Norwegian Sweater Techniques for Today's Knitter by T. Chynoweth

Published 2010

Norwegian sweater construction is demystified in this one-of-a-kind, workshop-based book

Norwegian knitting aficionada Therese Chynoweth combines extensive technique instruction with inspirational patterns to make this time-honored craft accessible to knitters of any skill level.Beginning with a look at color stranded knitting methods, she takes you through the various types of Norwegian pattern graphs. Then, you'll discover the how-tos of "cutting stitches" for cardigans and armholes, along with measuring for armholes, sewing along the sides of the cutting stitches, and cutting the fabric to create these openings for an assortment of modern garments. Plus, you'll get 20 patterns for making modern sweaters and accents using these time-honored techniques.

Sit back, follow along, and get all the skills and techniques to make classic, cozy, handmade masterpieces.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting by Sharon Turner

Published 2010

A new edition of one of the top knitting primers on the market

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting has been one of the top knitting primers on the market since its publication five years ago. Now, updated with brand-new patterns, even more helpful photos, and expanded coverage of knitting techniques, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting, 2nd Edition, is the go-to knitting book for crafters who learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instruction books.

You'll get visual guidance on the basic knit and purl stitches and advance to bobbles, cables, lace, and fancy color work. Photo by photo and stitch by stitch, you'll learn how to knit socks, hats, mittens, sweaters, and more.

• Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review
• Detailed color photos demonstrate each step, and helpful tips provide additional guidance
• Other titles by Turner: Knitting VISUAL Quick Tips and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting Design

Packed with step-by-step instructions and fun, innovative patterns, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting, 2nd Edition, will have you creating masterpieces in no time!

Handmade Underground Knitwear: 25 Fun Accessories for All Seasons by Laura Long, Melissa Halvorson

Published 2009

25 knitted accessories for all seasons

With a host of inner- and outerwear options, Handmade Underground Knitwear offers projects to make 25 stylish and contemporary accessories that allow you to practice DIY garment design right out of your own home. With basic stitches that are easy to pick up and directions that echo the camaraderie of a craft group, the spirit of Handmade Underground is fun, loose, experimental, and creative. Friendly and helpful advice guides you through 25 patterns to make one-of-a-kind knitwear accessories, each one accompanied by

• Step-by-step instructions and templates


• Four-color photographs and illustrations


• Color charts and projects variations with anecdotes


• Helpful hints and cool ideas

From projects that help beat the cold like a retro angled scarf to versatile pieces like wristlets and gloves to more boudoir-worthy patterns like elegant bed jackets and lingerie bags, Handmade Underground Knitwear proves that accessorizing with handmade knitted pieces has never been so fun.

Knit Green: 20 Projects and Ideas for Sustainability by Joanne Seiff

Published 2009

Let Your Knitting Go Green

Knit Green offers tons of information and ideas on everything you need to be a more environmentally conscious knitter. From sourcing materials locally and using organic products, to supporting fair work and fair trade programs, Knit Green is a tremendous source of information to help you tailor your craft to your convictions.

Fashion-forward knitting and easy-to-digest essays come together to help you "green-up" your hobby and easily implement suggestions and strategies for sustainability in the context of knitting. You'll get a full exploration of green avenues and product options, including organically -farmed fibers, non-animal yarns, alternative or recycled fibers and yarns, fair work and fair trade companies and programs, buying local, sustainable farming and energy in yarn production, and more. Plus, you'll find more than 20 fashionable patterns that don't sacrifice style for sustainability.

• 20 projects for environmentally conscious knitting
• Full exploration of green knitting product options
• From the author of Fiber Gathering

From vegan options to eco-diversity, Knit Green gives you the tools you need to green-up not only your knitting, but your whole life!

Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After by A. Stewart-Guinee, Alison Stewart-Guinee, Stewart-guinee

Published 2009

32 whimsical patterns for children twelve months to eight years

Two timeless traditions-fairy tales and knitting-come together magically in the season's most original knitting book. You'll get patterns to knit pieces that are reminiscent of the world's most beloved fabled characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood, Hansel and Gretel, knights, pirates, and many more. From a fanciful capelet and muff to a playful baby jumper and hat, these are the children's knitting patterns dreams are made of.

