TOP 10 KNITTING REFERENCE BOOKS || EWE UNIVERSITY
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Hi Everyone! It's been a while, but I'm back with a requested video about my favorite knitting reference books.
LINKS TO THINGS I TALKED ABOUT:
Field Guide to Knitting amzn.to/2MI6gx8
Knitter's Dictionary amzn.to/30Jkb9u
Fearless Knitting Workbook amzn.to/2L2j7IH
Knitting Rules amzn.to/2NzQzYq
Custom Socks amzn.to/2zvKFiI
Knitting Answer Book amzn.to/2NBU28Z
Principles of Knitting amzn.to/327VlR5
Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book amzn.to/32e55cH
Cast On Bind Off (Cap Sease) amzn.to/2Hw92BD
Cast On Bind Off (Leslie Ann Bestor) amzn.to/2ZAlMBf
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If you are passionately curious and never get tired of learning new things, new skills, new ideas...I hope you enjoy watching my videos and learn something. Have a sparkly day!
My favorite source is UA-cam tutorials. My favorite books are Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Around, Cast On and Bind Off, and The Principles of Knitting.
Knitting without tears is a good book. I’ve had that one in my library for over 30 years!
Yes, I have that one, too. I'm kind of surprised there weren't any Elizabeth Zimmerman books that were mentioned in my poll.
Kristine Kelly me too!
It’s nice to see you back. As always, you produced such a thoughtful and polished episode. I appreciate your research. I’ve seen many of these but will be looking into some of the others. Cheers!
So glad to have you back! This was a wonderful, helpful show. I had fewer of the books than I would have guessed (given my bookcase full of knitting books!) but since I love the convenience of the small Cast On, Bind Off book, I will probably add the Field Guide and keep in my knitting back. I do think Principles of Knitting is a masterpiece so I'm glad it was on the list. Thanks again. This was a perfect back to school or fall video - except now all I want to do is peruse my books and try out some new things.
I have just read and really enjoyed "Knitting in Plain English" by Maggie Righetti. It's refreshing and straightforward, while also being positive and encouraging. It covers the essentials and is full of useful tips, even for experienced knitters, plus has some introductory patterns for newbies.
Hi Cynthia -- thanks for the recommendation. That sounds like a fabulous book that I'm going to look for. XO
I just want to thank you so much for your Fearless Knitting Workbook recommendation! I bought it last week and haven't left it down, I absolutely adore it!! I was struggling learning to knit (I am a crocheter) but this book is amazingly helpful. I have to know why things are done specific ways in order to learn something. This book is perfection and I would never have found it without your video! Thank you for all the work and research you do for us! You are so appreciated xx
Hi! It’s so good to see you again and I’m glad you had a good summer. Loved your reviews of these books. Thanks so much!
Hi Mary Sarah -- thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. XO
Welcome back! I have several of the books you mentioned but the first one I reach for is Readers Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. Brief, comprehensive, pictures for everything.
Great to see you back, Kristine. You have been missed! Enjoyed your comprehensive book reviews. Many I know and/or have, the rest I'll get busy searching for.
Hi Sarah -- thanks so much. It's great hearing from you. XO
What a delight to see you back. I’m so glad you had a good summer.
Thank you -- great to hear from you, too. XO
Good to see you back! Thanks for sharing all this info on knitting books.
Thanks, Joanne. I appreciate your support; thank you for watching! XO
Good to see you! Loved the countdown. I have several of the books. I enjoy those with lots of detail like The Principles of Knitting and the Vogue
Hi Ann -- so nice to hear from you. I'm glad you liked my video; thanks for watching! XO
I'm so glad you are back but also happy for you that you were able to take a break. I did the same thing and have just been "Catching Up" on everything the last week.
I appreciate you and your videos and wish you the best!
Hi Kathie -- so great to hear from you. Thanks so much for watching and for your support! XO
Good to see you again. Loved this exceptionally helpful video. As a newer knitter, this will be a great resource as I add to my skimpy knitting library. Thanks.
