-0823092383.
Condition: Very near fine (a new copy.)
Book ID: 64978More details Price: $25.00 -
GIRLIGAMI: A Fresh, Fun, Fashionable Spin On Origami.
Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, not issued in hardcover.
New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, (2008.). First edition - The ancient art of origamiÑupdated for todayÕs teens! An exuberant new take on a traditional craft. Includes 20 fantastic designs with 96 pages of special papers to make them. Square format. 207 pp. ISBN: 978-0823092383.
Condition: Fine (a new copy.)
Book ID: 56657More details Price: $16.50 -
MACRAME CELEBRATIONS.
Edition: First printing.
Danville, IL: Pat Depke, Inc., (1979.). First edition - Includes basic techniques and complete directions for holiday decorations, illustrated with both black and white and full color photographs. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled stiff glossy color wrappers. 36 pp plus the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51098More details Price: $11.50 -
MACRAME: An Easy to Follow Illustrated Guide for Teachers and Hobbyists.
Edition: First printing.
Mission Viejo, CA: James E. Gick, (1971.). First edition - Includes basic techniques and complete directions, including many demonstrations on various knots, illustrated with full color photographs. Diagrams. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled color wrappers. Oblong format. 36 pp including the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51104More details Price: $11.50 -
THE NEW WORLD OF NEEDLEPOINT: 101 Exciting Designs in Bargello, Quickpoint, Grospoint and Other Repeat Patterns.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Random House, (1972) dj. Hardcover first edition - Large format. Charts and photographs on almost every page, many in full color. 142 pp. ISBN: 0-394472659.
Condition: Very near fine in purple cloth in a very good dustjacket (crease to dj flaps).
Book ID: 77890More details Price: $17.50 -
MACRAME PORTRAITS. Book 6.
Edition: First printing.
Orem, Utah: Vickie's Macrame, (1979.). First edition - Includes basic techniques and complete directions, illustrated with full color photographs. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled color wrappers. 24 pp including the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51079More details Price: $11.50 -
CRAFTING CALM: Projects and Practices for Creativity and Contemplation.
Edition: First printing, a trade paperback original.
Berkeley, CA: Viva Editions / Cleis Press, (2013). SIGNED first edition - A book which explores crafts and creativity as a practice with enormous physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. Includes interviews, personal stories, quotes and 40 suggested activities. SIGNED on the title page. Illustrated and with complete directions, some suggestions for journaling, suggestions for further reading,resources, notes on contributors and index. Square format, 240 pp. ISBN: 978-1936740406.
Condition: Fine (as new) in glossy illustrated wrappers with self flaps.
Book ID: 72632More details Price: $18.50 -
MACRAME SHOWCASE. MM 291.
Edition: First printing.
Phoenix, AZ: Leisure Time Publishing, (1978.). First edition - Includes basic techniques and complete direction for a variety of projects, illustrated with full color photographs. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled color wrappers. 20 pp including the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51095More details Price: $11.50 -
VIVA PONCHO: Twenty Ponchos & Caplets To Knit.
Edition: First printing, a trade paperback.
New York: STC Craft / Stewart Tabori & Chang, (2007.). First edition - 20 knitting patterns (from beginners to advanced) of ponchos and capelets (in all sizes). Designs to wear on out-door hikes or as pool-side cover-ups, out-on-the-town or evening cloaks. Color photographs by David Verba. Oblong format. Index. 134 pp. ISBN: 1584794216.
Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers with self-flaps..
Book ID: 57730More details Price: $17.50 -
MACRAME AND OTHER FIBER CRAFTS. HA 58.
Edition: First printing.
Rosemead, CA: Hazel Pearson Handicrafts, (1977.). First edition - Includes basic techniques and complete directions for a variety of projects, illustrated with full color photographs. Diagrams. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled color wrappers. 16 pp including the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51086More details Price: $11.50 -
MACRAME BY THE BAY.
Edition: First printing.
Pleasonton, CA: Taurus Publications, (1973.). First edition - Macrame designs inspired by San Francisco, with color photographs by Andrew McKinney showcasing the finished products on Fisherman's Wharf, in Golden Gate Park, etc. Complete directions for 15 projects, black and white photographs, charts. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled color wrappers. 32 pp including the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51076More details Price: $13.50 -
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MACRAME KNOTS PLUS 6 PROJECTS. GM 15.
Edition: First printing.
Huntington Beach, CA: GayleMort Publishing, (1978.). First edition - Includes basic techniques and complete directions for 25 knots plus 6 projects, illustrated with 45 full color photographs. Diagrams. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches in stapled color wrappers. 16 pp including the cover.
Condition: Very good.
Book ID: 51093More details Price: $11.50