Reviews (18)

A must have!
I really liked the book, it inspires you to make your handwork wonderful! i liked so much i just can;t wait to try all the designs.

I love this book
I cam very close to drooling on this book when I got it. Its PACKED with the coolest stitches!

Knitting over the edge
This book is great!I am so excited that I purchased.The detail and volume of ideas and instructions are great.I highly recommend this book to everyone - Especially my best friend, Lulu!!! ... Read more

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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop
I borrowed the 3 part PBS vhs Knitting Workshop series featuring Elizabeth Zimmermann.I've been knitting for 20+ years and learned so many new things from her no-nonsense knitting techniques that I've changed how I knit.She is a knitting icon and this book is an excellent extention of her videos.
A basic knitting necessity
I have had this book for a long time and as a spinner find it the most useful tool for both people who knit their own spun yarn or commercial yarn. Every knitter should have one!

The roots of knitting
EZ has a way with words. A down-home, embellished, but cut-to-the-chase, way with words. She has that same way with knitting. No fancy patterns that use modern yarn, and tell you exactly the things you need to complete the projects. Rather, she gives you a recipe. You can use any kind of yarn that suits your fancy, and it will still come out how it's supposed to. Very educational and useful for the experienced begginer. ... Read more

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A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
I have owned the Charted Knitting by Barbara Walker for a couple of years and am adding all of the other ones to my collection.I have not found another book that surpasses the collection of stitches in the 4 volumes that she put together.
Most useful knitting book I have ever come across.
I have both the first and second books, picked up at used book stores.In my 30+ years of knitting, these are the most useful knitting books I have ever come across.The sheer number of stitches is astounding, and I have yet to come across a mistake in the instructions (pretty unusual in a knitting book, in my experience).
Best stitch dictionary ever
I've heard great things about the BW Treasuries, and when I saw this second volume on sale, I snatched it.I am so glad I did!There are about 700 stitches in this volume, including: cable stitches; lace stitches; mosaic color stitches; color stitches in a couple of different techniques; dropped stitch designs; knit-and-purl designs.There are all-over lace and cable stitches as well as panels of cables or lace.There are several edging stitches, as well.The lace and yarn-over stitches seem to predominate, so this book is a lace knitter's dream!
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Wonderful!
A wonderful resource for beginners and experienced spinners alike.
Great for a beginner (like me)
Although my mother has been spinning since I was a little kid, I had never really had the urge to try it until recently.I purchased a spindle and some fibre, but have not yet worked up the courage to try it.The instructions in Spin to Knit are very clearly written and accompanied by step-by-step photos--just what I needed to help me really visualize the process!I am already looking forward to learning to use a wheel as well!
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One of the best in it's field
This book is one of the best in it's filed --at least of the ones that I have seen. I am a great Nicky Epstein fan, because she is so thorough and knows her stuff. You can find a ton of inspiration to embellish and improve your knitted pieces, or any other garment, bag, hat, pillow, toy, etc., for that matter, as the embellishments shown will be wonderful to personalize any item you wish to "treat". The instructions are precise and detailed enough for any but the novice knitter, without being too lengthy. The pictures give you a clear impression of what your result will be. I am glad to have bought this book.

This book is like a box of chocolates...
something for everyone and every project.Beautifully photographed.An overload of delights!

super cool embellishments!!!
My sister gave me this super book as a birthday present, because I'm new at knitting, and it's groovy cool!!! it's easy to understand,it has great photographs, the stitches are incredible (specially the flower chapter)it has drawings of sugested ideas for the use of some of the stitches,it has an embroidery section, an i cord section with fantastic ideas (like making frog clousers for a sweater)etc.... in few words it's the best book available so buy it now. ... Read more

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Reviews (70)

Unbelievably obtuse
Man oh man, I love this woman and her hippieness.... BUT, this book has like 2... maybe 2 and a half illustrations on how to actually DO this technique!
Not for the abject beginner
This book sounded to me like it would work for the never-knitted-a-sock-and-want-to-avoid-all-those-double-pointeds kind of knitter such as myself.After puzzling over it at length, I've decided that A)it's written for the folks who've already struggled through a pair of socks on the DPNs, and B) I'm going to ask my accomplished knitter friend to explain to me what the book is talking about (in which case I could have just asked her and saved myself the expense of the book.)
Very surprised at the quality of this booklet
Prior to purchasing this booklet, I had read nothing but good reviews on it.I felt very safe purchasing it.Being a male knitter, I normally don't buy books and patterns, since the majority of them are for women and most men's patterns are not all that good.Yet even men found this book to be useful.
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Reviews (9)