Hi Mary -- nice to hear from you. I'm glad you found the information useful. XO
So excited to see you back , Kristine ! Loved the video . I have the Vogue Knitting and The Knitting Answer Book . Have had the #1pick in my amazon cue . Will definitely purchase it now . That made me laugh when it turned up first choice ! Sparkle on , girl !!
Hi Liz -- thank you so much. It's great to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed it and are right on track with the most useful knitting books! :) Thank you for watching. XO
Another great, informative podcast! I feel good that I have most of those books, but would be hard to choose one favorite. So glad to see you back, Kristine!
Hi Ann -- great to hear from you. Thanks for your sweet comment and for watching. XO
so glad to see you back! What a great surprise!
Hi Nan! So nice to hear from you. Thanks for your sweet comment and for watching! XO
Love love love The Yarn Harlot’s Knitting Rules.
So happy to see you back!
Hi Tanya -- thank you. It's nice to hear from you! XO
So glad to have you back. This was great - my all time favorite is the Principles of Knitting - you are so right - it is an encyclopedia! Over the years I have gifted this book to several of my knitting friends and it’s always appreciated. I am going to add the Cast On - Bind Off to my library today. Thank you!
Hi Janice -- nice to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the video. What a great gift for your knitting friends! Yes, I think you will like the Cast On Bind Off book, too. XO
It’s great to see you back again with another informative video. I’m a new knitter - just over a year and I have the Knitter’s Dictionary from your previous recommendation. I now want to add some additional knitting reference books. Thanks Kristine.
Hi Leslie -- so nice to hear from you. I'm glad you found some books that will be helpful to you. Thanks for watching! XO
This was great! Thank you for this. I'm heading over to Amazon.
Happy to see you back on u-tube. My first knitting tutorial book I received from a friend was knitting for Dummies. That was a few years ago, but I still check back occasionally with it.
Hi Betty -- nice to hear from you, and thanks for the recommendation. The "Dummies" books always seem to be so helpful, no matter what the topic. XO
WOW !!!!! Its so nice to see you. Iv missed your videos.
Hi Sally --- thank you for the sweet comment. I missed you, too! XO
Welcome back! Terrific video. I use the Leslie Ann B. Version of cast on - I’m an experienced knitter but cast ons and bind offs are such a small part of knitting that refreshers are great. I do agree with the page turning in the midst of technique, but the small pocket size more than makes up for that. You didn’t mention my other faithful go-to, Knitter’s Handbook by Montse Stanley. If I could give it 50 stars, I would. My version says “Reader’s Digest Knitting Handbook - a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of handknitting”
Hi Laura -- great to hear from you. Yes, thanks for the recommendation for the Knitter's Handbook. And thank you for watching! XO
Thanks for all of your research. I'm going to check some of them out!!
Hi Kim -- that's great. Glad you found the information useful. Thanks for watching. XO
Glad to see you back!
Thanks, Lisa! XO
So good to see you again. Good to know all is well. I used to depend on the Reader's Digest of Complete Guide to Needlework, but when I got more involved with knitting I got the newest Vogue Knitting Guide and am glad I did. I am very selective on books of knitting since I don't have much room for any more books except on my phone. I also have the little Cast on Bind off by L. Bestor but it is an ebook. The other physical books I have: 2 books on sweaters; 3 on socks, which I refer to a lot; and 2 stitch dictionary books.
Hi Elise -- great to hear from you. Your knitting library sounds great, even if it is small. :)
So happy to have you back! You were missed. Sorry to hear about your cat but loved that you volunteer at an animal shelter! My go-to knitting book is The Principles of Knitting. But interested in the The Knitter's Dictionary. Thanks for this wonderful podcast.
Thank you so much. I'm heading over to the shelter this morning. :) Glad you enjoyed the video. XO
Nice to see back!
Hi Pamela, and thank you! XO
Hi Kristine :)
I'm glad you took the time to feel centred before uploading videos. It's sad to see your kitty pass but remember he continues to live on in your hearts & is waiting patiently to reunite with your family in heaven.♡
Your channel is a haven for the fibre craft community. And we appreciate all you do :)
So here's a hug with many happy thoughts as we welcome a beautiful Autumn.
#GodBless. Xx
The newest edition of Vogue Knitting is my favorite and one I go to. Enjoyed your list so much.
