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Books

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Knitting How-To

The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques
by Nancie Wiseman [746.431 Wi]
Finishing techniques are the key to turning out professional-looking projects. This comprehensive reference gives you the know-how you need to get gorgeous, polished results every time. More than 50 expert techniques cover increases, decreases, seams, blocking, decorative finishes, and more.

The Knitting Experience Book 1: the Knit Stitch
by Sally Melville [746.431 Me]
Presents clear, step-by-step instructions to teach the basics of knitting. Beginners will learn to master the techniques that are needed before starting a project and learn which choices result in successful garments.

The Knitting Stitch Bible
by Maria Parry-Jones [746.431 Pa]
Comprehensive instructions with concise charts guide beginners and experts through seven varieties of knitting stitches, including knit and purl, ribs, cable and twists, bobbles, lace knitting, stranded color knitting, and intarsia knitting. Each section features photographs of a piece of sample knitting to aid readers in the creation process.

Stitch ‘n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook
by Debbie Stoller [746.431 St]
The essential guide for chicks with sticks -- from the tools of the trade to the knitty-gritty of techniques and patterns, all with easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrated techniques. This book chronicles the history of knitting from the female perspective, as well as topics such as yarn type, instruments, stitches, and patterns.

Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book [746.43 Vo]
The first and last word on knitting. Includes the history of knitting, knitting supplies, basic techniques, a stitch dictionary, correction of errors and much, much more.

Knitting Patterns

Easy Knitted Accessories
by Jeanette A. Trotman [746.431 Tr]
Includes 25 projects for scarves, hats, bags, gloves and socks that have a fun, contemporary look and are fast and easy to knit. Readers are first led through the basics of knitting techniques and then on to step-by-step instructions, photos and illustrations for each project.

First Knits
by Luise Roberts [746.431 Ro]
This invaluable resource will provide answers to the questions that can stump new knitters. The beginning-level projects included range from scarves and sweaters to a pillow and kimono jacket.

The Gift Knitter: Knitting Chunky for Babies with Four Legs and Two
by Tara Jon Manning [746.431 Ma]
A wonderful collection of playful patterns that are fun, simple, and quick to knit. These adorable little creations all use chunky, luscious yarns so that even the most basic pattern looks great in no time. With easy-to-follow instructions, a detailed glossary of knitting tips and supply sources, this book has everything to make these designs as easy as knit one, purl two.

Hollywood Knits Style
by Suss Cousins [746.431 Co]
Presents 30 chic, modern designs, along with insider gossip about the stars who have made, bought, or worn them. Knitters can create replicas of J-Lo’s leg warmers, the ribbed cap donned by the sailors in the film Master and Commander; or a funky purse with a big flower patch (très "Carrie Bradshaw"). Also included are suggestions for throwing the best theme-based knitting parties, starting a knitting circle, even fund-raising through knitting.

Knitted Toys
by Fiona McTague [746.431 McT]
Presents patterns for a wide range of toys using soft yarns in bright colors that will appeal to children of all ages. There are patterns for every skill level, and each pattern contains step-by-step instructions and multiple close-up photos.

Quick Knits with Today’s Yarns
by Jayne S. Davis [746.431 Da]
Knitters who want to create today's popular fashions in a minimal amount of time will love this book, with 50 projects that can be completed using just two basic stitches: knit and purl. The book explains each technique in easy-to-follow instructions, so that even beginners will be successful in creating these fun and funky pieces!

Viva Poncho: Twenty Ponchos and Capelets to Knit
by Christina Stork [746.431 St]
This fun, fresh book offers 20 poncho designs for every season and in every style- serapes, raglans, wraparounds, semicircles, rectangles, pullovers, capelets, and even a dog poncho. Patterns suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters are included, all accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow explanations.

Knitting History and Therapy

The Knitting Goddess: Finding the Heart and Soul of Knitting Through Instruction, Projects and Stories
by Deborah Bergman [746.431 Be]
Consists of 10 chapters, each offering a fascinating story of an ancient goddess, which is then applied to a basic knitting technique or simple pattern. Wonderful for beginners as well as the more advanced knitter, this one-of-a-kind approach to knitting will teach readers not only how to master the craft, but will also entertain, inspire, and inform.