A welcome addition to ANY knitting library!
A beautiful book for knitting fanatics, or a great coffee table book for the eclectic. The designs are both simple and elegant, and with a little personal creativity, can be used for much more than your grandmother's bedspread. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I consider myself an intermediate knitter and found most of the patterns to be a breeze.

A fantastic knitting resource
This book is great - the patterns are surprisingly easy to follow, and the designs are sensational. I gave this book away as a present, and now I want one of my own!

Nicky has had better
Not what I had expected. The yarns used in the book are yarns that are hard to find or that I have never heard of before. The patterns are not very exciting. Too many felted projects. I am actually thinking of returning it. I have seen better flower patterns in the free patterns and the knitting magazines. ... Read more

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Reviews (6)

Must have cable collection
Even though you have several collections of cable patterns, this volume is well worth the price. It has cable patterns that I have found no where else. I'll use it a lot.
6-st RPC??????
I change to 4 stars!
A Gold Mine!
This book is very logically laid out. The pictures of the patterns are beautiful. It is a reference book every knitter should have. ... Read more

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An invaluable book on Fair Isle and Shetland knitting
This book is a classic. Ms. Feitelson starts off by laying out the history of Fair Isle knitting and progresses to technique and color theory. The patterns that she provided are beautiful in terms of fit and silhouette, not to mention color choices and pattern designs. I have knitted a few Fair Isle articles and I wish I had bought this book first before knitting my caps and socks. This book is a must-have for anybody wishing to embark on the wonderful journey of Fair Isle and Shetland knitting.

Fad or classic resurgent
At this time it looks as though the art of Fair Isle is making a huge comeback.Books that are out of print are selling for ten times the original price. Old magazines are being sought in every nook and cranny. Newer yarns are now colored to automatically create Fair Isle color patterns.
formidable exposition of knitting lore
When, as a naive young knitting-ingenue, I bought this book, I did not realize what a veritable corncopia of woollen joys awaited my delectation. Having opened that Pandora's Box, I now find myself unable to concentrateon my daily life. I eat, drink, breathe, and sleep, Fair Isle knittingpatterns. Ah, Ann Feitelson, see what thou hast done to me! Thou hastverily unwoven the weft of my wool. ... Read more

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Reviews (37)

The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques
Excellent teaching book, didn't know there was so many different ways of ending your project

Worse than before.
I bought this book because I agree that most what makes or breaks most hand-knit items is the finishing.So I tried a new "tubular" cast-on technique offered by Wiseman as the "most professional, beautiful, elegant" cast-on possible.The only drawbacks she identifies for it are that it takes more yarn and more time.Well, I'm all about taking more yarn and more time to get it right.So I closely, carefully followed the instructions, did everything right (which I knew because the "discard" piece of contrast-color yarn I started with pulled cleanly out of the tube) and I ended up with a RUFFLED edge that flares out away from the hips.And not in a good way.Gah.Why didn't I just stick with the old dependable long-tail cast-on I've used for 20 years?

Great reference book!
I keep this book handy anytime I'm finishing a garment.The pictures are great, and instructions are very clear.If you're planning on knitting a sweater/garment, I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Reviews (52)

You'll Be Amazed
This book is filled with easy weekend knits that cover the gamut.Sometimes with these sorts of books there are a load of scarves, gloves, socks and hats.Not with this book.It has simple sweaters, ponchos, and home wears (and of course some gloves, socks, and hats).Most of the patterns are also timeless classics.
Fresh ideas for knitting.
After looking through this book at the yarn store a dozen times, I finally ordered it from Amazon.It is a colorful, fun, innovative book for knitters.I've already made the flower washcloth out of cotton chenille, and the fingerless gloves out of alpaca.I can't wait to find an old chair that I can knit the chair seat out of nylon twine!The directions are thorough, the pictures large and clear, and the clever ideas have inspired me to make some other items of my own design.This hardcover book is a bargain, and a great addition to your knitting library.

