Knitting Books

The secret to knitting great-fitting hats and shaping elegant sleeves lies in using the right increase or decrease techniques. Approachable and insightful, Judith Durant provides clear instructions and step-by-step photographs that showcase swatches for each technique. From working shaped lace to adjusting necklines, you’ll soon have a go-to strategy for successfully tackling knitting challenges of all shapes and sizes.

Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are a common element in lots of patterns — but most patterns don’t include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with detailed, in-depth instructions for creating 94 different styles of cable, from perfectly plain to fantastically fancy. Close-up photos and clear instructions teach you the techniques you need, including design options like braids, diamonds, and pretzels so you can make your cables truly one-of-a-kind. This book is the perfect companion to any knitting pattern featuring cables, giving you the information and skills to make polished, beautiful, and unique cables for any project.

Fiber & Fabric Mania ! A Travel Guide 2025

The Ultimate Travel Guide for anyone who loves to: Quilt, knit, needlepoint, crochet, weave, hand-spin, cross-stitch, and embroider. Now you can find stores anywhere you travel in the US! Includes state maps with detailed listings by city!

Makes a great holiday gift! ALL your favorite shops listed in one compact book, including Icon Fiber Arts! Now you can find all your favorite shops in one compact 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" guide. Updated & confirmed annually! 

This accessible beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know to start knitting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions.

Want to learn how to knit but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Knitting for Beginners, adapted from Carri Hammet’s best-selling Knitting 101, you will feel confident in your skills quickly and eliminate frustrating mistakes and missteps.

Learn what you need, how to read patterns, how to select yarn, and how to troubleshoot problems and turn yarn into charming knitted accessories and clothing. Building skills through fun projects, you will find success quickly and easily while gaining confidence to try another project.

Super Easy Knitting for Beginners includes:

• Knitting basics
• How to get started
• Tools and materials
• Right-handed and left-handed knitting
• Basic knitting stitches
• How to read a knitting pattern
• Knitting tips and tricks
• Troubleshooting mistakes
• Fun beginner-level projects, including scarves, baby blanket, felted bag, shawl, and more

This is the most comprehensive beginner’s book available, yet it won’t overwhelm you with details and instruction you don’t need or want, so you can start enjoying your knitting hobby immediately.

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Subject area: Go To Category Body, Mind & Spirit, Go To Category Crafts & Hobbies
Format: Format Trade Paperback 144 Pages
ISBN: ISBN 9780760379875
Size: 7.50 in x 9.25 in / 190.50 mm x 234.95 mm
Published: Published Date August 2nd, 2022
Imprint: Browse By Imprint New Shoe Press

How to Write Great Patterns that Knitters Will Love to Make

By Kristina McGrath
By Sarah Walworth
Foreword by Francoise Danoy

Take your knitting knowledge to the next level with this helpful guidebook from two professional knitting tech editors that sets much-needed standards for writing clear, accurate instructions—perfect for those interested in writing and selling original patterns.

Knitting patterns are notorious for inaccuracies in measurements and confusing directions—but no more! The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook sets new standards for clear, accurate pattern writing, walking aspiring and experienced designers alike through each must-have component of a thorough, well-written pattern, including how to devise and present gauge, charts, and sizing information that is correct and easy-to-follow. With a focus on how to make patterns accessible to contemporary knitters—especially beginning knitters—this much-needed reference book is destined to become a classic in an industry that is beginning to professionalize after decades (even centuries!) of informal and home-based instruction. With 90,000 patterns being sold annually on the popular knitting community site Ravelry, there’s a burgeoning group of indie knitwear designers eager for this guidance, provided by authors Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth, who host a monthly live broadcast on the technical aspect of knitting design.

Hardcover

176 Pages

ISBN 9781635866247

This stylish and beautifully photographed book contains 27 knitted mitten patterns for women and men. The book is split into seasons, with eight pairs for spring and summer, seven pairs for autumn and twelve pairs of mittens for winter.

Using lots of different styles, stitches, patterns and colours, there are lacy, fingerless types for spring, summer and autumn and thicker, enclosed mittens for the winter patterns. From the warmest wool to the sheerest silk, a wide range of yarns are used and there are mittens suitable for occasions as diverse as a summer party, a wedding, everyday country walks and the coldest of winter days.

