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Knitting Books fromAmazon.com
From the Queen of Knitting: Elizabeth Zimmerman: She will be missed. Elaine Rowley wrote a lovely article in the Spring 2000 Knitter's Magazine, called In her own words. Do give that issue a glance if you've ever even heard of "EZ". Knitting Without Tears; Basic Techniques and Easy-To-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes. "Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hutty he untroubled spirit either...When I say properly practiced, I mean executed in a relaxed manner, without anxiety, strain, or tension, but with confidence, inventiveness, pleasure, and ultimate pride." Reviewer: Linda Harvey from Philadelphia "I had been doing knit and purl stitches for most of my life with very unsatisfactory results until I found this treasure. Unlike most patterns which are for flat knitting with very rigid instructions, EZ gives guidelines for a personal approach based on knitting "in the round." No stiff seams to pop open! A stitch more or less doesn't worry her. Want a sweater for a Barbie Doll or Michael Jordan? With her formula, you can do it.And, at last, someone said that knitting scarves is *boring.* This book decreased my "knitting" tension/anxiety enormously. Knitting is now a stress reducer for me" "Really, all you need to become a good knitter are wool, needles, hands, and slightly below-average intelligence. Of course, superior intelligence, such as yours and mine, is an advantage." ...EZ Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitters' Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann. "Here then is a knitter's almanac," Elizabeth wrote, "a monthly record of the changing year in the light of my amiable craft." A big project month is followed by a small one; tips and techniques throughout when they apply, usually at the end.Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmermann Have you had a chance to see her videos? Her workshop helped me make my very first sweater. I love it, and wear it/them all the winters long. Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmerman This alternates technique and design with digressions, Elizabeth's not-to-be-missed reflections of her life, from childhood in England to the schoolhouse in Wisconsin. My copy is on order and I can't wait to read it.
And by her daughter, Meg Swanson: Meg Swanson's Knitting, This book received rave reviews, and I look forward to owning my own very soon! A Gathering of Lace: 30 Lace Knitters Share Their Secrets and Their Favorite Projects This book will not be published until November, 2000. Now is as good a time as any to sneak a peek at what's coming from the renowned authority on knitting lace!
Lots more books on knitting: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting (Complete Idiot's Guides) by Gail Diven, et al I just knew there had to be an Idiot's guide!!! Barnes, Mary Galpin. Knitting Tips and Trade Secrets. Bliss, Debbie. How to Knit, The Definitive Knitting Course Quick Baby Knits : Over 25 Designs for 0-3 Year OldsFamily Knits--Over 25 Versatile Designs for Babies, Children and Adults Great Knits for Kids : 27 Classic Designs for Infants to Ten-Year Olds Celtic Knits: Over 25 Designs for Babies, Children and Adults Bourgeois, Ann. Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified Buss, Katharina. Big Book of Knitting.
Falick, Melanie D. (1996). Knitting in America. NY: Artisan. Large hardback. Various knitters are featured along with their work. 220+ pages, lovely photographs, yarn sources, and lots of stories. Patterns are in small section in back. A good read, not for beginners to knitting. (I have a copy of this book, and the photos are lovely. It isn't for beginners.) Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of all Ages.
Fassett, Kaffe Kaffe's Classics : 25 Glorious Knitting Designs (Paperback ) First name rhymes with "safe". In case you're interested. :) This man loves color... Ham, Catherine. 25 Gorgeous Sweaters for the Brand-New KnitterHollingworth, Shelagh. (1982). The Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting. NY: St. Martin's Press. Smaller softcover with the most beautiful knitting of this type I've seen. Easy to follow patterns for stitches as well as garments and afghans. I've made several. Wonderful gifts for that special someone. It's why we buy quality yarn. Horne, Brenda. Enjoy Entrelac Knitting. currently out of print...excellent instructions. Kinzel, Marrianne, First Book of Modern Lace Knitting Lavold, Elsbeth. Viking Patterns for Knitting : Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitter Leinhauser, Jean. 7-Day Afghans Malcolm, Trisha, editor. Very Easy Knits : The Best of Very Easy Very Vogue Oberle, Cheryl. Folk Shawls : 25 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World Righetti, Maggie. Knitting in Plain English Sweater Design in Plain English Rowan magazine. The Best of Rowan 50 designer patterns, intro by Kaffe Fassett Rowley, Elaine, ed. Socks, Socks, Socks : 70 Winning Patterns from Knitter's Magazine's Contest Stanley, Montse. (1993). Reader's Digest Knitter's Handbook. Pleasantville, NY. Reader's Digest. The only book one needs to knit. Everything is very well explained. Easy to learn, loads of diagrams and the photos are there to make you learn more. You'll want to start designing right away. Amazing what can be done. Hardback, large index, knitting gauges in inches and metric. I counted 42 ways to cast on. Thomas, Mary. Mary Thomas's Knitting Book. Thomas, Nancy J.(Editor) Shawls and Scarves : The Best of Knitter's Magazine (The Best of Knitter's Magazine) Threads' Great Knits This is a wonderful reference book for any knitter's library. I've been knitting for over 40 years and am very sorry this wasn't around when I began. Along with a short history of knitting and the usual list of supplies and basic instructions, this book includes a great 2-page questionnaire called the Vogue Knitting Worksheet. Lots of blanks for you to fill in for whatever project you care to design. (Yes, design!) Pages of suggested sizes if you're planning a gift and don't have the measurements handy; LOTS of instructions for techniques such as attaching a hem, sleeves to armholes, different collars, finishing techniques, plackets, buttonholes, blocking rules and a large section devoted to making the stitches, charting them, and reading charts, six knitting patterns (not for beginners), and a wonderful section on correcting errors. I learned a lot from this book. It's a good read as well as a pick-it-up-when-you-have-a-question book. Well worth the money!
Free patterns for knitting: http://www.nurhanne.com/yarnover2.html http://knitting.about.com/library/weekly/aa060197.htm?once=true& Links to free lace knitting patterns Visit the Knitting Universe!!! |
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