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Knitting without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes (Knitting Without Tears SL 466) [Paperback]

Elizabeth Zimmermann
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1 July 1973 Knitting Without Tears SL 466 (Book 1)
Do you love to knit -- and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that's maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for brilliant, timeless designs.

In "Knitting Without Tears, " you'll find elegant designs for:

  • Color-pattern Norwegian ski sweaters
  • Seamless patterned-yoke sweaters
  • Hooded garter-stitch jackets for babies
  • Watch caps, socks, slippers, mittens, and more!

    This classic and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting. As the lady herself once put it, "properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either."


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    Product details

    • Paperback: 128 pages
    • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (1 July 1973)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 0684135051
    • ISBN-13: 978-0684135052
    • Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm
    • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
    • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 25,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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    "Vogue Knitting" Elizabeth taught us to trust our instincts, revel in our creativity and above all, find joy in the simple act of knitting.

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    46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars How to love your knitting 26 Oct 2007
    Format:Paperback
    I taught myself to knit from an ancient Good Housekeeping Needlecrafts book and for several years slavishly followed patterns from library books, magazines and free leaflets. It's a worthy and satisfying activity to follow a good pattern, and my children had the sweaters, mittens and socks to prove it.

    KNITTING WITHOUT TEARS, borrowed from the library as usual in those frugal times, was my first hint that you could really "own" your knitting. I had no idea of Elizabeth Zimmermann's stature in the knitting world, her amazing public television broadcasts, her legendary knitting camps. Her writing style is so down-to-earth, she could be sitting in the next rocking chair glancing over at your knitting and offering pithy, helpful commentary just to you.

    The premise of this book is that you can find your gauge, plan your knitting, do the math, and come up with the garment you visualized. Don't like seams? No problem -- knit a tube and cut your openings. CUT your knitting? I was too inexperienced to feel the fear and cheerfully cut my first steeks with Elizabeth's words propped against the teapot in front of me.

    I've long since bought this book, more than once in fact. It's not the sort of knitting book we're used to -- its appeal is in the concepts and the clarity of text, not in pictures or modular layout. Nor is it a how-to book for brand new knitters. If you can knit and purl, keep a steady gauge, and follow basic directions, why not "kick it up a notch" with the thinking knitter's approach?

    It's fitting that Elizabeth Zimmermann is lovingly known as EZ. If you adopt her easy-going attitude, you'll find it "EZ" to love your knitting.
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    67 of 68 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful reference and learning tool. 30 July 1999
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    Format:Paperback
    This book finally gave me the courage to design my own sweater. I have been knitting for several years and never ventured into the untamed world of design...Elizabeth's wonderful instructions, comments, and faith gave me the okay to go ahead and have fun. I made a patterned yoke sweater that not only looks great, but fits as well. I can't say that happens too many times with patterns! If you are looking for a great reference and addition to your knitting shelf, this is it.
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    86 of 88 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars A revelation for many knitters 18 Mar 2004
    By Joanna Daneman VINE™ VOICE
    Format:Paperback
    What! One doesn't need a pattern to create a perfectly-fitted jumper? That's right. If you learn Mrs Zimmermann's method for diagramming knitting based on chest circumference and stitch gauge, you can knit nearly any style in any wool.

    This book diverges from many knitting instruction books in that it EMPOWERS the knitter to think and work out ways to knit on her or his own. However, if you are a follower of patterns, preferring to use a map rather than "suggestions", this is still valuable reading. All sorts of little hints and techniques are given. I have used this book countless times to give to friends who ask "teach me to knit better." It works.

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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
    3.0 out of 5 stars Knitting all in one
    The book arrived promptly and well packaged.
    Unfortunately I am disappointed in the book. I thought it would be more user friendly. Read more
    Published 7 days ago by Merrick
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite sure
    I don't reccomend this book for even a beginner, they will no way understand the technical talk in the book, or the very vague diagrams and i struggled with the fact there are... Read more
    Published 25 days ago by Faye donald
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not a Beginner's Book
    Elizabeth Zimmerman was obviously a very accomplished knitter and she could make her own garments without commercial patterns. Read more
    Published 26 days ago by Ms Susan C Greener
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    As always with EZ a joy to read and follow. I just love her humour. Inspiration as always not just about knitting but life itself!
    Published 1 month ago by SueiHenty
    4.0 out of 5 stars The classic
    This is the classic. All knitters should have it on the shelf. Elizabeth Zimmerman explained everything clearly in words but it is a little short on illustration and there are... Read more
    Published 1 month ago by Musical Original
    4.0 out of 5 stars defiinitely no tears
    Found it very interesting and informative. Haven't yet knitted anything from it BUT I have now managed to graft some sock toes, when I managed to find the instructions. Read more
    Published 3 months ago by Lincs Lass
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
    I read all the really positive reviews of this book and was eager to get my hands on it. I was sadly disappointed. Read more
    Published 4 months ago by Michele Rickitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Go and Knit
    Reading Elizabeth Zimmermann has always been a deep pleasure and a revelation. She insists that you think through the process and in doing so enables you to produce what you want. Read more
    Published 6 months ago by Ms. Jill Shepherd
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read as well!
    This book was written just for me; a new granny, reviving an old love affair with knitting but having forgotten most of the techniques necessary for making a garment stylish and... Read more
    Published 10 months ago by bornagainknitter
    4.0 out of 5 stars lovely writer but bring the production the 21st century
    I enjoy the writing very much - motherly, kind, funny. It's a little peek into the past and into someone's life and character. Read more
    Published 17 months ago by marymary
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