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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)

by Elizabeth Zimmermann (Author) "MOST people have an obsession; mine is knitting ..." (more)

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (1 Jul 1973)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0684135051
ISBN-13: 978-0684135052
Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 20.6 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Knitting in layman's terms with several sweater patterns, 8 April 1998

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This book is good for beginners but better for advanced to experienced. EZ uses direct, simple explanations to take one by the hand and lead one through the knitting of a sweater from start to finish. However, a working knowledge of basic stitches and construction is very helpful. The illustrations leave much to be desired and if color, detailed illustrations were included I'd give this book a big, fat 10.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful reference and learning tool., 30 Jul 1999

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars A revelation for many knitters, 18 Mar 2004

By	Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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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4.0 out of 5 stars good advice
the book is really good but a bit messy, not all the comments are easy to interpret

Published 2 months ago by M. Gomez Borja

5.0 out of 5 stars knitting without tears
Brilliant read for knitters of all experience, ages and specialities. You can always learn something new however long you have been knitting.

Published 5 months ago by Mrs. J. Molloy

4.0 out of 5 stars no tears
Well written book about knitting: i'm an italian knitter and i foun this book very usefull and very well written

Published 9 months ago by Paola Tarbini

5.0 out of 5 stars How to love your knitting
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. Read more

Published on 26 Oct 2007 by Linda Bulger

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but Ethnic
I did enjoy reading this book, but I'd never make the sweaters - first because they look a bit old-fashioned and ethnic, and second because I'd never have the nerve to cut my... Read more

Published on 30 April 2007 by L. Armstrong

5.0 out of 5 stars For ANY knitter, beginner thru expert
This book, with E.Z.'s (as the author is known to thousands around the world)simple philosophy, shares a hidden world of knitting with us. Read more

Published on 26 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars EZ rocks!
This is the best knitting book I've seen. Besides challenging knitters to go beyond the basics of published patterns, Zimmerman provides a large helping of her unique attitude... Read more

Published on 28 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book that really taught me to knit.
This book will take the blind follower by the hand and get you too knit your first hat and sweater while learning important techniques as you go. Read more

Published on 17 April 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars If I could have only 1 knitting book, this would be it.
This book will not only teach you the basics, but it will make you an insider to the mysteries of knitting. Read more

Published on 18 Mar 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars NO ONE knows more about knitting than EZ !
Elizabeth Zimmerman is the Master when it comes to knitting and writing books about it. She has enhanced my love of knitting more times than I can count. Read more

Published on 20 Jan 1998

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