Beautiful books

Cute Knitted Toys

Karla Courtney (Australian Women’s Weekly, £7.99) If you like your toys quirky, this is the book for you! Using simple shapes and fun colour-work, it's great for beginners. Reader offer! Order Cute Knitted Toys for £5.50, plus free UK P&P. Call 01903 828503 quoting Toys/ AWW05. Offer subject to availability.

Ba by knits from around the world

Kari Cornell ( CPI, £16.99) Get stuck in to Nordic Fair Isle and Nepalese tassels for unusual baby knits. Look out for our personal favourite, a felted nappy bag set! Reader offer! Order Baby Knits from Around the World for just £15 including UK P&P. Call 01903 828503 or email mailorders@lbsltd.co.uk, quoting offer code APG40.

exquisite trims in thread crochet

Caitlin Sainio ( Search Press, £10.99) Bored of finishing your knits with basic double or treble crochet trims? This book is full of gorgeous, unusual ideas. We particularly love the pretty tulips and sweet hearts – great for Valentine's Day creations!

The magic of shetland lace knitting

Elizabeth Lovick ( Search Press, £14.99) Shetland lace is a stunning branch of knitting steeped in history. With a masterclass of all things lace, a huge collection of stitches and a handful of delightful patterns to try, this book is sure to have you addicted to lace in no time.