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The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn

47 reviews
Clara Parkes

Potter Craft, 2007

BUY IT. No other book like it!
This book is the equivalent to a college course on fibers and their characteristics. NOW I know why some of my projects were not what I had hoped they would be; I substituted yarns that were the same gauge, but that wasn't enough. The patterns in this book are examples of each type of yarn (not just the fiber, but the number of plies, etc.) and are very user-friendly. I've already completed a ...

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges (Interweave)

73 reviews
Ann Budd

Interweave Press, 2002

The one book you can't knit without
If you ever needed just one knitting book, this is it. This is like having milk and butter and eggs in the fridge. You can't make anything without it. there is a good solid foundation of pattern, technique and freedom of design. I also highly value all the gauges that are provided, because I never have the yarn for the pattern, or vice versa. It takes a lot of guesswork and frustration out of ...

Knitter's Handbook : A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Techniques of Handknitting

30 reviews
Montse Stanley

Readers Digest, 1999

The Real Honest Truth...
...is that I heard that this book is being discontinued and immediately bought two new copies so I'd have a lifetime supply. I am very hard on my own copy; it gets marked, dog-eared, photocopied; it's got coffee stains beyond counting. And in truth, the binding isn't especially strong. I must have more than a hundred knitting books, judging by shelf footage alone. More often than not, they ...

The Knitter's Companion: Expanded and Updated (The Companion series)

51 reviews
Vicki Square

Interweave Press, 2006

The Best
I have had five copies of this wonderful little book, because I give them to friends who run in to problems when knitting. Every knitter needs one of these little gems in their work bag. It contains the answer to any question you might have when working on a knitting project, no matter how difficult the pattern.

Free-range knitter: The yarn harlot writes again

2 reviews
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008

Stories and essays that linger in the heart
Stephanie's newest book leaves me unable to find words to match those inside the book. I doubt I can do this book justice. This fine book is about knitting, yes, but really not so much about knitting as about what happens when knitting is part of life. The stories and essays glide and ripple and twist, carrying the reader pellmell into intimate contact with men, women, children, animals, ...

The Opinionated Knitter

21 reviews
Elizabeth Zimmermann

Schoolhouse Press, 2005

A treasure!
More than 30 years ago, I found Elizabeth Zimmerman's first book, "Knitting Without Tears" which changed my relationship with knitting forever. (Every knitter should have this book--which not only tells you how the stitches work, but why.) So I was thrilled to be getting this "new" book, and I was not disappointed! "The Opinionated Knitter" is really a collection of her "Newsletters," which ...

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac

46 reviews
Elizabeth Zimmermann

Dover Publications, 1981

Tasty read with some *very* Elizabeth Zimmerman designs
I've had this book in my collection for many years. A self-taught knitter, I am not overly intimidated if a pattern is a bit sketchy or without the *pithy* details. Alas, this is my favorite EZ (Elizabeth Zimmerman) book. Why? She captures the essence of living life day to day with knitting in hand. Her description of picnicing in the car with sandwiches and hearty beer while in Westby, Wisconsin ...

The Knitters Bible

14 reviews
Claire Crompton

David & Charles, 2004

New Knitter Alert: This book is a Godsend!
I recieved this book as a gift when I first learned to knit 2 years ago. At the time it was the only book I found that offered the clearest instruction for learners. Definitons where concise and understandable and as for learning new stitch patterns the instructions were even clearer than the Vogue Stitch dictionary. In the last 2 years I have collected and read a variety of knit books that I ...

Shawls and Scarves: The Best of Knitter's Magazine (Best of Knitter's Magazine series)

20 reviews

Xrx Books, 1999

Imaginative patterns
This is a great book of shawl patterns for experienced knitters. There are many original, lovely intricate patterns. There is very little here for beginners, but it is awesome for more advanced knitters or for intermediate folks who want to challenge themselves. Claire Bray

When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters: An Emergency Survival Guide

11 reviews
Marion Edmonds, Ahza Moore

Taunton, 2007

Amusing book about our serious knitting mishaps!
This is a fabulous little life saver of a book that will rescue you from a state of needless anxiety when running into trouble on a knitting project in the middle of the night. If you can't translate the pattern directions into intelligible English, or you've worked the wrong section of the pattern for several rows, dropped a stitch (or several) or worse, this book will be your salvation. I ...

