Knitting Reference Books
Reviews of knitting reference books, from how-to books to guides to fixing mistakes and stitch glossaries.
Fearless Knitting Workbook
Many new knitters, or people who are thinking about learning how to knit, are a little afraid of some of the skills that are required. The Fearless Knitting Workbook helps knitters get over their fear by taking them step by step through the basics.
Many new knitters, or people who are thinking about learning how to knit, are a little afraid of some of the skills that are required. The Fearless Knitting Workbook helps knitters get over their fear by taking them step by step through the basics.
Lily Chin's Knitting Tips and Tricks
Lily Chin shares a ton of knitting secrets, shortcuts and "why didn't I think of that?" insights in a must-have knitting reference book.
Lily Chin shares a ton of knitting secrets, shortcuts and "why didn't I think of that?" insights in a must-have knitting reference book.
Debbie Bliss Tips for Knitters
Debbie Bliss is well known for her classic, simply stylish knitting patterns, and now she's offering up advice on the basics of knitting to help you make your projects -- whether hers or ones you design yourself -- a success.
Debbie Bliss is well known for her classic, simply stylish knitting patterns, and now she's offering up advice on the basics of knitting to help you make your projects -- whether hers or ones you design yourself -- a success.
Design It, Knit It
Design It, Knit It, isn't really a book about the mechanics of knitwear design, but it does give readers a look at how one designer (the amazing Debbie Bliss) thinks when she's designing, as well as offering great patterns for you to try.
Design It, Knit It, isn't really a book about the mechanics of knitwear design, but it does give readers a look at how one designer (the amazing Debbie Bliss) thinks when she's designing, as well as offering great patterns for you to try.
Colorwork Stitches
The Harmony Guides are well-known knitting reference books, and this new edition from Interweave includes more than 250 colorwork stitch patterns, including 25 that are new to this edition.
The Harmony Guides are well-known knitting reference books, and this new edition from Interweave includes more than 250 colorwork stitch patterns, including 25 that are new to this edition.
All About Knitting
All About Knitting takes readers through the basics -- and some not so basic knitting skills, providing a good overview of what knitters need to know to complete projects, as well as providing patterns knitters can use to build up their skills.
All About Knitting takes readers through the basics -- and some not so basic knitting skills, providing a good overview of what knitters need to know to complete projects, as well as providing patterns knitters can use to build up their skills.
ColorWorks
Using color in crafts can be a daunting challenge, but Deb Menz provides tons of guidance and examples in her book ColorWorks. Each color theory is illustrated with examples from various art media, making these concepts easier to learn.
Using color in crafts can be a daunting challenge, but Deb Menz provides tons of guidance and examples in her book ColorWorks. Each color theory is illustrated with examples from various art media, making these concepts easier to learn.
Super Stitches Knitting
Don't think you need another stitch dictionary? Maybe it's not absolutely essential, but Super Stitches knitting offers a fun collection of stitch patterns, with nice full-color photographs, as well as some general knitting advice.
Don't think you need another stitch dictionary? Maybe it's not absolutely essential, but Super Stitches knitting offers a fun collection of stitch patterns, with nice full-color photographs, as well as some general knitting advice.
Design Your Own Knits
If you've ever thought that coming up with your own knitting designs would be too difficult, Debbie Abrahams wants you to know you can design your own knits in five easy steps, which she provides in her quick guide to knitting design.
If you've ever thought that coming up with your own knitting designs would be too difficult, Debbie Abrahams wants you to know you can design your own knits in five easy steps, which she provides in her quick guide to knitting design.
ColorSense
When it comes to combining colors in our knits and other crafts, most of us could use a little ColorSense. This book and its accompanying tools make it easier for even those who are uncomfortable choosing colors to successfully choose effective colors for projects.
When it comes to combining colors in our knits and other crafts, most of us could use a little ColorSense. This book and its accompanying tools make it easier for even those who are uncomfortable choosing colors to successfully choose effective colors for projects.
101 Stitches to Knit
There's not much to say about a card deck that, like the title says, includes 101 stitches to knit. But that doesn't mean this collection of stitch patterns doesn't belong in your library.
There's not much to say about a card deck that, like the title says, includes 101 stitches to knit. But that doesn't mean this collection of stitch patterns doesn't belong in your library.
Barbara Walker's Treasuries of Knitting Patterns
Barbara G. Walker's treasuries of knitting patterns are classic books for knitters, providing a nearly endless array of knitting stitch patterns for knitters to use in their own projects and designs.
Barbara G. Walker's treasuries of knitting patterns are classic books for knitters, providing a nearly endless array of knitting stitch patterns for knitters to use in their own projects and designs.
Knit Aid
Knit Aid is a handy little book that covers the basics of knitting, providing a good refresher for people with a little knitting knowledge. Unfortunately, some mistakes in the illustrations may confuse new knitters.
Knit Aid is a handy little book that covers the basics of knitting, providing a good refresher for people with a little knitting knowledge. Unfortunately, some mistakes in the illustrations may confuse new knitters.
Knit Fix
Knit Fix is a wonderfully handy book that shows you potential problems you may be having with your knitting as well as giving detailed instructions on how to fix them. This book is a huge help for new knitters and those who need a brush-up on their problem-solving skills.