Some of the mittens, such as Sigrid and Elisabet, are delicate and lacy, others such as Elsa and Helga are worked in single colours; while others, such as Doris, Astrid and Ivar are beautifully patterned, and some are worked in stunning cable designs, such as Stina, Rune and Rolf.

The variety of mittens in this book is simply superb and the patterns are suitable for both competent beginners and more advanced knitters.

Author: Kamilla Svanlund, Clara Falk
Imprint: Search Press
Format: Paperback
Total Page Count: 128
ISBN: 9781782213208

Offering charts and plans for making infant- through adult-sized projects, this unique book provides knitters with a complete resource of more than 350 patterns for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves, and socks that are written for multiple gauges to accommodate all weights of yarn from bulky to fingering. Also included are the basics of pattern design and alteration to allow for the addition of different types of texture and color patterns or the modification of existing patterns to accommodate more gauges. Patterns are also accompanied by an assortment of ideas for edgings and finishes, further expanding design options.

Author: Ann Budd
Imprint: Interweave
Format: Hardcover; Spiral Bound
Total Page Count: 112
ISBN: 9781931499040

The Perfect Fit is at Your Fingertips!

Why settle for boring store bought mittens and cold fingers, when you could knit the warmest, best fitting pair yourself? With Knit Mitts as your guide, you'll have the comprehensive information you need to create snug, warm, and practical mittens and gloves--right in the palm of your hand.

Inside, knitting expert Kate Atherley offers solutions to common problem areas: stretchy cast-ons for cuffs, fixes for thumb gaps, tricks for working the tiny circumference of glove fingers. She also addresses yarn choices and knitting techniques for easy care and maximum warmth. Through basic mitten and glove recipes, Kate explains how to measure a hand, assess your yarn selection and gauge, and ultimately customize patterns—including the 10 gorgeous ones inside--to make the best fitting mitts for you and your loved ones. Because the very best mitts are knit to fit!

Author: Kate Atherley
Imprint: Interweave
Format: Paperback
Total Page Count: 144
ISBN: 9781632504920

A practical guide to 'doodling' with knitted colorwork designs. Readers can choose their favorite charts from the 200 different designs and then mix and match them to create unique projects.

They can then combine them in any way they like, repeat their favorite designs, change the colorways and generally have fun 'doodling' with them. All of the charts work together so readers can have lots of fun exploring the endless options and making up their own combinations, playing with colors, adding in plain rows in between the charted rows and generally getting creative.

There are instructions for how to use the charts across all the patterns - they all have the same stitch count and work across each of the 9 projects which include a range of accessories such as cowls, scarves, hats and mittens.

Doodle knitting is all about having fun with pattern - choose your favorite motifs and create your own combinations. The 9 patterns have specific suggestions for pattern combinations but author, Jamie Lomax, explains how to modify all the projects to create your own versions.

The patterns only combine two colors on each row so it's suitable for beginners to colorwork and because it's done on a small scale it's a great way for absolute beginners to try their hand at colorwork, but the large selection of patterns and designs means that more advanced knitters will have plenty to inspire them.

The 200 designs are presented seasonally and there are a wide range of motifs including everything from flowers, leaves and mushrooms through to squirrels, sheep and other birds and animals. As well as the motifs there are abstract designs that can be interspersed to break up the patterns and create interest so you can have endless doodling fun.

Publication Date: 08-10-2024
ISBN: 9781446313442
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 272 x 211mm
Extent: 144

20 gorgeous, quick-to-knit scarf designs from best-selling author, Monica Russel.

Whether you want a lacy scarf for a cool summer’s evening or a chunky-knit scarf for a snowy day; whether you’re drawn to statement stripes, bold Fair Isle or geometric textures; or whether you’re making a thoughtful gift for a loved one or the perfect accessory for yourself, this fun book has you covered.

The 20 varied knitting patterns are easy-to-follow, contain all the necessary charts and are suitable for a range of skill levels. Bust your yarn stash, create some cozy, stylish accessories, and try out some new and exciting techniques today!

Hardcover | $11.95
Published by Search Press
Oct 29, 2024 | 64 Pages | 5-3/4 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9781800921467

The patterns from this fully licensed knitting book are based on Apple Corps' archive of Fab Four design details. Create adult sweaters, cardigans, accessories, childrenswear, and homewares that are cozy, gorgeously detailed, and unmistakably 'Beatles'. The patterns are designed to appeal to all ages, and when made with the yarns suggested, are intended to result in heritage pieces that fans will treasure. There are designs in easy, intermediate, and advanced levels, with a particular emphasis on intarsia and colorwork techniques.

