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Erika Knight’s 750 Knitting Stitches: The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible
Erika Knight is a renowned designer of knit and crochet wear who’s on a mission to inspire by simplifying and communicating her love of knitting and crocheting.
Contains creative new stitches. Stunning, clear and helpful photos. Exhaustive. Instructions and pictures are easy to understand.
Repeats a lot of information from Harmony Guides.
Stitch guide
All stitches
750 stitches
Info not provided
288 pages, hardcover
Best Value
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop
Elizabeth Zimmermann was a master knitter who sure knew her onions. A revered name for all lovers of the knitting enterprise, she encouraged unbridled creativity with patterns.
Features Elizabeth’s popular designs and EPS. Carefully and thoughtfully put together. Helpful for all experience levels. Teaches the concepts and fundamentals.
Makes most sense with the accompanying videos.
Workshop
Sweaters; lace
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5 projects
129 pages, hardcover, paperback
Lesley Stanfield’s Encyclopedia Of Knitting Techniques
Lesley Stanfield is a seasoned knitter and lover of crochet, with a long list of bestselling books on both subjects to her credit; she’s also been a longstanding knitting editor.
Beautiful visual guide. Alphabetically organized format. Clear instructions. Easy to use and understand. Inspiring and educational.
Doesn’t quite exhaust its subject matter.
Visual guide
. All knits
250 patterns
Info not provided
160 pages, hardcover
Ann Budd’s The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns
Ann Budd is a great teacher of the time-honored craft of knitting with a rich background in the art. She takes pleasure in helping others approach knitting in their own unique way.
Lots of detailed instructions. Sturdy spiral binding. Convenient. Teaches the basics of knitting. Teaches you to create your own unique pattern.
Not enough info on decorative knitting e.g., lace, ribbing, etc.
Guide book
Edgings and finishes
350 patterns
8 designs
96 pages, spiral, ebook
Susan B. Anderson's Kids' Knitting Workshop
Susan Anderson is an accomplished knitter with multiple awards. Her prowess and passion shine through her works, earning her the respect and following of countless knitters worldwide.
Contains 17 progressively difficult projects. Step-by-step guide with clear illustrations. Great for learners of all ages.
Could do with more info on sizing.
Guide book for kids
Progressive difficulty level
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17 projects
96 pages, spiral, Kindle