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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

finishing and embellishing techniques
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Knitting with Beads, Jane Davis
Instructions for how to embellish and embroider knitware with beads. Mainly ideas and techniques for knitting with beads. Sweaters, tops, jackeets, vests, gloves, hats, scarves and bags are presented in full colour. Lovely photographs and easy instructions make the techniques easily adaptable.
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The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques Nancie M. Wiseman

Indispensible techniques for finishing your knitware professionally
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