Thanks, Terry -- so happy to hear from you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video; thanks for watching! XO
Happy to see you back! I have been knitting now for 58 years. I used to follow patterns without questioning techniques. Now I need to understand why a technique is being used. My favorite book is The Knowledgeable Knitter by Margaret Radcliffe. Thanks for the review. I enjoy your podcast.
Hi Cheryl -- so nice to hear from you. Thanks for the book recommendation. Glad you enjoyed the video! XO
Lovely to see you, missed you over the summer. Thank you for the video. I've been thinking of investing in a good knitting book, you must have read my mind! I fancy the Vogue and the Cast On/Bind Off books. I have some very basic knitting books, but looking for something more advanced I think these fit the bill. xxJane
Hi Jane -- so nice to hear from you. Glad that this video came at the perfect time for you. :) Thanks for watching. XO
I have two of the books you mentioned. The knitting Answer Book, and the Vogue Knitting Book. I have the old and New version. Both are awesome books for reference.
I enjoyed this episode, thanks Kristine. My favorite reference is a stitch dictionary called Knitting All Around, which I love because it includes instructions for knitting every stitch pattern both flat and in the round. Good pictures, easy to follow. There’s also a sequel called Up, Down, and All Around. It comes in print or ebook.
Thanks, Marjorie -- glad to hear you enjoyed my video. And thank you for the book recommendations; they sound awesome. XO
Thank you so much for your review. Very thorough. My grandma taught me how to knit years ago, and due to this quarantine season, I started to get myself back into my old memories, but I consider myself a beginner. That said, I’d really appreciate your insight on what books will fit my early learning skills better?
Nice to see you again! Books by Cheryl Brunette are all very informative!
Thanks, Sonia -- so nice to see your comment. I have to look up some of Cheryl's books. Thank you for the recommendation. XO
Christine, nice surprise to see you after a prolonged absence...ic
Thanks, Chiquita -- so nice to hear from you. XO
But now another prolonged absence! Hope you are okay, and that you will be back soon. Miss you!
So sorry to hear about your cat! Now to the video, this was great. I am a new knitter and have been watching some of your old videos so was so happy to see a new one pop up in my feed. Thank you so much for all the help in knitting you have given me through your UA-cam channel. P.S. I am a retired (early retirement due to RA) Autism teacher. : )
Hi Tess -- thank you so much. Glad you have been enjoying my videos. I appreciate your support! XO
I enjoy the newest edition of the Vogue Knitting book, thank you for such a nice review video.
Hello -- that's awesome. Thanks for sharing your favorite. :) Thank you for watching! XO
Amazing! I have all these books except for Kate Adderly's Custom Socks books. It's in my Amazon cart for me to order it. I use the cast off/bind off books a lot.
Hi Carlyta -- awesome! Sounds like you are right on track with the books voted most useful. :) Thanks for watching! XO
Welcome back. 😻😻😻
Thanks, Philip. :)
The Durant “Cast On, Bind Off” has written a couple of other very useful books with the same binding that are called “Increase, Decrease” and “Cable Left, Cable Right.” I use those a lot, aa well as The Knitting Answer Book. I’d say those are books I reference most often, besides UA-cam, which I also consider a reference at this point. Thank you for the video! I missed you!
So sorry to hear about your cat. We also lost our kitty buddy this September and I miss him very much. I will certainly look into getting a few of those other books!
For those knitters who would like to better understand their yarn and its behavior or who might also spin, I also recommend The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook, as well as The Spinner’s Book of Fleece. The first provides an in-depth look at most breeds of sheep and their wool and the kind of yarn it produces while the second is a compendium of spinning recipes for different yarns, but also provides in-depth understanding of why yarns behave the ways they do.
Glad to see you and I'm thrilled with th I topic
Hi Leanne -- great to hear from you, and glad you enjoyed the video. XO
What a great resource for a new knitter. That's me.
So happy to see this video. Just yesterday I was thinking about you and wondered why no new stuff. Sorry about your kitty.
Thank you, Sylvia -- so nice to hear from you! XO
It is great to see you again with another of your educational videos which I thoroughly enjoy.
