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Knititng books for the library
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When Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters: An Emergency Survival GuideWhen Bad Things Happen to Good Knitters: An Emergency Survival Guide by Marion Edmonds
Buy new: $8.76 / Used from: $3.79
Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting TricksKnitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $3.76
This book is a mix of stories and reference treated with the Harlot's own particular brand of humor and common sense.
Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: a Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and PatternsSocks Soar on Two Circular Needles: a Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns by Cat Bordhi
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $14.95
Knit Fix: Problem Solving for KnittersKnit Fix: Problem Solving for Knitters by Lisa Kartus
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $12.00
(library has a copy)
No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other DelightsNo Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights by Amy R. Singer
Buy new: $20.65 / Used from: $11.67
Many people do have wool allergies. Amy Singer is one of those people so she has put together a wonderful book using non-wool yarns. These patterns are especially nice to do during the hot summer months.
Sensational Knitted SocksSensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $5.00
Sensational Knitted Socks is one of the finest sock knitting books someone could recommend for beginners. It helps you understand how to adapt the socks to your own foot.
More Sensational Knitted SocksMore Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $12.99
Victorian Lace TodayVictorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby
Buy used from: $12.55
This lace book has an appealing selection of lace shawls, stoles and scarves as well as very helpful information about casting on for lace, binding off, blocking, etc.
Big-Needle Knit AfghansBig-Needle Knit Afghans by House of White Birches
Buy used from: $6.98
This book has patterns ranging from the difficult to the easy and everything in-between. Be warned, however, it does include a number of mistakes. Make sure you also print of the editor's list of corrections.
Teach Yourself Visually Knitting (Teach Yourself Visually)Teach Yourself Visually Knitting (Teach Yourself Visually) by Sharon Turner
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $13.44
(library has a copy)
Knitting With Balls: A Hands-On Guide to Knitting for the Modern ManKnitting With Balls: A Hands-On Guide to Knitting for the Modern Man by Michael Del Vecchio
Buy used from: $4.95