Knit Lit

Knitting Pearls: Writers Writing About Knitting

by Multiple, W.W. Norton & Company

www.wwnorton.com

Knitting is known to be a soothing and relaxing activity, and in Knitting Pearls: Writers Writing About Knitting, two dozen authors come together to write about its healing powers. Writers like Jodi Picoult and yarn gurus like Jared Flood tell stories about everything from converting religions to falling in love; this book combines beautiful anecdotes about knitting your way to happiness with patterns to work up along the way. If the heartwarming stories don’t entice you, projects from companies like Purl Soho and Churchmouse Yarns will.

Hardcover, 272 Pages, $25.95, 978-0393246087

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Knitting Reimagined: An Innovative Approach to Structure and Shape with 25 Breathtaking Projects

by Nicky Epstein, Potter Craft

www.crownpublishing.com/imprint/potter-craft

Gather all the things you associate with knitting and throw them out the window. Knitting Reimagined was created to challenge the way the world views knitting. How? By offering a selection of 25 sophisticated patterns for sweaters, jackets, and accessories all designed by best-selling author Nicky Epstein. Each modern project showcases clever ways for construction and detailing. While the techniques involved in each project are simple, the results are surprising. For any knitter looking for projects with a twist on the traditional, give this a try.

Hardcover, 176 Pages, $29.99, 978-0385346252

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Knitting Rugs: 39 Traditional, Contemporary, Innovative Designs

by Nola A. Pietz, Linda Heidbreder, Stackpole Books

www.amazon.com/Knitting-Rugs-Traditional-Contemporary-Innovative/dp/0811712516

Knitting isn’t just for accessories. There are plenty of home décor items perfect for your yarn and a pair of needles, including knit rugs. Inside Knitting Rugs, you’ll find a collection of more than 30 original, creative designs. Dabble in a variety of techniques with each pattern, including i-cords, modular knitting and knitting with repurposed materials. Each project is easy to make and quick to knit, making this book ideal for knitters who enjoy projects that provide instant gratification. Explore the incorporation of crocheting, applique and weaving into your knitting with the inspiring patterns in this book.

, 112 Pages, $25.99, 978-0811712514

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Knitting Short Rows: Techniques for Great Shapes & Angles

by Jennifer Dassau, Interweave

http://www.interweave.com/

No matter what skill level you are at with knitting, pro tips like the ones from Knitting Short Rows: Techniques for Great Shapes & Angles can help take your designs up a notch. In particular, the five techniques taught here for creating short rows will help you become even more adept at those tricky angles and fitted shapes that set your sweaters and knitted clothing apart. With instructions for mastering the techniques and then patterns to test them out on, this collection is one of the most useful how-to books you can find.

Paperback, 144Pages, $20.48, 978-1632502582

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Knitting Stashbusters: 25 Great Ways to Use up Your Yarn Leftovers of One Ball or Less

by Fiona Goble

www.amazon.com/Knitting-Stashbusters-great-ways-leftovers/dp/1782498354/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=knitting&qid=1576850682&s=books&sr=1-15

Release date: February 11, 2020

This year, make it your resolution to clean up your yarn stash! All you need are your needles and the 25 stashbusters in this upcoming release. Make a festive garland to add a pop of whimsy to your home. Or whip up some trendy storage pots or pencil cases — you can even make your own custom cottage doorstop. And once you’ve reduced the size of your yarn leftovers, what better excuse to buy more yarn!

Paperback, 96Pages, $14.95, 1782498354

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Knitting with Beads

by Fiona Morris, Crowood Press

www.amazon.com/Knitting-Beads-Fiona-Morris/dp/1785005073/ref=sr_1_26?keywords=knitting&qid=1559940126&s=books&sr=1-26

There are so many ways to knit with beads, beyond just adding them to the bottom of a scarf. Inside Knitting With Beads, knitters will find a contemporary guide to a traditional technique that covers how to create a completely beaded fabric, how to make beaded lace, adding beads while you knit by using a crochet hook and more. Watch your confidence grow in bead knitting as you work your way through this instructional book that features practice projects in addition to step-by-step techniques.

Hardcover, 192Pages, $30.82 (special pre-order price), 978-1785005077

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Knitting with Beads Made Easy: Simple Techniques, Handy Shortcuts, and 60 Fabulous Projects

by Liv Asplund and Jane Asprusten, Trafalgar Square Books

www.amazon.com/Knitting-Beads-Made-Easy-Techniques/dp/1570768498/ref=sr_1_22?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1518635096&sr=1-22&keywords=knitting

Knitting with beads seems daunting at first, but this new book will guide you every step of the way. Whether you want to add pearls to a knit purse or glittering glass to your latest glove pattern, you’ll learn to how to add some bling to your knitting with ease. Knitters old and new will appreciate the straightforward technique and be itching to start adding beads to everything.

Paperback, 152Pages, $24.95, 978-1570768491

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Knitting Wizardry: 27 Spellbinding Projects

by Amy Clarke Moore, Interweave

www.amazon.com/Knitting-Wizardry-27-Spellbinding-Projects-ebook/dp/B00NQF0L3W

Calling all magic lovers and fans of all things fantastic, this collection of 27 projects is just for you. From the editors of the popular magazine Jane Austen Knits, these charming patterns allow the knitter to enter a world filled with intriguing yet classic garments. Make your own glamourous shawls fit for any ball; wander the woods in your cozy colorwork socks, mitts and hat; or whip up your own stunning cardigans and vests. You’ll even get to explore your dark side by whipping up more sinister projects, including dark cloaks and shimmering shrugs.

Paperback, 152 Pages, $22.99, 978-1620338483

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Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner

by Aneeta Patel, Herbert Press

www.amazon.com/Knitty-Gritty-Knitting-Absolute-Beginner/dp/1789940079/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=knitting&qid=1554396935&refinements=p_n_publication_date%3A1250228011&rnid=1250225011&s=books&sr=1-3

Learning to knit in this day and age might seem like an easy feat: there are so many resources to choose from, but that’s part of the problem — it’s overwhelming! This book simplifies the process by offering a single guide on learning to knit, covering everything you need to know from basic stitches to making your first project.

Paperback, 128Pages, $16.37, 978-1789940077

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Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods: 30 Engaging Designs for Beanies, Tams, Slouches, and More

by Diane Serviss, Stackpole Books

www.amazon.com/Knockout-Knit-Hats-Hoods-Engaging/dp/0811717666/ref=sr_1_13?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1531497906&sr=1-13&keywords=knit+books

 

The colder months are coming — they’re practically here. Which means now’s the perfect time to start knitting some lovely hat patterns to keep your ears warm against the bitter chill. Knockout Knit Hats and Hoods has a pattern for everything from beanies to hoods to slouches to tams, each with its own unique twist. Knock fall fashion out of the park with these amazing patterns under your belt!

The Red Vine Cabled Beanie from this book is a featured pattern in the October 2018 issue!

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  • Each comment will count as an entry, and one winner will be chosen at random after all the comments have been tallied.
  • The winner will be announced here on this blog post at the end of the day on October 31, 2018 as well as contacted by the email address provided. Comments posted after the announcement will not be counted.
  • Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada

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Paperback, 144Pages, , 978-0811717663

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