Ch. 19 Top Ten Books to Improve your Knitting Knowledge
Because many knitters dislike learning from books, I’ve compiled a list of the best knitting resources, each of which is enjoyable to read, beautiful to look at, and guaranteed to teach you something new.
#1 – The Knitter’s Book of Yarn, by Clara Parkes
This book will teach you how to become a yarn whisperer, as described by Clara Parkes of Knitter’s Review; after reading it and trying one of the 40 gorgeous patterns, you’ll have a firm grasp on what yarn to use for which project and why.
#3 – Stitch ‘N Bitch Nation, by Debbie Stoller
Later Gator Mitts and Jesse’s Flames, as well as a selection of the magazine’s most popular articles on the subject, are featured in this month’s issue of Stitch’N Bitch Nation, which also includes a selection of the magazine’s most popular articles on the subject.
#4 – Son of Stitch’N Bitch, by Debbie Stoller
Son of Stitch ‘N Bitch is a remarkable book because it only contains projects that men will actually wear, many of which have been designed by men, and they have all been man-tested and approved, which is especially important in the case of knitting.
#6 – Handknit Holidays, by Melanie Falick
This is a timeless book filled with beautiful, winter-holiday-inspired knits, with a much broader range of techniques than your typical pattern book, gorgeous photography, and patterns featuring some of the most beautiful and interesting yarns from around the world.
#8 – Harmony Guides: Knit & Purl, by Erika Knight (editor)
Interweave Press has put together a gorgeous stitch-pattern book that you can use to add pattern and texture to anything you’re knitting. If you experiment with the stitch-patterns in this book, you’ll get really good at reading a pattern and recognizing what your stitches look like.
#10 – A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, by Barbara Walker
Barbara Walker’s Knitting Pattern Treasuries are a worthwhile investment for when you’re designing something on your own. Barbara Walker is the most creative mind of the century when it comes to stitch patterns and designs, and any of her four knitted items is worth an investment in and of themselves.
What is the best book for learning to knit?
The Best Learn-to-Knit Books for Learning the Fundamentals of Knitting
- Knitting Basics for Beginners.
- Simple Knitting: A Complete How-to-Knit Workshop with 20 Projects.
- My First Knitting Book.
- How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques.
- How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques.
Is English or Continental Knitting easier?
Learning English knitting is easier for some people, while learning continental knitting is easier for others; being able to knit both ways is also useful when working with two colors of yarn in the same row.
What are the best knitting needles?
In the year 2020, the best knitting needles will be
- KnitPro Symfonie u2013 Best interchangeable needles.
- Addi Lace u2013 Best needles for lace knitting.
- Milward Double Point u2013 Best double-pointed needles.
- Clover Takumi u2013 Best bamboo knitting needles.
- HiyaHiya Circular u2013 Best circular knitting needles.
What are the 2 types of knitting?
Knit fabrics can be stretched more than woven fabrics, and there are two basic types of knits: weft, or filling knits, which include plain, rib, purl, pattern, and double knits, and warp knits, which include tricot, raschel, and milanese.
Why is it called continental knitting?
Continental knitting is also known as German knitting, left-handed knitting, or European knitting because you hold the yarn in your left hand, similar to crocheting. It is also known as German knitting, left-handed knitting, or European knitting because of this motion.
What is the difference between English and continental style in knitting?
The only real difference between the English and German or Continental methods of knitting is how the working yarn is held: in the English method, the working yarn is held in the right hand, while in the Continental method, it is held in the left.
Which knitting style is fastest?
The majority of the world’s fastest knitters prefer a style of knitting known as lever knitting, pivot knitting, or Irish cottage knitting, which is ideal for professional knitters but can be learned by anyone.
What is the fastest way to knit?
Lever knitting, a style used by production knitters, is said to be one of the fastest knitting styles; if you learn to knit this way, you can get up to speed quickly. However, there are some other methods that are also fast and ergonomic to use.
Is continental knitting really faster?
Continental knitting is much faster; the stitches are created in the same way, but you hold the yarn in your left hand, which makes the entire knitting (or purling) action much smoother…and faster.