Knitting books

I've used an idea from smariek knits, but have changed the list of knitting books to include those I have or want, and have put the books into categories. I've also added quite a few British books.

Those in bold are in my library, those starred are on my wishlist. Strikethroughs are those I don't want.

Basics

1. Stitch 'n Bitch Handbook: Instructions, Patterns, and Advice for a New Generation of Knitters by Debbie Stoller


2. Stitch 'n Bitch Nation (Paperback) by Debbie Stoller


3. Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes by Elizabeth Zimmermann


4. **Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmermann


5. Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann


6. Knitting from the Top by Barbara G. Walker


7. **The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann


8. Sweater Workshop by Jacqueline Fee


9. Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmermann


10. How to Knit: The Definitive Knitting Course Complete with Step-by-step Techniques, Stitch Libraries and Projects for Your Home and Family


11. Step-by-step Knitting Workbook: All the Techniques and Guidance You Need to Knit Successfully, Including Over 20 Projects by Debbie Bliss


12. The Knitting Experience: Book 1: The Knit Stitch (The Knitting Experience) by Sally Melville


13. The Knitting Experience: Book 2: The Purl Stitch (Knitting Experience Series) by Sally Melville


14. Classic by Erika Knight




Chatty

15. **Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures by Kay Gardiner


16. Yarn Harlot: The Secret Life of a Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee


17. Wendy Knits: My Never-Ending Adventures in Yarn by Wendy D. Johnson


18. At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee


19. Knitting Rules!: The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee


20. **Knit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting Fun by Tracey Ullman


21. Not Tonight Darling, I'm Knitting by Betty Hosegood
    
    

    Techniques

22. Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch


23. **Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns by Nancy Bush


24. Knitting on the Road: Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitter by Nancy Bush


25. The Knitters Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie M. Wiseman
    The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask by Margaret Radcliffe


26. Modular Knits: New Techniques for Today's Knitters by Iris Schreier


27. Knitting Beyond the Edge: Cuffs and Collars*Necklines*Hems*Closures - The Essential Collection of Decorative Finishes by Nicky Epstein


28. **Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers


29. The Knitting Experience: Book 3: Color (The Knitting Experience) by Sally Melville


30. Sally Melville Styles: A Unique and Elegant Approach to Your Yarn Collection
31. Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters by Jane Crowfoot


32. Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys and Arans


33. Folk Shawls Cheryl Oberle


34. Folk Socks Nancy Bush


35. Folk Vests Cheryl Oberle


36. Stahmans Shawls and Scarves Myrna Stahman



Designer patterns



37. **Cables Untangled: An Exploration of Cable Knitting by Melissa Leapman
    Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby


38. Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters by Donna Druchunas


39. Lace Style: Traditional to Innovative, 21 Inspired Designs to Knit by Pam Allen
    A Gathering of Lace by Meg Swansen


40. Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature by Norah Gaughan and Thayer Allyson Gowdy


41. Fitted Knits by Stefanie Japel


42. Twinkles Big City Knits by Wenlan Chia


43. Knitting Color: Design Inspiration from Around the World by Brandon Mably and Kaffe Fassett


44. Yarnplay by Lisa Shobhana Mason


45. Knitting With Balls: A Hands-On Guide to Knitting for the Modern Man by Michael Del G. Walker


46. Vintage Knits: 30 Stunning Knitwear Designs Inspired by Original Postwar Patterns by Sarah Dallas


47. Big Girl Knits by Jillian Moreno




Stitch libraries



48. Knitting Techniques - Volume 1 (Harmony Guides) by Harmony Guide Staff


49. 450 Knitting Stitches - Volume 2 (Harmony Guides)


50. 440 More Knitting Stitches - Volume 3 (Harmony Guides) by Harmony Guide Staff


51. 250 Creative Knitting Stitches - Volume 4 (Harmony Guides) by Harmony Guide Staff


52. 220 Aran Stitches and Patterns - Volume 5 (Harmony Guides) by Harmony Guide Staff


53. Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns by Inc. Sterling Publishing Co.


54. A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker


55. A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara


56. Charted Knitting Designs: A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker


57. A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker




Quick and easy



58. One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet by Leigh Radford


59. **One-Skein Wonders by Judith Durant


60. **Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson


61. **25 Bags to Knit: Beautiful Bags in Stylish Colours by Emma King


62. **Easy Knitted Accessories by Jeanette Trotman


63. Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas by Melanie Falick and Ericka McConnell


64. Blankets and Throws to Knit: Patterns and Piecing Instructions for 100 Knitted Squares by Debbie Abrahams




Knitting novels




65. Died in the Wool: A Knitting Mystery by Mary Kruger


66. Knit One, Kill Two (Knitting Mystery) by Maggie Sefton


67. Needled to Death (Knitting Mysteries) by Maggie Sefton


68. The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs


69. The Knitting Circle: A Novel by Ann Hood


70. A Deadly Yarn: A Knitting Mystery by Maggie Sefton

Knitting: A Novel by Anne Bartlett

71. The Shop On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber


72. Knitting Under the Influence by Claire LaZebnik


73. A Good yarn by Debbie Macomber