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The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask
Every avid knitter has faced this dilemma: deep into a project at midnight, just trying to finish one more row, and, then . . . oh no, a dropped stitch three rows back! Help! If only there was a 24-hour hotline to answer every question a knitter might encounter. Well, now there is, with The Knitting Answer Book . The expert authors, Margaret Radcliffe and Edie Eckman, leav...more
Paperback, 432 pages
Published
October 1st 2005
by Storey Publishing, LLC
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Despite knitting prodigious amounts for a dozen years, I've never yet bought a knitting book. That habit may now be altered. There are dozens of 'help for your knitting!!1' books out there, but none of them as good as this. It's clear, well-illustrated, explanatory, and - holy crap! - comprehensive. This isn't a book that tells you 'knitting through the back loops is wrong wrong wrong', but 'knitting through the back loops (tbl) leads to a twisted stitch, which may or may not be what you want. I...more
Jan 15, 2010
denise
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Recommends it for:
Any knitter at any experience level.
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This book is the best knitting help book out there. In my opinion. But it should be your opinion, too! I worked in a local knitting store for 2 years and I sold more copies of this book than any other pattern book or magazine. I put it in the hands of every beginning knitter, especially since I taught the class, and everyone loves it. Its small and handy, and easy to read. Finding the solution to just about any knitting problem is just a book away. Unless that problem is that your dog ate your u...more
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I'm currently teaching myself to knit, and all the beginner's manuals that I've looked at have confounded me at one point or another. This book -- grabbed from the shelf at my local library -- stepped in to save the day. It really covers everything I need to know, and I was able to solve several problems right off the bat with this information. I'll likely be purchasing this one to keep as a resource for when I have questions.
This is a question-and-answer style encyclopedia for knitters, answering questions from "What's the easiest cast on?" to "What is duplicate stitch and how do I do it?", with many answers in between. Complete with drawings (of hand movements for different stitches, etc.) and charts.
I like the question and answer format.
I've had one question already answered - why you might want to have Sl1, K2tg, PSSO in your pattern rather than K3tg (my least favorite stitch ever).
I like the question and answer format.
I've had one question already answered - why you might want to have Sl1, K2tg, PSSO in your pattern rather than K3tg (my least favorite stitch ever).
Got this in the winter/spring of 2006--had just learned to knit (for the second time--the unsuccessful first time is a long story) over St. Patrick's Day weekend 2005 and was trying to remember enough of what I had learned to start a new project. It's great for me, since I don't knit often enough to get really good, but it usually comes back to me with a few reminders.
A small book that will fit in knitting bag and really has all the answers you are likely to need. A very useful and informative book. I learned a new bindoff and I've been knitting for 60 years. I read it from cover to cover and wasn't bored even with the basics. I highly recommend the book as a must-have for EVERY knitter.
This book really cuts to the chase, avoiding all of the unworthily confusing knitting jargon and ridiculously unnecessary acronyms that have been invented by people with way too much time on their hands. In Q & A format, it answers questions like "I just picked up my knitting after not touching it for a year and am trying to determine where the hell I was. How do I figure it out without shooting myself in the eye?" with answers such as "Just make sure you're holding it so that the yarn is on...more
I came across this book at Costco and am amazed at how helpful I am finding it. Even though I have been knitting for years I found many tips and explanations for things I have been doing, as well as several new techniques to improve the finished product.
an awesome little book bought by my DH as a gift when i started knitting a couple of years ago. It has lots of handy hints and invaluable guides to different methods and techniques. It has saved a few of my projects that have gone awry!
This book is great - somehow I can understand everything the way Ms. Radcliffe explains it. Some knitting books seem to make the instruction hard to understand. This is not that way and is my Go To resource whenever I have a question.
This is the book that stays in my knitting bag to help answer those odd questions that pop up, either my own or those of another knitter. It's invaluable. No self-respecting knitting bag should be without this little reference book!
Yet another book which lies to you in order to attract you to it. No...not every question or problem. Could it be a cultural thing? Making a statement does not equal telling the truth? The expectation of substance?
For me, this is the best knitting help book there is. It is the first one I bought, and I have not needed to look to buy any others. I have never had a knitting dilemma which this little book has not had the answer to. Best of all, it is a compact book, and lives very happily in one of the side pockets of my knitting bag :)
It has been helpful in the process of finishing a sweater - especially with problem-solving issues that would otherwise have affected the look of the finished product. A great go-to resource that I will keep for a long time.
I loved the Crochet Answer Book but this book is not written as clearly. Itt is not as helpful as the Interweave Knitter's Companion
Mar 14, 2010
Barrs
marked it as to-read
This would probably be even more help if I had some knitting background...still have to dive in and work with it!
Has answers to almost all my technical questions. Only had to add details about a loose bind-off for cuffs.
A very practical book. Small enough to put in my knitting bag, but full of all the information I need.
This is the most helpful little book! Now if I could only learn to love sewing the seams! Ugh!
Jan 07, 2009
Tsimplekelly
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Just what it says,
it is an answer book, if you have questions check it out...
it is an answer book, if you have questions check it out...
my absolute bible when it comes to knitting. Could not live without it
This one has a lot of questions and answers in it,but not enough pictures.
This is a very helpful resource, especially if you are trying to teach yourself!
Excellent reference book, to which I refer frequently.
Love it! Always have it handy as an invaluable reference.
Simple to use and full of handy information.
Great book to have in your knitting bag!
used many times since i brought it home. Good reference.
good resource book
This isn't really a book to read cover to cover, but I've gone through several sections, trying to improve my skills, figure out a few things that I haven't been able to clarify online, etc. I've found that the instructions are clear, the images extremely helpful and the depth perfect for a beginner. I'm not sure how I'd feel if I were an advanced knitter, but for someone who gets bored with intro level skills very quickly or for someone who is teaching themselves to knit, I think it's great.
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