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Knitting Basics

Tempted to try knitting for the first time? We have plenty of great books and ebooks to make it an easy skill to learn. Just think of all the fun things you can make for yourself, your family and friends, or even to donate to a good cause.

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  • The Knitting Book

    Over 250 Step-by-step Techniques

    Haffenden, Vikki,
    The ultimate knitting guide using contemporary yarns and colors to perfect your skills with hundreds of step-by-step techniques.
    Book, 2019New York : DK Pub., [2019]. — 746.432 Ha
  • 60 Quick Knits for Beginners

    Easy Projects for New Knitters in 220 Superwash From Cascade Yarns

    60 Quick Knits for Beginners is an essential volume for every novice knitter and anyone picking up needles for the first time! Offering a wide array of creative techniques and attractive patterns, this entry in the beloved 60 Quick Knits series is…
    Book, 2018New York : Sixth&Spring Books, [2018] — 746.432 Si
  • Guys Knit

    the Instruction Manual : for the Man With Nothing to Prove

    Taylor, Nathan,
    The perception of knitting is still very much that it is a female pursuit. The author wants to show that the ability to create complex and beautiful objects from two sticks and some string is actually incredibly well suited to the traditional…
    Book, 2018Newbury Park, California : Haynes, [2018]. — 746.432 Ta
  • Vogue Knitting

    the Ultimate Knitting Book

    An updated knitting reference offers an expanded library of stitches; sections on new favorite techniques; dozens of projects for hats, mittens, gloves, socks, and shawls; and revised chapters on finishing and garment care.
    Book, 2018New York : Sixth & Spring Books, [2018] — 746.432 Vo
  • Give a stylish finish to your knitted garments and accessories with this essential compendium of knitting know-how. Over 350 tips, techniques, and secrets are explained and illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs and diagrams. Discover how…
    Book, 2017New York : St. Martin's Griffin, [2017]. — 746.432 Ba
  • Knits in a Day

    40 Quick Knits to Cast on and Complete in Three Hours or Less

    Knitting a beautiful scarf, hat, or gloves doesn’t have to take weeks, or even days! In Knits in a Day, there are 40 patterns you can finish in a matter of hours. Whether you need a last-minute gift or encounter unexpected weather for your outdoor…
    Book, 2017Lanham : Stackpole Books, an imprint of Globe Pequot, Trade Division of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2017] — 746.432 De
  • 60 Quick Knits for Little Kids

    Playful Knits for Sizes 2-6 in Pacific and Pacific Chunky From Cascade Yarns

    Knitters will love making these 60 adorable garments and accessories—and little kids will love wearing and using them! Every project is stylish, playful, and practical, from a Cat Hat with pointy ears, button eyes, and an embroidered face to a…
    Book, 2016New York : Sixth&Spring Books, [2016]. — 746.432 Si
  • Knitter's Know-how

    127 Techniques Every Knitter Needs to Know

    Sease, Cap,
    Baffled by buttonholes? Perplexed by pockets? Stumped by seams? Cap Sease, knitting expert and author of the best-selling Cast On, Bind Off, will help you start— and finish— like a pro. Learn different ways to join balls of yarn or weave in ends,…
    Book, 2016Bothell, WA : Martingale, [2016] — 746.432 Se
  • Learn How to Knit With 50 Squares

    for Beginners and Up, a Unique Approach to Learning to Knit

    Lam, Che,
    Never thought that YOU could knit? Well, with Learn How to Knit with 50 Squares, you will discover all the essential skills that you need, one stitch at a time. Learn a new stitch by knitting a square, following a clear step-by-step tutorial and…
    Book, 2016New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2016. — 746.432 La
  • Looking for the perfect book on knitting? It's right here in The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting, 2nd Edition. This stitch guide is the ultimate knitting reference! A comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of knitting, you'll be making…
    Book, 2015Minneapolis, MN : Creative Publishing international, [2015] — 746.432 Hu