A complete guide to the craft of knitting offers detailed instructions for a variety of techniques and stitches, from plain to fancy, as well as information on the different types of needles and yarns, tips on shopping for yarns, finishing techniques, and forty stylish patterns.
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New York Times:Debbie Stoller, the founder of the popular Stitch 'n Bitch knitting circles across the country, has been credited with jumpstarting the knitting rage with her popular series of Stitch 'n Bitch books.
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Debbie Stoller comes from a long line of Dutch knitters. She is the co-founder, co-publisher and editor-in-chief of the feminist magazine BUST ( http://www.bust.com ) and the co-author of The BUST Guide to the New Girl Order. She is the author of Stitch 'n Bitch Nation, Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker and Son of Stitch 'n Bitch: 45 Projects to Knit and Crochet for Men, coming November 2007. She lives in Brooklyn with a closet full of yarn.
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120 of 121 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This is a brilliant book for anyone who is just starting out or is fairly new to knitting. Like the author I had been taught to knit at an early age but gave up fairly quickly due to my lack of co-ordination and terrible results! This gives simple step by step instructions which are easy to understand and will have you knitting like a pro in no time. It also provides a fresh look at knitting in the 21st century. No fuddy duddy old granny jumpers in here. The patterns are funky and practical but even if you don't like them I'd recommend this book as a reference guide anyway.
My only complaint is that the yarn used in the book is available only in the States and the quality and variety seem to be far better than what you can get here. There are on-line knitting stores which can ship items over but obviously its pretty costly.
All in all, an excellent book. If I can knit - so can anyone!
My only complaint is that the yarn used in the book is available only in the States and the quality and variety seem to be far better than what you can get here. There are on-line knitting stores which can ship items over but obviously its pretty costly.
All in all, an excellent book. If I can knit - so can anyone!
46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really love this book. Its well written and easy to dip into. It also gives a good range of instructions for beginners, teaching both right hand and left hand methods of knitting, a range of cast ons, and what to do when it all goes wrong!
The book makes a good starting point for new knitters, explaining everything really well and even including reviews of other knitting books.
The book makes a good starting point for new knitters, explaining everything really well and even including reviews of other knitting books.
The patterns are also lovely. They are largely aimed at twenty-somethings, and range from the fairly plain that could be made more or less funky by the choice of yarn, to a (rather skimpy) knitted bikini. There are a few patters especially designed for new knitters to get up their confidence, and a good range of smaller projects, as well as a few jumpers. There are a few errors in the patterns themselves, but you'll get this with most knitting books, and corrections are on the books website.
The only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is that because it is American many of the yarns specified cannot be purchased over here. They can of course be substituted, and the patterns include the yardage of the yarn to make this easier. Also, some of the yarns specified are pricey. But still, overall a very good book
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Hm Fish
Format:Paperback
This book is a delight. It gives clear instructions for beginners and the rest of us, including a knitting method called "continental" that I wish I'd learned as a 7-year-old left-hander!
The patterns are lovely although some on the small side for me -nothing I can't fix. I enjoyed the details about the designers and also the fact that the photos are linked to the patterns.
It's disappointing that the yarns specified don't seem to be available over here, although it's easy enough to substitute - the originals seem to have more colour choices though (judging from websites).
The book is also well designed, with clear print, large margins and yummy 50s-style illustrations.
The patterns are lovely although some on the small side for me -nothing I can't fix. I enjoyed the details about the designers and also the fact that the photos are linked to the patterns.
It's disappointing that the yarns specified don't seem to be available over here, although it's easy enough to substitute - the originals seem to have more colour choices though (judging from websites).
The book is also well designed, with clear print, large margins and yummy 50s-style illustrations.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
More for a beginner.
This book does not contain as many advanced patterns I would have liked, and is mainly for accessories. However, I feel it would be a very useful book for beginners.
Published 1 month ago by Gilly Caddy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok
Not my kind of thing but then again it was a gift.
The recipient didn't seem to be overly impressed either
The recipient didn't seem to be overly impressed either
Published 2 months ago by S Sugar
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
bought this for my daughter who is learning to knit she thought it was great it is easy to follow
Published 2 months ago by mrs p dalgarno
5.0 out of 5 stars
Was a gift
Arrived in very timely fashion, seemed very good, as was a gift, I did not pull it about to read it, . The gift receiver was very pleased
Published 4 months ago by cass-gill
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's Okay
I was hoping for a little more variety regarding the knitting patterns. Also I find the rhymes etc a little silly & irritating. However, it's reasonably easy to follow.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. J. A. Quinn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely brilliant
Absolutely brilliant with nice patterns would suit a beginner and the experienced knitterwill enjoy it I think I will give to my grand daughter as it has some really nice modern... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. J. Ward
4.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what a beginner needs
There's a wealth of ways to learn to knit, but this book provides just the right kind of advice to get started, and having it all in one place really helps. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms. E. R. Rees
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for Beginners
I really liked this book. The instructions were clear and good for beginners. At first I found the humor vaguely annoying but you get used to it and is quite nice to have it being... Read more
Published 7 months ago by HR Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book
This book is like having your friend sitting next to you as you knit - easy to understand, doesnt make you feel stupid and makes you smile. Read more
Published 9 months ago by westiejo
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little outdated
This book hands you all the information you need to start off with, including how to fix your mistakes, which I wouldn't even have thought to search for if I was learning through... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Eims
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