If you’re looking for one knitting book that will be your go-to resource for questions, tutorials and instructions, then The Knitting Book by Frederica Patmore and Vicki Haffenden is a great choice. This book is referred to as the “knitting bible”. The book covers yarn, techniques, stitches and patterns. A complete collection of information that … Read more
I just picked up a copy of Knitted Dolls: Handmade Toys With Designer Wardrobes. This beautiful book is the creation of Arne & Carlos, two Scandinavian designers who first hit the scene with their book 55 Christmas Balls to Knit. That’s another book on my wish list. It will probably be one of my next … Read more
When you feel like you want to move beyond the basic garter and stockinette stitches in knitting patterns for beginners, then take a look at Aran knitting patterns. Aran knitting includes beautiful cables and motifs that turn your knitting into art. You may think of the classic Irish knit sweaters as one type of Aran … Read more
I recently finished a bolero shrug that I’ve been working on for a while. It wasn’t a difficult project, but just took me a while to finish because it was one of many ongoing projects. I’m pleased to finally have it completed. Closeup View of Bolero Jacket Front View of Bolero Jacket Back View of … Read more
A few months ago I decided that it was high time that I pick-up an Elizabeth Zimmermann book. Zimmermann, the Julia Child of the knitting world, was a pioneer decades ago in how she approached knitting. Her books have stood the test of time and even today can provide guidance and inspiration to knitters. The … Read more
Whether you are a beginner or advanced knitter, Vogue Knitting is one book that you should include in your knitting library. This book provides a wealth of information, including a history of knitting, basic techniques, a dictionary on knitting stitches and patterns for knitting. What I like about this book is that it not only … Read more
I purchased Knitting On The Edge a few years ago, but hadn’t picked it up in a while. I sat down a few weeks ago to run through the book to see if I could get some ideas for some knitting patterns for scarves. As I looked at all of the beautiful patterns captured in … Read more