The Harmony Guides: Colorwork Stitches: 250 Designs to Knit by Sharon Brant

Published 2009

Redesigned and updated for the modern knitter, these longstanding references for handknitters offer clear, concise instructions for stitches that are perfect for the beginning knitter and excellent refreshers for those skilled in the craft. Showcasing a jam-packed collection of 250 classic and contemporary colorwork stitch patterns, designs, and motifs—from simple stripes and polka dots to more complicated Fair Isle designs—this colorful guide features a range of swatches for knitters of every skill level. Whether designing a man’s scarf in simple slip-stitch tartan or a baby blanket in a chevron stripe, this volume is designed to revolutionize the way knitters think of color. All swatches are worked in updated yarn, beautifully photographed, and accompanied by easy-to-understand instructions.

200 Knitting Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets by Betty Barnden

Published 2008

The basics of knitting are quick to master, but learning to create a stylish, professional finish usually takes much longer. This book contains over 200 professional fixes, insider tips, and secrets arranged by topic to enable any crafter to achieve a great fit and finish when knitting garments and accessories. You will also learn how to dye yarns easily in an ordinary kitchen to get the color combinations you want, and how to embellish garments with surface decoration and beads to express your own personality. unlike most other knitting books, 200 KNITTING TIPS, TECHNIQUES & TRADE SECRETS shows you how to adapt and design garments to suit your own size, shape, and preferences, and the book is packed with a wealth of informative and inspirational ideas.

Each topic, self-contained in a one- or two-page section, is fully explained and illustrated with specially commissioned step-by-step photographs and detailed artwork. For ease of use, every topic is cross-referenced to allow the reader to dip in and out for help and advice. Aimed at all knitters from beginners to the more experienced 200 KNITTING TIPS, TECHNIQUES & TRADE SECRETS contains a wealth of essential technical information and handy tips.

Harmony Guides: 101 Stitches to Knit by Erika Knight (Editor)

Published 2008

Each card in this pack features a stitch design on the front side and concise easy-to-follow instructions on the back, making it easier than ever to find the perfect stitch pattern for a project. An eight-page booklet on basic knitting techniques is included for beginning knitters and a color-coded system divides the cards into themes—knit and purl, lace and eyelets, and cables and arans—providing user-friendly organization for the sturdy cards that can be slipped into a handbag or wallet as a quick reference for knitting on the go.

Vogue Knitting Quick Reference: The Ultimate Portable Knitting Compendium by Vogue Knitting, The Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine

Published 2002

This indispensable encyclopedia answers every question. Easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and illustrations fill every page. “The best tips from Vogue’s Ultimate Knitting... in a compact spiral-bound volume.”—Family Circle Homecrafts. “Filled with information. Truly portable.”—Detroit Free Press.

Skein for Skein: 16 Knitted Projects by Cheryl Potter

Published 2008

Join four well-known knitwear designers as they guide you through successfully substituting same-weight yarns using examples from a range of yarn producers. Learn why "skein for skein," yarn is not always the same.
Learn the ins and outs of yarn substitution and discover how style, texture, and fiber content affect results
Explore fingering, double-knitting, worsted-weight, and bulky-weight yarns.

Knitting Little Luxuries: Beautiful Accessories to Knit by Louisa Harding

Published 2007

Learn to pamper friends and loved ones with lavish and fun knitted gifts. Projects are broken down into four different categories by style and include hats, mittens, purses, wraps, tops, sweaters, and socks—all of which are simple to make and require minimal yarn. Tips are provided for embellishing each project with different fabrics, edgings, and stitching patterns, making personalization easy, even for novices. Beautiful photographs and color illustrations detailing how to create each piece, as well as contemporary designs and small, quick projects make this guide a must-have for the gift-giving knitter.

Knitting : 200 Q & A: Questions Answered on Everything from Casting on to Decorative Effects by Rita Taylor

Published 2008

Here's a trouble-shooting problem solver for both beginning and experienced knitters. Set in a question-and-answer format, this knitter's handy helper asks questions such as: "Why do my stitches look uneven when I work in color?" The author offers three possible explanations to this question, which virtually guarantees that one or another of them will provide the correct solution to every knitter's problem. Other questions with clear answers and precise directions cover the "hows and whys" of brocade knitting, the right way to make a cable cross in a particular direction, the most efficient one-handed and two-handed methods of holding yarn while knitting, casting on, basic stitches, shaping, cables and twists, picking up and joining, and many more subjects. Getting beyond the basics of knitting, additional chapters show how to make knitted lace and other decorative embellishments. Two hundred questions and answers come with clear, close-up color photos. The book features approximately 100 full-color photos and illustrations.