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Knitting from the Top: Book Review
Knitting from the Top: Knitting Library Reviews #1
Knitting from the Top, by Barbara Walker, was the first knitting book to focus exclusively on top-down knitting. I will be reviewing the book here. I'm a knitting pattern designer, occasional knitting teacher, and have been knitting for more years than I care to admit. I have a list of knitting books I find myself constantly referring to (as well as books I read once and never opened again - we all have those, don't we?) So, here's the first of my reviews on Sqidoo, grab a cup of your favori...
Knitting from the Top: Knitting Library Reviews #1
Knitting from the Top, by Barbara Walker, was the first knitting book to focus exclusively on top-down knitting. I will be reviewing the book here. I'm a knitting pattern designer, occasional knitting teacher, and have been knitting for more years than I care to admit. I have a list of knitting books I find myself constantly referring to (as well as books I read once and never opened again - we all have those, don't we?) So, here's the first of my reviews on Sqidoo, grab a cup of your favori...
Knitting Book Reviews
Reviews of Knitting Books in My Personal Library
"I'm looking for good knitting books!" "Are there reviews of knitting books online?" "What are the best knitting books?" If you've ever asked yourself this question, you've come to the right place! I've been reading and collecting new and used knitting books since the early 1980s, and have some of my mother's books and magazines dating back to the 1940s. Of course, many of these, especially the older pattern books, are too dated to be useful. But there are always a few timeless classic knitt...
Reviews of Knitting Books in My Personal Library
"I'm looking for good knitting books!" "Are there reviews of knitting books online?" "What are the best knitting books?" If you've ever asked yourself this question, you've come to the right place! I've been reading and collecting new and used knitting books since the early 1980s, and have some of my mother's books and magazines dating back to the 1940s. Of course, many of these, especially the older pattern books, are too dated to be useful. But there are always a few timeless classic knitt...
Unexpected Knitting, by Debbie New: An Unexpected Treasure
Is There Such a Thing as a Knitting Scientist Artist? Read On to Find Out!
Unexpected Knitting by Debbie New proves that science, fine art and knitting go together beautifully. Knitted brain hats, licorice socks, knitted Wedgewood teacups , a lace boat ... these are only a few of Debbie New's projects. Her book shows photos of these and many more, and includes patterns for many projects and ideas for many more. The book is beautifully produced by Schoolhouse Press, in a large format that will look good as a "coffee table" book. But this is a practical book, too. I...
Is There Such a Thing as a Knitting Scientist Artist? Read On to Find Out!
Unexpected Knitting by Debbie New proves that science, fine art and knitting go together beautifully. Knitted brain hats, licorice socks, knitted Wedgewood teacups , a lace boat ... these are only a few of Debbie New's projects. Her book shows photos of these and many more, and includes patterns for many projects and ideas for many more. The book is beautifully produced by Schoolhouse Press, in a large format that will look good as a "coffee table" book. But this is a practical book, too. I...
Knitting Workshop Book Review
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop: Knitting Book Review #2
Elizabeth Zimmermann was a pioneer in knitting. In addition to her intriguing patterns, she brought many new techniques to the knitting world. If you've never heard of Ms Zimmermann, this book review is an excellent place to meet her. Knitting Workshop, by Elizabeth Zimmermann 1981, Schoolhouse Press Reviewed by Liz, of Polymath Solution, serious knitter and developer of Knit Suite, Mobile Apps for Knitters. This is the second in a series of lenses where I review my favorite knitting book...
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop: Knitting Book Review #2
Elizabeth Zimmermann was a pioneer in knitting. In addition to her intriguing patterns, she brought many new techniques to the knitting world. If you've never heard of Ms Zimmermann, this book review is an excellent place to meet her. Knitting Workshop, by Elizabeth Zimmermann 1981, Schoolhouse Press Reviewed by Liz, of Polymath Solution, serious knitter and developer of Knit Suite, Mobile Apps for Knitters. This is the second in a series of lenses where I review my favorite knitting book...
Sweater Design in Plain English: Book Review
Sweater Design in Plain English: Knitting Book Review #4
Ever wonder how knitting patterns for sweaters are written? Want to learn to design your own sweaters? Or do you or someone you knit for have problems finding sweater patterns that fit? If so, read on to find out more about this book that covers all these topics, and more. Sweater Design in Plain English Maggie Righetti First edition 1990, St. Martin's Griffin Second Edition 2011, St. Martin's Griffin Girl Change Maker Knitting During Slow Moments at the Gilmore Self-Service Gas Station ...
Sweater Design in Plain English: Knitting Book Review #4
Ever wonder how knitting patterns for sweaters are written? Want to learn to design your own sweaters? Or do you or someone you knit for have problems finding sweater patterns that fit? If so, read on to find out more about this book that covers all these topics, and more. Sweater Design in Plain English Maggie Righetti First edition 1990, St. Martin's Griffin Second Edition 2011, St. Martin's Griffin Girl Change Maker Knitting During Slow Moments at the Gilmore Self-Service Gas Station ...
Principles of Knitting: Book Review
Principles of Knitting: Knitting Book Review #3
A review of the book, Principles of Knitting, by June Hemmons Hiatt. This is the third in a series of lenses where I review my favorite knitting books. A master lens of all the books reviewed to date. To see shorter versions of all my reviews at once, look at my Knitter's Library web page.
Principles of Knitting: Knitting Book Review #3
A review of the book, Principles of Knitting, by June Hemmons Hiatt. This is the third in a series of lenses where I review my favorite knitting books. A master lens of all the books reviewed to date. To see shorter versions of all my reviews at once, look at my Knitter's Library web page.
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