The Knitter's Handbook: Essential Skills & Helpful Hints from Knitter's Magazine

17 reviews

Xrx Books, 2005

This is the Knitting reference to have!!!
Having knitted for years, I did not know that my Stitch Orientation was all messed up. This is the book that set me straight and I am now knitting lace and cables like mad, instead of dishcloths. It is sturdy, fits onto my bag, lays flat because of the wire binder and has places for notes all along the way. I love it!!!!!!!

Bags: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen series)

12 reviews

Xrx Books, 2004

a Knitter's Dozen Bags
In this book you recieve complete instructions for making several different types of bags. There are bags for evening, weddings, carry-alls, and backpacks. I made 4 bags for Christmas gifts and since I came back from visiting I have plans to make at least 6 more bags from this book for gifts. The instructions are mostly clear and easy to follow, however one needs to pay attention to ...

The Knitter's Bible - Knitted Accessories (Knitter's Bible)

7 reviews
Claire Crompton

David & Charles, 2006

An excellent pick for knitters who already know the basics
Over 30 fine scarves, gloves, hats and more are packed into THE KNITTER'S BIBLE KNITTED ACCESSORIES, a guide that focuses on how to combine yarns with vivid new designs. From a pompom ski hat to an embroidered scarf and mittens, THE KNITTER'S BIBLE: KNITTED ACCESSORIES is an excellent pick for knitters who already know the basics and who want to use them to produce trendy new designs.

Knitter's Stash: Favorite Patterns from America's Yarn Shops

34 reviews

Interweave Press, 2004

An absolutely, wonderful addition to my knitting library!
I found this book to be a treasure of wonderful projects! I had hard time deciding what to make first! It is made up of 30+ patterns submitted by yarn shops all over the nation. The patterns range from beautiful sweaters, throws and bags, to pillows, toys and children's wear. These are patterns for items you see in the windows and on display in yarn shops that make you want to buy yarn and ...

Angels: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen series)

3 reviews
Gerdine Crawford-Strong

Xrx Books, 2002

A must have for lovers of lace knitting and or angels!
I made 8 lace angels for Christmas gifts and wasn't disappointed in any of them. The book is well written and the directions for finishing easy to follow. Working with thread and dpns is not for a beginner but the knitting really isn't that difficult. I loved how easy it is to personalize each angel by using different charms or accessories. I found it easier to hot glue them together instead of ...

The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges

36 reviews
Ann Budd

Interweave Press, 2004

I love this book!
I love this book. I have designed and knit four sweaters for myself using the basic patterns here. I have a 'nonstandard' figure, and the charts of sizes let me modify a pattern so that the sleeves are long enough, the bust is big enough and the shoulder seams don't drip down my upper arms! I also love the flexibility of gauges so that I'm not tied to one type of yarn. I seem to never like ...

The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques

53 reviews
Nancie M. Wiseman

Martingale and Company, 2002

Fantastic for a new knitter
I used this book constantly for the first few years I knit as I learned to seam and finish my garments. I still use it and it is one of the best and most loved books in my knitting library. Very handy and helpful.

Introducing Theologies of Religions

3 reviews
Paul F. Knitter

Orbis Books, 2002

His introduction to "Theologies of Religion" is a resplendent work.
This year I have read various books on religious `pluralism', and I lament that I did not read Knitter before all the others in the field. Knitter has written a brilliant and highly commendable introduction to a `theology of religions' ie. pluralism. Knitter, with sagacity, and a very balanced approach, outlines the key issues and denotes major voices in each of his four models. These ...

The Natural Knitter: How to Choose, Use, and Knit Natural Fibers from Alpaca to Yak

13 reviews
Barbara Albright

Potter Craft, 2007

a beautiful book
I bought this book for myself for Christmas. I love natural fibers. I love learning about them, how they are made, where they come from. I love knitting with them, and best of all I love wearing them. This book is therefore a delight, in my opinion. I read it for pleasure. And as a resource. This book offers several beautiful knitting projects, which I may not make, but from which I will ...

Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters
Lise-Lotte Lystrup

Thames & Hudson, 2008

Twenty-one patterns presenting authentic period designs for women, cleverly updated for the modern knitter. Today, a new generation of knitters has discovered the pleasure of creating wonderful things by hand. At many colleges it seems as if the whole campus is knitting, and knitting classes and forums are mushrooming: there are even knitting events held at theaters and nightclubs. The knitters of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s needed no ...

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