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Field Guides

Little books that explore the big world of knitting. It’s the series that is captivating knitters all over. Start your collection now.

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MDK Field Guide No. 23: Glow
Welcome to a world of exuberant color and pattern, from the brilliant design duo Arne & Carlos.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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By Kay Gardiner , Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 22: Grace
From Joji Locatelli, four designs with that touch of grace for our needles and our wardrobes.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 21: Brioche
From the legendary Nancy Marchant, 4 new designs introduce brioche to the curious—and delight those who already love it.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 20: Atlas
Erika Knight's mastery of sublime simplicity shines in five forever designs in MDK's first yarn, Atlas.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 19: Marls
Cecelia Campochiaro strikes again! The magic of combining multiple strands of yarn to create distinctively beautiful fabrics.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 18: Beginnings
Karida Collins makes it all so simple. The mission? Designs that every knitter—new or experienced—will love.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 17: Lopi
From colorwork master Mary Jane Mucklestone, 5 playful designs that celebrate Léttlopi, the Icelandic worsted-weight yarn.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 16: Painterly
Kaffe Fassett returns! A gorgeous introduction to rhythmic, geometric intarsia. With 6 designs.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 15: Open
Modern lace. From the playful imagination of Jeanette Sloan come 5 gorgeous patterns that explore the magical effects of lace.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 14: Refresh
A welcome breeze of clean, fresh design from Carol Feller, the Irish designer whose work we have loved for many years.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 13: Master Class
Kaffe Fassett brings us the most exhilarating knitting we know. We believe, based on our own experience, that you are about to fall in love.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 12: Big Joy
Superchunky, superfast, these 5 modern designs from Jen Geigley are what gift knitting is all about.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 11: Wanderlust
Consider this the only book of sock patterns you’ll ever need. The essential introduction to one of knitting’s greatest pleasures: the handknit sock.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 10: Downtown
Three new designs that capture the cool, wearable vibe of Isabell Kraemer.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 9: Revolution
A new order of knitting, from the mind of revolutionary cable innovator Norah Gaughan.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 8: Merry Making
From Thea Colman, five clever designs for a quick present—or a pile of them.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 7: Ease
Let the sun shine with Julia Farwell-Clay's summery, carry-along designs.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 6: Transparency
Lighten up your knitting with a blast of fresh air—four beautiful patterns by Amy Christoffers.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne
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MDK Field Guide No. 5: Sequences
Pure joy. Beautiful knit and purl patterns, exploring Cecelia Campochiaro's brilliant idea, sequence knitting.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne, Cecelia Campochiaro
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MDK Field Guide No. 4: Log Cabin
Our concise guide to a simple, limitless way to knit. With 3 clever patterns.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne, Ann Weaver
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MDK Field Guide No. 3: Wild Yarns
A love affair with the most colorful yarns.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne, Dianna Walla, Kirsten Kapur, Sue McCain
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MDK Field Guide No. 2: Fair Isle
Ease your way into colorwork.
By Kay Gardiner, Ann Shayne