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Knitting Books I <3
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Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All SizesKnitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Buy new: $12.20 / Used from: $7.00
Offers a relaxing point-of-view of the knitting process.
A Treasury of Knitting PatternsA Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker
Buy new: $30.00 / Used from: $40.09
I strongly recommend all four volumes of Barbara G. Walker books.
Sock Innovation: Knitting Techniques & Patterns for One-of-a-Kind SocksSock Innovation: Knitting Techniques & Patterns for One-of-a-Kind Socks by Cookie A
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $13.89
This book is for a veteran sock knitter. It contains information to fully understand sock construction, including tips on how to adjust a patterns for size or personal preference. Cookie A. patterns are not for the faint-of-heart or those with exceptionally short attention spans.
Iris Schreier's Reversible Knits: Creative Techniques for Knitting Both Sides RightIris Schreier's Reversible Knits: Creative Techniques for Knitting Both Sides Right by Iris Schreier
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $12.44
Iris Schreier is one of my favorite knitting designers. The patterns in this book are innovative and will developed for a variety of skill levels. Instructions are clear. Book also includes a chart of yarn substitutions, since Artyarns yarns are pricey.
The Best of Interweave Knits: Our Favorite Designs from the First Ten YearsThe Best of Interweave Knits: Our Favorite Designs from the First Ten Years
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $12.99
The patterns in this book were published in issues of Interweave Knits before I became a knitter. It's nice to have them available for purchase in one volume.
Knit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting FunKnit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting Fun by Tracey Ullman
Buy new: $14.68 / Used from: $6.12
Fun, fairly simple knits.
Custom Knits: Unleash Your Inner Designer with Top-Down and Improvisational TechniquesCustom Knits: Unleash Your Inner Designer with Top-Down and Improvisational Techniques by Wendy Bernard
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $14.90
Great advice for those wanting to sharpen their knit-designing teeth, or those who have a difficult time finding sweater patterns that fit her proportions.
Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small IndulgencesLuxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small Indulgences
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $11.16
I love the One-Skein Wonders trilogy, but this is my favorite. The patterns are fantastic and each uses only one skein of some of the best yarns available.