Classic Knits: 15 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever (Erika Knight Collectibles) — Stylish patterns, gorgeous photographs, and clear instructions; how to create gorgeous knitwear pieces no woman should be without.

Dazzling Knits: Building Blocks to Creative Knitting, by Patricia Werner — Turn basic shapes into fashion statements with a simple "modular" method that works like a puzzle: start by knitting one shape, and then build on that with additional shapes.

Ethnic Socks & Stockings: A Compendium of Eastern Design & Technique, by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts — A rich mixture of color, techniques, and Eastern design; recommended to anyone who wants to learn new techniques - NOT "just" sock knitters.

Exquisite Little Knits: Knitting with Luxurious Specialty Yarns, by Iris Schreier, Laurie Kimmelstiel — Lots of scarves, shawls, and caps. But by using yarns as varied as lattice, mohair, eyelash, and fur, everything ends up looking amazing!

Fair Isle Knitting, by Alice Starmore — This book will lead you through the history of fair isle knitting, designing, pattern and color selection, knitting with two or more colors, steeks, and finishing. This book is a must have, well worth the price.

Fitted Knits: 25 Designs for the Fashionable Knitter, by Stefanie Japel — Fitted Knits features 25 projects, beginning with simple T-shirts and shrugs and moving on to more advanced sweaters, cardigans and skirts.

Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of all Ages, by Melanie Falick — Appealing, full-color photographs and a dynamic layout will draw kids to this book, but the careful crafting of instructions will make them successful knitters.

Knit and Crochet with Beads, by Lily M. Chin — Two veteran artisans showcase amazing creations done with baubles and bugles and all kinds of small stones.

Knitting Out of Africa: Inspired Sweater Designs, by Marianne Isager — Beautiful and historic African carpets, baskets, and other textiles provide the design inspiration for these 16 sophisticated knitted cardigans, pullovers, and sweater vests.

Lace Style: Traditional to Innovative, 21 Inspired Designs to Knit by Pam Allen — Modern knits designed by 18 fiber artists, plenty of color photographs from many angles, including close-up images that highlight project details.

Lavish Lace: Knitting With Hand-Painted Yarns by Carol R. Noble and Cheryl Potter — Create over a dozen scarves and shawls that guarantee no hassles with fitting or shaping--one size fits all!

Module Magic: Creative Projects to Knit One Block at a Time, by Ginger Luters, Elaine Rowley, and Alexis Xenakis — Rectangular, square, and triangular pieces are used to fashion sweaters and other fabulous garments.

Natural Knits for Babies and Moms: Beautiful Designs Using Organic Yarns, by Louisa Harding — Lovely and imaginative... beautiful patterns for baby and mom!

Romantic Style: Knits And Crochet to Wear or Display, by Jennie Atkinson — Indulge your softer side with this glamorous collection inspired by the wistful style of the 1930s. Gorgeous clothing and accessories in delicate pastel shades will put the magic back into your needles and hooks.

Simply Beautiful Sweaters, by Beryl Hiatt and Linden Phelps — Fantastic techniques for sweater design... you'll be stitching up colorful, textured designs in no time.

Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet, by Pam Allen — More than 30 knitwear designers have contributed their innovative patterns to this impressive collection, which features gorgeous, full-color photographs of various scarves, capes, capelets and stoles.

Socks Socks Socks: 70 Winning Patterns From Knitter's Magazine Sock Contest, by Elaine Rowley and Alexis Xenakis — Happy knitters have found socks to be the perfect portable project for today's active lives.

Treasury of Magical Knitting, by Cat Bordhi — If you are a freeform knitter who is interested in the Moebius construction or who wants to incorporate its unusual structure into your knitting, then this book is for you!

(Second) Treasury of Magical Knitting, by Cat Bordhi — So simple yet so captivating that one could spend a year exploring the huge variety of designs that Cat offers.

Victorian Lace Today, by Jane Sowerby — Forty patterns are included — scarves and shawls, capes, and fichus — with comprehensive information on the tools and techniques of lace knitting for beginners, with enough challenges to keep experienced or ambitious knitters engaged.

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