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Add One Stitch Knitting

Alina Schneider (Search Press, £12.99) Build up your skills with 15 essential stitch patterns and easy projects. Start with the basics, walkthroughs outlining the fundamental knitting techniques and need-to-know facts. Then, follow step-by-step instructions to knit your Ü>Þ"Ì#À$Õ}#"Ãii`"ÃÌ%ÌV#]"Ü>vyi"ÃÌ%ÌV#]" rib stitch and more. Each one cleverly combines knit and purl stitches to create classic textures, paired with modern designs (from blankets to cosies) that put each stitch into practice.

Knit Like A Latvian

Ieva Ozolina (F&W Media, £15.99) Delve into Latvia’s traditional knitting culture and cast on a pair of heirloom mittens. Choose from 50 breathtaking `iÃ%}&Ã]"vÀ$'"w&}iÀ(iÃÃ"}($ÛiÃ"Ì$" classic mittens – all featuring iconic Latvian motifs. Each pattern uses a basic mitten recipe (found at the back of the book) to combine elegant trims and colourful motifs. Discover the history behind the renowned gloves and learn exactly what you’ll need to create your very own pair. Take on a fun challenge today and knit like a Latvian!

Alpaca Knit Sweaters

Dorthe Skappel (Stackpole Books, £15.95) Pay homage to our fuzzy friends with a brand new alpaca-knit sweater! These 28 beautiful and oh-so-cosy designs all range from super easy to easy – how fab is that? OK, one of those requires a little more concentration than the other, but each pattern is accompanied by stunning hand-drawn diagrams to help you through any tricky parts. From zips to cables, colourwork to necklines, Þ$Õ½(("w&`"Ì#i"*Õ'«iÀ"v$À"Þ$Õ"q"Ì#iÀi½Ã" even a bonus hat pattern, too!