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1. Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated
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First published in 1989, Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book instantly became a beloved resource for knitters. The second edition, released in 2002, further cemented its place as the most trusted knitting resource. The past 15 years have seen many exciting advances in knitting, and this update encompasses them all. It features an expanded library of cast-ons, increases, decreases, and bind-offs; in-depth sections on newly favorite techniques such as brioche, entrelac, double knitting, and mosaic knitting; and design and construction chapters that go beyond just sweaters to encompass dozens of options for hats, mittens, socks, gloves, and more than 25 shawl shapes. Comprehensive chapters cover lace and cabling, and provide even more Information than before on knitters' tools, correcting errors, finishing, embellishing, and garment care to give you a masterly understanding of every stage of knitting.
With updated, revised, and fresh material throughout, 65 additional pages, and more than 1,600 photos and hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations, Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book is surprisingly easy to navigate with thorough indexing and footnote cross-referencing. From beginners needing to learn the very basics to seasoned knitters wanting a refresher on a complex technique, every knitter will cherish this guide for years to come.
2. Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida
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In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns.Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results! This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including:
- cables
- popcorn stitches
- twisted stitches
- edgings
- and many more
- A classic hat made using large patterns
- An elegant scarf in lacy patterns
- The ever-popular fingerless mittens
- Thick socks that can be made using various patterns
- A feminine collar using round stitching
- And much more!
This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters.
3. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
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AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These non-traditional colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep.
Dive into stranded colorwork with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. Plus, use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine the unique motifs to create your own designs.
Be inspired to break the rules and use charts in creative ways with AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary.
4. The Knitter's Book of Knowledge: A Complete Guide to Essential Knitting Techniques
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5. Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods; Find the perfect start and finish for every knitting project
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Discover the perfect beginning and ending for every knitting project! Detailed instructions for each technique are combined with step-by-step photography to help you create edges that are tighter, looser, stretchier, or lacier. No matter what youre knitting, Leslie Ann Bestor has the cast on and bind off that will give your project the perfect edge.
6. Knitted Animal Scarves, Mitts, and Socks: 35 fun and fluffy creatures to knit and wear
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Everyone loves animals, and now you can add them to your wardrobe with this fun and fluffy collection of animal scarves, mitts, and socks to knit. Whether you like the bright colors of tropical frogs and fish, or you prefer the cuddly softness of a koala or a rabbit, you will find your favorite creature here. 'Furry Friends' include a fox scarf and mitts, and a marmalade kitten scarf. In 'Country Creatures' you'll find scarves in the shape of a duckling, a lamb, and a pig, as well as hedgehog mitts. 'Water Lovers' include a shark scarf complete with fin, and a pair of penguin socks, while 'Wild Animals' range from an elephant scarf to a zebra cowl and snake socks. There are loads of scarves for small kids, big kids, and young adults, plus a cute collection of socks in the form of cats, owls, mice, and more. Cowls and mittens, and some hat/scarf combinations, complete the set. With simple stitches, full instructions for making-up, and clear photographs to illustrate the all-important details, you can pick up your needles and knit a menagerie in no time.7. Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
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In Stitch 'n Bitch, Debbie Stoller-founder of the first Stitch 'n Bitch knitting group in New York City-covers every aspect of knitting and the knitting-together lifestyle: the how-to, the when-to, the what-to, the why-to. Writing with wit and attitude (The Knitty-Gritty, Blocking for Blockheads), she explains the different types of needles and yarns (and sheep, too) and all the techniques from basic to fancy, knit to purl to cast-off. She also shares her special brand of corrective surgery for when things go wrong, and offers fun and informative sidebars on such topics as how to find the best yarn for less, how to make a buttonhole, knitting etiquette, and what tools to keep in your knitting bag. At the heart of the book are forty stylish patterns: Alien Scarf, Big Bad Baby Blanky, Mohair Hoodie, Kitty and Devil Hat, Cell Phone Cozy, and Wonder Woman Bikini. And for anyone interested: how to start a Stitch 'n Bitch group.
8. The Mindfulness in Knitting: Meditations on Craft and Calm
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The Mindfulness in Knitting Meditations on Craft and CalmDescription
Everyone can pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn. And everyone can be mindful. The Mindfulness in Knitting casts fresh light on this famously calming craft, and reveals how the simple repetition of plain and purl can in itself nurture wellbeing. Rachael Matthews explores the joys of making and looks at the benefits of taking up one of the simplest and most useful of crafts.
