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Series

Seaside Knitters Mystery

10 books

Here are 10 books from the Seaside Knitters Mystery series by Sally Goldenbaum. Start with Death by Cashmere (2008), then read the rest in the order below. Books without a series number are listed in publication order.

Books in order

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Death by Cashmere

Sally Goldenbaum

In the close-knit seaside town of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, Isabel “Izzy” Chambers opens a yarn shop and brings together a lively circle of local women who share a passion for knitting—and a growing suspicion that their neighbor’s drowning was no accident. When unsettling incidents begin occurring above the shop, the Seaside Knitters put aside their needles to investigate the secrets, grudges, and romantic rivalries surrounding the victim. As danger edges closer to their tranquil community, friendship and intuition become their most important tools. This warm, atmospheric cozy mystery blends small-town intrigue, seaside charm, and the enduring strength of women united by craft and loyalty.

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Patterns in the Sand

Sally Goldenbaum

When fiber artist Willow Adams arrives in the seaside town of Sea Harbor, the welcoming Seaside Knitters quickly draw her into their circle and help prepare her work for a local arts celebration. But the summer festivities turn grim when gallery owner Nick Peabody is found dead, prompting questions about the hidden tensions behind his polished public image. As the investigation uncovers long-buried rivalries and a surprising inheritance that names Willow as the beneficiary, the knitters begin to wonder whether their new friend is hiding more than she reveals. Blending small-town warmth, artistic passion, and an atmospheric murder mystery, this installment explores the bonds of friendship and the complicated patterns people leave behind.

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Moon Spinners

Sally Goldenbaum

Set in a close-knit seaside community, this engaging mystery brings together friendship, local tradition, and a troubling secret that refuses to stay hidden. As the investigation unfolds, familiar relationships are tested and long-held tensions rise to the surface, drawing readers into a richly atmospheric world shaped by craft, community, and quiet resilience. Warm, character-driven, and gently suspenseful, the story offers an appealing blend of small-town intrigue and the enduring bonds among its memorable residents.

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A Holiday Yarn

Sally Goldenbaum

In the close-knit seaside community of Sea Harbor, the holiday season brings together the Seaside Knitters for festive gatherings, cherished traditions, and plenty of handmade warmth. But when a troubling death disrupts the celebrations, the group’s comfort and camaraderie give way to questions that demand answers. As they work to uncover the truth, they prove once again that friendship, community, and keen observation can be powerful tools for solving a mystery. Blending cozy suspense with holiday charm, this engaging installment offers a warm and inviting seasonal read.

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A Fatal Fleece

Sally Goldenbaum

In the close-knit seaside community of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, the Seaside Knitters are drawn into another troubling mystery when a shocking death disrupts the town’s peaceful routines. As the investigation uncovers old rivalries, hidden resentments, and secrets woven through the local farming and fiber communities, the knitters begin piecing together clues of their own. Blending coastal charm, friendship, and gentle suspense, this cozy mystery explores the strength of community and the persistence required to uncover the truth.

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The Wedding Shawl

Sally Goldenbaum

In the close-knit seaside community of Sea Harbor, preparations for a wedding are overshadowed by a shocking murder that leaves friends and neighbors searching for answers. As the Seaside Knitters begin to unravel the clues, they encounter old rivalries, family secrets, and tensions beneath the town’s welcoming surface. Blending amateur sleuthing with the warmth of friendship and community, this cozy mystery explores loyalty, love, and the complicated bonds that connect a small town. The result is a charming, atmospheric whodunit with gentle humor and plenty of twists.

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Angora Alibi

Sally Goldenbaum

In the close-knit coastal community of Sea Harbor, an unexpected murder disrupts the town’s peaceful rhythm and leaves its residents searching for answers. As the Seaside Knitters come together, their shared curiosity draws them into a tangled investigation involving hidden tensions, long-held secrets, and more than one questionable alibi. Blending gentle coastal charm with clever mystery and warm friendship, this cozy whodunit celebrates community, loyalty, and the determination to uncover the truth.

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A Finely Knit Murder

Sally Goldenbaum

When Birdie Favazza’s granddaughter joins Sea Harbor’s community day school, the Seaside Knitters happily introduce the students to the art of knitting—and find themselves drawn into the school’s simmering conflicts. After a controversial board member is found dead near the boathouse, tensions rise as faculty, parents, and townspeople become entangled in the investigation. Determined to protect Gabby, Birdie and the knitting circle sift through secrets and rivalries, following a trail of clues that reaches far beyond the classroom. This charming cozy mystery blends small-town relationships, intergenerational friendship, and the comforting rituals of craft with a carefully concealed killer.

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Murder in Merino

Sally Goldenbaum

As the Seaside Knitters create a special anniversary throw, Izzy prepares to sell the cottage that once marked an important chapter in her life. When a body is discovered in the backyard during the open house, the quiet coastal community is shaken—and the unusual enthusiasm of a prospective buyer raises fresh questions. As Izzy and her knitting circle investigate, they uncover long-buried secrets and a tragedy that still casts a shadow over the town. This cozy mystery blends small-town suspense, close-knit friendships, and the comforting rhythms of community life.

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Trimmed with Murder

Sally Goldenbaum

In the close-knit seaside town of Sea Harbor, holiday cheer takes a dark turn when a woman is found dead beneath the trees prepared for the community’s first tree-trimming contest. Izzy Chambers Perry’s younger brother, Charlie, becomes the prime suspect, compelling Izzy and the Seaside Knitters to investigate before the season—and Charlie’s future—are ruined. As they follow clues into Charlie’s past and uncover long-buried secrets, the knitters rely on friendship, loyalty, and determination to untangle a dangerous mystery. Filled with small-town charm, festive atmosphere, and cozy community spirit, this holiday mystery explores the bonds that hold people together when trouble strikes.

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