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General Knitting Books PAGE 2
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| Our offerings of General Knitting books got so large we had to expand them to page 2. General Knitting books are continued here in no particular order. Click here to go back to page 1. |
| Getting Started Knitting by Jennifer Worick Author Jennifer Worick takes readers through the process of knitting, from casting on to binding off a successful beginning project. Getting Started Knitting is even more basic than other books, making no assumptions and taking great pains to avoid overwhelming knitting newbies with too much information too soon. Instead, the focus is on getting comfortable with the rhythm of the basic stitches. This must-have resource includes all the basics in a warm girlfriend-to-girlfriend encouraging tone: casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, binding off, basic stitch patterns (rib, seed, stockinette, garter), and using straight, circular, and double-pointed needles. With Getting Started Knitting, you’ll begin slowly—learning how to select yarn and needles, practicing knit and purl stitches— then step up to increasing, decreasing, and simple stitch patterns. You’ll learn the lingo, too: abbreviations, how to read a chart, and more. Soon, you’ll have made your first scarf . . . then a hat, a pair of leg warmers, a shawl, a poncho, and before you know it, you’ll be your own knitting guru! Paper over board, 8 x 8, 144 pages, 58 color photographs, 90 illustrations and charts, |
| Funky Knits Knitting Know How for Hip Young Things by Carol Meldrum and Julie Marchington Funky Knits is organized into themed sections to suit you and all your hip friends from domestic goddesses to skater boys: Urban Playground, Night Owls, Home Comforts, Punk Garage Rocks, and Festival Folk (not to mention introductory and technique chapters that get you down to the knitty-gritty with a minimum of fuss). Choose from more than 30 wild designs, like the super-easy (and strong!) key chain, the great knee pads, the kooky cacti (never needs watering!), and the fun-but-practical fruit protectors. And there are some tried-and-true designs like hoodies, scarves, fingerless gloves, and hats—after all, if you gotta stay warm, why not look cool? You’ll love the variety of soft, colorful yarns we’ve used, too—including the ecologically minded market bag to knit with plastic grocery bags. It’s all here: the techniques, the how-to, the yarn-selection advice, the photos and illustrations, and enough designs to get you itching to stitch. So stop twiddling your thumbs—grab your needles and some friends, and get together with Funky Knits! Paperbound, 7 1/2 x 9 3/4, 128 pages, 100 color photographs, 30 illustrations, |
| A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt A must-have for the knitter who wants to create knitted items for specific time periods . . . a very valuable resource."—Knit Together (Canadian Guild of Knitters) Hand knitting is the most domestic of crafts, and knitted garments have always been designed for practical purposes, tending to be worn until they disintegrated. For this reason, knitting has received little attention from textile historians. Richard Rutt has now written the first full history of hand knitting, in a book which makes absorbing reading for knitters and non-knitters alike. In tracing the development and refinement of the craft, the author draws upon literary evidence and pays special attention to the social aspects of knitting. He re-evaluates well-known legends, examines the changes in tools and techniques, and ranges widely through both history and geography. Separate chapters relate the history of European knitting before 1500, knitting in Britain from Henry VIII to the Commonwealth, from the Restoration to 1835, during the nineteenth century, and during the First World War and after. Further explorations consider local traditions in the British Isles, knitting as practiced east of the Adriatic, and developments in the Americas. The book also includes a definition of knitting in relation to other yarn crafts (such as crochet and nålbinding), a historical glossary, clear technical diagrams, and a large number of designs charted from historical items, including a transcription of the earliest English knitting pattern. Hardbound, 7 1/4 x 9 3/4, 256 pages, 95 black-and-white photographs, and 70 diagrams and charted designs, |
| Hip to Knit 18 Contemporary Projects for Today's Knitter by Judith L. Swartz Knitting is the new must-do pastime for the young and the young at heart. The take- along character of knitting is a great fit with active, on-the-go lifestyles, and its high- touch, low-stress character is the perfect antidote for the hurry-up syndrome. No wonder so many busy young professionals are taking up knitting. Hip to Knit is an engaging collection of quick and easy patterns with simple, clear instructions. Illustrated mini-lessons build basic skills as one project leads to the next. A chunky scarf, a halter top, mix-and- match striped socks, tote bags, a boyfriend sweater, a big-needle sweater coat—they form an irresistible fashion parade of fun things to make. New knitters will learn the mysteries of shaping, circular knitting, color striping, double- pointed needles, and more. Hip to Knit is a great resource for getting started, being creative, and having a wonderful time with designs that are easy to adapt and personalize. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 96 pages, 18 color photographs, line drawings and charts throughout, |
| Knitting Ganseys by Beth Brown-Reinsel Ganseys are sweaters that developed in 19th-century England as hard-wearing garments for hard-working fisherman. Characterized by their dense, dark yarns, rich pattern combinations,and dropped shoulders, these simple square garments provide the modern knitter with a template for a wide variety of classic designs. Detailed, step-by-step line drawings and photographs, sidebars, and formulas help the reader build a foundation of skills. Pattern graphs and instructions for six of the author's own designs are included. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 160 pages, black and white photographs throughout |
| One Skein One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet by Leigh Radford One Skein features more than 30 knitting and crochet projects that range in size, time commitment, and experience level, providing both beginning and experienced knitters a variety of projects from which to choose. The stitch patterns and instructions are easy to follow and quick to use. Readers will enjoy creating a felted purse, a drawstring bag, crocheted accessory bags, cozy scarves, a pretty tank top, arm and leg warmers, cable footies, lace wristlets, fingerless gloves, pillows, bibs, felted bowls, a baby sweater, a soft and absorbent crocheted bath mat and accessories—and so much more, each from a single skein of yarn! In One Skein, author Leigh Radford smartly includes several projects specially designed to make use of whatever you’ve got left over from other projects—one of the nicest designs we’ve ever seen is for a quick-to-make, colorful, and long-lasting rug. |
| No Sheep for you: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo, and other Delights By Amy Singer, 2007 This knitting Book on Natural Fibers is perfect for Knitters with wool allergies or knitters living in hot climates. Paperbound, 8.5 x 9 inches, 160 pages 50 photographs, 10 charts, 30 illustrations. |
| Knitting Little Luxuries: Beautiful Accessories to Knit by Louisa Harding Pamper yourself and your friends with luxurious knitted gifts that can be made in no time. From a sumptious striped cloche hat to a sophisticated wrap with delicate embroidery to fingerless mittens with lace edging, these quick and easy projects are stylish, luxurious, use small amounts of yarn, and can be created by even the novice knitter. Paperbound 8.5x9 in. 128 pages, 60 photos, 40 illustrations |
| Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters-A Knit-to-Fit Workshop by Lynne Vogel Yearning to use your handspun yarn in commercial knitting patterns? Need to resize a pattern because it doesn't fit? Say hello to the Twisted Sisters Knit Sweaters, a step-by-step workshop that teachers any knitter to easily adapt sweater patterns tor her own measurements and chosen yarn. Full of schematics, illustrations, and beautiful photography, this book will change the way you look at knitting sweaters! Paperbound, 8.5x9, 144 pages, 100 photos, 50 illustrations |
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