9. 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns
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For knitters of every skill level an extensive full-color guide to more than 400 stitchesSoftcover book
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Whether you're a beginning knitter or advanced, whether your tastes range from simple knit-purl stitching to fancy Daisy or Moroccan screen, a dictionary of stitch patterns is indispensable!Young knitters, old knitters, hip knitters, traditional knitters: they all enjoy different styles. But every knitter from age 5 to 95 needs a good dictionary of stitches. 400 Knitting Stitches is a comprehensive guide that invites knitters to experiment with a variety of new stitch combinations. The book is conveniently divided into eight categories: knit-purl, crossed and cables, slipped, lacy,double, twisted, cast-off, and fancy stitches. Making a romantic lacy wrap or a classic cable sweater? Whatever your style, there's a stitch in here for you.
Each of the 400-plus featured stitches is accompanied by easy-to-follow written and charted instructions,as well as a full-color photograph. A section on basic knitting information and techniques at the front of the book makes this volume even more invaluable.
From advanced knitters experimenting with their own designs to beginners looking for clear instruction and explanation, 400 Knitting Stitches is an essential reference for knitters of all kinds.
10. 750 Knitting Stitches: The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible
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750 Knitting Stitches is both a stitch guide and a how-to knit primer, all in one volume. You get all the information needed to get started, including how to choose yarn and needles, read patterns, work basic stitches, how to check gauge, increase and decrease, join pieces and finish projects and care for your knitted items.
The comprehensive pattern library includes 750 knitting stitches, from simple to ornate, including knit and purl patterns, basic and complex cables, Fair Isles and intarsia designs, and rib and edging patterns. Each is fully explained with instructions and accompanied by a full-color photo of a sample knitted swatch. All swatches are worked in updated yarns, beautifully photographed and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions.
Based on The Harmony Guides, which have been a longstanding and valued reference for handcrafters for more than thirty years, with over half a million worldwide sales, this edition is updated with eye-catching photography and innovative new stitches, but also never forgetting the heritage of the guides.
With 750 Knitting Stiches you can knit, purl, cable and yarn over your way through 750 stitches to create any number of beautiful pieces. This really will be the only stitch guide and reference title needed on any knitter's bookshelves.
11. Cozy Knits: 50 Fast & Easy Projects from Top Designers
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Cozy Knits is a fabulous collection of 50 all-new patterns. Join editor Tanis Gray as she brings together an all-star cast of today's top knitting designers to create dozens of delightful projects.
All of the designs in Cozy Knits are knit with Cascade Pacific and Cascade Pacific Chunky yarns. These affordable yarns come in an endless array of colors and are a blend of superwash merino wool and acrylic, making them ideal for creating projects for babies and kids, gifts, home decor items, and everyday accessories and garments.
Cozy Knits has techniques for knitters of all skill levels, including cables, lace, brioche knitting, intarsia, Fair Isle, and slip stitch, as well as tried-and true stockinette stitch and garter stitch. This collection offers projects that every member of the family will love, including sweaters, shawls, shrugs, mittens, hats, afghans, and baby blankets.
12. Knitting For Beginners: The A-Z Guide to Have You Knitting in 3 Days (Includes 15 Knitting Patterns) (Knitting Patterns in Black&White)
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Knitting for Beginners: is this The Right Book for You?
Whether you want to learn how to knit or you have been knitting for years and want to learn more knitting stitches or to expand your skills, this is the right book for you. Covering a huge and varied range of stitches, you are able to not just learn the basics of knitting for beginners, but are actually able to expand on those skills or perfect your technique.
When it comes to knitting books, you dont just want a block of instructions. You need pictures and step-by-step, how to knit instructions that walk you through how to hold the yarn and the needles. Knitting patterns are rarely enough to get you started, especially when you are a beginner. Thats why Knitting for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone learning the basics or who wants to improve their ability to follow knitting patterns and create excellent completed projects.
What does this book provide?
Here are only a few benefits of this knitting book:
Learning how to read a knitting chart, which will help you read and use just about any knitting pattern
Show you what you need to purchase to get started with knitting
Learn how to knit quickly and easily, with pictures and step-by-step instructions
Learn the differences between English and continental methods
Provide you with 15 great knitting patterns
Teach you more complicated methods like double pointed knitting or garter stitches.
