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| Knitting Books: General Knitting Books Click on the buttons at the bottom of the page to go to page 2 and to go to our other knitting book listings |
| General Knitting Books |
| The Knitter's Companion By Vicki Square This invaluable reference fits neatly in your knitting bag and provides an overview of gauges, joins, seams, borders, buttonholes, and more. More than 200,000 copies sold! Spiral bound, 7x5 inches, 112 pages. Black and white illustrations. |
| Homespun, Handknit Caps, Socks, Mittens and Gloves Linda Ligon, editor This classic includes favorite designs, hints, and techniques from 30 experienced knitters and spinners. Projects range in difficulty from easy beginner pieces to advanced brainteasers. Paperbound, 160 pages, color photos and b & w illustrations. |
| The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges By Ann Budd More than 350 basic pattern options for caps, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, and gloves in multiple gauges to accomodate all weights of yarn. Spiral-bound 7 x 9.5 inches. 112 pages, color photographs, diagrams, and charts. |
| Knitter's Stash: Favorite Patterns from America's Yarn Shops Edited by Barbara Albright and Foreword by Melanie Falick, former editor of Interweave Knits A paperbound edition of this successful book includes 33 delightful patterns ranging from designer sweaters and kid's knits to small take-along projects. Patterns were chosen from hundreds of yarn shops across the country. Knitter's Stash if full of personal stories, knitting wisdom, and favorite tips from the people who have helped fuel today's knitting revolution. Paperbound with flaps, 10 x 10 inches, 180 pages, 130 color photographs, 40 line drawings, 10 charts. |
| Christmas Stockings, 18 Holiday Treasures to Knit Elaine Lipson, editor Focusing solely on patterns and techniques, this eclectic collection is simple enough for beginners and unique enough for experienced knitters who want to go beyond the traditional holiday stocking. Features original designs by Nicky Epstein, Sasha Kagan, and Nancy Bush. Paperbound, 96 pages, 50 color Photos, 8.5" x 9" |
| Felted Knits: The Art of Shrinking Your Knitting by Beverly Galeskas Fiber Trends owner Bev Galeskas shares her secrets for felting success along with 24 original projects. Includes sections on embelishing your felting and needle felting. Paperbound, 128 pages, 50 color photos, 60 illustrations |
| Knitting with Wire by Nancie M. Wiseman Covers the basics of wire knitting including the tools and techniques for creating 30 innovative to handknit, Viking knit (without needles) and machine knit. Paperbound, 6 x 7.5 inches, 96 pages, color photographs throughout. |
| Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet by Pam Allen, editor of Interweave Knits Expand what your idea of what a scarf can be! Designs include a timeless scarf that uses cables and stitch patterns, a delicate triangular shawl based on traditional Estonian lace patterns, and a deconstructed striped scarf held together with brightly colored bobbles. Paperbound 8.5 x 9, 152 pages. 50 color photos, 30 color illustrations, 10 charts |
| Wrap Style: Innovative to Traditional, 24 inspirational Shawls, Ponchos, and Capelets to Knit and Crochet by Pam Allen and Ann Budd Following in the footsteps of the extraordinarily popular Scarf style, Wrap style is a collection of 24 classic and contemporary wraps from 18 knitwear designers including Lily Chin, Teva Durham, Nicky Epstein, Norah Gaughan, Deborah Newton and Jo Sharp. The designs for these ponchos, capes, stoles, and capelets vary from simple to challenging in a host of techniques including stitch patterns, color work, lace, beads, crochet, and felt. Paperbound, 8.5 x 9 inches, 160 pages, 120 color photographs, 30 illustrations, 24 diagrams. |
| Meg Swansen's Knitting 30 Designs for Handknitting By Meg Swansen A personal look at the life and knitting of one of today's premier knitters. Daughter of knitting guru Elizabeth Zimmerman, Meg offers original designs for 22 sweaters, 3 vests, and 4 fitted-arch socks. Hardbound, 9 x 12, 144 pages. Color photographs, line drawings, and charts. |
| The Art of Fair Isle Knitting History, Technique, Color and Patterns By Ann Feitelson Patterns for more than 20 original Fair Isle garments, with an insightful history of this colorful knitting tradition. Hardbound, 8.5 x 11, 184 pages. Color Photographs |
| Don't forget the shawls, socks, mittens, hats, and other items in our Folk Knitting Books, Lace Knitting Books, and Sock Knitting Books pages |
| Poems of Color Knitting in the Bohus Tradition by Wendy Keele Instructions for 7 different garments are featured, plus step-by-step instructions for 46 design and garment combinations and the social history of the Bohus tradition. Paperbound, 8.5 x 9 in, 144 pages Color photographs, black and white historical photographs |
| Knit Fix Problem Solving for Knitters by Lisa Kartus Knit Fix puts together the guidance novice knitters need to become independent and the advice experienced knitters need to take their projects to the next level. Hardbound with concealed wire-o 7x 9.5in, 112 pg 40 photographs, 110 illustrations. |
| Andean Inspired Knits Designs in Luxurious Alpaca by Helen Hamann Create dazzling knitwear with this collection of patterns inspired by pre-Columbian textiles from the culturally rich Andean region of South America. Photos of the Andean landscape, information about the evolution of alpacas, and details about Peruvian culture and textiles round out the rich history of the Andean Tradition Paperbound, 8.75x 11.25 in, 144 pg 75 photographs and 80 illustrations |
| Knitted Tams by Mary Rowe Starting with the basics, Rowe gives instructions for tams of all sizes, using a variety of yarns and an array of patterns, and explains how to create original designs. Paperbound 8.5x9 in, 104 pages color photographs, black and white charts, and illustrations |
| Our General knitting book listings have grown so large that we had to start another page! Click on Knitting 2 for page 2, or other knitting books buttons for more projects |
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