books about: knitting (mason-dixon 2-at-a-time confessions)

books about: knitting

books:

Custom Knits: Unleash Your Inner Designer with Top-Down and Improvisational Techniques

7 reviews
Wendy Bernard

STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2008

Great "custom knits"
The book suprised me very positively with its quality, content and size. The proyects are very special because they are based on traditional, but timeless patterns and few details make them so modern looking. That is true, you don't know which one to begin first. The designing course is fantastic, after reading this book you will be able to transform any pattern you see into your very own and ...

Free-range knitter: The yarn harlot writes again
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008

". . . a sort of David Sedaris-like take on knitting--laugh-out-loud funny most of the time and poignantly reflective when it's not cracking you up." --Library Journal on Yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee returns to pen another hilarious and poignant collection of essays surrounding her favorite topics: knitting, knitters, and what happens when you get those two things anywhere near ordinary people. For the 60 million knitters in America, ...

Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines: Patterns, Stories, Pictures, True Confessions, Tricky Bits, Whole New ...
Kay Gardiner, Ann Meador Shayne

Potter Craft, 2008

Dear Fellow Knitter, Welcome! Come on in. Have a seat—we’ve been waiting for you. Ever since our first book, Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide , we’ve been exploring techniques and ideas that we once thought were the sort of thing that only brilliant knitters could do. Our conclusion: We are all brilliant knitters! None of this is rocket science! If you can knit a garter stitch scarf, you’ve ...

Vogue Knitting on the Go: Shawls Two (Vogue Knitting on the Go!)

2 reviews

Sixth&Spring Books, 2008

wonderful wonderful shawls
Most of the 22 shawls use yarn in the #4 category and only two of the shawls are for experienced. Most of them fall into the easy and/or intermediate skill level. The designers are familiar to everyone. Only one shawl is super bulky. All the shawls are knit. There are many beautiful unusual projects. My favorites are:beaded leaf lace shawl, wave pattern shawl, zigzag lace shawl, cabled wrap ...

Inspired to Knit: Creating Exquisite Handknits

8 reviews
Michele Rose Orne

Interweave Press, 2008

Magic book, magic designs
I was looking for a such a book for a long time but than I gave up and the book "found "me by itself, when I did not expected it. I read the reviews of this book and they were not convincing me very much but I saw somewhere the picture of the wonderland long jacket from this book and I decided to buy it just for this project. What a surprise! The book is wonderful, the projects are so nice and ...

Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac

45 reviews
Elizabeth Zimmermann

Dover Publications, 1981

NOT FOR EVERYONE...
EZ's Knitter's Almanac was, to me a beautifuly done book. Half story book, half knitting instruction, EZ's wit and wisdom really shine in this lovely colection of patterns and shared stories. I do not, however, feel that this book is for everyone. If you are a straight forward, k1,p2 type of knitter, you may want to borrow a copy from the library or a knitting friend. What is meant by ...

The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever ...

86 reviews
Margaret Radcliffe

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2005

knitting
The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask I love this book. I am a long time knitter who needs good directions and don't always get them. Hopefully, this book will fill the need to help me interpret some of the questionable directions I have found in pattens and make knitting a more enjoyable and productive hobby for me.

A Good Yarn (Blossom Street, No. 2)

66 reviews
Debbie Macomber

Mira, 2006

incredibly heartwarming
Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques Lydia Hoffman has settled into her new plan for her life with her yarn store, her growing relationship with her sister, and her romance with UPS driver Brad Goetz. Lydia has decided it's time to start a new knitting class and has three women of all walks of life who have joined her. There is teenager Courtney Pulanski, about to start her senior year, who ...

The Friday Night Knitting Club

189 reviews
Kate Jacobs

Berkley Trade, 2008

Quick delivery of a book in mint condition
This is a book that is both a quick read AND a book that has some amazing insights into how many women think and deal with their personal and public lives. I cared about the characters and felt a connection to each one in some area of their story. The clever ties between how to knit to how to deal with issues was unique. A good read!

