Recommended techniques book

[lizcounsell 10]

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.

[gingers 10]

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.

[lizcounsell 10]

Thanks - I'll take a look.

[Wool4brains 10]

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.

[lizcounsell 10]

Thanks

 

I'll check them both out before deciding.

[Moonfire 10]

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

[JillM 10]

...... I'm just waiting to get it or maybe hint to the family as Christmas is looming

 

Christmas?????

[Becky B 31]

Knitting for Dummies is also useful. Though that may say more about me than anything else!

[Moonfire 10]

Christmas?????

 

For the organised knitter, apparently preparation is everything!

[Moonfire 10]

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