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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

knitlit: history and commentary
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It's My Party and I'll Knit If I Want To! Sharon Aris
A grateful patient gave this to me. She was captivated by these serious issues raised: Is it okay to knit in public? and Should one share needles?

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Knitlit: Sweaters and Their Stories...and Other Writing about Knitting - Molly Wolf, Linda Roghaar (Editor)

Lovely to read about knitting and knitters as you take a break from actually doing it.
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The Knitting Goddess: Finding the Heart and Soul of Knitting Through Instruction Deborah Bergman

Beautiful knitting, lovely stories, and a pattern for each chapter. Buy it for the knitter in your life!
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Zen and the Art of Knitting - Bernadette Murphy

Lovely tales of knitting interwoven with comments on meditation and creative expression. A different stitch to try for each chapter spurs on to action.
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The Knitting Sutra - Susan G Lyden

Knitting, meditation and yarn. Aaaaaaaah.
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Knit Lit (too)

More writing about knitting and even better than the first one.
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