Knitting Books on Sale at Border Books Closeout Sale

Knitwear Design Workshop Book

I was saddened to receive an e-mail from Border Books the other day saying that all of their stores would be closing.  They had closed about 50% of the stores in my area last year, but there was one new store that had opened as a replacement.  I knew that the company was in trouble, … Read more

Knitter’s Almanac Book Review

Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann

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

Knitting Books: Top 10 Best Sellers

Here is a list of the current top selling Knitting Books on Amazon.  These are the top selling books through May 2011.   60 Quick Baby Knits: Blankets, Booties, Sweaters & More in Cascade 220 Superwash (Sixth & Spring)   Knit Your Own Royal Wedding Knit Your Own Dog: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 25 Pedigree Pooches … Read more

Vogue Knitting Book Review

Vogue Knitting Book Review

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