The Knitting Sutra: Craft as a Spiritual Practice
by Susan Gordon Lydon [746.431 Ly]
Shows all that knitting and meditation have in common--and it's more than some might suspect. It takes readers beyond the finished project and shows them how to appreciate the process.

No Idle Hands: The Social History of American Knitting
by Anne MacDonald [746.43 MacD]
Examines each phase of American history and presents a clear and compelling look at life, then and now. And through it all, knitting has played an important part in the way society has viewed women -- and how women have viewed themselves.

Zen and the Art of Knitting: Exploring the Links Between Knitting, Spirituality and Creativity
by Bernadette Murphy [746.431 Mu]
Explores how knitting fits into the large scheme of life itself as meditation, creative expression, a way to cure writer's block, a gift to express love, a way for children to develop fine motor skills and a way to connect generations, past and present. Throughout this magnificent work, readers also find practical advice, including a knitted stitch per chapter and a basic pattern in the appendix.

Children’s Resources

Kids Knitting
by Melanie Falick [J 746.431 Fa]
Includes step-by-step instructions for twelve easy projects including basic stitches, knitting tools and finger-knitting.

Kids’ Easy Knitting Projects
by Peg Banchette [J 746.431 Ba]
Easy knitting projects for beginners of any age.

Kids Can Knit: Fun and Easy Projects for Small Knitters
by Carolyn Clewer [J 746.431 Cl]
Knitting patterns for little hands to learn the basics of this craft.

Kids Knit!: Simple Steps to Nifty Projects
by Sarah Bradberry [J 746.431 Br]
Basic instructions for making simple projects including a backpack, doll and pillow.

Teen Knitting Club: Chill Out and Knit
by Jennifer Wenger [J 746.431 We]
How to form a knitting club and astound your friends and family with simple, beautiful and stylish gifts.

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Videos

Learn to Knit
[DVD Non-Fiction 746.431 Le]
This three DVD set will teach you everything you need to know to start knitting. The lessons begin with basics like casting-on and progress to advanced techniques like cable stitching. Each DVD includes a project you can make after learning the knitting techniques.

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Websites

Learn to knit

Knitting Techniques
www.dnt-inc.com/barhtmls/knittech.html
Knitting Techniques: Animated! ...

LEARN TO KNIT & CROCHET, The Internet Site of the Craft Yarn ...
www.learntoknit.com/
Free online instruction for knitting and crocheting, from casting on to finishing a project.

KnittingHelp.com :: Learn to Knit - Free online Knitting Videos ...
www.knittinghelp.com/
Free online knitting videos! Knitting instruction on all the basics, and advanced topics! Multiple methods of Knitting, Purling, Increasing, Decreasing, ...

For Lefties

Learn to Knit Left Hand Instructions
learn-to-knit.com/learntoknit/left1.htm
Learn to Knit! left handed knitting instruction. All knitting is composed of only
two stitches, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. ...

South Hills Knitting Guild
www.cobweb.net/~knitting/lefties.html
South Hills Knitting Guild. Common Stitch Patterns Reworked For Lefties.
SHKG member Joan McAnulty is a true left-handed knitter: her knitting begins in her ...

Free patterns

Knitting About.com
knitting.about.com/
The largest selection of free knitting patterns on the net, help with basic and
advanced knitting techniques and much more.

Free Knitting Patterns at Knitting-and.com
www.knitting-and.com/knitting/allpatterns.htm
Hundreds of free knitting patterns including everything from antique lace doilies to quick chunky knit scarves – including Captain Kirk and Spock patterns!

Index of free patterns -- Over 1000 free crochet and knitting patterns
www.lionbrand.com/patterns/
Over 1000 free knitting and crochet patterns from Lion Brand Yarn.

Knitting for Charity

Knit for Charity
www.stitch-witch.net/charity.html
Knit for charity! It's cheap, it's simple, and it does good. ... WoolWorks Charity Page- List by state of who takes accepts knitted goods ...

Warm Up America!
www.warmupamerica.com/
Warm Up America! Join America's needleworkers in creating warm afghan blankets for those in need. Create 7-inch x 9-inch rectangular sections using any ...

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