Richly wrapped in the look and feel of a real storybook, Fairy Tale Knits is saturated with lush photography and a beautiful full-color design. Whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter, these 32 imaginative projects truly make for knitting happily ever after. You'll get

• 32 patterns for innovative projects kids will love to wear
• Designs that are wearable for everyday school and play
• A full-color design featuring lush photography

Fairy Tale Knits is a sophisticated and enchanting knitting book you and your children will turn to again and again

Knitting In the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather by Kristi Porter

Published 2009

The first-ever knitting book to offer projects exclusively for warm weather

The resurgence in the popularity of knitting didn't stop at the Mason Dixon line–but most pattern collections do. Knitting in the Sun is the first book to tap into this wide-open market by providing patterns to create shells, tanks, lightweight wraps, bags, accessories, and more, suitable for knitters in warm climates or during the summer season. While the book includes traditional warm weather stalwarts like cotton and linen, it also features patterns using the best of newer natural offerings like yarns made of or blended with hemp, bamboo, and soysilk. More than 80 full-color photos showcase these beautiful light knits.

Kristi Porter (La Jolla, CA) is an author, designer, technical editor, and teacher. In addition to writing Knitting Patterns For Dummies (978-0-470-04556-5), her work has been featured in the Knitgrrl series, the Big Girl Knits series, No Sheep For You, and Knit Wit. She is a frequent contributor to Knitty.com and has been a part of that online magazine since its start in 2002.

Fiber Gathering: Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More Than 25 Projects Inspired by America's Festivals by Joanne Seiff

Published 2009

Fiber Gathering offers readers a sampling of the rich fiber heritage of the US. From East to West, author Joanne Seiff whisks readers through ten festivals that highlight the various themes, sizes, and flavors of American fiber fairs. This book features a rich mixture of photos, essays, ideas, and patterns that guide readers through each festival. Whether purchased as an actual souvenir or as armchair travel, there’s a chance for knitters to bring a little of the festival home, through more than twenty-five patterns; with fourteen knitting projects, four spinning projects, three crochet designs, two felting projects, two shepherd/spinning how-tos, and one traditional rug-hooking tutorial.
Festivals featured in the book include:

• Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
• New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival (3,000 attendees in '08)
• Missouri’s Heart of America Sheep Show and Wool Festival
• Estes Park Wool Market (CO)
• Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, Oregon
• Michigan Fiber Festival
• TN State Fair Fleece Auction and Spinning Competition (Nashville)
• New York State Sheep and Wool Festival (Rhinebeck, NY)
• The Wool Festival at Taos (New Mexico)
• SAFF, Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival in Asheville, NC.
  

Knitting for Dummies by Pam Allen, Tracy Barr, Shannon Okey

Published 2008

This expanded and refreshed second edition of Knitting For Dummies features approximately 20ew and revised material, including: a new section on knitting on the web (blogs, e-zines, and websites), a new chapter on felting knitted projects (which has become very popular among beginners), new sample/practice projects and patterns, and a new bibliography.

KnockDown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track by Toni Carr

Published 2008

Knit knockout items with sassy, roller derby-inspired patternsWith its cheeky players, fast-paced jams, heart-stopping pileups, and rowdy, raucous atmosphere, roller derby is hot! This book is jam-packed with thirty hip knitting patterns designed by the Naptown Roller Girls of Indianapolis, Indiana, who are aggressive skaters and avid knitters. On skates, they're hell on wheels; in their spare time, they've discovered that knitting is a relaxing, creative outlet. Audacious and unconventional, Knockdown Knits features:

Fun, devil-may-wear patterns for everything from fishnets to an I ? Derby sweater to a hangover kit
Some patterns created out of sore necessity, such as ice pack covers, slings, and armpit cushions for crutches
Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow, detailed patterns
100 photos and 40 color drawings showing steps and techniques
Photos of each design modeled by members of the Naptown Roller Girls
If you've been looking for something different to sink your needles into, you'll love these edgy designs that reflect the fun, brash roller derby bravado and your free spirit.

Sock Knitting by Laura Chau

Published 2008

Socks are one of the most popular items to knit: they’re small and portable projects, and the yarn usually cost less than $10 per pair—much less of an investment than a sweater, which can run upwards of $100. But for the uninitiated, sock knitting can be intimidating. It’s fairly easy to find patterns, but books containing good instruction in the basic techniques are somewhat lacking. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Sock Knitting explains, step by step, all the essential methods involved, as well as provides a variety of patterns so that readers can put their new skills to use.