I would love to see you review various ways to remove pills on knitted garments , such as the
most effective shaver brands , brushes, lint removers, etc. Thank you for all your hard work !
Hi Karin -- I'm glad to hear it. I actually already did a video about pilling, which you can find here: ua-cam.com/video/k4oQhNCPIyk/v-deo.html Thanks for watching! XO
Thank you for your research! Great video!
Hi Nancy --- thank you so much for watching and for your sweet comment. XO
Of all the books you reviewed, the only book in my library is the Cast On Cast Off by Leslie Ann Bestor. My husband gifted this to me one Christmas and I use it a lot. In fact, I just finished a shawl two weeks ago and referenced it to look up a stretchy bind off. Success! The Yarnover bind off. Thanks so much for your review.
Hi Valerie -- glad to hear of your bind off success. :) Thank you for watching! XO
I have to say that the Vogue books are my favorite. I have used them for designing projects.
Yes, they are good ones.
I have the larger Cast On Bind off book, vogue knitting and The Principles of knitting. I would pick Vogue Knitting if I just had to have 1 book because it has everything in it including enough cast on and bind off methods. But I like having both books! Vogue knitting is graphically much nicer/ easier on the eyes than the Prin. Of knitting book and has much better diagrams.
Great episode!
Hello! Great information, and good to know which one you would choose if you had to. Thank you for watching. XO
Thanks for the review of knitting books. I have the Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book and the Knitter's Dictionary ( I paid $24.99 Canadian for it). I don't have the others - I think-, but I do have some "older" ones. I will be checking the other ones out. Thanks again, Kristine.
Hi Susanna -- good to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed my video; thanks for watching! XO
I pressed enter too soon - so sorry to hear about your beloved cat. How wonderful to volunteer and honor your faithful companion.
Oh thank you so much. I'm heading over to the shelter right now. :)
I love Knitting Rules!!!
I have a really useful one that's about adapting vintage patterns into modern patterns. It has all kinds of information about how to make vintage patterns fit modern bodies, how to make vintage elements not look dated, what to do if patterns/needle sizes/yarns from back then don't exist anymore, etc. It has a few patterns for common vintage elements, but most of it is just information.
I love the Knitter’s Handbook!
Hi Brenda -- that's another great suggestion. Thank you! XO
Me, too 💕
Welcome back, you’ve been missed.
Thanks, Dottie. XO
So glad you are back! I have missed you. Sorry to hear that your cat had passed away. Our dog passed away two and a half years ago and our cat the next year. We adopted a middle aged cat and he became very ill and passed away a few months after we adopted him. So we adopted a puppy and a kitten. Oh my what a year. They are a year old now and hopefully we will have a calmer year.
Hi Joan -- thank you for your kind comment. Oh my gosh, it sounds like you've had your hands full, haha! I do hope things settle down with the two babies getting older. :)
I’m so happy you’re back on UA-cam. Glad you took the summer off to recharge and save the felines. 😻😻 How many did YOU adopt? 😹 Best wishes for the fall semester!
Hi Julie -- great to hear from you. Thank you. So far I haven't brought any dogs or cats home, but it's not because I don't want to! My husband insists that one dog is enough for now. :) XO
Thanks very informative loved this video❤️
Thanks, Nancy -- so nice to hear from you, and glad you enjoyed it. XO
Thank you very much for making this video! I plan on getting some books you recommend and wondered what would you choose for an intermediate knitter who is eager to learn more? I was thinking about "the Principles of Knitting" or the "Vogue Knitting Ultimate Guide" - is there one of them you would recommend over the other, or maybe should I get both? Lol. Have a good day! x Davie
Great information. The only book from your list which I have is ‘Knitting Rules’ and unfortunately, our library does not have even one knitting book in any language, so I usually refer to UA-cam. But now I have some good gift suggestions for myself.
Hi Margaret -- yes, self gifts are a great idea. :)
What a great video!!!!!
Thanks, Britni! :)
I'm so happy to see that you're back -- was concerned that something had happened to you! I really enjoyed today's video. A similar topic might be "If you could only keep one knitting book which one would you choose?" -- mine being Ann Budd's "The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns." I've used this reference book more than any other in my personal library of 100+ books.
