HT1451 import playlist in itunes 11

How do I import a playlist from my iphone 4s to iTunes 11?

Hi - I have a similar issues as this one that you answered long ago, I hope you might be able to help me.
Recently, my PC computer crashed, purchased a new one (with Windows 8) and fortunately had all my files and music backed up. I was able to copy all my music from my external hard-drive to the new PC. All of my music library showed up in the new iTunes 11version - but without my playlists.
I've seareched and read through so many of the Apple Support Community suggestions, but have either not found the exact situation or what it suggests does not work due to different versions (or possibly I'm just not literate enough to follow ).
I have my "Classic" iPod with my playlists. I have not synced it to the laptop because of fear that I would lose the playlists. But I'd like tio sync it has I have purchased new music. Is it possible to somehow transfer ONLY the playlists from my iPod to my iTunes on the computer. Or - is there someway to find the playlists in "Previous iTunes Libraries" from either the extrenal hard-drive or in the iTunes file on my computer. I've tried to follow directions from previous posts to do this, but it never works or I can't seem to follow the directions.

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