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Series

Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries

4 books

The Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries series by Anne Canadeo has 4 books. Start with While My Pretty One Knits (2008), then read the rest in the order below.

Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries reading order

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While My Pretty One Knits

Anne Canadeo

When a beloved member of a close-knit knitting circle is found dead, the women of Black Sheep Knitting must unravel the truth behind the tragedy. Led by shop owner Nell Fitzgerald, the group discovers that their small-town community holds secrets, grudges, and motives that may be stitched more tightly together than anyone suspected. Blending cozy mystery, friendship, and the comforting world of yarn and handmade crafts, this charming novel explores loyalty, loss, and the strength found in community.

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Knit, Purl, Die

Anne Canadeo

In the close-knit community surrounding a charming yarn shop, a group of devoted knitters finds itself drawn into a murder investigation when a seemingly ordinary death raises unsettling questions. As amateur sleuths, they must untangle local secrets, simmering rivalries, and hidden motives while keeping their stitches—and their courage—steady. Blending cozy small-town atmosphere, gentle humor, and an engaging whodunit, this mystery celebrates friendship, community, and the unexpected power of women working together.

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A Stitch Before Dying

Anne Canadeo

When Maggie takes a job teaching knitting at an upscale spa, the Black Sheep Knitters are eager to join her for a relaxing retreat. Their plans unravel, however, when a shocking murder disrupts the peaceful getaway and suspicion falls across the resort. As the knitters put their keen instincts and close-knit friendship to work, they must untangle a web of secrets before the killer strikes again. Blending cozy mystery, community spirit, and the soothing world of handcrafted tradition, this charming whodunit offers warmth, wit, and suspense.

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Till Death Do Us Purl

Anne Canadeo

When a joyful wedding celebration ends in murder, the Black Sheep Knitters find themselves drawn into another dangerous investigation. As the close-knit group follows a trail of secrets, rivalries, and long-buried resentments, their shared passion for knitting becomes an unlikely source of insight and solidarity. Set in the charming community of Plum Island, this cozy mystery blends amateur sleuthing, friendship, romance, and the comforting rituals of handcrafted tradition. With its warm ensemble cast and engaging whodunit, the novel offers a satisfying blend of suspense and small-town charm.

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