Just as the music of the Beatles is enjoyed by multiple generations, so too are handicrafts including knitting. This beautifully designed book offers Beatles-inspired knitting pattern designs that look—and feel—good. Alongside these fantastic patterns, knitters will enjoy the exclusive archive photos and graphics of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.

Each pattern is accompanied by stunning photography and in-depth charts. There is something for every Beatles fan, young or old.

Format: PLC
Publication Date: 9/3/2024
ISBN: 9798886635072
Pages: 208
Trim Size: 8 x 10

Never forget one of Lorelai’s iconic scarves, get fancy with Richard’s Friday Night Dinner Bowtie, and carry around your drum sticks in the adorable drum stick bag inspired by Lane Kim and her band, Hep-Alien! Inspired by the beloved and always quirky characters of Stars Hollow, these easy-to-follow patterns feature a mix of fun and vibrant knits in stunning full-color photography celebrating the on-screen relationships and friendships between Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Sookie, Lane, Paris, Luke, and many others from this classic series. Bring Stars Hollow to life with the help of your knitting needles, and create clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more that will transport you to the Dragonfly Inn, Luke's Diner, and beyond!

MORE THAN 25 PATTERNS: Dozens of patterns for Stars Hollow favorites from Rory’s Debutante Tunic to Lorelai’s Stranded Colorwork Hat.

FILLED WITH PHOTOS: Includes gorgeous full-color photos of patterns to help ensure knitting success, as well as celebrate beloved moments from the series.

THE FIRST OFFICIAL GILMORE GIRLS KNITTING BOOK: The only knitting book with official patterns inspired by Gilmore Girls.

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR: Tanis Gray, the author of Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy and international bestseller Harry Potter: Knitting Magic returns to bring knitters everywhere into Stars Hollow with fun and accessible patterns.

Format: Hardbound
Publication Date: 10/22/2024
ISBN: 9798886634747
Pages: 200
Trim Size: 8 x 10

“From the practical to the whimsical, these cute items are perfect for gifts and for new and weekend knitters. Also great for readers looking for a fresh way to keep their baby’s head warm this winter.” Library Journal

Hats are a timeless must-have baby item – so what could be better than making one yourself? This cute and colorful book is filled with 20 knitted hats to keep your little one cozy as well as on-trend. Whether you fancy making a simple beanie or bonnet, a cute panda, fox or bee, a colorful watermelon or strawberry or a quirky tassel hat, this book has it all. Choose from hats with ears, stripes, pompoms, topknots and more – all the techniques are included.

The designs fall into 4 categories:

basic simple beanies (with a pompom, a rainbow stripe, a top knot, a fair isle pattern and a bow)
animal hats (fox, panda, bear)
food hats (apple, watermelon, pumpkin)
quirky hats (elf-style, square with tassels, bonnet, cat ears and a pixie bonnet). 

The book features:
Clear instructions and simple patterns.
As babies vary so much in size, each design can be made in three sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 12–24 months.
The yarns recommended are all hypoallergenic, washable and with some elasticity, to help the hats keep their shape.
The hats use relatively small amounts of yarn so are ideal for quick, portable projects.
Perfect for thoughtful gifts.

The book includes clear-cut depictions of basic techniques and patterns, and the author offers options that are sure to give recipients a special keepsake. There are some fun stitches too that add texture to otherwise straightforward designs. Her colorful projects also utilize tassels or playful brims for a delightful touch. She also presents fresh takes on Cabbage Patch Kids with produce-themed hats that include a design of an apple, pumpkin, and more.

This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, ideal for knitting on the go!

Published by Search Press
 64 Pages | 5-9/10 x 8-1/5 | ISBN 9781782219767

Knit your favorite flower and more, with 20 gorgeous projects to choose from.

This collection of beautiful blooms will give you something colorful all year round. Why not knit a bunch of flowers for every season, starting with a bouquet of poinsettia for Christmas?

There are 20 projects to choose from including: an intricate peony; a colorful freesia; a delicate viola; the iconic English rose; and the distinctive Scotch thistle.

The mix of shapes and yarns brings a bright splash of colour and the use of different textures and techniques to create both flat and 3D flowers is very appealing.