Knit Fix is a wonderfully handy book that shows you potential problems you may be having with your knitting as well as giving detailed instructions on how to fix them. This book is a huge help for new knitters and those who need a brush-up on their problem-solving skills.
Knit.101
Knit 101 aims to help new knitters and crocheters learn the techniques of the crafts with ease, starting with the very basic stitches and adding on skills with practice projects. Though the organization of the book leaves something to be desired, it is a useful resource.
Knit 101 aims to help new knitters and crocheters learn the techniques of the crafts with ease, starting with the very basic stitches and adding on skills with practice projects. Though the organization of the book leaves something to be desired, it is a useful resource.
KnitSpeak
KnitSpeak is a lovely little book that will fit in any knitting bag and that provides basic definitions (as well as some instruction) of common knitting abbreviations and terms.
KnitSpeak is a lovely little book that will fit in any knitting bag and that provides basic definitions (as well as some instruction) of common knitting abbreviations and terms.
Knitting in Plain English
This is one of my favorite all-around books for explaining knitting terms, explaining the basics of knitting and even providing simple patterns to help new knitters learn their chosen craft.
This is one of my favorite all-around books for explaining knitting terms, explaining the basics of knitting and even providing simple patterns to help new knitters learn their chosen craft.
Knitting On, Over, Beyond the Edge
Nicky Epstein's books on knitting on, over and beyond the edge will have you thinking about finishing your knits in many brand new ways. These creative books will get you embellishing with ribs, colors, fringes, lace and more.
Nicky Epstein's books on knitting on, over and beyond the edge will have you thinking about finishing your knits in many brand new ways. These creative books will get you embellishing with ribs, colors, fringes, lace and more.
Knitting Workshop
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitting Workshop is a wonderful book that provides knitters of all skill levels information and inspiration to make them better and braver knitters.
Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitting Workshop is a wonderful book that provides knitters of all skill levels information and inspiration to make them better and braver knitters.
Seven Things that can Make or Break a Sweater
When it comes to knitting (and designing, for that matter) sweaters, it's often the little details that make a difference in how the finished project looks. Master Knitter Margaret Fisher shares secrets to success in Seven Things that can "Make or Break" a Sweater.
When it comes to knitting (and designing, for that matter) sweaters, it's often the little details that make a difference in how the finished project looks. Master Knitter Margaret Fisher shares secrets to success in Seven Things that can "Make or Break" a Sweater.
Start Spinning
If you've ever wanted to learn how to spin but don't have anyone to teach you, Maggie Casey's book will give you all the basics so you can start making your own beautiful yarns.
If you've ever wanted to learn how to spin but don't have anyone to teach you, Maggie Casey's book will give you all the basics so you can start making your own beautiful yarns.
The Best of Vogue Knitting
Vogue Knitting celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2007 with a giant book full of previously published articles from the magazine. This book is a treasure for those interested in the recent history of knitting and in learning more about the craft.
Vogue Knitting celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2007 with a giant book full of previously published articles from the magazine. This book is a treasure for those interested in the recent history of knitting and in learning more about the craft.
The Knitter's Book of Yarn
The Knitter's Book of Yarn is a must-have book for knitters who are interested in the different kinds of fiber, how they knit up, what they can be used for and how to care for them.
The Knitter's Book of Yarn is a must-have book for knitters who are interested in the different kinds of fiber, how they knit up, what they can be used for and how to care for them.
The Knitter's Guide to Combining Yarns
If you've ever wondered how to work two different colors, styles, weights or fibers of yarn together into a successful knitting project, The Knitter's Guide to Combining Yarns can help.
If you've ever wondered how to work two different colors, styles, weights or fibers of yarn together into a successful knitting project, The Knitter's Guide to Combining Yarns can help.
The Natural Knitter
Barbara Albright's look at the wide world of natural knits is sure to inspire knitters -- and make them wish they could afford some of the exotic fibers she writes about.
Barbara Albright's look at the wide world of natural knits is sure to inspire knitters -- and make them wish they could afford some of the exotic fibers she writes about.
Tweed
Tweed yarn has an interesting history and makes beautiful garments since it stands up well to cables and textured stitches. Nancy J. Thomas' book on the subject traces the history of tweed and offers 21 patterns using tweed yarn.
Tweed yarn has an interesting history and makes beautiful garments since it stands up well to cables and textured stitches. Nancy J. Thomas' book on the subject traces the history of tweed and offers 21 patterns using tweed yarn.
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary, Volumes 1-3
The three-volume Vogue Knitting Stitchionary is the ultimate guide to knitting patterns stitches, showing knitters how to form patterns with knits and purls, cables and color.
The three-volume Vogue Knitting Stitchionary is the ultimate guide to knitting patterns stitches, showing knitters how to form patterns with knits and purls, cables and color.
When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters
When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters is a great little first-aid book for your knitting bag, full of tips and tricks on how to fix knitting mistakes, as well as answers to frequently asked knitting questions.
When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters is a great little first-aid book for your knitting bag, full of tips and tricks on how to fix knitting mistakes, as well as answers to frequently asked knitting questions.