Garden District Needleworks

Knitting & Crocheting - Patterns and Books

Garden District NS keeps the best knitting, crocheting, and needlepointing books on our shelves, along with comfortable places to sit while you browse through them, looking for the perfect project. We're always getting new titles at the store, so come by to see! We sell many patterns individually, some exclusive to our store. Click here for more information. If you're looking for free patterns (and who isn't?), check out online resources.

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Kntting Books

Debbie Stoller's two Stitch 'n Bitch books are great for new knitters who want a guide to learning the basics, as well as interesting, contemporary patterns. Traveling? We have Knitters', Crocheters', Weavers', & Spinners' Travel Guide 2007-08, by Michele Merin, and the ultimate book for the season, The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn, by Clara Parkes

The Knitting Experience, Book 1: The Knit Stitch, and Book 2: The Purl Stitch, and Book 3: Color, by Sally Melville, Alexis Xenakis, have simple, but sophisticated projects for both new and experienced knitters, with increasing levels of difficulty. We also have The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges, by Ann Budd.

For books crammed with great patterns you'll want to wear, we have Quit Knits to Wear, by Jeanne Stauffer, The Urban Knitter, by Lily M. Chin, The Best of Interweave Knits, by Ann Budd, Twinkle's Weekend Knits, by Wenlan Chia,

Our favorite knitting lace & shawls books: Victorian Lace Today, by Jane Sowerby and Alexis Xenakis, Lavish Lace: Knitting With Hand-Painted Yarns, by Carol R. Noble and Cheryl Potter, Lace Style: Traditional to Innovative, 21 Inspired Designs to Knit, by Pam Allen and Ann Budd, and Stahman's Shawls and Scarves: Lace Faroese-Shaped Shawls from the Neck Down & Seamen's Scarves, by Myrna A. I. Stahman. Looking for good lace yarn?

We carry Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazines, and have in stock #32 Autumn/Winter 2002, #33 Spring/Summer 2003, #34 Autumn/Winter 2003, #35 Spring/Summer 2004, #36 Autmn/Winter 2004, #37 Spring/Summer 2005 , #38 Autumn/Winter 2005, #39 (Spring/Summer 2006), and #40 Autumn/Winter 2007.

The Vogue Knitting Stitchionary books are incredibly fun and really bring out your own creativity, with Volume One: Knit & Purl, Volume Two: Cables, and Volume Three: Color Knitting, by Vogue Knitting Magazine. We also have Harmony Guide: Lace & Eyelets: 250 Stitches to Knit and Harmony Guide: Cables & Arans: 250 Stitches to Knit, by Erika Knight.

We have many more books at the store! Come by or call.

For handy projects (and inspiration), we carryOne Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet, by Leigh Radford,One-Skein Wonders, ed. by Judith Durant, Special Little Knits from Just One Skein, by Cheryl Potter, and Knitting Little Luxuries: Beautiful Accessories to Knit, by Louisa Harding.

For you more advanced knitters, we have Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting, by Melissa Leapman, Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories, by Fiona Ellis, A Treasury of Magical Knitting and A Second Treasury of Magical Knitting, by Cat Bordhi.

Bright colors, classic patterns, and careful instructions are the trademarks of the Yarn Girls's Guides to Knitting, by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs. We carry Kid Knits: Patterns for Babies and Toddlers, Older Kids: Quick-to-Knit Patterns for Four- to Ten-Year-Olds, Simple Knits, and Beyond the Basics.

We have serious sock-lovers in the store! Check it out! Sensational Knitted Socks and More Sensational Knitted Socks, by Charlene Schurch, Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave, by Ann Budd and Anne Merrow, Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: a Manual of Elegant Knitting, by Cat Bordhi, and New Pathways for Sock Knitters Book One, by Cat Bordhi.

We carry the best reference books, including The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask, by Margaret Radcliffe, The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques, by Nancie M. Wiseman, The Knitter's Companion: Expanded and Updated, by Vicki Square, and Knit Fix: Problem Solving for Knitters, by Lisa Kartus.

We carry many of the books produced for specific yarns, such as Jo Sharp Book Number Three: The Holiday Island, which has patterns for Soho Summer DK and Desert Garden Aran and Twinkle's Big City Knits: 31 Chunky-Chic Designs, by Wenlan Chia, which makes wonderful use of chunky yarns such as those from Rowan. We have 220: 220 Projects for Cascade 220, by Dara Tatum, and Knit One, Stripe Too: Making the Most of Self-striping Yarn, by Candace Eisner Strick.

From Nashua Handknits, we have Blossom, Skate, Bloom, Zoo, Snow, Designer Bags, Theatre, Log Cabin, Cobblestone Streets, Designer Collection #4, and Designer Collection #5.

