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May 16th	"Happy Hour" with Planet Purl - Grab your hooks and needles and join the party.
May 18th	"Knitting Nature" with Norah Gaughan. Join us for a chance to win a copy!
May 22nd	"Custom Knits Accessories" with Wendy Bernard - We're giving away the book!

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Knitting, Traveling and Cooking with a Southern Accent! We're celebrating the upcoming release of Planet Purl's first book "Deep South Knitting." Pre-order your copy today for a chance to win FREE YARN! 10% off and free shipping now through January 15th.
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Learn how to knit and crochet with our video tutorials. We're adding new videos each month.

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Knitting and Crochet Patterns

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Knitting and Crochet Books and Corrections

We've posted where to find book errata and corrections for over 1400 knitting and crochet books and publications.

Check out these recently reviewed books added to our library:

Exploring Color in Knitting
by Sarah Hazell and Emma King

Contemporary Irish Knits
by Carol Feller

Stitch London
by Lauren O'Farrell

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Join us for some yarn shopping and fun around the planet in our travel blogs. Each month we feature a new destination!

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Yarn Shopping in Loire Valley, France

Join us for a bit of yarn shopping in the beautiful Val de Loire, France...

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