Knitting Without Tears

Knitting Without Tears
Author: Elizabeth Zimmerman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1973-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0684135051

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The author guides the novice and the experienced knitters in short-cuts and construction tricks and offers twenty original designs

Mary Thomas's Knitting Book

Mary Thomas's Knitting Book
Author: Mary Thomas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-07-24
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486317382

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Classic "how-to" book covers everything from winding yarn and fundamental stitches to making patterns and garments, blocking, and more with over 250 technique diagrams illustrating every basic step and pattern.

The Principles of Knitting

The Principles of Knitting
Author: June Hemmons Hiatt
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 738
Release: 2012-02-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1451688415

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Now featuring new instructions, new illustrations, and new information, The Principles of Knitting—beloved by knitters everywhere and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years—finally gets the revision that fans have been clamoring for! A treasured guide beloved by knitters everywhere, the classic book The Principles of Knitting is finally available again in a fully revised and updated edition. This is the definitive book on knitting techniques, with valuable information for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters. June Hiatt presents not only a thorough, thoughtful approach to the craft, but also a passion for carrying on the art of knitting to future generations. She has repeatedly tested the various techniques and presents them with clear, easy-to-follow instructions—as well as an explanation of what each one can contribute to your knitting. Informed by decades of experience and thousands of hours of practice, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of ways to approach every skill and technique and offers solutions that can help solve the most challenging aspects of any knitting project. The Principles of Knitting has been totally rewritten—new instructions, new illustrations, and new information. While the basics of knitting have not changed much, June’s understanding of the material has deepened over the last twenty-five years, and she’s eager to share what she has learned with the knitting world. In addition, the book has been reorganized to make it easier to use and has a gorgeous new design. Reading The Principles of Knitting is like having a knitting mentor by your side who can answer any knitting question you have in an honest, intelligent, informed manner.

Knit One Knit All

Knit One Knit All
Author: Sophia Elizabeth Cook Amos Zimmerman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Knitting
ISBN: 9780942018356

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Zimmermann was a designer who stressed independent thinking. She outlines the construction and little more, in the hope that you will feel free to experiment and take your knitting in new directions. These garments serve as a jumping off point for you to knit a version in any size, and make it your own.

Sweater Design in Plain English

Sweater Design in Plain English
Author: Maggie Righetti
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 420
Release: 1990-10-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780312051648

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If you're tired of making sweaters with sleeves that are the wrong length, necklines that droop, armholes that are too tight, and an overall look that's not quite right, then let Seater Design in Plain English come to your rescue. In clear, straightforward terms, Maggie Righettie shares her knitting know-how and good fashion sense so that, no matter what your knitting level, you can overcome the fear of failure, avoid costly mistakes, adapt already-existing patterns, and plan and create sweaters that really fit and look terrific-sweaters that will be worn for many years to come. Topics and techniques include: -Understanding the nature of yarn and pattern stitches -Choosing the most flattering color and design for the wearer -Taking accurate body measurements -Estimating the amount of yarn you'll need -How to tell whether or not a sweater will look good on you-before you start to knit -How to alter printed patterns so they really fit -How to understand the mathematics of gauge and pattern design -Plus start-to-finish instructions for thirteen classic sweaters Each technique is illustrated with clear diagrams, sketches, or photographs. Complete with conversion charts and a personal-measurements record-keeping section, Sweater Design in Plain English takes the guesswork out of every creative knitting effort.

Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns

Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
Author: Sterling Publishing Co, Inc.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402727634

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Presents over five hundred and fifty basic and complex knitting stiches, which can be used to alter store-bought patterns or produce original designs.

Knitting for Anarchists

Knitting for Anarchists
Author: Anna Zilboorg
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2015-03-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486794660

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"Originally published by Unicorn Books, Petaluma, California, in 2002."

The Complete Surprise

The Complete Surprise
Author: Cully Swansen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 103
Release: 2016
Genre: Jackets
ISBN: 9780942018394

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"A comprehensive guide to Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket, Adult and Child Surprise Jackets, and Circular Stranded Surprise Jacket, plus the brand new: Surprise Dress, learn-to-knit Surprise Scarf, Bolero/Shrug, Snuggle Suit, and many more variations." -- Back cover.

The Opinionated Knitter

The Opinionated Knitter
Author: Elizabeth Zimmermann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780942018264

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The Opinionated Knitter includes 22 of Elizabeth Zimmermann's original patterns, plus excerpts from her journal (previously unpublished) and notes from Meg Swansen.