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Big Girl Knits: 25 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women with Real Curves

58 reviews
Jillian Moreno, Amy R. Singer

Potter Craft, 2006

Sassy, smart and superbly designed
A landmark in knitting culture, this book is the definitive resource for those making plus size garments. It specifies detailed shaping, what fibres to use and not use, and above all encourages self-esteem and self-worth. The pictures are detailed, and each pattern is rated both for difficulty and also for suitability against body type. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Knit Wit: 30 Easy and Hip Projects (Hands-Free Step-By-Step Guides)

35 reviews
Amy R Singer

Collins, 2004

A GREAT book if you like fun projects!
I got this book and at the same time, my sister in Oregon bought it for herself! There are some really neat projects in there, like a guy's sweater I made for my brother (my very first sweater!) and an ice cream pint cozy (I love Ben & Jerry's) and I'm going to make a laptop cover for my computer. The Pixie hat is on my list, as well. I made the Coif from the book and it turned out really nice ...

Big Girl Knits
Jillian/ Singer, Amy R. Moreno

Random House Inc, 2006

More Big Girl Knits: 25 Designs Full of Color and Texture for Curvy Women

13 reviews
Jillian Moreno, Amy R. Singer

Potter Craft, 2008

More joy for full-size women
... and for the people who knit for them. Love the book. It's a great follow-up to Big Girl Knits, with more techniques and patterns that flatter bigger women. It's written for big girls who are frustrated with trying to find patterns that fit and flatter, but would be useful for anyone who knits for a larger girl.

No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights

21 reviews
Amy R. Singer

Interweave Press, 2007

No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp Bamboo and Other Delights
No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights Finally, a book for non-wool knitters that offers more than just patterns for alternates. The author explains how you can substitute alternate fibers to conventional patterns by explaining their properties and best applications. She also has some very nice non-wool patterns included in the book. A book for the ...