12.03.15 Technology and Knitting meet again..

Today, Royal Yarns announced a new way to browse pattern books.  It's genius!  You can download a browse book (Finished objects, materials list and basic description) to iPad, iPhone, or kindle devices.

I immediately tried to out on my Kindle Fire, and as a Prime member, in 30 seconds I had a free browse book of Berroco's Lago design booklet #317.  I am so excited to look at more offerings.  Give it a try  - scroll to bottom of this post and see what booklets are available.  Go Royal Yarns!!


New! Royal Yarns Browse Book Collection
An Entirely New Way to Browse & Buy!

Dear ExecutiveKnitter,

We are very excited to announce our new collection of 37 pattern ebooks covering the spring/summer books from Tahki, S. Charles, Rowan, Noro, Norah Gaughan, Filatura di Crosa, Debbie Bliss, Classic Elite and Berroco.

Our Browse Books are compatible with Apple iPads, iPhones, iTouches, Amazon Kindle, and all other tablet PCs and ebook readers. Our Browse Books create an entirely NEW, FREE, FUN, CONVENIENT & INNOVATIVE way to shop at Royal Yarns.

Each Browse Book contains design images, sizing details and supply lists for all patterns featured in each hard copy pattern book. If any design inspires you, you only need to touch highlighted items to purchase books, yarns and needles. Our Browse Books offer the fastest & most convenient way "Browse & Buy."   


Please Read Download Instructions Before Proceeding


Instructions for Apple iPad, iPhone & iTouch:
  1. Download Apple's free iBook app from iTunes.
  2. Click the bright green iPad/iPhone Users link underneath the book image (see below). This link  will take you to the Smashwords website.
  3. Once you are on the Smashwords web page, scroll to the middle of page, looking for the section titled Available eBook Reading Formats.
  4. Find the ePub option on the list and click the Download link. This action will automatically open the iBook app.
  5. After approving the download, the Browse Book will be automatically archived in your iBook Library, ready to Browse & Buy.
(Please Note: the ePub format is also compatible with Nook, Sony Reader, Kobo, and most e-reading apps including Stanza, Aldiko, Adobe Digital Editions, etc.)

Instructions for Amazon Kindle:
  1. Click the bright green Amazon Kindle Users link underneath the book image (see below). This will take you to the book's Amazon page where you can follow the easy download instructions. 
  2. You can send the Browse Book to any device using the Kindle Reader, including Apple devices.
  3. After approving the download, the Browse Book will be automatically archived in your Book Library, ready to Browse & Buy.
  4. PLEASE NOTE: The Browse Books are free to Prime Members but Amazon requires a $0.99 minimum price for non-Prime customers. To help offset Amazon's $0.99 minimum price requirement, we include a 10% coupon within the book, good on your next Royal Yarns purchase.
If you have any question, please email sales@royalyarns.com.

ebooksHere is our current Browse Books collection (in alphabetical order): 

Dear Denise,

We are very excited to announce our new collection of 37 pattern ebooks covering the spring/summer books from Tahki, S. Charles, Rowan, Noro, Norah Gaughan, Filatura di Crosa, Debbie Bliss, Classic Elite and Berroco.

Our Browse Books are compatible with Apple iPads, iPhones, iTouches, Amazon Kindle, and all other tablet PCs and ebook readers. Our Browse Books create an entirely NEW, FREE, FUN, CONVENIENT & INNOVATIVE way to shop at Royal Yarns.

Each Browse Book contains design images, sizing details and supply lists for all patterns featured in each hard copy pattern book. If any design inspires you, you only need to touch highlighted items to purchase books, yarns and needles. Our Browse Books offer the fastest & most convenient way "Browse & Buy."   


Please Read Download Instructions Before Proceeding


Instructions for Apple iPad, iPhone & iTouch:
  1. Download Apple's free iBook app from iTunes.
  2. Click the bright green iPad/iPhone Users link underneath the book image (see below). This link  will take you to the Smashwords website.
  3. Once you are on the Smashwords web page, scroll to the middle of page, looking for the section titled Available eBook Reading Formats.
  4. Find the ePub option on the list and click the Download link. This action will automatically open the iBook app.
  5. After approving the download, the Browse Book will be automatically archived in your iBook Library, ready to Browse & Buy.
(Please Note: the ePub format is also compatible with Nook, Sony Reader, Kobo, and most e-reading apps including Stanza, Aldiko, Adobe Digital Editions, etc.)

Instructions for Amazon Kindle:
  1. Click the bright green Amazon Kindle Users link underneath the book image (see below). This will take you to the book's Amazon page where you can follow the easy download instructions. 
  2. You can send the Browse Book to any device using the Kindle Reader, including Apple devices.
  3. After approving the download, the Browse Book will be automatically archived in your Book Library, ready to Browse & Buy.
  4. PLEASE NOTE: The Browse Books are free to Prime Members but Amazon requires a $0.99 minimum price for non-Prime customers. To help offset Amazon's $0.99 minimum price requirement, we include a 10% coupon within the book, good on your next Royal Yarns purchase.
If you have any question, please email sales@royalyarns.com.

ebooksHere is our current Browse Books collection (in alphabetical order): 

Berroco 316 Versa Pattern Book
Berroco 317 Lago Pattern Book
Berroco 318 Captiva Pattern Book
Berroco 319 Linsey Geometry Book
Berroco 320 Big Kids/ Little Kids Book
Classic Elite 9167 Sanibel Pattern Book



Classic Elite 9168 Harbor Pattern Book



Classic Elite 9169 Abbey Pattern Book



Classic Elite 9170 Riverside Book
Classic Elite 9171 Beach Day Book


Classic Elite 9172 Sunshine Book
Classic Elite 9173 Woodstock Book
Classic Elite 9174 Peabody Book
Classic Elite 9175 Double Scoop
Classic Elite 9176 Gatehouse
Classic Elite 9177 Lighthouse Book
Classic Elite 9178 Summer Breeze
Classic Elite 9179 Locomotive Book
Classic Elite 9180 A Walk in the Park
Classic Elite 9181 Surf Pattern Book
Debbie Bliss A Fine Romance Book
Debbie Bliss Celebrating Family
Debbie Bliss Knits to Give Pattern Book
Debbie Bliss The Village Book
Filatura Spring Summer Collection
Norah Gaughan Vol 10 Pattern Book
Norah Gaughan Vol 9 Pattern Book
 



Noro World of Nature 31 Pattern Book
Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 51
Rowan Pattern Book Holiday Crochet
Rowan Little Rowan Pattern Book
Rowan Pattern Book Meadow by Amy Butler
Rowan Seascapes
Pattern Book
Rowan Summerspun Collection Book
Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe Collection Book
New! S. Charles Pop Culture Book




New! Tahki Collage Pattern Book