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450 Knitting Stitches: Volume 2 (The Harmony Guides) 21 reviews The Harmony Guides
Anova Books, 1998
Excellent Resource
+ Great for moderate beginners + Terrific addition to a stitching library-easy to read, lots of suggestions + I don't remember why I bought this...
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At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much (Unabridged) 44 reviews Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
audible.com
Great book! Knitting lovers have to have it!
+ At Knit's End:Meditations for Women who knit too much + Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Scores Again! + This woman is hilarious! + At Knit's End: Mediations for Women Who Knit Too Much
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Vogue Knitting on the Go: Baby Knits Two (Vogue Knitting on the Go!) 2 reviews
Sixth&Spring Books, 2004
Some cute projects
The beauty of this book is its tiny size and quickness of projects. The first few pages are dedicated to a quick review of knitting, and then the fun begins. Items include a romper and overalls, some sweaters, cute-as-a-button moccasins, a felted baby bag, baby hats, booties, stuffed bears ...
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101 Designer One-Skein Wonders: A world of possibilities inspired by just one skein 28 reviews Judith Durant
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2007
book review
+ One-Skein Wonders + Worth having + 101 Designer One-Skein wonders
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Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments: 350 Appliques, Borders, Cords, and More! 24 reviews Nicky Epstein
Interweave Press, 1999
Worth the price
+ Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments: 350 Appliques, Borders, Cords, and More + Excellent Resource for Creative Knitting + An embellishment bible + Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments
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One-Skein Wonders 54 reviews
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2006
An incredible bargain, over & over again...
+ Some Gems, Some Duds + Great, great, great ideas! + not bad... a nice compliment to my collection
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Vogue Knitting on the Go: Kids Knits 2 reviews
Sixth&Spring Books, 2002
Some cute projects
The beauty of this book is its tiny size and quickness of projects. The first few pages are dedicated to a quick review of knitting, and then the fun begins. Most of the items featured are long-sleeve sweaters, and I feel that there's a sweater for everyone here: they have cable work, hoods, ...
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Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter 48 reviews Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005
Clever, witty, and none too serious
+ Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter + A Harlot by any other name... + What a Yarn! + Knitters Unite!
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Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls 21 reviews Martha Waterman
Interweave Press, 1998
condensed revision of first edition
+ Beautiful designs! + My review of Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls
I've got the first edition which was riddled with errors. I wanted charts so I ordered the second ed. The individual lace patterns are charted but the shawls are still written out. In addition, the number of shawls has decreased from 14 to 8. The book has been edited very tightly cutting down on ...
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Last-Minute Knitted Gifts 95 reviews Joelle Hoverson
Harry N. Abrams, 2004
Simply Elegant
+ Every patter is beautiful + Wonderfully done ! + EXCELLENT!!!
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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
+ A Gem! + Written for People With Wool Allergies, Not Vegans + Basics and Some Fun Patterns + Great patterns
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Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series) 42 reviews Ann Budd
Interweave Press, 2007
great book for beginners
+ Excellent beginning book + Great Way to Get Started
I've just started knitting socks and recommend this to other beginners. She's included instructions and charts for different sizes and different yarns. The hard back is durable for frequent referral.
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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac 46 reviews Elizabeth Zimmermann
Dover Publications, 1981
Tasty read with some *very* Elizabeth Zimmerman designs
+ NOT FOR EVERYONE... + Knitting Mania + Elizabeth Zimmerman condensed and at her best + EZ is always recommended reading
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Victorian Lace Today 60 reviews Jane Sowerby
XRX Books, 2008
Good for any challenge!
+ Gorgeous book! + Nice addition to knitting library + Victorian Lace Today + Eye candy for lace lovers
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Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes 98 reviews Elizabeth Zimmermann
Scribners, 1971
knitting....
+ Really enjoyable read + I love EZ, but use other books of hers more... + Basic Knitting + Knitting made painless
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The craft of lace knitting (The Scribner library. Emblem editions) 2 reviews Barbara G Walker
Scribner, 1971
The Craft of Lace Knitting by Barbara G. Walker
+ Lovely patterns for the experienced knitter
I do not own this book, but I did check it out of the library.
This book has many interesting and exciting lace patterns. I am really thrilled to see all of the intricate stitches and can hardly wait to begin. It is definitely worth checking out if you LOVE knitting lace.
Things to ...
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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop 33 reviews Elizabeth Zimmermann
Schoolhouse Press, 1981
The ultimate knitting book
+ Found the Surprise Jacket + Knitters Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmerann + Helpful, maybe?
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Knitting Circles Around Socks: Knit Two at a Time on Circular Needles 33 reviews Antje Gillingham
Martingale and Company, 2007
Wonderful!
+ Great Manual + Clear + Fun new way to knit socks
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Knit One, Felt Too: Discover the magic of knitted felt with 25 easy patterns 21 reviews Kathleen Taylor
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2003
Knit One,Felt Too
+ Great Book, Great Service + Step-by-Step Guide to Felting + Clear, exact, and Imaginative + anniesgrandies
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Knitting for Dummies 67 reviews Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, ...
For Dummies, 2002
Not "hooked" on knitting ... but if I were ...
+ Buy if... + Knitting for this dummy
A dear friend who is a fabulous knitter sent me a copy of this book, hoping to "hook" me on her favorite hobby (next to reading, that is). I glanced through it and found it to be as promised: a complete guide for a "dummy" like me!
But you "can't teach an old dog new tricks" and since knitting ...
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