[B][COLOR=“DarkRed”]Do you have a favorite knitting book you like to keep handy as a quick reference? What is the title? By the way, I am very new to knitting.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=“DarkRed”]I currently have a request, through the library, for:[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=“DarkRed”]Has anyone used any of these books? If yes, what do you think of it?[/COLOR][/B]
I currently have four knitting books. I started out with Knit in a Day for Baby. Picked up a Simple Knits Hats & Scarves, then my mother bought me Baby Knits Made Easy and Idiots Guide Knitting books.
Though having two baby knitting books, I currently have no children, not pregnant and not planning on having kids in the near future. My sister in law is due Feb. and I have a good friend due in May!
[B][COLOR=“DarkGreen”]Sounds like you’ll keep busy with sil and your friend. Show us what you make for the babies, please.
I wish I knew how to knit before I had my 3 children so I could make some adorable baby clothing!!! Now I will have to wait for grandchildren, 5 or more years away.
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Oh, I couldn’t begin to tell you what my favorite patten book is. I have 15-20.:teehee: But out of all my books my favorite is The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery. If I see a knit or crochet stitch pattern that I adore, I can find it or something like it in this book. But it not only has knit and crochet, it has embroidery, macrame, rug making, sewing, AND tatting. It’s GRATE!
[COLOR=“DarkGreen”]I looked this book up on the library web site and it does look like a good one to have. I will check it out from the library, so I can decide if it’s one I would like to purchase.[/COLOR]
I rarely use patterns or books. I design whatever it is that I need. I mostly do practical things to wear like mittens, hats, and scarves. If you know your gauge and have a measuring tape, you can make almost anything. One book is great for designers. It has “how to” instructions for a variety of projects like mittens, gloves, vests, etc. using various gauges and yarns. I would call it a master pattern book.
Teach Yourself Visually-Knitting Design.
I can’t say that I have a favorite reference book, but my most used is the Reader’ Digest Complete Guide to Needlework.
I’m a huge fan of all of Elizabeth Zimmermann’s knitting titles. I hesitate to recommend buying her as knitters either love or hate her books.
I agree! I have this book and it has all sorts of useful information!
I like [I]The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You’ll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You’ll Ever Ask[/I] by Margaret Radcliffe.
I liked it so much, I bought The Crochet Answer Book too.
Oooohhhhh! This would definitely be a good book for me, A BEGINNER.
I’m quite new to knitting myself and I’m not very good at understanding all the written knitting guides (even when they have pictures) so I’ve taught myself everything via YouTube. There’s loads of great channels dedicated to knitting tutorials and they include everything from basic stitches, to fixing mistakes, increasing, decreasing, knitting cables, fair isle, knitting in the round, knitting lace etc. ‘Good Knit Kisses’ and ‘How to Eugene’ are some good knitting channels on YouTube.
At the moment I’m using the ‘Knitted Farm Animals’ book by Sarah Keen to practice making knitted toys (not that I have any use for them, but they look nice!).