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Introductory Books
Here is a list of introductory books that you might want to get from your local library. You only need to consult one, but some books have better graphics and some are better with the written explanations. Everyone learns a bit differently, so look at a few to find the one that suits you best. You can find used copies available online.
Knitting Without Tears, Elizabeth Zimmermann,[1] Scribners: New York, 1971.
The Big Book of Knitting, Katharina Buss, Sterling Press: New York. 1996.
Vogue Knitting: the Ultimate Knitting Book, Vogue Knitting, ed., Sixth Spring Press: New York, 2002
Knitting for Anarchists, Anna Zilboorg, Unicorn Books and Crafts, 2002
Stitch ‘n Bitch: The Knitters Handbook, Debbie Stoller, Workman Publishing Co., 2004.
Teach Yourself Visually: Knitting, Sharon Turner, Visual Press, 2005.
The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting,[2] June Hemmons Hiatt, Simon and Schuster, 1989
Purl, hiding in Karen's bag
Build Your Skills
You know how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. Are you finding the rest of it is a bit fuzzy? These books have a nice array of small projects and well-written and illustrated patterns that will help you build your skills.
Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitters Almanac, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Dover, 1981.
Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas, Melanie Falick, STC Craft, 2009.
One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit or Crochet, Leigh Radford, Interweave Press, 2006.
Last Minute Knitted Gifts, Joelle Hoverson, Steward, Tabori & Chang: New York, 2004[3]
Stitch n Bitch Nation, Debbie Stoller, Workman Publishing, 2004
Son of Stitch n Bitch: 45 Projects to Knit and Crochet for Men, Debbie Stoller, Workman Publishing, 2007
More Advanced Books
You have the sickness. There is no turning back. May as well own up to it.
Inspired to Knit, Michele Rose Orne, Interweave Press, 2008.
Knitting in the Old Way, Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts, Nomad Press, 2005.
Sweater Workshop, Jacqueline Fee, Downeast Books, 2002.
Folk Vests, Cheryl Oberle, Interweave Press, 2002.
Knitting Vintage Socks, Nancy Bush, Interweave Press, 1994
Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns and Traditions, Nancy Bush, Interweave Press, 2008
Knits for Men: 20 Sweaters, Vests and Accessories, Margaret Hubert, Creative Publishing International, 2008
Men’s Knits: 20 New Classics, Erika Knight, Potter Craft, 2009
Laura's Lace Scarf
Knitting Reference
America Knits, Melanie Falick, Artisan Press, 2005.[4]
The Knitters Book of Yarn, Clara Parkes, Potter Craft, 2007.
The Knitters Book of Wool, Clara Parkes, Potter Craft, 2009.
Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, Barbara Walker[5], Schoolhouse Press, 1998
Magazines, all quarterly
Online Resources for Free Patterns, Yarn, Interesting Things and Whatnot
There are many online resources for knitters. Here is a smattering of them for your viewing pleasure.
Yarndex: amazing reference tool. Use this to find a substitute yarn for the pattern you fell in love with that used the yarn that cost $89 per skein.
Ravelry: Facebook for knitters. We are on Ravelry! Join our group at: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-terriers
Knitty.com online source for free patterns.
Knittinghelp.com online videos and demonstrations of knitting techniques.
Knittersreview.com edited by Clara Parkes. A weekly online newsletter with patterns, articles, book reviews, etc.
The Anticraft.com crafting for Goths. Love it.
Knitting Daily Free online newsletter with articles, patterns and whatnot.
Mason Dixon Knitting: blog written by two knitters, one in NY, one in KY. They have also published a few books, based on the blog.
Cascade Yarns: free patterns for their many, sumptuous yarns!
Rowan Yarns: free patterns for their many, lovely, albeit tres cher, yarns.
Kaffe Fassett Studio The needlecraft has not been created that can confound KF. He is a genius.
[1] The Grand Poobah of knitters.
[2]This book is without the question the best resource available. Sadly, it is out of print and used copies are very expensive. S&S has announced it will re-print it, but no signs of it actually happening. If it is re-printed or if you find an inexpensive used copy, snatch it up.
[3] This is a good book, but beware. The author takes a “no expense spared approach” to knitting. The yarns she uses are expensive and you will want find substitute yarns. This is where your introduction to knitting book comes in handy.
[4] Profiles of knitters throughout the country, with patterns of their staggeringly beautiful projects. It’s knitting porn.
[5] All of her books are great, but the second volume is particularly good. The illustrations are in black and white, but she was one of the best knitting writers ever to publish.