Make wonderfully tactile gifts featuring a whole range of flora, or just pick and choose your favorites.

Published by Search Press
 64 Pages | 5-9/10 x 8-1/5 | ISBN 9781800920873

Break the rules. Knit outside the lines!

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep.

Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.

Easy Knitting for Kids is the perfect guide for all beginner knitters, with 35 easy, vibrant projects that they will love to make.

To start youngsters off, there is a basic techniques section that covers every knitting technique they will need to know, as well as handy information about the yarns, needles, and stitches. The book is then divided into four fun chapters, and each project has easy-to-read instructions, step-by-step artworks, and a difficulty level of 1, 2, or 3, to help children develop their budding skills. In Stylish Knits, they’ll find adorable little bow hair clips and decorative buttons, a panda hat, fingerless gloves, a keyring charm, and lots more. Cozy Knits has pretty mouse mittens, an earflap hat, and a cowl, while Home Knits features fun ideas for children’s bedrooms, such as a heart pillow and a caterpillar doorstop. Fun Knits has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things they’ll love to make, such as an alien plush, a rag doll, and a doctor’s stethoscope.

Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation, Summer Lee shares her knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors.

Sock projects are universally loved by knitters, but popular knitting creator Summer Lee has turned this favorite pastime topsy turvy with designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up. The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to improve their sock skills, and anyone who wants to fill their knitting needles—and sock drawers—with jazzy colors and new designs.

Build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting. First, start with the humble-but-mighty Basic Sock, then try more complicated patterns for lace socks, cabled socks, socks with Estonian Inlay, and socks done in stranded knitting. You’ll be able to sample 18 fresh and zippy patterns, plus new variations on favorite designs! The Sock Project is a joyful Starburst-color explosion for adventurous knitters everywhere.

Socks continue to be a favorite project of knitters, but “single sock syndrome” — losing interest in knitting that second sock after the first one is done — is the perpetual dilemma. Knit 2 Socks in 1 introduces a distinctive new method that will appeal to sock knitters of all levels as the simplest, most accessible way yet developed to knit two socks at a time. This innovative technique begins with making the first sock’s cuff. The knitter can then relax and knit a long tube, which makes up the main body of both socks. With the help of a lifeline (scrap yarn that is threaded through stitches to hold them in place), the knitter can easily separate the long tube into two socks. The heels and toes are worked with a simple two-row repeat and are finished with a “hat closure,” a novice knitting technique often used to close the tops of hats. Much like choosing an alternate ending in a classic “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, the knitter can choose from 21 different sock styles, featuring a wide range of stitch patterns, design elements, levels of difficulty, and sizes ranging from child to adult. Knit 2 Socks in 1 is a tried-and-true sock-knitting technique that allows knitters from all backgrounds to join in on the fun.

Knit two socks at a time, while working from the toe up! In this delightful guide, Melissa Morgan-Oakes shares her revolutionary knitting technique that allows you to try on the socks as you work, avoid running out of yarn, and steer clear of the dreaded Kitchener stitch to finish off the toes. You can apply this exciting new technique to absolutely any sock pattern to help you to knit fabulous, perfectly formed pairs of socks for the whole family.

Knitting one sock is fun and rewarding, but finishing its partner can become a chore that leaves well-intentioned knitters suffering from “second sock syndrome.” With this two-at-a-time technique you can easily finish a full pair of socks on the same day. Step-by-step photographs illustrate how to cast on and knit two socks together on one long circular needle, whatever the pattern or shape. Lonely, abandoned single socks are now a thing of the past!

A guide to crafting knitted gifts, including scarves, sweaters, socks, and mittens, from master knitter and bestselling author Wendy Bernard

An exciting book from Wendy Bernard, Knitted Gifts for All Seasons is packed with 30 new garments and accessories. Projects are organized by season and range from cozy slippers, mittens, and a pom-pom wreath to Fair Isle yoke-neck sweaters for the whole family. Embracing the full calendar year and a wide spectrum of reasons to gift knits, each project captures the season’s essence through color scheme and project type, resulting in a well-rounded and unique book.

Some patterns include simple non-knitting embellishments like embroidery, needle-felting, and crocheted edging options, offering additional appeal to makers. Bernard has a keen understanding of today’s knitter and understands the desire to “make any project your own,” and in turn, provides numerous ways to customize and personalize. Knitted Gifts for All Seasons is sure to be a book that readers return to again and again for ideas.