Weekend Knitting
Very happy with this book - lots of interesting projects, and a well laid out, well presented book ... Read more

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Reviews (26)

Does publisher or author care about errors?
The garments are beautiful.I am eager to start on several.However, a close friend knit one garment and found tons of errors.Since then errors in this book are described all over the web, but no way to get corrections from publisher.Consider this before purchasing.

Great book
I'm a bit of a science geek and a hippy, so this book is well suited to my tastes. It has lots of unique designs based on nature's patterns, with interesting construction methods. Fans of textured knits will be happy, but there's very few colourwork patterns.
Fun for the advanced knitter
Finally a book for those who know how to knit and would like a little more challenge. These have pleanty of challenge and a lot of beautiful patterns. Most, if not all wearable. Only 1 with multiple color work the rest are stitch texture. Not an odd ball book, these take planning and a trip to your yarn store to get the right materials. ... Read more

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A Must Have for the Moebius technique!
I accidentally purchased this volume before the first one, having already played around with the Moebius. Its brilliant, and I've made and felted 2 of the projects already, with a couple more started - so its good value for money! Its very easy to understand, plenty of photos for technique, and her writing style is easy to read, so this is not too hard for the novice, like myself, who likes a challenge. Best of all, its good fun. 10/10

Not Disappointed!
I was pre-warned about the "chit chat" that takes place in the book. There are many paragraphs were nothing is said. I was more interested in the patterns and techinques than the chit chat.The patterns are awesome and very interesting. For anyone who is not an advanced knitter - this book is still worth the money... getting started is the hardest part.I also want to recommend the Turbo needles that are suggested - they are worth the money also.

CHANGED MY THINKING ON KNITTING!
I will follow Cat's knitting wherever she takes me!!!! If your looking to get excited about your knitting again,or if you've never knitted---learn with Cat. Her illistrations and directions are some of the easiest to follow and I can't wait till she comes up with some new stuff. ... Read more

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Reviews (27)

Maybe I'm a slow learner, but...not simple enough
I was very determined to teach myself to knit, having gotten into knitting using cheater devises like Knifty Knitters.This book looked to have clear pictures at a quick glance, and I had high hopes for it.I can't say it completely let me down---I did learn how to knit and purl, but I can almost say I did so in spite of the book's instructions.They seemed to skip really explaining a few crucial things, and the clear photos unfortunately didn't really show these things either.I don't know the technical term, but the book didn't really talk about or show well the step of sliding the yarn off the left needle after doing the wrapping around part.I was trying hard to knit without doing this, and was frustrated nothing seemed to actually get knit.I figured it out more or less by trial and error.
Beginning Knitters
I knew basic knit and purl stitches before seeing this book but was intimidated by anything more difficult.This book does a fantastic job of organizing knitting stitches and techniques to make it very easy to follow.It spells it out step by step and has helped me move beyond the basics!Highly recommended!

New Knitter
As a beginning knitter, this is the only book that I have found that has taught me anything. You actually can figure out what to do by the photographs.If you don't know how to knit, and you need a book to teach you, this would be it. ... Read more

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Shawl shapes and how to design your own
I'm new to lace knitting, but not new to knitting.I've become fascinated with lace shawls and was looking for a good introduction.This book is exactly what I was looking for.
Nice book
I am happy with this book. It has some example patterns and then a bunch of stitch patterns so you can create your own once you are comfortable with shawl making.

A great shawl book
This is the only shawl book I have that I have almost made every one in the book.There are such great, well-written shawl patterns in here.If you want to do a lacy fabulous looking shawl and are an intermediate knitter, this is the book to let you get the "wow" reaction from family and friends. ... Read more

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Reviews (24)

Great for Reference!
This book is really thorough and easy to use...It's simple and concise tone makes it more accessible than other knitting books I've purchased. I really reccomend it for beginners like me who tend to panic with every new knitting term we encounter, and every mistake we're not sure is reversible.