Includes 20 different knitting stitches and 12 unique knitting techniques.
Teaches how to find more patterns.
Provide you the Top 5 Tips for Beginners.
This is knitting for dummies and knitting for experienced knitters. It will get you started and help you continue to improve until you are a master knitter.
Knitting isnt just for your grandmother anymore (though, if you are a grandmother, it can be a great way to give handcrafted presents to your grandchildren). If you are interested in learning how to knit, this book will teach you the basics and propel you into more advanced techniques.
As a BONUS, it even comes with an FAQ, which covers some of the most common questions both beginning and advanced knitters encounter. Youll also get instructions for left-handed knitting, if you are left-handed, and tips for avoiding the most common knitting mistakes. There simply is no better resource for those starting off in this craft or those who want to improve upon what they already know.
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If youre ready to start knitting or to hone your knitting technique, get your copy of Knitting for Beginners today!
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Check Out What Others Are Saying...
"This book covers a wide variety of knitting patterns, techniques and projects; you wont get bored of it anytime soon! It even looks a bit overwhelming at first, but thanks to the detailed instructions, it turned out to actually be quite simple, and definitely very fun."
- Sarah
"I will admit that, at first, I was overwhelmed with how much detail this book packs. When it says A-Z Guide, it isn't joking. The photographs, the diagrams, the helpful links to videos and other resources, and the incredibly simple descriptions are exactly what I needed! I cannot stress this enough. I know it probably sounds silly to get super excited about a book on Knitting, but this isn't just a book on Knitting; it's THE book on Knitting."
- Fishsticks McWhiskers
13. Knit Your Own Zoo: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 24 Animals
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From the authors of the beloved and best-selling Knit Your Own Dog, Knit Your Own Cat, and Knit Your Own Dog: The Second Litter comes Knit Your Own Zoo! With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for 24 animals, it's an irresistible guide to knitting a single exotic pet or an entire stuffed menagerie.
What could be better than a cuddly koala or a long-necked giraffe to call your own? Knit Your Own Zoo includes patterns for both, as well as a tiger, crocodile, penguin, meerkat, elephant, armadillo, panda, a kangaroo and her joey, and 14 other delightful creatures. The animals are surprisingly easy to make; with a few evenings of work, you can have a covetable companion for life. Given a week, you could be charging admission to your own nature park!
Along with the knitting patterns, Sally and Joanna also include brief descriptions of the various species and offer tips and advice on sewing up and embellishing the animals.
And, of course, these knitted animals are much easier to look after than the real things?they don't eat, won't make a mess, and are legal to keep in your home.
14. Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes
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Knitting Without Tears Basic Techniques and Easy to Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All SizesDescription
From Elizabeth Zimmermann, who revolutionized the art of knitting (New York Times), the classic knitting bible that removes the frustration and puts the fun back into knitting with easy-to-follow instructions and timeless designs.Do you love to knitand hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn thats maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for brilliant, timeless designs.
In Knitting Without Tears, youll find elegant designs for:
- Color-pattern Norwegian ski sweaters
- Seamless patterned-yoke sweaters
- Hooded garter-stitch jackets for babies
- Watch caps, socks, slippers, mittens, and more!
This classic and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting. As the lady herself once put it, properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either.
15. Slow Knitting
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16. Knitting from the North: Original Designs Inspired by Nordic and Fair Isle Knitting Traditions
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Knitting from the North Original Designs Inspired by Nordic and Fair Isle Knitting TraditionsDescription
Nordic knitting projects that blend contemporary patterns with traditional colorwork for a style that will appeal to all knitters.Hilary Grant takes a thoroughly modern approach to Nordic knitting with this collection of thirty projects. With designs that are fresh, bold, and graphic, these geometric motifs give a contemporary spin to traditional colorwork patterns. With a range of accessories and sweaters there is something from everyone here: hats, cowls, fingerless mitts, sweaters, and more.
The allure of colorwork tugs at the heart of all knitters. From traditional Fair Isle designs to Icelandic Lopapeysa and clean Nordic patterns, knitting projects that use a kaleidescope of colors are eye-catching and inspiring.Knitting from the Northis the perfect entry into knitting with color, with patterns to help you keep your hands warm and spirits high.