Includes color photographs

Knit sweaters to LIVE in!

Comfy pullover? Jacket cardigan? Weekend hoodie? Fitted turtleneck? Think of those sweaters you wear most often, the favorites you reach for again and again because they make you feel both confident and comfortable. Now imagine them hand knitted in soft, beautiful yarns in the colors of your choice.

Each of the designs in this book is a versatile type of sweater everyone should own—all knit in classic stitches and featuring added details to make them unique. Sizes range from XS to XXL. Knitting tutorials and detailed instructions make the patterns easy to follow, so grab your needles and some gorgeous yarn and start filling your wardrobe with sweaters you’ll reach for again and again. With the 20 patterns in Essential Knit Sweaters, you will create the sweater collection of your dreams!

Ponchos and capes are so easy to wear! They don't slip and slide like shawls can; just toss one over a basic tee and you are ready to go and look anything but basic. They go with nearly anything and can be dressed up or down as you please. Add in the fun of knitting a variety of styles, textures, and stitch patterns in a plethora of gorgeous yarns and colors, and these projects become irresistible. With 30 designs to choose from, each unique in it's own way, you can transform your look with a few stylish knits!

Knitted Menagerie provides 30 easy-to-follow knitting patterns for an eclectic array of animals. Within the pages of this bright and fun book, you'll find 30 adorable animals to knit, ranging from sealife to birds, insects to mammals. You'll find everyone's favourites, including a lion, an elephant, blue whale, meerkats and a llama. The patterns vary in complexity, ensuring there's something for everyone. Complete beginners or more experienced knitters can be reassured by the comprehensive illustrated techniques section provided. Packed with fun and enticing photography that shows each of the projects from different angles, this book is sure to delight the knitter and the lucky receiver of these gorgeous, knitted creatures. AUTHOR: Sarah Keen works as a freelance pattern designer and finds calculating rows and stitches challenging, but fascinating. She is experienced in designing knitted toys for children and also enjoys writing patterns for charity. This is Sarah's tenth book for GMC Publications. Sarah lives in Ceredigion, Wales, UK. SELLING POINTS: Projects are safe, durable, and made from readily available yarn Suitable for beginners through to experienced knitters Plenty of bright, fun photographs of the animals throughout the book, including a dedicated gallery section 30 brand new patterns with favourite animals as well as the more unusual and exotic Latest knitting book from best-selling author Sarah Keen 50 photographs, 30 illustrations

Make the most of that stash of yarn that so many of us have lurking in a cupboard or drawer with this exciting collection of patterns.

Each fun project uses between 2 and 4 balls of yarn to create something delightful for your home, to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself.
Suitable for different levels of knitting expertise, there's something to suit every knitter and every stash.
Projects include: beanie hat, baby booties, blanket, mug hug, scarf and hot water bottle cover.

Knitting for All: Kids Knit is a stylish and aspirational book containing age and stage appropriate knitting techniques and patterns. The projects enable children to learn the basics of knitting and start creating simple items very quickly. Kids Knit has beautiful photography, knitting jokes and activities and attractive illustrations. The start of each level contains photographed step-by-step tutorials covering new skills to make learning straightforward.

Knitted Farm Friends is an adorable collection of farm animals bursting with character, complete with clothes and accessories.

Needles at the ready for the latest book from talented knitting designer Sarah Keen.  Her detailed techniques, abbreviations and knitting conversions will allow you to create with confidence.

20 easy-to-follow knitting patterns, suitable for all abilities
Comprehensive illustrated techniques section
Colorful gallery showcasing each animal
Perfect as a special giftfor a child, animal lover or simply to add to your own personal collection.  Projects include: hen, rooster, pheasant, goose, turkey and bee.

Here's the book we all need!

My latest knitting book, InstaKnits for Baby, is 1 collection of 30 fresh, easy-to-knit, and social media-worthy projects for the adorable littles in our lives, from newborns to 24 months of age. Only have 5 hours? 10? 15? No problem! Even more exciting, nearly half of them take less than five hours to stitch.

To make the book easy to use, the projects are arranged in chapters based on the time commitment needed to finish them. You can tackle most of these designs using only basic knitting skills, but if something looks unfamiliar, refer to the handy Resources section in the back of the book. Photos demonstrate nearly every technique from the cast-on to the bind-off and all the fun stuff in between.