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home to bookstore the basics knitting: the basic how-tos with simple patterns for virgin knitters; if you are knitting for a new baby look in the 'babies' section for beginners' (if not virgins') knitting books too. beginners and intermediate knitting for adventurous beginners and intermediate level knitters. advanced knitting for advanced knitters: books which include some real toughies! finishing finishing and embellishing techniques for all knitters and all projects; use these in conjunction with design-your-own' books. design design your own knitware; the principles of design. techniques specific knitting techniques and traditions; fairisle, cables, intarsia, beading, lace. And more. knitting for babies these include some books for beginners. knitting for toddlers and children there is so much of this stuff out there! sock knitting from the very simple to outrageous. organize your knitting stuff journals and notebooks to help you organize, document and plan knitlit journals, stitch and bitch, history crochet for knitters who crochet or would like to learn knitblog journal of knitting exploits

the basics in association with amazon.co.uk and amazon.com How to Knit - Debby Bliss This still seems to be the best book for beginners - you CAN learn how to knit using this one, without the help of a tutor. US shoppers click here: How to Knit - Debby Bliss Knitting for Dummies - Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm A friendly hands-on guide with clear and concise instructions and drawings will allow the completely new knitter to get to grips with this craft. Lots of practice projects included. US shoppers click here: Knitting for Dummies - Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm The Knitting Experience Book 1: the Knit Stitch - Sally Melville The first in a series starting with garter stitich. The Knitters across the pond are raving about it, talking about "charming, clever designs", "classic, modern, hip" and "great sense of style". Absolute beginners and seasoned knitters are smitten! More than that, it does explain the basic how-tos very clearly and simply. As Sally restricts herself to garter stitch (the simplest knitting stitch - no frills!) there is less to confuse. If you make a couple of the designs from the book you will be well on your way to figuring out more complex techniques, and probably hooked on knitting in the process. US shoppers click here: The Knitting Experience Book 1 - Sally Melville The Knitting Experience Book 2: the Purl Stitch - Sally Melville The second in this series, introducing the purl stitch. Fantastic designs again, not just for beginners, although beginners can tackle all of them with confidence. US shoppers click here: The Knitting Experience Book 2 - Sally Melville Knitting in Plain English - Maggie Righetti An excellent book for introducing the not-brand-new knitter to the technical and design aspects of the knitting process. You need to have some experience of knitting and following patterns to get the most out of this book, but if you are keen to learn about the whys and wherefores of the knitting process, this is for you. The style is chatty and anecdotal, full of cunning hints and tips about assessing the merits of a design or pattern before you knit it, and makes for an allround good read. There are patterns included to support the learning process, but these are restricted to baby clothes and shawls or scarves. Click on the amazon.com link below and follow the links to look at the table of contents. US shoppers click here: Knitting in Plain English - Maggie Righetti Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book An extensive textbook on all aspects of knitting. I don't own this book, but I am assured it is a winner with nearly-new to seasoned knitters. US shoppers click here: Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book