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Sewnsewmom Advanced Beginner Member since 7/31/08 Posts: 780	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/9/11 11:45 PM I am looking for some kind of knitting book that would help me to learn how to go from a beginner knitter to a more advanced beginner knitter. All I have made in the past are scarves. And that's about it. Oh yes the dishcloth. That is true. I've tried reading knitting patterns. But I just don't understand most of it. Sewing, I can get more easily. I guess that I am thinking of Diana Rupp's Sew Everything Workshop. She teaches the nuts and bolts of sewing, plus a number of projects. Any ideas? For some reason, with the cold weather I am wanting to knit. Thanks! -- Edited on 12/9/11 11:47 PM --
kathyann Intermediate ME USA Member since 9/24/05 Posts: 78	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/10/11 6:02 AM I really like Sally Melville's books The Knit Stitch and The Purl Stitch. Nice projects, user friendly.
Margaret   Intermediate GERMANY Member since 11/4/02 Posts: 528	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/10/11 8:25 AM I second the Sally Melville recommendation. She explains the common abbreviations, and there are sections in the back on finishing techniques needed both for the projects in the book, and also in general for a lot of other knitting patterns.
koo104 Advanced WA USA Member since 1/25/04 Posts: 417	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 12/10/11 1:48 PM There are so many offerings, it really helps to look through the books everyone has a different way of learning. I would see if you can borrow some from te library before buying. Also the website knittinghelp.com is really helpful.
ItzMePenny Intermediate CA USA Member since 12/31/05 Posts: 164	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/10/11 2:10 PM I'll second the Sally Melville, The Knitting Experience: Book 1 The Knit Stitch and Book 2 The Purl Stitch for learning; then graduate to the other books in the series that will teach what you're interested in. Besides teaching you to knit, there are great, wearable patterns in the books. ------ PennyZ
Sewnsewmom Advanced Beginner Member since 7/31/08 Posts: 780	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/10/11 2:47 PM Thank you everybody! I found the Sally Melville books on the library website! Also thank you for the website. I will have to go and check it out.
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6935	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewnsewmom Like this post Date: 12/10/11 4:52 PM I find the TV show on PBS Knit & Crochet Now ... or previously titled Knit & Crochet Today helpful. You can also buy the DVD's of the show online & they have e-newsletter updates they send for free. .... I learned to do socks at our local yarn shop. Once you get the basic how to down then you can make more on your own. I went for 5 weeks & then a follow up class for 2 more sessions for those who had to relearn the "heel". .... I hope this helps. Some yarn shops also have "Free" classes when you buy their patterns. I have learned some that way too. ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + ..one month down .. 6 weeks more to go.. They are healing. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 5/8/13 smile
jlg   Intermediate TN USA Member since 3/5/03 Posts: 139	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/8/12 11:21 AM I'm late to this topic, but I wanted to add that I think that you will like the Sally Melville books. I learned to knit with The Knitting Experience. Once you get past knit and purl, I also recommend Nancy Wiseman's The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques. I probably pull this out more than any other knitting book that own (and I own a lot). There are chapters on Cast On's, Increases, Decreases, Selvages, Bind Offs, Seams, Picking Up Stitches, Borders, and Buttonholes
tg33 Beginner IRELAND Member since 11/11/08 Posts: 951	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/9/12 7:34 AM I don't know the books recommended above, but I can suggest a few. First of all, go see what your library has and borrow as much of them as you can, this is a good way to see who's style of teaching/writing suits you. I like the stitch n bitch books, I thought they were funny but very accurate about how to do things. Aimed at beginner level, but plenty of good advice for knitters of all levels, and fun to read. I also like the Vogue Complete Knitting book (or whatever it's called). It's more of a plain book that lists a lot of different techniques, but if it suits you the information is clear and accurate. It has a few patterns, but most of it is information on techniques. I use this book a lot though. ------ Reading from Europe
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6935	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewnsewmom Like this post Date: 1/9/12 9:27 AM I find the patterns by Carol Anderson.... Cottage Creations in Iowa also good. They have a fairly good explanation & illustration of the steps needed to complete the patterns. Also they are not real pricey at about $7 each & the paperback books are well made to use many times & have margins to make notes in. ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + ..one month down .. 6 weeks more to go.. They are healing. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 5/8/13 smile

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