Decorative Stitches
How to read written knitting instructions, including the universal form called "symbolcraft"; also, techniques for a variety of knitting stitches from simple (seed stitch and ribbing) to complex (eyelets, bobbles, waves, checkerboard, etc.). [... more]
DIYnet |
Knitting Circle
Below is a look at some of the other Jenna Adorno designs shown on this episode of Knitty Gritty. Click on the links below the first two images to get complete knitting instructions. Find your size: If you're having trouble figuring out what size ... [... more]
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How to Convert a Knitting Pattern to a Crochet Pattern
Most knitting instructions are easy to convert. You only need to know a few basic stitch conversions to change your favorite knitting pattern into your favorite crochet pattern. Use a crochet hook to make a gauged sample. Change the size of hook ... [... more]
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Review of How to Knit Guide by Vicky Wood - Knitting
Description: Learn how to knit by following simple step-by-step illustrated knitting instructions and find knitting help for beginners. As a fairly new editor to the Bella Online site and a new editor on the topic of knitting I have been ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Beautiful Knitting: Techniques & Patterns for Creating ...
 Pretty but not helpful: The illustrations of techniques are super clear. But each item of clothing includes only one size (women's sweater: size small. What does that even mean?) And the dimensions on the diagrams are only in centimeters. So ok, I can [... more]
$24.95
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Chic Knits for Stylish Babies: 65 Charming Patters for ...
Sweet outfits that will thrill parents!: This book is just delightful. Each outfit is a winner and you can make the whole one or mix and match. The yarns used are not expensive, but can easily be substituted if you need to. I have made several of these [... more]
$19.95
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Basically Brilliant Knits
Nice: I have to contradict, in many of the patterns there actually is side shaping if you look at the patterns and not the schematics. But it's not complicated. Side shaping is a good thing - stops the look of bulky cropped thingies! Quite honestly, at [... more]
$34.95
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Compassionate Knitting: Finding Basic Goodness in the ...
Seeking Harmony of Heaven, Earth, and Knitter: "Compassionate Knitting", Tara Jon Manning's second knitting book, futher explores the relationship between mindfulness, knitting, and developing a compassionate outlook, the subject she explores [... more]
$14.95
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Getting Started Knitting (Getting Started series)
Better than some knittnig instruction books, but still...not the way to learn: I read this book as part of my ongoing quest to learn to knit a bit better. Luckily, I knew the basics before reading it, as I think it's just about impossible to teach the [... more]
$16.95
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Sweater Workshop, wire-O
Must have for knitters, even if you are a visual learner: I am a learn-by-doing-and-watching person. I do not generally learn well from books, although I have purchased several, including Barbara Walker's Knit from the Top and several Zimmermann books. [... more]
$29.95
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Baby Knits: 32 Original Designs for 0-3 Year Olds
Challenging but beautiful designs: I own this book and have used it to make baby gifts. Be warned that the sizing is quite generous....my average sized daughter was still wearing a sweater from this book supposedly meant for a 12 month old baby when she [... more]
$22.95
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The Knitter’s Bible
More like a knitter's survey course of possibilities than a knitter's bible: This is a beautiful book, with many photos and clear looking page spreads. It's very nice in a lot of ways, but to call it a knitter's bible seems to be over-reaching badly. It' [... more]
$22.99
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