With the holidays behind us and summer in the far off distance, it’s a time for being cozy inside. Sure we love reading, watching our tv shows and movie nights in, but how about making something to beat the winter boredom? Why not try your hand at knitting? Here is a wonderful selection of knitting books for beginners and pros alike:
★ Boutique ★
The Joy of Sox: 30+ must-knit designs by Linda Kopp
Hip Knit Hats: 40 Fabulous Designs by Cathy Carron
French Girl Knits: Innovative Techniques, Romantic Details, and Feminine Designs by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
Glam Knits: 25 Designs For Luxe Yarns by Stefanie Jape
Boutique Knits: 20+ Must-Have Accessories by Laura Irwin
★ Punk ★
Knockdown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track by Toni Carr
DomiKNITrix: Whip Your Knitting Into Shape by Jennifer Stafford
AntiCraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister by Renee Rigdon
Pretty in Punk: 25 Punk, Rock, and Goth Knitting Projects by Alyce Benevide
★ Fantasy ★
Vampire Knits: Projects to Keep You Knitting from Twilight to Dawn by Genevieve Miller
Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel
Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After by A. Stewart-Guinee
★ Portable ★
Pints and Purls: Portable Projects for the Social Knitter by Karida Collins
Take-Along Knitting: 20+ Easy Portable Projects from Your Favorite Authors by Editors of North Light Books
★ Internet Favorites ★
Brave New Knits: 26 Projects and Personalities from the Knitting Blogosphere by Julie Turjoman
★ Babies ★
Natural Nursery Knits: Twenty Handknit Projects for the New Baby by Erika Knight
Vintage Knits for Modern Babies by Hadley Fierlinger
Itty-Bitty Nursery by Susan B. Anderson
Itty-Bitty Hats: cute and cuddly caps to knit for babies and toddlers by Susan B. Anderson
★ Gift Ideas ★
KnitWit: 20 Projects for Beginners and Seasoned Knitters by Katie Boyette
Big Book of Knitted Monsters, The: Mischievous, Lovable Toys by Rebecca Danger
Knitting Mochimochi: 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi by Anna Hrachovec
Amigurumi Knits: Patterns for 20 Cute Mini Knits by Hansi Singh
Gifted: Lovely Little Things to Knit and Crochet by Mags Kandis
Itty-Bitty Toys: How to Knit Animals, Dolls, and Other Playthings for Kids by Susan B. Anderson
You’re going to knock your friend’s socks off when you tell them you made it yourself instead of bought it on beloved etsy! Happy Knitting!
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Would you like to teach a knitting & crochet class? We are looking for kind, patient instructors for a class this fall. Please contact Debra Dudek at ddudek@fountaindale.org for more information .
– Sabrina
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