With 20 original patterns for gorgeous lace shawls, sweaters, hats, gloves and of course socks, popular blogger and author Wendy D. Johnson provides thorough instruction on the best lace techniques for aspiring, experienced and advanced knitters. Many knitters are intimidated by lace, but with a lit[...]

This title offers 21 gorgeous sock patterns for men, women and children. Packed with written instructions, charts, schematics and expert advice, this title is the follow-up to the highly successful "Socks from the Toe Up". Socks are the perfect knitting project: they are quick, portable, and make gr[...]

The life of Howard Johnson, nicknamed "Stretch" because of his height (6'5"), epitomizes the cultural and political odyssey of a generation of African Americans who transformed the United States from a closed society to a multiracial democracy. Johnson's long-awaited memoir traces his path from firs[...]