A Must-Have for your knitting bag!!!
This is absolutely the BEST and MOST PORTABLE knitting reference I have ever seen! It took me a little time to get used to the Q&A format, but every question does indeed address simple to advanced dilemmas with real solutions that actually work. A really good value!

Great Tips
I have at least 3 other books that I bought as references to learn everything that's included in this one little one and, as other other reviewers have noted, it is easy to carry with you.I am a fairly experienced knitter, but my finishing was never that great.My projects now look noteably more professional using the tips/instructions in here and sometimes I open it up just to read! ... Read more

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Reviews (26)

Something For Everyone
This book is nothing short of fantastic.I've knit several of the patterns in this book, and have found no mistakes and no disappointments.There are socks for every experience level, from beginner to the most advanced.Variety abounds, and choices are plentiful.
Patterns That Delight!!
I am a fairly experienced knitter. This book provides more inspiration than I have seen in a knitting book for a while.Beginners should look at these patterns to get an idea of why knitting is worth pursuing. Yu can always approach local yarn shops for technical help and good company!These are beautiful expressed design ideas.After all, we all want to knit something we cherish and this book offers a realm of great possibility. It's hard to find interesting patterns. Yay! for Knitter's Magazine!

Great for learning and then knitting lots of socks
I bought this book in order to not have to run-to-the-yarn-store every time I knit a Christmas stocking for a member of my family, which is not too often.This book is great for teaching the knitter about the different parts of a sock, such as the heel, the gusset, how to "turn" the sock, etc. I am currently knitting socks with each part of the sock being a different color; an instructional sock(s). Also, as the title says, there are a great deal of varieties of socks to knit, which I haven't started yet. A great book for beginner of socks. ... Read more

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Classic Zimmermann at a bargain price
Knitter's Almanac is a classic knitting book by Elizabeth Zimmermann, and Dover makes it available at a bargain price.It features EZ's charming, conversational style and a collection of her innovative designs and techniques. Fans of Zimmermann's Knitting Without Tears, Knitting Around, or Knitter's Workshop will want to add this to their collection.If you have never knitted before, or never worked with one of Elizabeth's books, I recommend starting with Knitting Without Tears, which is designed for beginners and is a good introduction to her style of instruction.Elizabeth's patterns are not written in standard notation, but in conversational English.For instance, her baby leggings begin, "For longies, therefore, I cast on sufficiently for the waist and work a piece of ribbing."People seem to either find her style charming or frustrating.It might be good to get a copy of one of her books from the local library and see how you like her writing style before buying her books.For her devoted fans however, this book is a must-have.It includes a classic aran pattern, baby jacket and leggings (she calls them "longies"), an innovative sweater combining cabling with colorwork, her unusually constructed "Mystery Blanket", some mittens, hats, her classic "Pi Shawl", some Christmas ornaments, grown-up wool leggings (with or without feet), her open-collared pullover (an innovatively constructed knitted golf shirt), re-footable moccasin socks, and her "Hurry-Up Last Minute Sweater". There is an appendix full of illustrated instructions for techniques such as stocking stitch and garter stitch grafting, knitted-on sideways border, casting-on cast-off, sewn cast-off, provisional or invisible cast-on, thumb trick for afterthought mitten thumbs, afterthought pockets, and i-cord border.All of her patterns are worked in the round with few seams, and most are full of the unusual techniques she delighted in developing.Following them you will nearly always learn new techniques you can apply to other projects of your own.I purchased the book for her baby legging pattern (which works for any gauge yarn and any size baby you choose), and for the Pi Shawl, which is ideal for lace knitters who like to add their own lace stitches to a basic pattern.Also, I enjoy her conversational style of instruction, and find it a nice change from the norm.

EZ Knitter's Almanac
I'm making the Aran Pullover for someone with narrow shoulders.What I find wonderful about this book is Elizabth explains how and where to make inc/dec within the aran pattern. She takes the control away from the pattern and puts it back with the knitter.

EZ
I discovered this book, to my delight, at a local bookstore.Although it shares qualities with EZ's other texts, I find it to be not quite as useful as "Knitting without Tears" or "Knitting in the round".Still, the patterns are interesting and the almanac is well-written. ... Read more

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