Hi Jean -- thank you, and it's great to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Maybe later on I will ask your question and do another video. :)
Welcome back! This was an awesome tutorial on reference books. Just to let you know, the Field Guide to Knitting can only be purchased in a Kindle version or as a used version of the book from 3rd pty sellers.
Thanks, Stephanie. :) Oh! I wonder if they sold out of new ones? But I've had great luck buying used books on Amazon, so I personally wouldn't have a problem buying a used one. I always make sure the seller's rating is good, though. Thank you for letting us know! XO
@@EweUniversity I purchase used books all the time with good results. But when they want over $30 for the used version and I can get the kindle version for $10.99 it's not a hard choice to make purchasing it in the kindle version. Even if you don't have a kindle you can get the app that allows you to read books on your tablet. I did buy Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's "Knitting Rules!". What can I say? I wanted to be entertained. LOL
I would like a book that helps us convert patterns to knit in the round, especially lace patterns from flat to round! I love your videos and I was so glad to see your name in my notifications!
Aw, thanks for your sweet comment. I'll have think if I know of any books like that. XO
See my comment above about “Knitting All Around”. Highly recommend!
Principles of Knitting uses the 'untypical' way of describing 'back loop', because saying 'back loop' is actually confusing! There are more Eastern knitters in the world than Western (I knit Combined), and for an Eastern knitter the leading leg of the stitch is in the back. IIRC PoK does explain the difference and why it uses a different term
I have Vogue Knitting 1989! Bought this book when I started knitting and still reference it. Husband wanted to know why I was grinning. “Dr Kelly is back!”
Hi Pat! Great to hear from you. That is the edition of the Vogue Knitting book my library had, too, lol! XO
Professor Kelly? UA-cam just recommended this to me, and I was like "I know her!"
Hi Amanda! So nice to see you here. 😊
Thank u
Years ago I had a knitting book that had a mass of knitting stitch patterns, where if you wanted to reproduce it it showed you how many stitch repeats that particular pattern had. So if for instance you wanted smaller items you could search for a pattern that had say 4 stitch repeat, 6 stitch repeat etc etc. I would love a reference book like that again as I make small doll clothes. I don't suppose anyone can suggest such a book
I taught myself how to knit by reading The Principles of Knitting when I was a teenager. It's definitely not for your knitting bag. It's for your bookshelf to pull out when planning a project,
I'm also surprised by how many of these books I've never heard of, and that the Knitters' Handbook by Montse Stanley isn't on this list.
I think the Vogue Knitting or The principles of Knitting
Just discovered your videos and am looking forward to your back postings. Can you please tell me where on the Interweave website I can find the corrections to the Custom Socks book. I was unsuccessful in finding it. Thank you so much and again, I look forward to discovering your work.
Hi Patt -- thanks for your kind comment. You can find the errata here: www.interweave.com/interweave-errata-corrections/. Just click on the "Interweave Books Errata and Corrections" and then scroll down to the "Custom Socks" link; when you click it will download. XO
@@EweUniversity Oh thank you for responding so quickly! BTW, I have too many knitting books to mention but one of my favorites when I want to make someone a sweater and truly want it basic but with great yarn, I use The Knitter's handy book of sweater patterns by Ann Budd. Pick a sweater type, yarn and size and boom, you know how much to buy.
Cast On Bind Off by Kat
Where are you Dr Kelly? I have missed you.
Can you please make a video about muelsing. And recommend some brands that don't do it, or even brands that maybe do it but with proper pain killers and antibiotics. I'm trying to go cruelty free in as many aspects of my life. Wool in itself is cruelty free but not if there practicing muelsing. Just heard you mention your cat im so sorry about your cat
Hello! Thanks for your suggestion. I like the idea and will have to think about how I can present this topic.
@@EweUniversity thank you so much I really appreciate it. I'm hoping knit picks is a good one I really like thier prices
Vogue knitting needs a better index.
Excellent. I do not own any of these books.
Disagree aboutVogue-big, long, yet strangely vague. I can find my questions, but often there’s not actually an newer. Sad you didn’t include Knitting Rules.