By Christina Stork and Leslie Barbazette

Ponchos and capelets are the perfect ‘next step’ for a newer knitter. You can easily take a basic shape, add your favourtie design elements and make it your own, or just follow the pattern. Patterns are suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters, with easy to follow instructions of specific techniques.

By Sally Harding

This collection consists of scarves, bags, throws, a rug and cushions. No complicated stitches have been used, with the exception of one bag all patterns are rectangular, circular or square with no complex shaping involved. Ideal for beginners.

By M v Leeuwen and J Moeskops

Seasonal nature tables are an invaluable way of making young children aware of the changing cycle of the year. With simple materials and basic knitting a crocheting skills a series of colourful and effective tableaux can be made at home or in school for depicting the seasons and major festivals.

By Maricristin Sealey

This book shows how to create handcrafted dolls from natural materials. These dolls are old favourites, originating in Waldorf kindergartens where parents make dolls together for their children.

By Bonnie Gosse and Jill Allerton

Rhymes and photos show in detail the basic steps of knitting. A thorough introduction to knit stitch and purl stitch is followed by simple, enticing patterns for animals. The patterns are easy and exciting to make and the completed projects are fun to play with. Although written for children, parents and adults wishing to learn how to knit will find the simple to follow instructions make learning to knit fun and easy.

This book follows the history of the Beanie Festival in Alice Springs. With beautiful pictures and beanie patterns to inspire all knitters to create their own designs or simply ‘follow the pattern’.