lizcounsell Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I've been knitting - on and off - for a long time, but recent mags I've bought seem to reference a lot of new methods of casting on/off, finishing etc. Can anyone recommend a good book which will cover this sort of thing. Also blocking - something I've never done, but as I'm starting to knit lace it seems I need to learn how to do it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingers Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Stitch and Bitch by Debbie Stoller is excellent.It is American but has conversion charts for sizes etc. There are two books. Can be found at Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizcounsell Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks - I'll take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wool4brains Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 The one I turn to is Vogue Knitting - the ultimate knitting book. It might have more than you need but it will certainly have what you want in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizcounsell Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks I'll check them both out before deciding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonfire Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 another isThe Ecyclopiedia of knitting They have done a crochet one of this and it is one of my favourite books, I'm assuming it's every bit as good - I'm just waiting to get it or maybe hint to the family as Christmas is looming My Callum Blue fan site My Blogger T&C of Sheffield forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 ...... I'm just waiting to get it or maybe hint to the family as Christmas is looming Christmas????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky B Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Knitting for Dummies is also useful. Though that may say more about me than anything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonfire Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Christmas????? For the organised knitter, apparently preparation is everything! My Callum Blue fan site My Blogger T&C of Sheffield forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonfire Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Knitting for Dummies is also useful. Though that may say more about me than anything else! They are qute good, I have one for Amigurumi which has been an absolute life saver My Callum Blue fan site My Blogger T&C of Sheffield forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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