Back on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, No. 3)

62 reviews
Debbie Macomber

Mira Books, 2008

Macomber does it again
Ms. Macomber has done it again. Weaving a tale with 1 central person who touches several people's lives and how they inter-twine with each other Each new installment is a joy to read.

Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes

97 reviews
Elizabeth Zimmermann

Fireside, 1973

Really enjoyable read
This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Elizabeth Zimmerman has such a distinctive way of writing - you feel like you are listening in to one of her workshops. An absolute bonus were the many tit-bits of insightful and clever ways of dealing with many day-to-day knitting issues. I especially liked her way of shaping shoulders - why had I not thought of this before? If you have been knitting for a ...

The Shop on Blossom Street (Blossom Street, No. 1)

91 reviews
Debbie Macomber

Mira, 2005

Very Good Read
This is a very good read. It is funny and touches the heart all in the same time. Iread it in 2 days.

Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series)

34 reviews
Ann Budd

Interweave Press, 2007

Great Book!
I haven't even been knitting for more than half a year and have never followed a pattern. I got this book and am almost done knitting my second sock. I've never even knitted in the round before! If I can knit a sock, anybody can (using this book)!!!

101 Designer One-Skein Wonders: A world of possibilities inspired by just one skein

23 reviews
Judith Durant

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2007

Trying new yarns -- a great book!
I have both One Skein Wonders books, love both of them for small, elegant projects (this one is a bit more sophisticated) that make wonderful gifts and give us maniac crafters something to do when more challenging knitting or crochet projects seem a little too much for the moment. It's also a terrific way to test a new yarn for its drape and feel -- oh yes -- and a great way to splurge on a ...

The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn

45 reviews
Clara Parkes

Potter Craft, 2007

BUY IT. No other book like it!
This book is the equivalent to a college course on fibers and their characteristics. NOW I know why some of my projects were not what I had hoped they would be; I substituted yarns that were the same gauge, but that wasn't enough. The patterns in this book are examples of each type of yarn (not just the fiber, but the number of plies, etc.) and are very user-friendly. I've already completed a ...

Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs for Dozens of Flowers

8 reviews
Suzann Thompson

Lark Books, 2008

There IS something new under the sun
Most new crochet books have little to offer that's new to an experienced crocheter; but I took a chance, ordered this book, and have not been disappointed. There are all kinds of flowers and multiple versions of each to choose from. I'm enjoying just sitting down in the evening and "picking" a flower to make with leftover yarns in my stash. Although the flowers lend themselves to lots of ...

Never Not Knitting! Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Original Page a Day Calendars)

1 review
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Workman Publishing Company, 2008

so its not 2009 yet
Never Not Knitting! 2009 CalendarI know its not 2009 yet and YES this is a 2009 calendar but IT IS Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. I have flipped through it and read many of the entries. Very cool stuff and classic Pearl-McPhee. If you are looking for a great Christmas present for the knitter in your life, this is the thing to buy . . . even when 2009 is over, s/he will keep it!

2-at-a-Time Socks: Revealed Inside. . . The Secret of Knitting Two at Once on One Circular Needle Works for ...

35 reviews
Melissa Morgan-Oakes

Storey Publishing, LLC, 2007

INCREDIBLE! Awesome concept and BOOK!
I LOVE IT! This book first of all lays FLAT because it is spiral bound. I have knit socks with double point needles and tried 2 circular needle sock knitting but this is hands down the best way! I suggest you make sure to buy at least a 40" circular needle and the best one would be the bamboo ones because the tubing is VERY soft & bendable. This book is great, easy to follow, and has some ...

Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook

260 reviews
Debbie Stoller

Workman Publishing Company, 2004

Say what you will...
I taught myself to knit using this book. I can do everything covered in this book. 'nuff said :)

Knitted Lace of Estonia: Techniques, Patterns, and Traditions
Nancy Bush

Interweave Press, 2008

Combining some of the oldest knitted artifacts in Northern Europe with authentic tips and expert advice, this distinctive guidebook demonstrates a wide range of knitting knowledge. Featuring 14 heirloom-quality projects, this savvy reference includes traditional lace-knitting techniques such as the starburst, twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns. Modern variations on classic methods and adding lace edges are also explored, and ...