Looking for a specific book or pattern? Just ask!

Want to knit a sweater or four? We have Silk Knits: 20 Designs in Fabulous Fibers, by Elaine Eskesen, The Pleasures Of Knitting: Timeless Feminine Sweaters, by Ann Mccauley, Double Exposure: Knit It Basic, Knit It Bold, by Bonnie A. Franz, Beyond Wool: 25 Knitted Projects Using Natural Fibers, by Candace Eisner Strick, and The Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters, by Lynne Vogel.

Oh perhaps you'd like to make a few purses? We have Bags: A Knitter's Dozen, by Alexis Yiorgos Xenakis, Alexis Xenakis, Mike Winkleman, Pursenalities: 20 Great Knitted And Felted Bags and Pursenalities Plus, by Eva Wiechmann, Fabulous Felted Bags: 15 Bags to Knit And Felt, by Nicky Epstein, Folk Bags: 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World, by Vicki Square, and Bag Style: 20 Inspirational Handbags, Totes, and Carry-alls to Knit and Crochet, by Pam Allen and Ann Budd.

For felted projects, bags or otherwise, we also have Felt Frenzy: 26 Projects for All Forms of Felting, by Heather Brack and Shannon Okey, Felted Knits, by Beverly Galeskas, Knit One, Felt Too: 25 Easy Patterns, by Kathleen Taylor, Felt Forward: Modern Designs in Knitted Felt, by Maggie Pace, and Shibori Knitted Felt, by Alison Crowther-Smith.

We happily encourage walking on the wild side by carrying No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights, by Amy R. Singer, After Dark: Uncommon Knits for Night Time, by Jil Eaton, Knitting With Novelty Yarns, by Laura Militzer Bryant and Barry Klein, and Knitting Lingerie Style, by Joan McGowan-Michael.

We carry the current issue of Interweave Knits, right now it's Spring 2008, as well as back issues at 40% off -- Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Summer 2005, Spring 2005, and Winter 2004.

For something different, we carry Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks, by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, whose blog we love, and Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter, by Alison Hansel.

For our pet-lovers, we have Knitting for Dogs: Irresistible Patterns for Your Favorite Pup -- and You!, by Kristi Porter, Top Dog Knits, by Jil Eaton, and Men Who Knit & the Dogs Who Love Them, by Annie Modesitt & Drew Emborsky.

Into modular knitting? We have Domino Knitting by Vivian Hoxbro, Modular Knits, and by Iris Schreier, 200 Knitted Blocks, by Jan Eaton. In similar vein, we have Shadow Knitting, by Vivian Hoxbro and Slip-Stitch Knitting: Color Pattern the Easy Way, by Roxana Bartlett.

Crochet Books

Debbie Stoller's The Happy Hooker is essential any crochet library, and for more of the same theme, we have Hip to Crochet: 23 Contemporary Projects for Today's Crocheter, by Judith L. Swartz. We also have the fabulous Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Four: Crochet, from Vogue Knitting Magazine.

We carrry More Crocheted Aran Sweaters, by Jane Snedden Peever, Creative Crochet: Clever Ways to Use Your Yarn Stash, by Darla Sims, Funky Chunky Crocheted Accessories: More Than 60 Ways to Make & Customize Hats, Bags, Scarves, Mittens, and Slippers, by Jan Eaton, and Fun & Funky Crochet: 30 Exciting Projects For A Stylish New Look, by Sophie Britten.

We carry the current issues of Interweave Crochet , right now it's Spring 2008 and Winter 2007, as well as back issues at 40% off -- Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006.

Do you prefer patterns on cards as opposed to books? We carry The Little Box of Crocheted Scarves and The Little Box Of Crocheted Hats And Scarves, by Denise Black and Sandy Scoville, and The Little Box of Crocheted Bags, by Candace Eisner Strick.

Needlepoint Books

We carry Elegant Stitches: An Illustrated Stitch Guide and Source Book of Inspiration, by Judith Montano (which also works for embroidery), Beautiful Bargello: 25 Charted Bargello and Needlepoint Designs, by Joyce Petschek, Needlepoint by Design and More Needlepoint by Design, by Maggie Lane.

We have Needlepoint Cats, by Julie Hasler, The Needlepoint Book: A Complete Update of the Classic Guide, by Jo Ippolito Christensen, Needleworker's Companion, by Shay Pendray, and Needlework Tips for the Novice & Expert, by Sandy Rodgers.

And many more titles -- for babies, for adults, for whatever. We also carry knitting and crochet magazines, including Vogue and Interweave, Rowan Yarns' periodicals, simple "How To" pamphlets, and individual patterns by the score.

Garden District Needlework
2011 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-558-0221