Check out these five new knitting books that are releasing this summer! From knit animals to rompers, these books are excellent additions to your knitting library.
A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting: A complete step-by-step course
Paperback – May 10, 2022
by Tracey Lord
From the publisher: If you would like to start knitting, or if you know the basics but would like to learn the more complex skills of shaping, lace patterns, and colorwork, then A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting is for you. Starting at the very beginning with casting on, garter stitch, and binding off, the 20 workshops take you through different stitches and techniques, with color artworks to show you how everything is done. At the end of every workshop there is a project to make which is designed to put what you have learned so far into practice. As you progress through the workshops, you will also learn how to read patterns, join pieces, and knit in the round. The projects include a table runner made up of squares knitted in garter stitch, a child’s sweater with intarsia design, a messenger purse with cable patterns, and a textured throw with bobbles and fringing. There is an introductory section on tools and materials, and there’s also a handy stitch reference guide in case you want to refresh your memory.
- $21.99
- Publisher: CICO Books (May 10, 2022)
- Language: English
- Paperback: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 1800651112
- ISBN-13: 978-1800651111
Knitted Wild Animal Friends: Over 40 knitting patterns for wild animal dolls, their clothes and accessories (Knitted Animal Friends, 2)
Paperback – May 10, 2022
by Louise Crowther
From the publisher: After the success of Knitted Animal Friends, Louise has created knitting patterns for 12 new, wild animals including a zebra, elephant, lion, tiger, chimpanzee, sloth, koala, bear, hippopotamus, panda, giraffe and even a rhinoceros – all with their own distinct personal style! The animal dolls all have the same basic body shape and size so that all of the outfits are interchangeable (they also work for the dolls in Knitted Animal Friends too), so you can mix and match your favourites.
- $24.99
- Publisher: David & Charles (May 10, 2022)
- Language: English
- Paperback: 128 pages
- ISBN-10: 1446309088
- ISBN-13: 978-1446309087
Vivian Hoxbro’s Knitting Handbook: 8 Schools of Modular Knitting
Hardcover – May 24, 2022
by Vivian Hoxbro
From the publisher: Domino knitting has taken the crafting world by storm, with its flexible modular structure—easy-to-join squares, combined and recombined—and boundless design potential. Now, Vivian Høxbro, a Danish knitting expert with decades of design experience, takes the principles of domino knitting and applies them anew, with striking, dynamic results. Dive into quick, straightforward lessons for knitting endlessly adaptable design elements, one for each of eight classic, fundamental shapes that can be worked in repeating rows to create just about anything. From stripes to squares, circles to shells, learn the basic shaping technique with a practice swatch, and then test your skills with dramatic designs, including jackets, vests, shawls, scarves, pillow covers, and more! Includes step-by-step instructions for each fundamental shape, with accompanying full-color photographs.
- $29.99
- Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (May 24, 2022)
- Language: English
- Hardcover: 194 pages
- ISBN-10: 164601135X
- ISBN-13: 978-1646011353
Playtime Rompers to Knit: 25 Cute Comfy Patterns for Babies plus 2 Matching Doll Rompers
Paperback – June 1, 2022
by Jessica Anderson
From the publisher: Jessica Anderson has outdone herself with these 25 patterns for the most adorable baby rompers you will ever see, in characters and animals including a giraffe, elephant, pumpkin, and ballerina, as well as colorful and striped designs for everyday wear. These outfits are both comfortable for baby and practical (easy to take on and off) for the busy parent. Patterns for two special rompers for your child’s favorite doll are also included. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, you can start with a basic romper and then learn to add stripes, bum pockets, and hoods. Take it to the next level and add ears, tails, and other embellishments for a variety of animal designs. All instructions are clear and concise, so even a novice knitter can complete these rompers with ease. The only question is, which one will you knit first?
- $24.95
- Publisher : Stackpole Books (June 1, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 144 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0811739481
- ISBN-13 : 978-0811739481
Quick and Easy Knits: 100 little knitting projects to make
Paperback – June 7, 2022
by Search Press Studio
From the publisher: This fabulous book brings together 100 of the best knitting projects from the best-selling Twenty to Make series. With contributions from top knitting designers and best-selling authors, these fun designs are quick and easy to make, and include stylish hats, headbands, wrist warmers and scarves, cute baby booties, flowers, fruit, mug hugs, phone socks, teddies and festive decorations. Whether you are on a budget and want to make a quick and quirky gift for a friend, or wish to indulge in a special treat for yourself, you will discover a treasure trove of ideas within this book that you simply won’t be able to resist knitting.
- $14.95
- Publisher : Search Press (June 7, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1800920938
- ISBN-13 : 978-1800920934