Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world.

Knitting finally takes its rightful place on the spectrum of personal obsessions, alongside golfing, fishing, and gardening. The tangled life of the knitter is the subject of inspired nuttiness in these 300 tongue-in-cheek meditations from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Around the world in 34 hats! Hats are the hippest fashion accessory - so grab your knitting needles and join in on all the fun! Vicki Square, best-selling author, gathers the history, lore and whimsical details from the rich traditions of our diverse cultures to reinvent headgear with a delightful range of yarns for these 34 spectacular designs. Chilly? Try the seriously warm Russian-inspired ...

Handknitted socks are a luxury everyone should experience. Here are 18 sock patterns inspired by a host of folk knitting traditions.

These 18 sock patterns are fun, easy, and portable - making this book great for obsessive knitters on the move. Perfect for beginners, it features helpful tips for each pattern and covers each step of knitting these stylish socks with charts and illustrations.